UNILORIN Establishes Blue Economy and Gender Studies Centres to Support National Policies

Date: 2024-09-09

According to This Day news report, the University of Ilorin in Kwara State has approved the establishment of the Blue and Regenerative Economy Centre and the Centre for Gender Studies, aligning with the federal government's Blue Economy policies.

According to a statement released over the weekend by the University's Director of Corporate Affairs, Mr. Kunle Akogun, the Senate of the University unanimously approved the creation of these two centres during its 301st meeting held in Ilorin. The establishment of the centres followed separate presentations by Prof. Olubunmi Abayomi Omotesho, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) and Chairman of the Board of College Studies (BCOS).

The move aims to complement federal efforts in promoting sustainable economic practices and gender equity.

Mr. Akogun quoted the Chairman of the Senate and Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, as saying that the University Administration was the first to meet the initiator of the blue economy globally, Gunter Pauli, even before he met with the Federal Government of Nigeria.

He said that Mr. Pauli assured the university management of support, adding that UNILORIN is hoping to leverage the relationship to allow the centre to prosper.

According to the report of the committee, the concept of the Blue Economy emphasises the sustainable use of oceans and freshwater resources while minimising environmental degradation.

The statement said that, the report states that to fully capitalise on their potential and address environmental challenges, Nigerian universities must prioritise their roles as centres for the production of knowledge and building capacities to drive the emerging sustainable economy referred to as the “Blue and Regenerative Economy.”

The committee also recommended that the proposed Centre for Blue and Regenerative Economy should have a Board whose head shall be appointed by the Vice-Chancellor, and the management team should be headed by a director who will be assisted by deputy directors.

On the other hand, the committee for the establishment of the Centre for Gender Studies explained that the centre will provide a platform to critically examine and challenge traditional gender norms, roles, and stereotypes that perpetuate inequalities.

It added that by promoting gender-sensitive curricula and inclusive teaching practices, academic institutions can help overcome biases and promote equal opportunities for people of all genders. According to the Committee, the Gender Studies programmes are essential for advancing the global agenda for gender equality.

They equipped students with knowledge and tools to advocate women's rights, challenge gender-based discrimination, and promote social justice and this aligns with the Beijing Declaration.

The report however added that the gender studies will amplify the experiences, perspectives, and contributions of women and girls by making their voices and stories visible and empowering underrepresented groups, as well as challenging male-centric biases in traditional academic disciplines.

 

Cloud Tag: What's trending

Click on a word/phrase to read more about it.

Halimah Perogi     Olatunde Jare     Kwara Politics     JAAC     Sarakite     IsDB     Rapheal Ashaolu     Wahab Issa     Olatunde Olukoya     Abdul-Rahoof Bello     Adewuyi Funmilayo     Lateef Alagbonsi     Share     Assayomo     All Peoples Party     Funmilayo Isiaka Oniwa     Taofik Abdulkareem     IHS     Shuaib Boni Aliyu     Olaiya Zuberu     Amina Susa\'a De Ahmed     IFK     Saliu Tunde Bello     Hassan Oyeleke     Muazam Nayaya     Otunba Taiwo Joseph     Muhammed Aliyu     Mohammed Khadijat Kubura     Olajumoke Monsura Gafar     Sarah Jubril     General Hospital, Offa     Pakata     Esinniobiwa Quareeb     Rachael Obisesan     Seni Saraki     Alimi     Abdulmumin Yinka Ajia     Lawal Jimoh     Abdulrasheed Akogun     Jaigbade Alao     Abdulkadir Orire     Sheikh Ridhwanullah     Olaosebikan     Gbenga Olawepo     Yunus Oniboki     Bayer AG     Ethical College     Apaola     Abdulfatai Ahmed     Ayinde Oyepitan     Ibrahim Labaika     Taofeeq Olateju     Ishaq Abdulkarim     Danladi     Michael Imoudu National Institute For Labour Studies     Markaz Arabic And Islamic Training Institute, Agege     Ibrahim Abiodun     Chief Imam Of Lafiagi     Mohammed Abduraheem     Idris Garuba     Maigida Soludero Transit     Ibrahim Mashood     Fatimah Abdulkadir     Ghali Alaaya     Rihanat Ajia     Revenue Court     Yusuf Badmus     Saka Keji     Centre For Peace And Strategic Studies     Nigeria Association Of Women Journalists     Sadiq Buhari     Muhammad-Mustapha Suleiman     Sanusi Abubakar     Ganiyu Abolarin     National Information Technology Development Agency     KWACOBPA     Idris Amosa Oladipo Saidu    

Cloud Tag: What's trending

Click on a word/phrase to read more about it.

Folashade Omoniyi     Abdulmalik Bashir Mopelola Risikatullahi     Emir Of Kano     Balogun Fulani     Aisha Abodunrin Ibrahim     Alanamu     Sardauna     11th Galadima     Harafat E. Mukadam     Adedeji Onimago     Alagbado     Ibrahim Sulu Gambari     Haashim Initiative For Community Advancement     Bank Of Industry     IEDPU     Durosinlohun Atiku     Toyosi Thomas     Ilorin Metro Park     Yusuf Aiyedun     Umar Yakubu Jaja     AbdulGaniyu Kareem     Ekiti     Special Agro-Industrial Hub     Christopher Tunji Ayeni     Ilorin Likeminds Foundation     Muhammad Mustapha Suleiman     EndSARS     Muhammed Aliyu     Sabitiyu Grillo     Suleiman Rotimi Iliasu     Kemi Adeosun     Ahmed Alhasssan     Razaq Atunwa     Niyi Osundare     Ridwan Agboola     Vasolar Consultoria     Rotimi Samuel Olujide     Abdulbaqi Jimoh     Yusuf Abdulraheem     Ayobami Seriki     Kwara NIPR     Ilota     Budo-Egba     Gwanara     Jani Ibrahim     Abdul-Rahoof Bello     Funmilayo Isiaka Oniwa     Muhammad Akande Olarewaju Odunade     Abdulrahman Abdulrazak     Baakini     Temi Kolawole     Pius Abioje     Abdullateef Abdussalam     Share-Tsaragi     Rachael Obisesan     Akume     Women For Change And Development Initiative     Isiaka Rafiu Mope     Michael Nzekwe     Aso-ofi     Adijat Adebiyi     Yusuf Amuda Aluko     Quareeb     Femi Oladiji     Oniwa     Aminu Adisa Logun     Dorcas Afeniforo     Abdulrahman Abdulrasak     Adeleke Ogungbe     Oba Sulaiman Asude     Abraysports FC     GGDSS Pakata     Magaji Are     Mahmud Durosinlohun Atiku     Oluronke Adeyemi     Ibrahim Oloriegbe     Moshood Kashimawo Abiola