Students of the Microbiology Department of Skyline University Nigeria (SUN), have led initiatives to throw awareness about the importance of World AIDS Day. This year (2021), the event with the theme, “End Inequalities. End AIDS” was planned and organized by the students with special features, including presentations by the students, drama, posters competition, rally and voluntary HIV Tests for both students and staff of the University. The World AIDS Day, which is held every 1st December, drew a lot of attention on the University’s Campus, given the students’ participation in highlighting the growing inequalities in access to essential HIV services. The students were actively supported by the Head of Microbiology Department, Dr. Sanjoy Kumar Pal, amongst other faculty, notably Ms. Hafsah Muhammad Ahmad, Abdulsalam Mustapha and Ms. Aisha Turaki. Speaking on the event, Dr. Sanjoy encouraged the students for their significant progress in joining the world on such an auspicious occasion, stating that things like disparity and disregard for human lives are amongst the things that gives HIV an edge. Ms. Hafsah, one of the active supporters of the event also made an important contribution, advising the students on the potential of organizing a rally, especially one that confronts the inequality that drives AIDS. While making his remarks at the event, Prof. Ajith Kumar V.V, the Vice-Chancellor of the University, who applauded the students for hosting such a life-changing event, stated that HIV remains a major public health issue that affects millions of people worldwide. He added that it is our collective responsibility to support people with the illness. “Let us do what we can to support the community to eradicate these illnesses”, he said. The event was closed with a rally by the students on the awareness of AIDS.  

In a bid to develop interpersonal skills and improve students’ sense of innovation and much more, Students of Accounting & Management Department of Skyline University Nigeria (SUN), has on 23rd November, paid a technical visit to the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), Kano. this will ultimately help them come up with more exciting ideas that will benefit them in the workplace environment and ultimately transform society. The students on arrival were received by Mr. Silas Idachaba, the Tax Controller of the FIRS Kano Office 1. Mr. Silas gave an account of the activities of the organization to SUN students and briefed them on the functions of various units of the organization, as it relates to tax collection processes. He commended SUN’s culture of taking students to industries for practical exposure. “This kind of visit will enable students to learn new skills & acquire additional knowledge. In the process, they end up mastering new skills & polishing the existing ones gained in the classes”. He stated. In his remark, the head of Return and Payment Processing (RPP) – Mr. Adamu Isah Mohammed explained to students, the need to be good ambassadors of the institution and Nigeria as a whole. This can only be achieved if they indulge in prompt payment of taxes. On his part, the Corporate Affairs Supervisor of SUN, Mr. Saka Shehu thanked the management of FIRS for the kind gestures and supports rendered to the SUN Team during the visit. The students had the opportunity to learn first-hand the different enterprises and production centers operating within the FIRS.

Aisha Zannah, a student in the Department of Mass Communication, Skyline University Nigeria, has wowed the audience with her creative talent at the recently held 3rd Annual Knowledge for Prevention Symposium (K4P), where she was one of the speakers for youth advocate. The symposium which took place on 18th November 2021, at the Marriott Kigali Hotel in Rwanda, was designed to address ongoing research and policy gaps around children’s recruitment and use in armed violence. The symposium with the theme, ‘Intersecting Violations – Preventing Forced Child Labour and the recruitment and use as soldiers’, seeks to better understand the indicators that precede childrens’ recruitment and use as part of both state and non-state armed groups. Despite being a phenomenon that continues to occur in conflicts around the globe, reliable and timely information to advance prevention efforts is still lacking, whereas, new methodologies are required to enhance existing knowledge and gain a better understanding of this global issue. While making her presentation on the theme of the event, Ms. Aisha reiterated the importance of effective security culture in combatting crime to the barest minimum, particularly to protect youth in Northeast Nigeria that are vulnerable to the dual challenges of being targets for recruitment and stigmatized by their community for suspected affiliation with armed group. “Armed groups use and recruitment of children to act as a twofold weapon, exacting violence on the youth themselves and on the community, ethos by threatening family and community stability”, she stated. She highlighted that the issue of children being used in armed conflict is of great concern that requires the intervention of International Corporations. In her words, “The future is the children and coming from Nigeria, where the insurgency is affecting the future of the whole world, there is the need for countries like Nigeria, Mozambique and other countries to learn from this insecurity, broaden their horizon and provide lasting solutions that will help not only Africa but the rest of the world It is worth the mention that Aisha was the only advocate from Nigeria amongst other important dignitaries. These dignitaries include Simon Hills, Technical Specialist, International Labour Organization & Co-Chair of the Alliance for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action as well as Dr. Musavengana Chibwana, Senior Child Protection Officer, African Union. More photos below.

Skyline University Nigeria hosted key officers of the Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Kano Area Office, on Monday, November 22nd, 2021. The visit was part of a routine exercise of the fund, on behalf of the Federal Government, to administer an inspection of the Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES). The visiting team from the ITF includes the Head of Training, Mr. Dauda Lawal and two ITF Officers, Ms. Zainab Abubakar and Mr. Haruna Rasheed Abdullahi.  While stating the purpose of his team visit, the ITF Head of Training, Mr. Dauda expressed the ITF commitment to ensure that Skyline University Nigeria has a functional SIWES Unit for the smooth operation as required by the fund. He assured SUN management of Maximum Corporation in ensuring a successful inspection exercise, including minimum personnel and material requirements. While receiving the inspection team, the Vice-Chancellor of Skyline University Nigeria, Prof. Ajith Kumar V.V stated that SUN has met most of the requirements of the fund, including a Head of SIWES Unit, Administrative officers, coordinators and supporting staff, application of job specifications as prepared for all the courses in the university with maximum academic guidelines, amongst others. Prof. Ajith stressed the need to make the SIWES registration easier for the students by making it an online process so that it becomes easy for faculty, coordination and supervisors as well as to monitor the students’ activities online. He added that it was quite interesting what the ITF is doing monitoring and managing students in the different states in Nigeria. With another batch of students about to be dispatched, he added that the first batch has recently completed their SIWES activities has returned to campus. While delivering the closing remarks, the Head of Corporate Affairs Department, Engr. Bashir Garba appreciated the ITF officials for taking the time to highlight to the management of the University, the requirement of the ITF to put theories and concepts into practice, Build work-related skills required for the business environment through constructive feedback and supervision, etc.

Organizers of the ‘2021 Talent Hunt Competition’ have reportedly awarded students’ creativity and performance in poetry, music and dance, where five Finalists have emerged victorious. The competition which was organized by the University’s Student Service Department, in collaboration with the Music & Dance Club of the University, explored other aspects of creativity of the students who participated. Students’ competitions are increasingly used to measure quality and social interactions amongst students in Skyline University Nigeria. The talent hunt competition which was held at the University’s campus promoted creativity amongst the students as well as provided the opportunity for them to cool off after a strict class schedule. It as well gave room for the students to socialize with friends in the events that interest them in the university. Nihat Mustapha emerged first place in poetry, while Aisha Kabir came second. Falmata Moussa Waziri emerged first place in Singing, while Ramlat Umar Aba emerged second place. In the areas of dancing, Mohammad Ahmed Abubakar emerged first place while Marwan Aliyu came second. The finalists were assessed based on creativity, originality, composition, and excellence, and how well they were able to touch base with their audience. Earlier, while commenting on the talent hunt competition, Dr. Olumide Ajayi, the Head of General Studies Department and Convener of the Music & Dance Club, stated that the objectives of the event were to produce the best students and to encourage other students to socialize better. “SUN is not concerned only with your academics. We are concerned about your extracurricular activities as well”.  The award for the 2021 students talent hunt competition was presented by the University’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ajith Kumar V.V, who appreciated the students’ participation as they turn up in large numbers. He stated that the University will be having many more such activities. He encouraged the students to be happy and enjoy their life and studies.  

Students of Accounting, Business Administration and Entrepreneurship Department of Skyline University Nigeria (SUN) have recently paid a technical visit to the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), Kano office. The Students under the supervision of the Head of Corporate Affairs Department of the University, Engr. Bashir Garba and a Lecturer in the Department of Accounting and Finance, Dr. Umar Aliyu Mustapha had the opportunity to learn first-hand about the function and understanding of the nature of the Commission. The students were received and lectured by top official of the Commission. On the same day, they visited the office, the CAC (regional) Head of the Kano office, Mr. Musa Kabiru Jemaku, while receiving the visiting team from the University, explained the function of the Commission as set out in section 7 of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, which he listed as; “The CAC administer the Act, including the regulation and supervision of the formation, incorporation, management and winding up of companies; Establishes and maintain companies registry and offices in all the states of the Federation; Arrange and conduct an investigation into the affairs of any company where the interests of the shareholders and the public so demand” amongst other services. He said While speaking on the purpose of the visit, Engr. Bashir stated that it was to educate students of the University on certain areas in their discipline and provide additional context and clarity in the causes taught. Describing the trip as successful, He appreciated the efforts of his colleagues in making the visit memorable. The students visited the different sections within the CAC.

The Vice-Chancellor of Skyline University Nigeria (SUN) has charged the newly admitted students of the Fall 2021/2022 academic session to take responsibility, obey the rules and regulations of the University and work on developing those skills and values that showcase Skyline in a positive light. As he puts it, “Your education has no use if you don’t have the basic knowledge and skills required to excel in society”. He made it clear to the students that the next four-five years are in their hands and how they respond to the mandate of the University, will ultimately enlist them amongst the high-flyers. “Your career progression is a function of how dedicated you are to your studies, take responsibility for your life and education”, the Vice-Chancellor stated. He ensures the students of the University’s support towards their overall welfare. Prof. Ajith advised the new students to take SUN as their University, enjoy their life on campus and think twice before making a decision. As he puts it, every decision made must be one that will make your parents proud. “Skyline University Nigeria is an International University; be part of those that will corporate to make this University maintain an international environment”, the VC Said. Earlier, while appreciating the students for choosing Skyline University Nigeria as their choice destination, he encouraged them to not think of themselves less, stating that, if they put in their effort, the results will come to them in a big way. He urged them not to bring shame to the University and their parents, rather keep on carrying the flag of the University high. You have been called ‘Skyliners’, the sky can only be the starting point. Overall, the orientation exercise gave an opportunity to the university’s staff to acquaint new students with the vision and mission of the University as well as other issues of importance that may affect their studentship in the University. The new students were engaged in the culture, expectations, and resources that Skyline University Nigeria has to offer. The orientation provided an opportunity for students to learn about what being a Skyliner is all about and gave them focus beyond the academic department or Programmeme they are joining. There were other important contributions, from the office of the University’s Registrar, Mr. Haruna Aliyu, the Head Librarian, Mr. Kabiru Danladi Garba, the Director of Academic Support Service, Ms. Sarada Maganti, the Head of Marketing, Mr. Sunday Ediri, the Head of Sports, Mr. Musa Mohammad, the Students Service Executives, Mr. Nazim Islam, the Head of Corporate Affairs, Engr. Bashir Garba, The Head of Security, Mr. Hassan Nanven, amongst others.