Oduduwa Road

STUDENTS'
INFORMATION
HANDBOOK

THE POSTGRADUATE COLLEGE

UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN, NIGERIA.

© Published by the Postgraduate College,

University of lbadan.

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 © 2021 AD by The Postgraduate College,
University of Ibadan, Nigeria

First Published in Nigeria, 2011 AD

by The Postgraduate School, University of Ibadan, Nigeria
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ISBN 978-978-48855-7-7

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Convocation Ceremony

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 WELCOME TO UI!

UNIVERSITY MOTTO
RECTE SAPERE FONS
(For Knowledge and Sound Judgment)

Vision
To be a world-class institution for academic excellence geared towards
meeting societal needs

Mission
To expand the frontiers of knowledge through provision of
excellent conditions for learning and research.
To produce graduates who are worthy in character and sound
judgment.
To contribute to the transformation of society through
creativity and innovation.
To serve as a dynamic custodian of society's salutary values and
thus sustain its integrity.

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 CONTACT INFORMATION
Phone: +2348092245372
[email protected]

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NIGERIA'S NATIONAL ANTHEM

1. Arise, O compatriots,
Nigeria's call obey
To serve our Fatherland
With love and strength and faith
The labour of our heroes past
Shall never be in vain
To serve with heart and might
One nation bound in freedom
Peace and Unity

2. Oh God of creation,
Direct our noble cause
Guide our leaders' right
Help our youth the truth to know
In love and honesty to grow
And living just and true
Great lofty heights attain
To build a nation where peace and justice reigns

National Pledge
I pledge to Nigeria my country
To be faithful, loyal and honest
To serve Nigeria with all my strength
To defend her unity
And uphold her honour and glory
So help me God
THE UNIVERSITY ANTHEM

The Fount
1. Unibadan, Fountainhead
Of true learning, deep and sound
Soothing spring for all who thirst
Bounds of knowledge to advance
Pledge to serve our cherished goals!
Self-reliance, Unity
That our nation may with pride
Help to build a world that is truly free.

2. Unibadan, first and best,

Raise true minds for a noble cause:
Social justice, equal chances
Greatness won with honest toil
Guide our people this to know:
Wisdom's best to serve turned
Help enshrine the right to learn
For a mind that knows is a mind that's free
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ANTHEM

The Flagship
Postgraduate College of Unibadan
Flagship of postgraduate education
Pride of Nigeria's premier Ivory Tower
Famous icon of global scholarship
Centre of academic excellence

Refrain:
Postgraduate College of Unibadan
First and best in scholarship and service
For sound character and erudition (2ce)

Postgraduate College of Unibadan

Bastion of postgraduate education
Founded on universal principles
Committed to fundamental ideals
Of truth, justice, equity and freedom

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Aerial views of Oduduwa Road at Night

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 A NOTE FROM THE PROVOST

It is my pleasure to introduce to you this updated

handbook of the Postgraduate College, University of
Ibadan, the flagship of postgraduate education in
Nigeria. The first edition of this handbook was published
in 2011 when the college was still referred to as the
Postgraduate School. Following our upgrade to a
college status in 2018 and attendant changes with the
growth of the university's postgraduate education, we
see the need to update this handbook in order to make it
relevant to the contemporary time. This second edition
contains facts, figures and updated information about the Postgraduate
College.
The University of Ibadan retains her commitment to unparalleled
excellence in teaching, research and community service. Our pedigree within
the international community lies in our increased competence to excel in
these three domains. This handbook documents our vision, procedures,
growth and impact stories recorded over the years.
In order to help enhance the overall development of every student, this
handbook also contains vital information on recreational/social facilities
within the University Campus itself and around the Ibadan metropolis. Our
goal is to encourage all Postgraduate students to take advantage of these
facilities as well as the various religious facilities and worship centres for a
holistic postgraduate experience.

Welcome to UI!

Professor J. O. Babalola, FRSC, FAS

Provost, Postgraduate College.
August, 2021

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 THE VISITOR

Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR

President, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces,
Federal Republic of Nigeria

PRO-CHANCELLOR &
CHANCELLOR
CHAIRMAN OF COUNCIL

Amirul Mumineen Sultan Chief John E. K.

Muhammadu Sa'ad Abubakar IV Odigie-Oyegun, CON
Sultan of Sokoto

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 UNIVERSITY MANAGEMENT TEAM

Professor A.B. Ekanola, MNAL

B.A. (Ife), M.A. (Ibadan), Ph. D. (Ibadan)
ACTING VICE-CHANCELLOR

VACANT

Professor K.O. Adebowale, FAS, MNI

DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR
B.Sc. (Ibadan), M.Sc. (Ibadan). Ph.D. (Ibadan)
(Academic)
DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR
(Administration)

VACANT

Olubunmi O. Faluyi
DEPUTY VICE-CHANCELLOR
B.Ed., M.Ed. (Ib), MCIPM, MAUA (UK)
(Research, Innovation & Strategic Partnerships)
Registrar

Akanbi Olayiwola Abimbola Dr. Mrs. Helen. O. Komolafe-Opadeji

B.SC (UNN), MMP(UI), FCA, ACIT, ANIM B.A, MLS (Ib.), Ph.D. (Babcock)
Acting Bursar Librarian

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 ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN (UI)

UI Main Gate

Congratulations on your admission to the University of Ibadan, the Great

UI! Welcome to the paths trodden by several generations of great women and
men. Here is a brief history of UI which is meant to connect you with our rich
past, link you with our richer present and prepare you to be part of our
glorious future.
Established in 1948, the University of Ibadan, UI as it is fondly referred
to, is the first University in Nigeria. Until 1962 when it became a full-fledged
independent University, it was a College of the University of London in a
special relationship scheme. Today, the University has a total enrolment of
over 26,000 students shared among 17 different faculties: Arts, Science,
Basic Medical Sciences, Clinical Sciences, Agriculture, The Social Sciences,
Education, Veterinary Medicine, Technology, Pharmacy, Law, Public Health,
Dentistry, Economics and Management Sciences, Renewable Natural
Resources, Environmental Design and Management, and Multidisciplinary
Studies; the University of Ibadan School of Business; and two institutes:
Institute of African Studies and Institute of Education. Opportunity exists
for interested candidates to run programmes on Open Distance Learning
mode, where applicable.

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 The University of Ibadan Postgraduate college is, well acknowledged
within and outside the country as one of the largest in Africa and the flagship
of postgraduate education in Nigeria as it produces the much required
human resources for the entire Nigerian University system, the Nigerian
public and private sectors and beyond. The Postgraduate College enrolment
takes about 50% of the entire student enrolment. University of Ibadan
produces an average of 3,000 Masters and 250 Ph.Ds every year. The
University currently hosts the Pan African University Life and Earth
Sciences Institute on behalf of the West African Subregion. This is an
initiative of the African Union. The programme is in its 8th year and has 235
students from all over Africa. The main thrust of the University for the 21st
century is to be world-class institution for academic excellence geared
towards meeting societal needs. Today, the University is consistently ranked
among the prestigious Universities in the world.
There are twelve Halls of Residence which provide accommodation for
about 30% of the population of all students in the regular studies mode. In
addition, there are three private halls of residence to cater for the needs of
students of different categories. The University has housing units occupied
by senior and junior staff. The University of Ibadan is, therefore, a truly
complex organisation. Its governance is based on the Committee System; all
the Boards and Committees report to Council and/or Senate. In order to carry
out its main functions of teaching, research and community service, the
University has been providing to a large extent, basic services like electricity
and water supply, security, health facilities and other municipal services to
its staff and students.
Through its alumni and alumnae, the University of Ibadan has, in the
past over seven decades, contributed significantly to the political, industrial,
economic and cultural development of Nigeria. These graduates, staff and
students are making great impact on the world through their new discoveries,
innovations and inventions in science, medicine, agriculture, business and
technology. No doubt, the University's commitment to academic excellence
enables them to fly high.
UI looks forward to an exciting future!

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 UI's Rich Traditions
UI is proud of her rich traditions. Although the University is centrally
governed, each faculty has its colour, costumes and practices some of which
are decades old. Each degree has its own costume and colours. Following
are a list of faculties and their colours, and a description of official costumes:

FACULTY COLOURS

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2 7
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3 8 14

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4 9
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5 10
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 THE POSTGRADUATE COLLEGE
UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN, NIGERIA
...the flagship of postgraduate education in Nigeria

Under a special arrangement with the University of London, UI began

postgraduate training shortly after it came into existence. Thus, the first Ph.D
was awarded in Zoology in 1952 to Dr Sanya Dojo Onabamiro. During the 14
years that the special relationship lasted, 37 Postgraduate Diplomas, 18
Master and 44 Doctoral degrees were awarded. The degrees bore the name of
the University of London.
With the termination of the special relationship in 1962, UI began fully
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 in 1962. The number rose sharply in the years that followed. For instance,
216 students were admitted in 1965. In 1964, two doctoral degrees were
awarded in the then world-famous Department of History.
Given the rapid growth of postgraduate studies, the University Senate
set up a central body, the Higher Degree Committee, in 1963, to coordinate
all postgraduate programmes. The volume of work coming from the
faculties, however, soon became too heavy for the Committee. As a result, in
1970, Senate established Board of Postgraduate Studies to replace the
Higher Degree Committee. The Board had the power to exercise its own
initiative in the development of postgraduate studies in the University. That
Board was headed by Professor A. I. Etteh of the Department of Physics.
In 1975, the Federal Government designated UI as the Centre of
Excellence for postgraduate studies in Nigeria. This was in direct agreement
with the dream which had been declared and nursed by Prof Kenneth Dike in
1962 when UI began fully-Ul postgraduate studies. With the new designation,
it became clear that the Board of Postgraduate Studies needed fresh mandate
and space. On June 28, 1976, Senate approved the re-organisation of the
Board of Postgraduate School into a School of Postgraduate Studies. The
title 'chairman' of the Board became 'Dean'. The serving Chairman of the
Board, Prof A. I. Etteh then became the pioneer Dean of the Postgraduate
School, University of Ibadan.
Decades after the PG School was officially inaugurated, it continues to
dictate the pace in postgraduate studies in Nigeria and in sub-Saharan Africa.
Applications for admission into its various programmes pour in thousands
every year. For instance, in November 2010, it graduated 2,589 candidates
including 159 Ph.Ds. The establishment of private universities in the country
has meant much greater demand for postgraduate education and, of course,
greater pressure on the University of Ibadan PG School for admission.
Fortunately, the PG School and UI are up to the task.
Due to the increase in student enrolment and enlargement of the
Postgraduate School activities, Senate recommended its re-organisation to a
College on 3 August, 2018. This recommendation was approved by the

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University Governing Council on 5 October, 2018. Since then, the status of
the Postgraduate School was upgraded to that of a College. At present, the
College has about fifteen thousand registered postgraduate students in the
university.
The Postgraduate College, as presently structured, comprises postgraduate
teachers based in the University departments and their inputs into the decision-
making process of the college made through their respective Deans and Sub-
Deans (Postgraduate) of Faculties Representatives, and the Heads of
Departments who are the Chief Examiners of departmental postgraduate
examinations.
The management of the Postgraduate College is vested in the Board of
the Postgraduate College and the Executive Committee, both bodies being
statutorily headed by the Provost. The structure and philosophy behind the
establishment of the Postgraduate College by Senate evolved over the years
after a series of deliberations by many committees set up both at Faculties
and the Postgraduate College levels. The structure essentially makes the
College a central coordinating body, which acts on behalf of Senate to
streamline and harmonise University postgraduate regulations and programmes
in addition to ensuring maintenance of the culture of excellence in
postgraduate training and research across the faculties in the University.
Furthermore, the Postgraduate College is actively involved in the
initiation and development of new relevant inter-faculty postgraduate
programmes and in the active search for sources of funding and support for
the enlarged postgraduate programmes that makes the University very
relevant to its environment. Since its establishment, thirteen Deans and the
first Provost have headed the school (now college).

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 POSTGRADUATE COLLEGE
CONTACT INFORMATION
Hotline: +2349090561432
Email: [email protected]

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PROVOST

Board of
Postgraduate
Deputy Deputy Deputy Registrar Deputy College
(Admissions & Deputy
Provost Provost Registrar
General (Examinations
Bursar
(Administration) (Academics)
Administration) & Records)

ICT Admissions Committees Examinations Records Finance Resident

Head Officer Officer Officer Officer Officer Auditor

The serving officers of the Postgraduate College are:

1. PROFESSOR J. O. BABALOLA, Provost of the Postgraduate College
2. PROFESSOR A. S. O. OGUNJUYIGBE, Deputy Provost, Administration
3. PROFESSOR ARINPE G. ADEJUMO, Deputy Provost (Academic)
4. MR. M. A. ADEWUMI, Deputy Registrar (Admissions & General
Admin.)
5. MR. BABATUNDE TAJUDEEN ADETONA, Deputy Registrar (Exam &
Records)
6. MR. I.O. POPOOLA, Ag. Deputy Bursar
7. MR. T. G. BANKOLE, Admissions Officer
8. MRS BENEDICTA O. AKPANUKO, Committee Officer
9. MR. O. M. ALAO, Examinations Officer
10. MRS. ABIOLA AKOBE-AJIBOLU, Records Officer
11. MRS. OPEOLUWA TEMIDAYO AKINMOLADUN, Finance Officer
12. MRS. YETUNDE O. EFUNTOYE, Resident Auditor
13. MR. A. AJAYI, Head, ICT
14. MRS. FAMAKIN OPEYEMI, Provost's Secretary

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 The website of the Postgraduate College is: www.pgcollege.ui.edu.ng
The PG College, University of lbadan, insists on and rewards hard work,
transparency and courtesy among its staff. It frowns at and penalises corrupt
practices, especially bribery. Report any such case to us on the following
numbers:
+2348034540881
+2348023504826
+2348131894533
+2348067904060

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 USEFUL INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS

STUDENT AFFAIRS DIVISION

The Student Affairs Division is located in a building situated between the old
NISER building and the Human Resource Office. The Division is concerned
with the welfare and interests of all students. Its function is to provide, direct,
guide and encourage a number of extra-curricular activities and services
including all aspects of life in Halls of Residence. It supervises admissions,
registrations, examinations, records, grants and scholarships. Students are
able to receive assistance and advice from the Student Affairs Division on
different kinds of matters including counselling and personal problems such
as housing, orientation, financial aid, scholarships and prizes, careers,
sports, National Youth Service Corps. The Director of the Student Affairs
Division is known as the Dean of Students. The current Dean of Students is
Prof. I. A. Abiona.
The University of Ibadan operates a Financial Aids Office, as a section
of the student affairs division where students may receive advice and
assistance about loans, scholarships and other financial matters. Registered
students of the University may apply for one or more kinds of aid as listed
below:
· Federal Government Awards
· State Government Awards
· University of lbadan Awards
· Corporate Bodies Awards
· Foreign Goverment Awards
· Private lndividuals' Awards
· Indigent Students Aid Scheme

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 FINANCIAL AIDS TO POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS
To promote and reinforce a culture of academic excellence among
postgraduate students, the Postgraduate College offers four types of award,
namely the University of Ibadan Postgraduate College Scholarship Award,
the Teaching and Research Assistantship Award, the Financial Aids Scheme
for International Students and Scholarship for Postgraduate Students Living
with Physical Disability Award. Through the first two, support is offered to
students already pursuing doctoral degree programmes with the objectives
of enhancing the research and teaching capacity of awardees while the
remaining two are opened to masters and doctoral students. Interested
students are advised to check details of this award on the Postgraduate
college website, and office of the Deputy Provost (Academics), Postgraduate
College.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS

REGISTRATION AND RENEWAL OF REGISTRATION
As a new postgraduate student, you entered some information about
yourself into the Postgraduate School Database the moment you purchased
the application forms online. This, however, does not mean that you are a
registered student. After you have been duly offered admission and have
received your admission letter, registration begins. To complete your
registration process, follow the steps below:
1. Obtain 'Authority to Pay' from the Admission Office.
2. Print out your Invoice.
3. Pay at any of the authorised banks. The list of authorised banks is
available at the PG College Finance Office, on the website of the
Postgraduate School, and on notice boards in the PG School.
4. Wait for Confirmation of Payment' from the bank. This is a
document to be sent to your email box.

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5. Complete the registration form online. You may need to contact
your department in order to know which courses you are expected to
choose.
6. Wait for allocation of Matriculation Number (if you are not a
University of Ibadan product) and hall allocation.
7. Print forms and proceed to your department and faculty to complete
the registration procedure.

DURATION OF POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES

As a postgraduate student, you should note the duration for your programme
and work towards finishing your work within the allowed duration. You
cannot complete your study and graduate before the minimum number of
semesters approved for your study. On the other hand, if you are unable to
complete your study and graduate within the maximum number of
semesters, you will be advised to withdraw from the programme. You will be
denied further renewal of registration. Below is a summary of the minimum
and maximum number of semesters for each programme of the Postgraduate
College.

Programme Full time Students Part Time Students

Min Max Min Max
Postgraduate Diploma Semesters Semesters
2 4 3 5
Academic Degree of Master 3 5 5 6
Professional Degree of Masters 3 6 5 9
Master of Philosophy 4 6 5 8
Doctor of Philosophy 6 8 8 12

For further information, consult a copy of the University of Ibadan

Policy and Regulations Governing Higher Degrees.
Copies are available at the Postgraduate College.

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 OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMMES (OIP)

The University of Ibadan has always made internationalization a top priority.

Since its establishment in May 2009, the Office of International Programmes
(OIP) has been the University's window to the world, effectively coordinating,
sustaining and expanding the University's linkages with higher education
institutions, governments, non-governmental organizations and industries
globally.
The OIP was established with the support of John D. and Catherine T.
MacArthur Foundation to enhance the integration of international and
intercultural perspectives into the principal functions of the University of
Ibadan, especially in the areas of teaching, research and community service.
The vision of OIP is to enlarge the University of Ibadan's frontiers of
international relationships. Its missions include enriching global awareness
among staff and students, expanding the internationalization posture of the
University, promoting a reputable international presence and showcasing
the University of Ibadan's role as a leading institution in Africa.

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 In accomplishing its mission, the Office of International Programmes
promotes University of Ibadan's vision of internationalization; coordinates
and supports international academic programmes; facilitates capacity
building for global citizenship; generates and disseminates information on
international opportunities; seeks to enhance the research and teaching capacities
of faculty through international linkages/partnerships and academic mobility
programmes; promotes and sustains international partnerships and; facilitates
the internationalization of faculty and programmes. The current Director of
OIP is Professor Ayotola Aremu.

UI BOOKSHOP

The University of Ibadan Bookshop Nigeria Limited was incorporated as a

Limited Liability company in November, 1957. The Bookshop was established
to provide current and up-to-date educational materials. It also serves as an
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 of books, journals and periodicals are on offer for all academic endeavour
and reading pleasure. Long lists of University of lbadan souvenirs, which
can be customized, are available at competitive prices. The bookshop will
be pleased to undertake to order any books specially required. The UI
Bookshop is open from 8.00a.m to 4.30p.m throughout the week and from
9.00 a.m to l.00 p.m on Saturdays. The bookshop also operates a branch at
the University College Hospital (UCH), Orita Mefa, Ibadan.

UI RADIO STATION

DIAMOND 101.1 FM is the radio station of the University of Ibadan. The

Station was officially opened on the 30th of October, 2008 as part of
activities marking the 60th Anniversary of the University. The station is
received by listeners in the city of lbadan and nearby towns and cities. The
station adopted the tag "Promoting Values and Excellence". It is located in
the Media Centre of the University of Ibadan. The station has grown rapidly
to become the choice station for music of all genres as well as educative
programmes.

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 STUDENT UNION, ORGANIZATIONS AND CLUBS

The Student Union is the representative

of the entire body of students of the
University. All registered students are
members of the Union by payment of an
annual subscription directly to the Union.
However, following a recent government
policy, student unionism is voluntary.
The Union serves as an effective means
of training in leadership and as a channel
of coordination for student involvement
in the administration of the University.
The general function of the Union is to foster and manage the athletic, social
and cultural interests of students. The offices of the Union are housed in the
Student Union building with full facilities for a library billiard room, a bar
and buttery conference rooms and a student representative council
chamber. The sports council swimming pool is adjacent to the central
cafeteria and close to the Student Union Building.

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 STUDENT ORGANISATIONS, ASSOCIATIONS AND CLUBS
There are numerous student religious' and academic societies; and activities
clubs catering for a wide variety of interests, through which a student may
manifest his/her feelings, attitudes and seek out relief from purely academic
life. Among these are Muslim Student Society of Nigeria (MSSN), Ibadan
Varsity Christian Union (IVCU), Sigma club, Junior Chambers International
(JCI), All Nigeria United Nations and Youth Association (ANUNSA), the
Literary and Debating Society and a number of others. A full list of duly
registered student's clubs and organisations is available at the Student
Affairs Division.

Muslim Students' Society, UI

The Muslim Students' Society of Nigeria (MSSN) was founded in Lagos,
Nigeria on 18th April, 1954, in response to the yearnings of Muslim students
for a platform to discuss and find solutions to their common problems and
challenges. The Secretariat of the MSSN, UI Branch, is located within the UI
Central mosque on Sapara Road.

Ibadan Varsity Christian Union (IVCU) and Students Christian

Movement (SCM)
These two groups are student groups connected with the Chapel of the
Resurrection. The Ibadan Varsity Christian Union meets on Sunday and
Thursdays at 2.00p.m and 7.30p.m respectively, while the Students Christian
Movement meets on Sundays and Thursdays at 7.30p.m. Both groups meet
in the Chapel of the Resurrection.

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 RESIDENTIAL LIFE AND HOUSING
The University has three postgraduate halls of residence within a walking
distance of the University Library. Only bonafide registered students
(except sub-degree students) of the University are allowed to live in Halls of
residence. Accommodation in halls of residence is a privilege and not a right
since the demand for hall accommodation far exceeds the number of
available bed spaces. All rooms are therefore allocated to qualified students
on the basis of first-come first-served. The system of accommodation is that
of two or three students sharing a room in accordance with architectural
design. Resident students must abide by the rules and regulations governing
all residents in each hall. Unlike in the undergraduate housing system where
male and female students are housed in different halls, all postgraduate halls
house both male and female students but in separate blocks.

Tafawa Balewa Hall

Tafawa Balewa Hall is located along El-Kanemi Road and directly behind
Sultan Bello Hall. Tafawa Balewa Hall is the University's first postgraduate
hall of residence. It was opened in 1968. The hall has a capacity for 207
students.

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 Obafemi Awolowo Hall

Obafemi Awolowo Hall is located off Barth Road. It was made an autonomous
hall of residence in February 1986. It currently houses about 700 students
on the average. Some of the blocks in Awolowo Hall are occupied by
undergraduate students.

Abdulsalami Abubakar Hall

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Abdulsalami Abubakar Hall is located along Barth Road, and opposite Idia
Hall. The building was kindly donated to the University during her 50th
Anniversary in 1998. The hall houses about 700 postgraduate students in
single-, double- and three- bedded rooms.
The Lodging office assists in securing off-campus accommodation near
the University campus for those unable to secure accommodation in the halls
of residence.

INTRA-CAMPUS TRANSPORTATION

Transportation on campus is by campus cabs, private cars, tricycles and

trekking. A few students ride bicycles and private motorcycles. It costs about
N I00 – N 150 to hire a car from any part of the campus to another. To join in a
car costs N30 – N50. You can identify a campus cab by the yellow sign it
carries on its roof. Commercial tricycles run in the morning through the
evening hours. The cost of a ride depends on the distance, the time of the day
or night, and your bargaining skills. The maximum may be about N150.
Many students trek across campus. The renovation of walk-ways has made
trekking easier and safer.

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 FEEDING/CATERING FACILITIES

Reputed caterers provide catering services in each hall of residence and

within some departments and most faculties in the University. Students buy
their food on the basis of what they can afford. Each cafeteria opens at
7.00a.m and closes at 9.00p.m daily. Food is also available at U & I, a fast
foods outlet that belongs to the UI Ventures. Commissioned in May 2004, U
& I is located beside Abdulsalami Abubakar Hall. Its services include the
production and sales of all pastry foods, continental and African dishes, as
well as catering services. U & I also has a small hall for which students and
staff can pay and hold parties during the day.

LIBRARY FACILITIES

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The University of Ibadan confers on the Library the responsibility of providing
information resources (books, journals, reports, monographs, electronic
based materials etc.) in support of its teaching and research mandates.
Pursuant to the actualization of this responsibility the University maintains a
Library System with Kenneth Dike Library (KDL) as the main library or
arrow head of the system. Other Libraries in the system are Latunde Odeku
Medical Library which is located about eight (8) kilometres at the College of
Medicine, 26 faculty, Departmental and Institute Libraries. The collections
of these Libraries consist of books, journals, dissertations, technical reports
and monographs including materials of historical nature such as the
Africana collections. In recent times, and as part of the global shift from
hardcopy information prints to electronic based ones, the Library decided to
subscribe to a number of electronic databases consisting of journals,
monograph and reports. Some of these databases are JSTOR, AGORA,
HINARI, OARE etc.
Access to the databases is Internet Protocol (lP) address controlled. This
means that they can be accessed by logging into the University network
while on the Campus. Outside the campus, the individual can access them
through passwords which the Library restricts. All users must be registered
every academic session and are issued with reader's tickets. The Library is
open from 8.00a.m to 10.00p.m on weekdays; 8.00a.m to l.00p.m on Saturdays
and 5.00p.m to 10.00p.m on Sundays during sessions. During semester
breaks and long vacations, the library is open from 8.00a.m to 6.00p.m on
week days and from 8.00a.m to 1:00p.m on Saturdays.
There are also good libraries in neighbouring institutes and centres. On
the campus are the IFRA library located in the Institute of African Studies
and the WORDOC library located at the Lady Bank Anthony Hall, adjacent
to the Institute of African Studies. There are Iibraries also at the seventy-year
old Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria (FRIN) located at Jericho; the
National Institute for Socio-Economic Research (NISER) on Oyo Road,
about a kilometre from UI Second Gate. The International Institute for
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 electronic materials. IITA is located in Moniya, on the Old Oyo Road. An
office of the National Archives is also located on campus. As a postgraduate
student, you have the opportunity of registering with these libraries and use
their resources. You need to present a letter of Introduction from your Head
of Department before you are allowed access to the libraries.

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND MEDIA SERVICES

The Management Information System (MIS) Unit is a directorate under the
Vice-Chancellor's office. The MIS handles students' information right from
the point of admissions to graduation and post-graduation period. Its

responsibilities also include the production and issuance of identity cards to

students and staff. After an offer of provisional admission, central and
departmental clearance, and registration, students' data are forwarded to the
MIS for the production of identity cards. The MIS Unit is located in the ICT
Building, beside the GSP Building.

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 INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY
UNIT
The functions of the ICT Unit include provision of information and
communication technology (email, internet facilities, VoIP, web, portal etc)
both to university students and staff. The ICT Unit also has two resource
centres for students' access located around Kenneth Dike Library (DL).
These are the ICT Resource centre at the ICT/Digital Library building on
Benue road in front of the KDL and the Faculty of Arts with 60 computers for
students and 20 for staff. The high speed computers are available for use by
students on a pay-as-you-use basis at a discounted rate. The University
website http://www.ui.edu.ng is fully developed and functional.
Information on activities of the University and academic as well as
administrative matters are constantly updated for staff, students and the
community.

THE UNIVERSITY HEALTH CENTRE

The University Health Centre is located on Jaja Avenue and it provides

preventive, curative and environmental health services to all registered
students, as well to all members of staff and their dependents. It is made up of
a records area, two big general wating rooms, seven consulting rooms, two
laboratories, a pharmacy, two recovery rooms, two injection rooms, a minor
operation theatre, an X-ray unit, a health visitors' clinic in two rooms,

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 various general offices for administrative staff and one Director. Adjacent to
the Health Centre is an l8-bed Sick Bay for the treatment and isolation of
student-patients not ill enough for referral. The health centre provides
consultation, investigations and treatments to patients on weekdays and
emergency services all the lime. The current Director, University Medical
Services is Dr. Aderonke Ajav.

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND RECREATION

Although the University of Ibadan is a public non-sectarian institution,
facilities are provided for members of the community to observe their
religious faith. There are three main designated places of worship: two
Christian Chapels and a Mosque in the University. The Chapels are the
Protestant Chapel of the Resurrection and the Catholic Chapel of Our Lady
Seat of Wisdom. The Baptist church later joined the group of Christian
churches in the early 1980s. However, there are other places of worship for
Christians (Fellowship Centres) and Muslims (Mosques and praying
grounds), which are located in the Abadina community.

The Mosque

The ultra-modern central mosque, which accommodates quite a large

number of worshippers both from within and outside the University community,
is open for the daily obligatory prayers.
There are also Abadina Mosque, which serves the Abadina community,
and the Obafemi Awolowo Mosque, which serves the needs of Muslim
students who live far away from the central mosque.

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The Chapel of the Resurrection

The Chapel is well reputed for the uniqueness of its tomb-like" architecture
and it houses the sculpture of the risen Christ, one of the most significant
works of the renowned Nigerian artist and Sculptor, Ben Enwonwu. The
Chapel opens daily at 6.00a.m. The Holy Communion service is at 7.00a.m
every Sunday, while regular service is at 10.00a.m. On the first Sunday of
every month, however, the service for the day is the Holy Communion at
10.00a.m unless otherwise directed in the service sheet or by prior
announcement. A complementary Chapel hall provides offices, reception
hall, meeting rooms and a library.

Catholic Chapel of Our Lady Seat of Wisdom

Mass is celebrated at the Chapel daily at 6.30a.m. but at 7.00a.m on Saturdays and
Public Holidays. When the University is in session, Masses on Sundays hold at
6.30a.m, 8.00a.m, 9.30a.m and 6.00p.m. Confession holds daily on work days
altar morning mass, on Saturdays, from 5.00p.m, and by special request.

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 University of Ibadan Baptist Church

The University of Ibadan Baptist church was founded on January 10, 1982. It
is a worship centre that caters for the spiritual, academic and social needs of
students and staff of the University of Ibadan and its environs. UIBC is
adjacent to 'The International School, Ibadan' and is located on an expansive
and serene area along Barth Road in the University. It houses the Baptist
Services Centre.
The University of Ibadan Baptist Church's training programme starts at
9.00 a.m every Sunday. Bible Study (Sunday school) is at 10.00a.m and
Celebration and Worship service commences at 11.00a.m. There is an on-
going scholarship scheme for members of the church who are U.I students.

SHOPPING FACILITIES
The Student Union runs a well-stocked bar and buttery in the student union
building. There are butteries also in the halls of residence and around the
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is a shopping complex popularly known as "Black Market", built within the
University. It is adjacent to Azikwe Hall. The construction of another
complex in Abadina village is about to start. The student centre, opposite
Sultan Bello Hall, also has a shopping mart, while there are shops outside the
swimming pool fence. Also, there are a string of shops located immediately
within the university campus both at the entry and exit points where several
services such as photocopies, supply of processed animal and animal
products supplied by the University farms, sales of airtime, satchet and
bottled U.I. water, sharwama, yoghurt among other items are rendered.

BANKING FACILITIES
Microfinance bank is located within the University campus close to the
Fisheries department. There are four banks located close to the University.
Four of them: First Bank (Nig.) Plc, First City Monument Bank (Nig.) plc,
Guaranty Trust Bank and the Polaris Plc., are near the University main gate.
Wema Bank Plc, Access Bank plc, Fidelity Bank, and Polaris Bank (Nig.)
Plc are located close to Bodija market, about two kilometres from UI Main
Gate. You are advised to take advantage of the proximity of these Banks to
the University and make use of their facilities in order to avoid keeping large
sums of money in the Halls of Residence. Besides, there are Automated
Teller Machines (ATM), located close to the Senate Building, Postgraduate
College, the Faculty of Law, Idia Hall, Faculty of Education, Faculty of the
Social Sciences, and throughout the University College Hospital.

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 UI SPORTS CENTRE
The Sports Council was established in 1968 with the sole responsibility for
the organization and administration of sports in this University. There are
two existing Sports Complexes in the University:

Old Sports Complex

Embedded between the Faculty of Education, the Kenneth Dike Library and
the Faculty of the Social Sciences, the complex accommodates the Sports
Centre office with sports facilities spread between the student's Union
building and the Faculty of the Social Sciences (Swimming Pool, Tennis,
Volleyball, Handball, Basketball courts, Hockey Pitch and Cricket Pavilion).

The New Sports Complex

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This sprawling complex is located near Obafemi Awolowo Hall. It
accommodates three sporting facilities at present:
l. Football pitch
2. Rubberized 10 lane track (Tartan).
3. Gamaliel Onosode Gymnasium

The University Sports Council provides facilities for all the fifteen (15)
approved sporting events by Nigeria University - Games Association
(NUGA), i.e Athletics (Track & Field), Badminton, Basketball, Chess,
Cricket, Handball, Hockey. Judo, Soccer, Squash, Swimming, Table Tennis,
Taekwondo, Tcnnis, Volleyball and Literary and debating under the over-all
supervision of the Director of Sports, experienced full-time Coaches and
Honorary Coaches from among the academic and administrative staff.
Students of the University are eligible to join any of the sporting clubs and
have the opportunity to be in the University Teams in all championship such
as Nigerian University Association Games (NUGA); West Africa University
Games (WAUG), Federation of Africa University Sports (FAUS), bilateral
games and other extra-mural sporting activities

Zoological Garden

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 The University Zoological garden was established in 1948 primarily as a
Menagerie to support teaching and research in the Department of Zoology. It
later transmuted into a full-fledged zoological garden in 1974, during the
administration of a Briton, Bob Golden, who served as the director of the
zoo. The Zoological Gardens charges a stipend of N500 from everyone who
visits. A visitor who wishes to capture events on camera or requires the
services of a tour guide is charged N1000.

Botanical Garden

The University Botanical Garden, with an area of about 100 acres is on the
north of the University. It is situated on the right side of River Ona. The
Garden serves as a teaching, research and recreational facility. A wide range
of plants are grown in the open and a few in a shade house thus providing
facilities for experimental work on living plants. Plants of both economic
value and intrinsic interest from other countries are continually introduced

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into the garden. Notable features of the garden are its collection of trees in the
Arboretum, the Nursery inselberg plants on a rocky outcrop, Yankari
(Bauchi) Game Reserve plants, and a collection conifers species and palms.
The garden is open to the public from 8.00a.m till dusk every day. Parties
wishing to visit the garden should notify the Curator in advance. Guides
(free) are usually available from Mondays to Friday (8.00a.m to 3.00p.m)
and on Saturdays (8.00a.m to 1.00p.m). No parties are allowed on Sundays.
Plant specimens are available for sale in the Nursery and can be purchased
between the hours of 8.00a.m and 3.00p.m and 4.00p.m to 6.30p.m on all
days, except Sundays. The Garden charges a small gate fee of N100.

ARTS THEATRE AND THEATRE MUSEUM

(NOW WOLE SOYINKA THEATRE FOR EDUCATION,
THE ARTS, CULTURE AND ENTERTAINMENT)

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 UI Arts Theatre, fondly called 'The House' was established in 1955; about 10
years before the Department of Theatre Arts came into existence. The Arts
Theatre is one of the oldest, if not the oldest Arts Theatre in Nigeria. It has
played host to several performing troupes both residential and travelling
troupes. It is also the home of University of Ibadan Theatre Arts Troupe,
(UITAT) which, all the year round, produce a wide variety of plays. The
Unibadan Theatre Museum and Library was established in 2007, to preserve
the history of Nigerian theatre in pictures, posters, programme notes,
artefacts and all theatrical paraphernalia from 1948 to date. Theatre arts
students, researchers as well as theatre lovers, can learn about the history of
theatre in the country thereby having a clear picture of the role of the arts
theatre in the development of theatre scholarship and professionalism.

CAMPUS SECURITY
The University Security Division was created as far back as the late nineteen
sixties to complement the efforts of the Police. The security division office
complex is located between Queen Elizabeth Hall and the Bursary Department.
The Division is charged with the responsibility for the enforcement of all
University bye-laws and regulations in addition to protection of lives and
properties on the Campus. As a routine, all occurrences such as crimes,
disturbances, accidents, fires, etc are first reported to the Security Division,
which deals with such reports or directs appropriate cases to the Police for
investigation.

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 FIRE SERVICES UNIT
A fire services unit exists in the Security Division. In the event of any fire
incidence, the emergency telephone line is 08077544780. In addition, fire
extinguishers are installed in Departments and halls of residence as first aid
to put out fires. A security man can be identified with a uniform of gold shirt
upon a pair of indigo blue trousers with blue/black beret embossed with the
university emblem. A black waist belt and black shoes complete the uniform.

SERVICOM, UI
The SERVICOM unit at the University of Ibadan is located within the
Central Administrative building of the University of Ibadan. It is committed
to providing the highest quality services, delivered responsibly and cost -
effectively by well-informed professionals who take pride in what they do.
The unit provides customers with the means to submit comments, suggestions
and undertake regular survey on their opinion, replies to comments and
complaints within a very short notice and use these comments to further
improve their services while also enforcing the University rules and

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 regulations. Offenders may be recommended to leave or forfeit their right to
use the services of the university. Students are encouraged to make use of
this avenue to submit whatever comments, suggestions and complaints they
may have while being students of this great institution.

MOBILE PHONE LINKS FOR EMERGENCIES

Locations - Mobile phone Numbers
Main Security Office - 08033889854, 08051865795, 08083172857
Main Gate - 08033909739, 08051865781, 08083172912
The Polytechnic Ibadan Gate 08030667385, 08077468746, 08083172913
North/second Gate - 08060420982, 08077768750, 08083172914

RESEARCH STUDENTS CYBER CAFE

The Postgraduate School established a Cybercafé about nine years ago to
assist Postgraduate students in their research. The cybercafé is equipped with
fifteen Computer units, a printer and scanner. It operates between 8:00am to
4:00pm from Monday to Friday, and has been of great help to candidates
making application for admission and for students registering online. The
cybercafé is about to be upgraded and be equipped with more system.

STUDENTS' CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE

The University expects you to conduct yourself as a responsible citizen, in
accordance with the University's best standards, rules and other conditions
established by the legally constituted authority of the University. All
members of the University community are also expected to obey the laws of
the nation. A high standard of personal integrity is expected of every student
of the University. You are expected to conduct yourself peaceably in espousing
any changes may consider necessary.
The University reserves the right, upon evidence of your failure to abide
by its regulations to discipline you, or to insist through the established
disciplinary processes upon your withdrawal and/or refuse you readmission.
Other disciplinary sanctions include fines, disciplinary probation, suspension
/ rustication expulsion and loss of privilege.

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IBADAN CITY: THE INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL
OF NIGERIA

The city of Ibadan is an ancient and historical city. Originally known as Eba
Odan (meaning beside the savannah), Ibadan was founded in 1829 by a man
known as Lagelu. With his people, Lagelu was later displaced and had to
seek refuge in a hill where he fed on snails and maize grill. This is why snail
eating features prominently in Ibadan praise names. After the wars, people
from all over Westem Nigeria settled in Ibadan. Located on the link between
Lagos and the North, Ibadan soon became a thriving commercial centre.
The city is distinguished for having many 'firsts': in it are the first television
station in Africa, the first Olympic-size Stadium in Africa, and the first
university in Nigeria. It also houses the National Archives and the famous
Cocoa House (once the tallest building in Ibadan) and several research
institutes, such as the Intemational Institute for Tropical Agriculture (IITA),
Institute of Agricultural Research and Training (IAR&T), Federal Research
Institute of Nigeria (FRIN), National Institute for Horticulture, and Cocoa
Research Institute ol Nigeria (CRIN). Ibadan was the seat of Westem Region
government. Today, the city has a population of l.3million people (2006
Census), the third largest (by population) in Nigeria. The city is home to
people of every ethnic group and tongue from Nigeria and beyond. In Ibadan
are found many places of interest, some of which are described here.

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 PLACES OF INTEREST IN IBADAN

Old Parliament Building

This building is found in Agodi, lbadan. It derived its name from its primary
use: it was the House of Parliament in the old Western Region. Then Nigeria
operated the parliamentary system of government after the independence.
Today, the building is known as House of Assembly Complex.

Trans-Wonderland Amusement Park

Located about a kilometer away from the Main Gate of the University of
Ibadan, the Amusement Park entertains tourists especially children. At its
establishment, it had the promise of becoming Nigeria's mini Disney.

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Bower's Memorial Tower

This is another historical relic in the city of Ibadan. It was named after
Captain Bower, one of the representatives of the British government during
colonial rule. The Tower is located at Oke Are. The Tower provides an excellent
view of the whole city from top. It has about 32 steps spiral staircase, which
tourists use to climb to the top and practically see any point in the city. A pair
of binoculars fastened to the top of the Tower enables tourists to read signs
located even in the remote parts of lbadan right from the Tower.

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 Nigerian Television Authority (NTA)

In 1959, the then Premier of Western Region, Chief Obafemi Awolowo

decided to establish a television station. That Historic station was established
here in Ibadan and it was the first television station in Africa. It was then
known as Western Nigerian Television (WNTV). The ownership of the station
was seized by the federal military government years later. It is located at
Agodi, Ibadan.

Liberty Stadium

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Liberty Stadium, the first Ever Olympic Stadium in the whole of Africa also
located in Ibadan, was built by Chief Obafemi Awolowo during his tenure as
the Premier of the then Westrn Region. It has a sitting capacity of 30,000. It is
located on Liberty Road, Ring Road, Ibadan.

Cocoa House

Cocoa House, situated at Dugbe, the National Museum city's commercial

centre, was once reputed to be the tallest building in Nigeria. Cocoa House
was again built by Chief Obafemi Awolowo's administration with government
proceeds from cocoa sales.

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 The National Museum

The National Museum is

located in the Aleshinloye Area
of lbadan. It is off the road that
connects Aleshinloye Market
with the Apata-Dugbe Road. In
the museum, you will find an
amazing collection of historical,
c u l t u r a l a n d indigenous
materials from across the
country. The car used by Chief
Obafemi Awolowo when he
was premier of the Western
Region in the 1950's is proudly
kept in that museum.

The National Archives

The National Archives is located in the University of Ibadan. It is next to

Chapel of the Resurrection. In keeping with its functions, the Archives stores
rare and ancient documents. As a Postgraduate Student of the University of
lbadan, you can access the Archives by presenting a letter of introduction
from your Head of Department. You may be asked to pay a little user fee.

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Mapo Hall

Mapo Hall is the colonial style city hall, perched on top of Mapo Hill. It is
said to be the first town hall in Oyo State. Mapo Hall was commissioned
during the colonial era by Captain Ross in 1929.

Agodi Gardens and Leisure Park

Agodi gardens boast a variety of recreational activities visitors can engage

in. With a restaurant, playground, water park, zoo and a forest walkway.
There's a little bit of something for someone.

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 Ventura Mall

Ventura mall is a family-friendly entertainment centre consisting of a

shopping complex, game arcade, film house and food court in a serene
environment. Located about 3km away from the university, the mall is an
ideal destination for relaxation and get-together parties with friends and
family.

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Jericho Mall

Jericho Mall is a one-stop ultra-modern shopping complex located at

Onireke G.R.A. The mall is made up of 47 stores housing a food court,
furniture stores, pharmacy, photo studio, cocktail bar, cloth stores, ice cream
parlor, e-banking center, games arcade and lots more. If you're looking for a
place shop and relax, consider paying a visit to Jericho Mall.

Palms Shopping Mall

Palms Shopping Mall is a 21,000sqm retail space that has been described as
a “cosmopolitan edifice and a premier shopping and leisure destination for
families in Ibadan”. The complex located at Ring Road; houses the largest
Shoprite outlet in Sub-Saharan Africa. The mall also has a food court, film
house, various retail stores.

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 Heritage Mall

Heritage Mall is one of the first modern retail centers in Ibadan. It shares a
compound with the renowned Cocoa House and is located few minutes away
from the open market in Dugbe. The mall consists of various retail and
entertainment stores including the first Film House and the first Shoprite
retail outlet in Ibadan. Its multi-ethnic food court is a must visit.

Sports
Ibadan is home to the legendary Shooting Stars FC, a professional Football
Club. There are some good golf courses. The Ibadan Golf Club is a large 18-
hole challenge and Barracks course has just been extended to l8 holes. The
most challenging and exclusive is the IITA Golf Club based on the 1,000
hectare premises of International Institute of Tropical Agriculture.

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