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09/10/2025

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NATIONAL COUNCIL OF STATE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVES APPOINTMENT OF PROFESSOR AMUPITAN AS INEC CHAIRMAN

The National Council of State has approved the nomination of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) from the North-Central as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu presented Amupitan as the nominee to fill the vacant position, following Professor Mahmood Yakubu's exit. Yakubu served from 2015 till October 2025.

President Tinubu told the council that Amupitan is the first person from Kogi, North-Central state, nominated to occupy the position and is apolitical.

Council members unanimously supported the nomination, with Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo describing Amupitan as a man of integrity.

In compliance with the constitution, President Tinubu will now send Amupitan’s name to the Senate for screening.

Amupitan, 58, from Ayetoro Gbede, Ijumu LGA in Kogi State, is a Professor of Law at the University of Jos, Plateau. He is also an alumnus of the university.

He specialises in Company Law, Law of Evidence, Corporate Governance and Privatisation Law. He became a Senior Advocate of Nigeria in September 2014.

Amupitan was born on April 25, 1967.

After completing primary and secondary education, he attended Kwara State Polytechnic, Ilorin, from 1982 to 1984, and the University of Jos from 1984 to 1987. He was called to the bar in 1988.

He earned an LLM at UNIJOS in 1993 and a PhD in 2007, amid an academic career that began in 1989, following his National Youth Service at the Bauchi State Publishing Corporation in Bauchi from 1988 to 1989.

Currently, he serves as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration) at the University of Jos, a position he holds in conjunction with being the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of Joseph Ayo Babalola University in Osun State.

Among the academic positions he has held at UNIJOS are: Chairman of the Committee of Deans and Directors (2012-2014); Dean of the Faculty of Law (2008-2014); and Head of Public Law (2006-2008).

Outside of academics, Amupitan serves as a board member of Integrated Dairies Limited in Vom, a member of the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies Governing Council, and a member of the Council of Legal Education (2008-2014), among other roles. He was a board member of Riss Oil Limited, Abuja(1996-2004).

Amupitan is the author of many books on law, such as Corporate Governance: Models and Principles(2008); Documentary Evidence in Nigeria (2008); Evidence Law: Theory and Practice in Nigeria(2013), Principles of Company Law(2013) and an Introduction to the Law of Trust in Nigeria (2014).

He is married and has four children.

Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President

(Information and Strategy)

October 9, 2025

07/10/2025

Yakubu Concludes Tenure, Hands Over to Agbamuche-Mbu as INEC's Acting Chairman.

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) witnessed a significant, pre-planned leadership transition on Wednesday as Professor Mahmud Yakubu formally concluded his ten-year tenure, handing over administrative responsibilities to National Commissioner Mrs. May Agbamuche-Mbu, who will serve in an acting capacity.

The procedural handover was conducted during the third regular quarterly consultative meeting with Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) in Abuja. Prof. Yakubu informed the gathering that, in line with the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended), he had commenced his pre-retirement leave.

“Having been privileged to serve the Commission for 10 years, with only a few more weeks to serve, I have taken a decision and commenced the same as provided by Section 306, Subsections 1 and 2 of the Constitution,” Prof. Yakubu stated. He explained that the move was to ensure a seamless transition, affording the appointing authorities adequate time to select a new substantive Chairman.

Following consultation with fellow National Commissioners, he announced that Mrs. Agbamuche-Mbu would assume leadership as Acting Chairman. He expressed confidence in her ability to steward the Commission, noting she would "quickly settle down to the task of conducting elections and electoral activities in Africa's most democratically and logistically complex environment."

Prof. Yakubu’s decade at the helm, beginning in 2015, was a period of substantial modernisation for INEC. His farewell address served as a comprehensive account of the Commission's evolution, highlighting the consolidation of a biometric register of voters and the widespread digitisation of processes, from candidate nomination and accreditation of observers to the management of results.

To document this era, he presented two publications: Election Management in Nigeria 2015 to 2025 and Innovations in Electoral Technology 2015 to 2025, which have been uploaded to the INEC website for public access.

Looking ahead, he outlined a critical roadmap for the Commission, which includes the ongoing nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR), where 6.8 million Nigerians have begun online pre-registration and 1.2 million have completed in-person registration. Other immediate tasks involve cleaning up the voters’ register, reviewing polling unit locations, and preparing for a series of off-cycle elections in Anambra, Ekiti, Osun, and the Federal Capital Territory.

In her acceptance remarks, the new Acting Chairman, Barr. Mrs. May Agbamuche-Mbu, expressed humility and honour at the appointment. She paid tribute to Prof. Yakubu's significant contributions and assured the commission of continuity.

“We assure you that the commission will do our very best to maintain and uphold the standards you have set. We will continue from where you stopped,” Agbamuche-Mbu stated. She pledged to “uphold the integrity of the commission and work with utmost professionalism, dedication, and in unity” with commissioners, directors, staff, and stakeholders.

The formal handover prompted a deeply emotional response from the Commission's Secretary, Mrs. Rose Oriaran-Anthony. Visibly moved, she struggled to articulate her feelings, repeatedly stating, “I stand before you today and feel with emotion... I want to say thank you to the chairman for what he has done.” Her brief but powerful remarks laid bare the profound respect and camaraderie that defined the working environment under Prof. Yakubu's leadership.

The handover was met with warm and emotional farewells from colleagues. Prof. Sam Egwu, a REC, described Yakubu as "one of the most brilliant Nigerians," praising his unparalleled knowledge of the country's electoral landscape and his effective leadership.

Prof. Yakubu concluded by extending his profound gratitude to all INEC staff, security agencies, the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), development partners, and the Nigerian people. “I thank Nigerians for their comments as well as criticisms, which encourage rather than discourage us to persevere,” he said.

The event culminated with the signing of the official handing-over notes and a farewell photograph, marking the conclusion of a defining chapter in INEC's history and the beginning of a new one under acting leadership.

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02/10/2025

‎*ADMISSION INTO LASU SCHOOL OF PART-TIME STUDIES FOR THE 2025/2026 ACADEMIC SESSION*
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‎1.0 *PREAMBLE*
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‎The Lagos State University School of Part-Time Studies (LASU-SPTS) invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for admission into the Lagos State University Part-Time Degree Programmes for the *2025/2026 Academic Session*. The programme is domiciled at the Lagos State University, Ojo Campus, Lagos.
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‎2.0 *ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS*
‎Candidates seeking admission into the Lagos State University Part-Time Degree Programmes should visit the University website: www.lasu.edu.ng for full details and admission requirements for each degree programme. *The minimum age limit for enrolment into the programme is eighteen [18] years*.
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‎3.0 *DIRECT ENTRY REQUIREMENTS*
‎Candidates with Diploma Certificate (OND from any polytechnic approved by the government or candidates with a LASU Diploma (Upper Credit) in relevant courses) with the required five [5] O'Level credits are eligible to apply.
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‎4.0 *AVAILABLE PROGRAMMES*
‎The following Part-Time Degree programmes are available for the *2025/2026 academic session*:
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‎(i) *FACULTY OF ARTS*
‎● English Language
‎● History and International Studies
‎● Music
‎● Peace Studies
‎● Philosophy
‎● Yoruba Communication Arts
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‎(ii) *FACULTY OF COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA STUDIES*
‎● Mass Communication
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‎(iii) *FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES*
‎● Accounting
‎● Banking and Finance
‎● Business Administration
‎● Industrial Relations and Human Resources
‎● Resource Management
‎● Insurance
‎● Local Government Administration
‎● Marketing
‎● Public Administration
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‎(iv) *FACULTY OF SCIENCE*
‎● Computer Science
‎● Fisheries
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‎(v) *FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES*
‎● Economics
‎● Political Science
‎● Psychology
‎● Sociology
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‎5.0 *METHOD OF APPLICATION*
‎Prospective candidates should visit *www.lasu.edu.ng/epayment* to pay a non-refundable application fee of *Twenty Thousand Naira [₦20,000:00] only* to access the application form.
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‎Candidates are required to complete the application form, upload their credentials, and submit the forms online. Thereafter, candidates will be invited for an entrance examination. Successful candidates will be required to pay immediately an *acceptance fee of Thirty Thousand Naira [₦30,000:00] only, and medical fee of Thirty Thousand Naira [₦30,000:00] only*.
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‎6.0 *CLOSING DATE*
‎The closing date for applications is *six [6] weeks* from the date of this publication.
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‎7.0 *DISCLAIMER*
‎Any applicant who pays money to any individual or into any other account, or through means aside from the one above, does so to his/her own disadvantage.
‎Prospective candidates are hereby requested to visit the University website: *www.lasu.edu.ng* for details on the programme.
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‎SIGNED
‎Emmanuel A. *FANU*, MANUPA, MNIM, MCIPM, FCAI
‎Registrar and Secretary to Council

02/10/2025

‎*SCHOOL OF PART-TIME STUDIES ADMISSION INTO LASU HND/BSC CONVERSION TOP-UP DEGREE PROGRAMME*
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‎1.0 *PREAMBLE*
‎Lagos State University School of Part-Time Studies (SPTS) hereby invites applications from suitably qualified candidates for the Lagos State University *2024/2025 Conversion of HND/BSc Top-Up Degree Programme The Top-Up Degree Programme* addresses the dichotomy between BSc and HND certificate holders. The major aim is to provide a level playing field by way of Bachelor's degree, to those determined to beat the discrimination between the university degree and HND holders. This programme also provides a platform on which a university degree holder, hitherto dissatisfied with his/her class of degree, can top-up and graduate with an improved classification.
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‎2.0 *ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS*
‎Candidates seeking admission into Conversion Top-Up Degree should have relevant BSc (of any class) and HND (minimum of Lower Credit), plus National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) certificate (or exemption).
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‎3.0 *AVAILABLE PROGRAMMES AND REQUIREMENTS*
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‎(i) *BSc Accounting*
‎Candidates must possess five (5) O’Level credits, including English, Mathematics, Economics, and any two (2) subjects from Government, Accounting, Commerce, Business Studies, and Book-keeping.
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‎(ii) *BSc Business Administration*
‎Candidates must possess five (5) O’Level credits, including English, Mathematics, Economics/Commerce, and any two (2) subjects from Financial Accounting, Government, Business Studies, Marketing, Insurance, Book-keeping, and Biology.
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‎(iii) *BSc Finance*
‎Candidates must possess five (5) O’Level credits, including English, Mathematics, Economics, and any two (2) subjects from Financial Accounting, Government, Business Studies, Book-keeping, Marketing, Commerce, Biology and Insurance.
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‎(iv) *BSc Insurance*
‎Candidates must possess five (5) O’Level credits, including English, Mathematics, Economics, and any two (2) subjects from Financial Accounting, Government, Business Studies, Insurance, Chemistry, Physics, Marketing, Commerce, and Geography.
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‎(v) *BSc Industrial Relations & Human Resources Management*
‎Candidates must possess five (5) O’Level credits, including English, Mathematics, Economics/Commerce, and any two (2) subjects from Financial Accounting, Government, Business Studies, Marketing, Insurance, Book-keeping, and Biology.
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‎(vi) *BSc Public Administration*
‎Candidates must possess five (5) O’Level credits, including English, Mathematics, Government/History, Economics/Commerce, and any one (1) subject from Arts and Social Sciences.
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‎(vii) *BSc Marketing*
‎Candidates must possess five (5) O’Level credits, including English, Mathematics, and any three (3) subjects from Economics, Accounting, Business Studies, Book-keeping, Marketing, and Commerce.
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‎(viii) *BSc Mass Communication*
‎Candidates must possess five (5) O’Level credits, including English, Mathematics, Literature, and any two (2) subjects from Arts and Social Sciences.
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‎(ix) *BSc Computer Science*
‎Candidates must possess five (5) O’Level credits, including English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and one (1) Science subject.
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‎(x) *BSc Economics*
‎Candidates must possess five (5) O’Level credits, including English, Mathematics, Economics, and any two (2) subjects from Arts and Social Sciences.
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‎(xi) *BSc Geography*
‎Candidates must possess five (5) O’Level credits, including English, Mathematics, Geography, and any two (2) subjects from Arts and Social Sciences.
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‎(xii) *BSc Project Management Technology*
‎Candidates must possess five (5) O’Level credits, including English, Mathematics, Physics and any two (2) subjects from Social Sciences and Science.
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‎(xiii) *BSc Fisheries*
‎Candidates must possess five (5) O’Level credits, including English, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology/Agricultural Science, and Geography/Economics. At least, a pass in Physics is also compulsory.
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‎(xiv) *BSc Science Laboratory Technology*
‎Candidates must possess five (5) O’Level credits, including English, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, and Physics.
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‎4.0 *METHOD OF APPLICATION*
‎Please visit www.lasu.edu.ng/epayment to make e-payment of a non-refundable fee of *Twenty-five Thousand Naira (₦25,000.00) only* to access the application form. You are required to carefully complete the form, upload credentials, and submit online, after which you will be invited for screening, if qualified. An *acceptance fee of Thirty Thousand Naira (₦30,000:00) only and medical fee of Thirty Thousand Naira (₦30,000:00) only* must be paid immediately once the admission is offered.
‎
‎5.0 *DISCLAIMER*
‎Any applicant who pays money to any individual/other account or through means aside from the one stated above, does so to his/her own disadvantage.
‎Prospective candidates are hereby requested to visit the University website: *www.lasu.edu.ng* for details on the programme.
‎
‎SIGNED
‎Emmanuel A. *FANU*, MANUPA, MNIM, MCIPM, FCAI
‎Registrar and Secretary to Council
‎

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