UNILORIN AGRIC SCIENCE DEPARTMENT

STUDENT HAND BOOK (ACADEMIC PROGRAMME) PRINCIPAL OFFICERS OF THE FACULTY* . Dean Professor A.A. Adeloye B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ibadan) Sub-Dean J.A. Akangbe B.Sc. (Iowa State), M.Sc. (Missouri), Ph.D.(Ilorin) HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS Agricultural Economics and Farm Management Dr. R.O. Babatunde B. Agric., M.Sc., (Ilorin), Ph.D. (Stuttgart) Agricultural Extension and Rural Development Professor B.M. Matanmi B.Sc., M.Sc., (Zaria), Ph.D. (Ilorin) Agronomy Professor G. Olaoye B. Agric., M. Phil. (Ife), Ph.D. (Minnesota) Animal Production Professor M.A. Belewu B.Sc. (India), M.Sc., Ph.D. (Ibadan) Crop Protection Professor O.S. Balogun B. Agric., M.Sc. (Ilorin), Ph.D. (Tokyo) Home Economics and Food Science Dr. (Mrs) O.R. Karim B.Sc. (Abeokuta), M.Sc. (Ibadan), Ph.D. (Abeokuta) Forest Resources Management Prof. S.O. Bada B.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D. (Ibadan) Faculty Officer Mr. M.I. Adekeye B.Sc. (Lagos) Faculty Accountant Mrs Omolola Kariyetu Omeiza HND, ACA, ACTI, AMNIM Administrative Officer Mrs Jumoke Popoola, B.Sc., History of the Faculty The Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ilorin, was established in the 1982/83 session and had its foundation Dean in the 1983/84 session. At the inception of the Faculty in 1982/83, sixty-seven (67) students were admitted to the 100 level. This number has risen to 344 in 2012/2013 session. Currently, the student population in the Faculty is over 1200. The Faculty has graduated more than 2000 students since its establishment. There are seven (7) Academic Departments in the faculty viz: Agricultural Economics and Farm Management, Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, Agronomy, Animal Production, Crop Protection, Home Economics and Food Science, and Forest Resources Management. Only six (6) members of academic staff were on ground at inception of the Faculty. However, the staffing situation has improved tremendously to a current total of 71 Faculty members of staff. High academic standards are maintained by counselling students to work hard, ensuring conducive atmosphere for studying, highest credibility of undergraduate Admission, and good standing regulations, at all times. Above all, there is the enthusiasm and dedication of the teaching, technical and administrative staff. The policies adopted and practiced by the Faculty in pursuit of academic standards and maintenance of academic atmosphere derives largely from laid down policies of the University. These include; encouraging staff/student seminars, attendance at University Inaugural lectures, other special lectures, symposia and learned conferences, hosted by the Department and Faculty. The Philosophy The Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ilorin shall provide theoretical sound and practical education that would facilitate the production of man-power in Agriculture (B. Agric.), Home Economics and Food Science (B. Sc); Forestry and Wildlife (B. For); and Agricultural Extension and Community Development (B. Sc) at the fulfilment of the stipulated requirements in learning and character, and would graduate in a desired field of specialization in any of the programmes. The mission The mission of the Faculty is to : (a) Provide sound basic training in all relevant courses in the field of Agriculture, (b) Produce agricultural personnel that have broad based knowledge and skills for the development of the agricultural sector of the economy, (c) Provide consultancy services to the Federal, State, Local Governments and public sectors in the global community, and (d) Prepare students to undertake research work and disseminate findings to the farmers. The Faculty commenced as a center of scholarship and academic excellence in 1982/1983 with four (4) foundation departments: Agricultural Economics and Farm Management, Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, Animal production and Crop production and over the years, the Faculty has produced many students who are now engaged in different sectors of the economy at both local and international levels. In 2004, the University Senate approved the splitting of the Department of Crop Production into two: namely Agronomy and Crop Protection. In 2006, the Department of Home Economics and Food Science took off, while in 2010, the Department of Forest Resources Management was established. HEADS OF DEPARTMENTS (as at 2013/2014 academic session) 1. Dr. R.O. Babatunde; B.Sc., M.Sc., (Ilorin) Ph.D. (Stuttgart (Agric. Economics and Farm Mgt) 2. Dr. B.M. Matanmi; B.Sc., M.Sc., (Zaria), Ph.D.(Ilorin) (Agricultural Extension and Rural Devt.) 3. Prof. G. Olaoye; B.Sc., M.Phil. (Ife), Ph.D.(Minnesota) (Agronomy) 4. Prof. M.A. Belewu; B.Sc. (India), M.Sc., Ph.D.(Ibadan) (Animal Production) 5. Prof. O.S. Balogun; B.Agric., M.Sc. (Ilorin), Ph.D.(Tokyo ) (Crop Protection) 6. Dr. (Mrs) O.R. Karim; B.Sc. (Abeokuta), M.Sc. (Ibadan), Ph.D.(Abeokuta) (Home Econs. and Food Science) 7. Prof. S.O. Bada; B.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D. (Ibadan) (Forest Resources Management) TEACHING AND RESEARCH FARM The Teaching and Research Farm was established in the 1984/1985 academic session. The total area covered by the farm is about 100 hectares. It is made up of the crop and livestock units. The crop unit comprises of arable crops such as maize, cowpea and cassava, while the livestock comprises of cattle, poultry, rabbitry and small ruminant animals. It also has a feed mill and garri processing section. APIARY UNIT The Apiary, an integral part of the Teaching and Research Farm of the University was established in 2003 with the following objectives; (a) Standardizing the quality of honey and other honeybee products within and outside Kwara State. (b) Creating a network of apicultural activities. (c) Enhancing beekeeping with a view to producing honey and honeybee products for commercial purposes. (d) Establishing a sustainable culture of honeybee resources management with a view to assisting Government on the vexed issue of youth restiveness and the development of non-oil foreign exchange earnings. (e) Creating a forum for global exchange of knowledge. (f) Establishment of different species of stingless bees yards for tourism. The unit started with the baiting of 50 Kenyan Top Bar hives and 50 Langstroth hives. Currently, the apiary has over 100 hives and more than forty (40) colonies of Apis mellifora, leading to the development of a new apiary site with honeybee pasture and the production of honey wax, pollen grains and propolis. The achievements of the unit include: sale of honey to the University community, guiding and supporting students with relevant materials in apiculture, training of students through the farm practical and technical entrepreneurship center, identification of three species of stingless bees in the University and making mosquito repellent candles from honeybee wax. UNILORIN SUGAR RESEARCH INSTITUTE (USRI) The Unilorin Sugar Research Institute was established in 1980. It was formerly under the Faculty of Science but was later moved to the Faculty of Agriculture in April, 1994. The Institute aims and objectives include among others: (a) Conducting research into problems associated with sugar cultivation, processing and utilization of by-products. (b) Disseminating results obtained from these studies, to the sugar companies and other relevant bodies within and outside the country. (c) Rendering consultancy services for all interested in sugarcane cultivation, processing and utilization. At the moment, the Institute is engaged in (or equipped for) conducting research in the following areas: (a) Development of improved sugarcane varieties. (b) Evaluation of the productivity/adaptability of new sugarcane varieties in different agro-ecologies of Nigeria. (c) Processing of sugarcane for the production of sugar and other products (e.g. ethanol). (d) Estimation/Determination of the scale of sugarcane/sugar production in Nigeria. (e) Economic analysis of sugarcane/sugar production in Nigeria. (f) Comprehensive assessment of industrial sugarcane varieties cultivated in Nigeria. In addition to the above research activities, the Institute has the capability for rendering consultancy services and organizing training programmes on sugarcane agriculture, processing, etc. BIOTECHNOLOGY CENTRE The Biotechnology Center was established on the 31st January, 2003. The building housing the center is located in the heart of the Faculty and was donated by Mr. Ir Leo Van De Mierop. The center is gradually being equipped for developing greater career opportunity in all areas of biotechnology and bioinformatics. FACULTY OUTREACH The Faculty Outreach is a mechanism to bring the gown to the town. It is to encourage staff and students to have firsthand knowledge of farming situation and the rural households. The outreach programme has over the years empowered staff, students and farming communities in the area of technological acquisition, feedback and developmental efforts. The following are the current outreach activities of the faculty: Farm Practical Training The Farm Practical Training (FPT) programme is an integral part and a vital component of the Bachelor of Agriculture (B. Agric). It is designed to impart practical knowledge. The scope is to expose students to field work and the cultivation of various agronomic crops, raising of livestock and poultry keeping. There is an Extension component that takes students to such organizations as ARMTI, NISPPRI, and local village communities etc. Evaluation is based on yield and reports. Plantations The faculty has been very active in the establishment and expansion of over 650 ha of different tropical hard and soft wood plantations. This consists of about 600 ha of teak planted since 2008, 44 ha of Jatropha established since 2009, 28 ha of date palm established since 2010 and about 2 ha of Moringa established in 2011. The plantations are long-term projects and are also to serve as laboratory and research fields. Attachment Programmes The attachment programme of the faculty is a two-pronged exercise: Student Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) and Community-Based Experience Scheme for Students (COBES). SIWES The SIWES is a public-private partnership venture where students are taken out of the faculty to industrial establishment or large scale farms to further enhance their knowledge and skill levels. The programme last for about three months. COBES The COBES is another training that takes students to the rural communities where they reside for upward of two weeks. The philosophy behind this is to afford students the experience of village life and have a good understanding of the farming households. The presence of the students in the village enable them to learn from farmers Indigenous Knowledge and local practices that have been in use for years and situate the indigenous knowledge with the knowledge gained from formal studies. ACADEMIC PROGRAMMES Undergraduate Degree The Faculty offers courses leading to the award of B. Agriculture, B. Forestry and Wildlife, B.Sc. Agricultural Extension and Community Development (for the Sasakawa Programme only), B.Sc. Food Science., and B.Sc. Home Economics Degrees. B. Agriculture The main objectives of the B. Agriculture programme include: To produce graduates geared towards self employment; To produce graduates with sufficient technical, productive and entrepreneurship skills who will be involved in production, research and entrepreneurship in any aspect of agriculture and other related disciplines; To produce graduates that are relevant to themselves, the industry and society and who can contribute effectively to national development goals in Agriculture. B. Forestry and Wildlife The main objectives of the department include, but not limited to: 1. Produce graduates with massive entrepreneurship and self-employment capabilities; 2. Impart graduates with skills in all areas of forestry and wildlife; 3. Produce graduates relevant to industry and society and who can impart positively on National and International forestry and wildlife goals. B.Sc Agricultural Extension And Community Development This is a three-year special programme supported by the Sasakawa Africa Fund for Extension Education(SAFE), Japan, with emphasis on enhancing the capacity of Extension Agents with H.N.D. qualifications. It is different from the faculty B.Agriculture degree which has five-year duration for candidates. The main objectives of the programme are to: 1. Train mid-career extension and rural development professionals in specialized technical areas along the entire agricultural value chain; 2. Improve the effectiveness of grassroots extension and community development programmes in Nigeria; and 3. Upgrade the academic and professional qualifications of extension and community development professionals by equipping them with up-to-date theoretical and practical knowledge applicable in the field. B.Sc. Food Science Food Science deals with the treatment of food materials so as to convert them into food products of such nature, quality and stability, so packaged and distributed as to meet the requirement of the consumer and of safe and sound practice. The programme is geared towards production of graduates that are adequately equipped with comprehensive theoretical knowledge and practical skills required for engaging in food production, processing and preservation for national food self-sufficiency. The Food Science programme is tailored towards the production of graduates that will be self-employed. Students will be equipped with sufficient technical, productive and entrepreneurship skills required for production and research in Food Science. The programme aims at imparting to students orientation for local sourcing of raw materials through novel utilization of local agricultural produces, upgrading of indigenous technologies for national food self-sufficiency. B.Sc. Home Economics The programme will produce graduates that will develop certain fundamental abilities or competencies that must and will be effective in living, regardless of the particular circumstances of the individual or family. Hence the programme will cover instruction in: (i) Food and Nutrition (ii) Clothing and Textiles (iii) Family Life, Hospitality (iv) Human Development and (v) Household and Institutional resource management The overall objectives of the programme include the following:- (a) Exposing the students to the concept and philosophy of Home Economics. (b) Exposing students to the principles and practice of research in Home Economics (c) To produce graduates with sufficient technical, productive and entrepreneurship skills to improve the quality of life of families, with special emphasis on rural areas and the society in general. POST GRADUATE DEGREE The Faculty has postgraduate programmes leading to the award of M.Sc., M.Phil and Ph.D. degrees in the following areas: (a) Agricultural Economics and Farm Management (b) Agricultural Extension and Rural Development (c) Agronomy (d) Animal production (e) Crop Protection (f) Home Economics and Food Science (g) Forest Resources Management 5.0 Undergraduate Courses and Entry Requirements COURSE R E Q U I R E M E N T S UTME SUBJECTS SPECIAL CONSIDERATION (WAIVER) REMARKS DIRECT ENTRY U. T.M. E. AGRICULTURE At least two ‘A’ level passes in Chemistry and one from Biology/Botany/Zoology/ Agric Science, Economics, Physics, Geography and Geology/Mathematics (Pure & Applied) Five ‘O’ level credit passes to include English language, Biology/Agric Science, Chemistry and any two of Mathematics, Physics, Geography and Economics. Chemistry, Biology/Agriculture and any one of Physics and Mathematics DIRECT ENTRY: UNILORIN accepts OND/NCE credit pass in Agriculture into 200 level while those with HND may be admitted into 300 level. FOREST RESOURCES MANAGEMENT At least two ‘A’ level passes including Chemistry Biology/Botany/Zoology/ Agric Science, Economics, Physics, Geography and Geology/Mathematics (Pure & Applied) Five ‘O’ level credit passes to include English language, Biology/Agric Science, Chemistry and any two of Mathematics, Physics, Geography and Economics. Chemistry, Biology/Agriculture and any one of Physics and Mathematics DIRECT ENTRY: UNILORIN accepts OND/NCE credit pass in Agriculture into 200 level while those with HND may be admitted into 300 level. FOOD SCIENCE (i) At least two ‘A’ level passes in Chemistry, Biology/ Food and Nutrition/ Physics. (ii) ND (Upper Credit) in Agricultural Science, or Food Science and Technology. Five ‘O’ level credit passes including English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry,& Biology or Agricultural Science or Food and Nutrition with at least a pass in Physics. Chemistry, Biology/Agric Science & Mathematics/Physics (i) UNILORIN requires at least a credit pass in Agricultural Science/Food & Nutrition. (ii) must be supported with at least a pass in Biology. REGISTRATION PROCEDURE Registration Procedures for Returning Students Registration for courses must be done during the first two weeks of the first semester. There is a penalty for late Registration. Returning students of the University are to check their good standing status on the University of Ilorin website, by logging into their account, using their matriculation number and password. If you are student and your name does not appear on the good standing list write a letter to your Head of Department and copy Deputy Registrar (Academic). Good Academic Standing For a student to remain in good academic standing (i.e. not to be asked to withdraw from the degree programme in the Faculty, He/She must maintain a Cumulative Grade point Average (CGPA) of at least 1.50 at the end of each academic year.A student in the Faculty whose Cumulative grade point Average (CGPA) is below 1.50 at the end of a particular session shall be on probation for one academic year except those who are admitted into their respective levels, as fresh students, during that particular session who shall be required to withdraw from their degree programme. A student whose Cumulative grade point Average (CGPA) is found to be 1.50 at the end of the probationary period, shall be deemed as normal student. Adding and Dropping of courses Once you register for courses you are not expected to offer you will need to use the Add/Drop form to make amendment(s). A student may drop a course by completing the Add and Drop Form before the end of the fifth week of the semester in which the course is being offered. All Add and Drop Forms must be duely signed by the Dean of the Faculty, the Head of Department and the Faculty Officer. PRIZES AND AWARDS The University is pleased to offer scholarships to students who show exceptional academic potential in their various examinations in agriculture, the following scholarships and awards: Faculty Scholars In the University, a new scholar is a student who led his/her department with at least 4.0 CGPA at the end of an academic session. A returning scholar is a student who has been a scholar before and who still maintain a minimum of 3.5 CGPA at the end of an academic session. Best Student Awards The Senate award a sum of Ten thousand naira (N10,000.00) to the student with best performance in the faculty programmes. These include: B. Agriculture B. Forestry and Wildlife B.Sc Food Science B. Sc Home Economics REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE AWARD OF FIRST DEGREE General (a) A programme of courses, consequent upon admission into the Faculty, shall be provided leading to the degree of Bachelor of Agriculture, to be denoted by the letters B. Agric., B. Forestry and Wildlife, B.Sc. Extension and Community Development, B.Sc. Food Science, and B.Sc. Home economics and awarded either with Honour or as a pass degree. (b) The programme shall normally extend over a minimum period of three, four or five years, depending on students entry qualification as follows: (i) Three years for students admitted with Higher National Diploma. (ii) Four years for students admitted with GCE Advanced level /IJMB passes in Chemistry, Biology (or Agriculture Science) and Physics. (iii) Five years for students admitted with five credits passes at SSCE or equivalent which must include English language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. (iv) One credit shall be a series of 15 hours of Lectures/Tutorials or 45hours of practical work per semester while two credits shall be representing 30 hours of lectures/tutorial/90hours of practical work per lectures. (v) Instruction shall be by courses and these courses are quantified into credits. (vi) A session consists of two (2) semesters, each of 15 weeks of lectures. (vii) There shall be five undergraduate level of courses numbered as follows: 100 level - First year 200 Level - Second year 300 level - Third year 400 Level - Fourth year 500 Level - Fifth year (viii) Students admitted through UME or remedial shall start with 100 level courses, those admitted through IJMB/GCE ‘A’ Level or approved equivalent shall start with 200 Level courses, while those admitted with HND can start with 300 level courses. (ix)Senate may however, on the recommendation of the Faculty Board, permit a student to start at any other level. (x) Courses shall be assigned 1,2,3,4, or 5, credits (xi) Courses in the various subjects are identified by three letter codes thus: Courses and Codes Agricultural Economics and Farm Management (AEF) Agricultural Extension and Rural Development (AXR) Agronomy (AGY) Animal Production (ANP) Crop Protection (CPT) Food Science (AFS) Forest Resources Management (FRM) Home Economics (AHE) 7.2 Course Requirements (a) Every full time student may register for not less than (15) or more than 24 credits per semester except with the special permission of the Faculty through the Dean and Senate on the recommendation of the Faculty Board of Agriculture. (b) Students who have any outstanding credits at the end of their final year courses should, in any subsequent semester during which they are enrolled in the University register for not less than a minimum of five (5) credits per semester including those allotted to any compulsory courses they may have failed. EXAMINATIONS Continuous Evaluation Continuous assessment shall constitute at least 30% of the marks assigned to a course. Conduct of Examinations Definition of terms (a) University Examinations: University Examinations include Semester, Professional and other Examinations involving the participation of the Department, Faculty and the Examinations office. (b) Continuous Assessment/Progressive Assessment: The term “Continuous Assessment” means course test, tutorial and other graded assignments done within the Department/Faculty where the course is being taught. (c) Semester: A Semester is one-half of an academic year as determined by Senate. (d) Session: A session consists of two Semesters otherwise referred to as an Academic Year as determined by Senate. (e) Course Credit: One credit represents 15 hours of lecture/tutorial or 45 hours of practical work per Semester. Two credits represent 30 hours of lecture/tutorial or 90 hours of practical work per Semester. Three credits represent 45 hours of lecture/tutorial or 135 hours of practical work per Semester. There are courses that are purely theoretical or practical while some others are a combination of both. (f) Each Course shall normally be examined at the end of the Semester in which it is completed. Not more than one course shall be examined in one paper. (g) Examinations shall last a minimum of one hour and a maximum of three hours. (h) A pass letter grade in any course shall be one of the letters A, B, C, D and E. (i) (a) A student can only repeat a course if he/she failed it earlier . (b) Where a course has been repeated, the Grade Points earned at all attempts shall count towards the Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA). (j) Transcript of Examination shall be issued to students on request and payment of prescribed fees. Scoring and Grading System One of the letter grades A,B,C,D,E and F shall be used in reporting a student performance in a course. Letter grades shall be assigned to percentage scores and carry grade point as tabulated below. Percentage Score Letter Grade Grade points 70 – 100 A 5 60 – 59 B 4 50 – 59 C 3 45 – 49 D 2 40 – 44 E 1 0 – 39 F 0 Grade Point Average (GPA) A student’s semester Grade Point Average (GPA) shall be computed by multiplying the Grade Point (GP) attained in each courses by the course credit(s), and then summing these up and dividing by the total credits taken for the semester. Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) A student’s Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) is the up-to-date mean of the weighted Grade Point (GP) obtained by the student in a programme of study. To compute the CGPA for a student, the Grade Points multiplied by the respective course credits for all the Semesters are added and then divided by the total credits of all courses registered for by the student. Examination Offences and Penalties (a) Candidates shall present themselves at such University Examinations for which they have registered. Candidates who fail to do so for reasons other than proven ill health, accident or any emergencies shall be deemed to have failed that Examination. Mis-reading of the Time-Table, Traffic hold-up and such other excuses shall not be accepted as a satisfactory explanation for absence. (b) a student who fails ill during an examination should report in writing to the Dean of the Faculty through his/her Head of Department, such a letter must be accompanied by a medical report. (c) A student who is absent from an examination on account of ill health confirmed by Medical evidence from the Director of University Health Services may be given a make-up examination in the course(s0 missed otherwise, he shall take the regular examination on the following occasion without repeating the course concerned if he/she so desired. (d) A student who absents himself/herself from the University for upward of six weeks in any semester without official permission are deemed to have voluntarily withdrawn himself/herself from the University. (e) A student who fails to attend up to 755 practical/lecture hours is not eligible to sit for such examination. (f) A student on suspension for one reason or another is not eligible to sit for an examination. Examination Code of Conduct (a) Candidates shall not consult any book, journal, class note or any reading materials during examination; neither will they be permitted to make use of any unapproved gadgets or instruments that may aid in providing clues to examination question. (b) Candidates shall not carry hand bags or pieces of papers to examination venue. (c) Inscriptions of any kind on any parts of the body or clothing shall not be tolerated. (d) Communication from one candidate to another through passing of information in verbal or non-verbal means is prohibited. (e) Candidates shall not copy another student’s work in an examination. They must not disturb, distract or engage in any act of collusion with another student during examination. (f) Candidates shall not use other people to sit for examination on their behalf. (g) Candidates shall not be allowed into examination venue 30 minutes after commencement of the examination. (h) Candidates shall not be allowed to leave an examination venue until after 75% of the time allotted for that particular paper has expired. (i) Any candidate that contravenes any of the above rules has committed examination misconduct and will be made to face University Disciplinary Committee. CONDUCT OF STUDENTS IN THE FACULTY The following conducts are expected from every student in the faculty including students from other faculties who have academic obligations in the Faculty of Agriculture without prejudice to existing University Rules and Regulations and in furtherance of the goal of social conduct: (a) A student shall not engage in any physical or violent confrontation with another student. (b) Disturbances of any kind by the student that may disrupt the peace and order in the Faculty through drumming, singing of songs that disturb lectures, meetings and other academic and Faculty activities and indecent social interactions are all prohibited. (c) A student shall not carry any harmful object to the examination premises. (d) No student(s) should loiter around the examination premises or cause any disturbances while lectures/examinations are in progress. (e) No student shall enroll for more than one academic programme within the Faculty or University concurrently. 11.0 FACULTY ASSOCIATIONS Nigerian Association of Agricultural Students (Unilorin Branch) The Nigerian Association of Agricultural Students came into being in 1986. It was officially inaugurated with 150 students. The aims and objectives of the Association include: (1) Promoting the educational and societal advancement of the members of the association. (2) Making all members of the Association interested in her activities. (3) Recognition of agriculture as an enviable profession in Nigeria and encouragement of members of the association to create a respectable image of the profession in the Country. (4) Promoting cordial relationship between members of the association and members of staff of the Faculty. (5) Establishing cordial relationship between the Association and other Association and other Associations in the Faculty of Agriculture as well as between other Faculties and Universities. Criteria for membership (1) Membership is automatic for all students in the Faculty of agriculture. (2) All financial members are entitled to all privileges befitting them. (3) Their membership proves them under all obligation(s) to the Association. Activities of NAAS (1) orientation Programme for the freshers (2) Quiz competition and symposium (3) Interactive section between EXCOS and members (4) Coordinating Dean’s cup competition. Benefits of being a Member of the Association (1) All members shall have the privilege to make use of the facilities provided by the Association except otherwise stated in the constitution. (2) Every member shall have access to helpful information and details about the association. (3) Every member shall have the right to bear his/her suggestions or grievances and for these to be processed. (4) All new members shall have the right to pass through an orientation programme to be organized by the Association. (5) New members shall have the right to obtain a copy of the Association’s constitution when duely registered. (6) All financial members shall have the right to be vote and be voted for. The Greeners Club The Greeners Club is another Association which was established in May, 2002 with 11 students. The thrust of the association, among others, include:- (1) The development of minds and talents in all forms of agriculture by embarking on some practicals that will increase the knowledge of future farmers in order to make beneficial contributions to the society. (2) To embark on some developmental projects that could serve as a way of solving some problems facing agriculture. (c) To propagate the business of Agriculture and its enterprises. Types of membership Membership is open to students of the faculty of agriculture and also interested persons from other faculties. Activities of Greeners (a) The society embarks on projects that could assist students in making use of the knowledge acquired in the course of training. (b) The society invites resource persons to give career talk on recent issues. (c) The society embarks on excursions that could assist the members in the professional field. Benefits of being a member A member has the privilege of participating in the programmes of the society to acquire knowledge which will enhance their understanding in the field of agriculture. Association of Home-Economics and Food Science Students (AHEFSS) The students of the Department of Home-Economics and Food Science have an Association named Home-Economics and Food Science Students (AHEFSS) which comprises all the bona fide students of the department. The members of the Association are the financial members (students) of the department of Home-Economics and Food Science ranging from 100 level to 400 level for Home-Economics students and 500 level for Food Science students. The Association was inaugurated on November, 2011. The objectives of the Association among others include the following: - unite members of the department under a registered umbrella within the school. - the Association serves as platform to connect members with the national bodies of various disciplines such as Nigerian Institute of Food Science and Technology (NIFEST), Home-Makers Association of Nigeria etc. - The Association co-ordinates affairs among members in the department Agbelere Club Criteria for Membership The club is open to all students within the University especially to those that have the passion for agriculture. Aims and Objectives of the Club. (1) To create awareness in the minds of Nigerian youth especially students of the University of Ilorin with the numerous opportunities in agricultural practices. (2) As a medium of transmitting information on latest discoveries that will aid practice from research institutes or researchers to the farmers. (3) Creation of jobs for youth at any agro- allied industry through the cordial relationship that will exist between the club and the agro allied industries (4) Reduction of poverty within the entire populace by inaugurating self help projects. Benefits of being a Member of the Club (1) Members would be exposed to many practical works. (2) Creation of jobs for youth at any agro- allied industry through the cordial relationship that will exist between the club and the agro allied industries. (3) Expose members to the challenges ahead in respect of reducing poverty within the entire populace. (4) Create an open forum for students from all the faculties in the university, especially to those that have potential and passion for agriculture. Quiz Club The Quiz club is an association which was established in 2002 as part of the University academic activities. It became properly structured in 2008 when regular annual inter-faculty quiz competition came to be. The thrust of the association among others include:- (i) The development of minds and talents in all forms of human endeavour in order to make beneficial contributions to the society. (ii)To produce knowledge based graduates beyond their areas of study (iii) Membership: all interested students in the faculty of Agriculture are eligible to become members of the club (iv) Benefits: The members will benefit from improved scope of knowledge beyond their field of studies. Members would have the opportunity of developing their talents in knowledge acquisition; (v)Members would have access to information on a wide range of issues relating to the larger society such as politics, history, sports, government, geography and entertainment among others. (vi) Members would have the opportunity of representing the faculty and even the university in related competitions. Achievement of the club. The quiz club of the Faculty of Agriculture has participated in the entire annual inter faculty quiz competition and others. It won a bronze medal at the Prof. S.B. Agaja quiz competition and became the university champion in the 2012 edition of the Inter Faculty Quiz Competition. In March 2013, the Faculty of Agriculture of the University of Ilorin won the 1st B. Ikotun Inter-University Quiz competition among sixteen Faculties of Agriculture in Nigeria.