Post-UTME: UNILORIN screens 16,097 candidates for admission
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin
Over 16,097 prospective students participated in the 2024 Post-UTME screening exercise at the University of Ilorin, held from Thursday, August 29, to Saturday, August 31, 2024.
The Director of the Computer-Based Test (CBT) Centre at the University of Ilorin, Prof. Kamil Rauf, expressed satisfaction with the smooth conduct of the screening, attributing the success to the extensive preparation by the university management.
In an interview, Prof. Rauf credited the seamless execution of the exercise to the support and resources provided by the university management under the leadership of Prof. Wahab Egbewole, SAN.
“A major highlight of the Post-UTME screening was the prompt release of results, which many candidates found impressive,” Prof. Rauf noted, attributing this efficiency to the university’s high level of technological innovation.
Prof. Rauf also highlighted the high quality of infrastructure at the CBT Centre, noting its positive impact on the university’s internal examinations, such as departmental exams, the Institute of Education exams, the Centre for Open and Distance Learning (CODL) exams, remedial exams, and the Post-UTME screening.
In addition, he mentioned that the University of Ilorin conducts various other examinations, including police promotion exams, pension service promotion exams, and exams for professional bodies like the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria, the Nursing Council of Nigeria, and the Agricultural Council of Nigeria.
The Manager of JKK, Mr. Gafar Yusuf, also spoke about the reliability of the backup power, which ensured that the screening process went without any disruptions.
Mrs. Bilikisu Giwa, the Deputy Director of the Quality Assurance Unit at the University of Ilorin, emphasized that while the exercise was successful, there is always room for improvement. She stated that her unit had identified several ways to enhance the Post-UTME screening process in the future.
Parents and candidates also shared their experiences and reasons for choosing the University of Ilorin. Mr. Bashir Alao, a parent from Port Harcourt, said his decision to bring his ward to UNILORIN was due to the university’s strong academic reputation and the desire for his ward to experience the city of Ilorin.
Ibrahim Kamaldeen, a candidate who applied for Physiology and Anatomy, expressed his hope of eventually transitioning to Medicine and Surgery. Daud AbdulRaheem Kehinde, who traveled from Lagos for the screening, shared that he has always aspired to study at the University of Ilorin and that this was his third attempt.
Mr. Gbadejo Qayyum, a 300-level Microbiology student, accompanied his brother Aalim Gbadejo and shared that his brother chose UNILORIN based on positive feedback from him and other sources.
Miss Hamza Fatima, an applicant from Abeokuta aiming to study Medicine, said she was inspired by the university’s history and the positive environment she encountered upon her arrival. Mrs. Nimat Abdul, a 2008 alumna of the Faculty of Law, noted that her ward was taking the Post-UTME because of the university’s overall quality.
Other candidates, including Ayatullah Daud, Kabirat Olohunlelesan, and Oluwatoyin Halima, spoke about their motivations for choosing the University of Ilorin. Daud, who applied for Computer Engineering, appreciated the university’s values and discipline.
Olohunlelesan, who hopes to study Nursing Science, noted the university’s unique dress code and the discipline it promotes. Halima, who applied for Optometry, shared her admiration for the university’s slogan, “Better By Far,” and her desire to excel in life.
Barakat Opeyemi, a 300-level Business Administration student, mentioned earning approximately N10,000 on a good market day by selling pencils and offering phone and bag-keeping services to Post-UTME candidates, highlighting the entrepreneurial spirit among the university’s students.
