Writing a foreword for the new NSS Magazine, the Editor-in-Chief of the publication, Mr. Elega Abdulateef Adeola expressed how pleased the editorial team was to bring forth the second volume of the annual magazine.

2016 NSS Magazine Editorial Team

Explaining the idea behind the 2016 Title, "The Conscious Nigerian", he went on to say, that it "...was birthed from the idea that there is a part of our 'Nigerianness' that often gets overshadowed by stigma arising from a handful of anecdotal complaints and misrepresentation by the global media. That part of us is vibrant, intelligent, attractive, stylish, humorous, self-confident, and above all, self aware."

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The Nigerian Embassy is ready to issue "EMERGENCY TRAVEL CERTIFICATE" this document will enable you travel to Nigeria, and then you can collect or renew your international passport.

REQUIREMENT TO OBTAIN EMERGENCY TRAVEL CERTIFICATE: 
Affected persons must complete the following requirements.

1. Old International Passport data page

2. Receipt of payment to Embassy account

3. Flight Ticket

4. Consent letter

5. Passport Photograph

Please in other to obtain this document, a US $50 equivalent MUST be paid into the Embassy account and this application should be made at least 10 working days before proposed date of travel.

The requirements above should be sent to the NSS email; nss.emu@gmail.com (All documents should be neatly scanned).

Payment should be made into this account:

Bank: İş Bankasi

Account Number: 42340171108

Account Name: Nijerya Buyukelcilgi

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Registration is still on for the 2016 NSS EMU TALENT SHOW!!!

Interested candidates should register here for the audition : http://nss.emu.edu.tr/en/nigerian-week-2016/talent-hunt/entry-form

Final audition is on Monday 17th by 6:30PM
@ ROOM 169 BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT 2.

GRAND FINALE: Wednesday 19th October, 2016
@ EMU CULTURAL CENTER.
BUSES WILL LEAVE EMU DAÜ 2 AND MAIN GATE BY 6PM.


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The search is on for the most beautiful African girl in EMU! Are you an African girl, smart, bold & beautiful? Do you think you have what it takes to be crowned the next Miss EMU Africa.

However, if you feel you are not 'the one' explained above and know someone who fits the description, get the information across to them.

APPLICATION FORMS NOW AVAILABLE. CLICK HERE TO APPLY ONLINE

Miss Africa EMU 2016 Beauty Pageant application form is now available at the EMU International office. You can get it there, fill the form and return it back to the EMU International Office or to any of the Africa Society representative.

Deadline for form submission is on the 25th of April 2016.

DATE OF EVENT is on the 2nd of May 2016.

The winner of the Pageant and runner ups are expected to go home with amazing prizes.

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The Nigerian Students Society, in conjunction with relevant stakeholders has finalized plans for a once-in-a-life-time Debate forum where Nigerians, well-wishers and friends can deliberate on certain issues bedeviling the most populous nation in Africa and African economy power house, Nigeria and possible solutions.

More details below:

Date: TODAY: Thursday, 24th March 2016
Venue: RD Blue Hall, EMU-Famagusta
Time: 5pm (be punctual please)

The first step in fixing a problem is knowing where it lies. "Corruption in a country, who is to be blame? THEM OR US? (Leaders or Followers)"

The speakers are selected from a rich pool of intellectual Nigerian minds and are expected to do justice to the topic(s) that will be in contention.

Moreover, there will be a question and answer session where winners will be gifted with memorabilia, et al.

According to the official bulletin from the NSS_EMU, there will be light refreshment also provided. In this regard, everyone is cordially invited.

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On the 16th of February 2016, the Nigerian Students Society [NSS-EMU] wrote the management of Eastern Mediterranean University [EMU] concerning the hardship facing Nigerian students with regards to tuition fees payment and other matters. In the letter, NSS-EMU executives pointed out 'current financial developments in the Nigerian economy may pose as an obstruction to the smooth process of the school fees payment as and when due by Nigerias'

The letter which was received by the management of EMU in good faith has gotten an official response from the school. Below is the reply as given by Eastern Mediterranean University;

"SCHOOL FEES PAYMENT UPDATE:

Greatest Nigerian Students. Still on the struggle, the leadership of NSS have been in discussion with the University management on how to ease the school fees and accommodation payment hardship experienced by Nigerian Students in EMU for like a week now, the requests presented through the office of the Vice Rector Promotion is contained in the letter below.

UNIVERSITY RESPONSE:

After all our requests, constant pressure and early positive responses, the following final responses were gotten from the school.

1. Students portal can be opened for registration if he/she pays the sum of 1000 dollars irrespective of any debt or free from debt.

2. Normal late registration charges will apply.

3. Registration have been extended for Nigerian Students till 4th March, 2016.

For clarification on this, kindly contact Mutlük/Welfare Directorate.

Best Regards 
NSS-EMU"

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Nigerian Students Society [NSS-EMU] has finalized preparation for the upcoming Winter Soccer Competition slated to hold this winter in Eastern Mediterranean University [EMU] TRNC.

More details below:

PRIZES TO BE WON:

1st Place: Gold Medals + 400TL
2nd Place: Silver Medals

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Registration Deadline: 27th January 2016
Number of Players per Team: 7 minimum and 10 maximum
Registration Fee: 100TL Per Team

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Venue,: ASTRO TURF, EMU.
Opening Ceremony: 29th January, 2016.

HURRY NOW!... Limited Spaces available

MORE INFO?
CONTACT: 0533 845 3488

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"It is of utmost importance to hold a Congress at this point of our administration owing to the fact that there is need for a face to face interaction between the leadership of the society and her members for a proper distribution of vital information, also it is sad to recount sad occurrences and situations faced and experienced amidst Nigerian students, hence the Leadership of the Nigerian Students Society Eastern Mediterranean University led by Comrade Farouk Ado Madaka invite all Nigerians to turn up in mass for the interactive session that can help in proving lasting solutions to many problems faced by Nigerians in EMU and it's environs.
In addition, the NSS will also be officially Launching her FOOD BASKET, BOOK BANK AND FOUNDATION for the 2015/2016 Academic Session. These aforementioned extensions of the Welfare Directorate will be responsible for equipping the society with food materials, books or educational materials, clothing and any other valuables materials. Hence, we encourage all philanthropic Nigerians with such valuables to also come with their donations.

CONGRESS SCHEDULE: Date: Wednesday 6th January, 2016.  

Time: 5PM Prompt.  

Venue: RD Blue Hall. We are aware what this period means to students, so we promise not to over stress on issues that will unnecessarily prolong the congress, so as to allow us prepare for our forthcoming 2015/2016 Fall Semester Final Exams. Other attractions: 

Presentation of NSS 2015/2016 FALL SEMESTER/SPRING HOLIDAY APPROVED CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES. Thanks in anticipation of your presence," Aluta Continua!!! Victoria Acerta!!! Yours in Service Fredrick Edeh (NSS P.R.O) For/on Behalf of: NSS-EMU.

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The newly-elected Nigerian Student Society [NSS-EMU] President, MR MADAKA FAROUK will be a guest on this weekend's 'ON DA HOT SEAT' Program. Very little is known about this new president and we are dying to ask him lots of questions concerning lots of stuffs. In view of this, we are calling on all EMU students, especially Nigerians to join us This Saturday at the Elite Forum on Facebook so that our questions would be answered.

THIS SATURDAY 14.11.2015 starting at 1.00pm, ON DA HOT SEAT, we will be taking questions from you beautiful intelligent people to place to Mr Madaka Farouk [PRESIDENT-ELECT, NSS-EMU] ON DA HOT SEAT.  Mr  Madaka Farouk will be answering ANY QUESTION(S) you might have with regards to the New NSS Executives, Just concluded elections, Manifesto, Way Forward, NSS Programs for the semester, Students, Life, Music, Entertainment and Studies

PS: Mr Madaka Farouk will answer ALL QUESTIONS on a live interactive and same will be published here on Scanty Gela BLOG.

AS USUAL, the Online interactive will take place on the Elite Forum on Facebook, Click here to gain Access.

Don't forget to be patient and wait for your question to be answered...

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On Da HOT SEAT with...A new interactive students program for Students and others to directly ask some remarkable personalities on the Island pertinent questions that has been bothering us or we need more clarity on.

YOU, the interviewer have the total control to ask **any' questions to these personalities which they must respectfully answer.

**By 'any', we mean questions like:

1.personal questions
2.professional questions
3.informational questions

WE CANNOT ALLOW: Any racial, sexual or derogative questions, under no circumstances. Keep it intelligent and fun.

AS USUAL, the Online interactive will take place on the Elite Forum on Facebook, Click to gain Access.

Don't forget to be patient and wait for your question to be answered...

REMEMBER: ASK 'ANYTHING'

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Within the framework of the Nigerian Independence Week that started days back in  EMU and TRNC, NSS-EMU has concluded plans to host the Nigerian cum Award Night tonight 8th October 2015 at the EMU Cultural Center, Famagusta.

Buses are expected to leave for the venue at 7.30 from DAU2 and Main School Gate, for those it may concern. The Nigerian Night to be hosted/MC'd by the one and only MC JERRY will feature lots of attractive and entertaining programs. In view of this, everyone, Nigerians, friends and well wishers are cordially invited to this very special occasion.

Some pics of the venue below:

 

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Program: NIGERIAN INDEPENDENCE NIGHT [AWARD NIGHT]
Date: Tonight 8th October 2015
Venue: EMU Cultural Center, Famagusta TRNC.
Time: 7.30pm

Please endeavour to come on time. Light refreshments will be provided.

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As we continue the celebrations marking the Nigerian Independence Day 2015 in EMU and other Universities in TRNC, THIS SATURDAY we will be engaging in various relevant discussions with the representatives of NSS-EMU using their Official FB Page.

THIS SATURDAY 03.10.2015, NSS-EMU will be answering ANY QUESTION(S) you might have with regards to students, life and studies, student activism and politics, school fees, house rents, accommodation, etc.

In NSS-EMU's Words, 'We know that a lot of students have questions regarding a lot of stuffs going on in EMU and TRNC concerning Nigerian students and the rest, we will try our possible best to give answers to these questions to the best of our ability. In cases where we won't have answers, we will point the students in the right direction. We are ready for ANY QUESTION(S)'

ALSO we have beautiful programs lined up for the Nigerian Independence Week which we will talk more about on Saturday. ASK US ANYTHING :) 

PS: NSS-EMU will answer ALL QUESTIONS as soon as they're asked and same will be published here on Scanty Gela BLOG subsequently.

AS USUAL, the Online interactive will take place on the Elite Forum on Facebook, Click to gain Access.

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On Da HOT SEAT with...A new interactive students program for Students and others to directly ask some remarkable personalities on the Island pertinent questions that has been bothering us or we need more clarity on.

YOU, the interviewer have the total control to ask **any' questions to these personalities which they must respectfully answer.

**By 'any', we mean questions like:

1.personal questions
2.professional questions
3.informational questions

WE CANNOT ALLOW: Any racial, sexual or derogative questions, under no circumstances. Keep it intelligent and fun.

REMEMBER: ASK 'ANYTHING'

The live interactive program is expected to run all day Every Saturday. Actually not all day but it'll start at 1:00pm Each Saturday Every Week and end at 5:00pm same day.

The Venue for the live interaction Saturdays will be on Facebook. Click here to gain ACCESS.

NOTE: The excerpts of the live interactive will be posted as a blog-post, for those that might, due to circumstances known and unknown, be unable to participate LIVE!.

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According to a recently released calendar of events by the Nigerian Students Society, the month of March still has some activities lined up for the students and related stakeholders.

On March 27th, there's going to be a DEBATE on the topic 'Nigeria's Future: Developing the agricultural sector or absolute reliance on the oil sector' The venue and time is yet to be made public. Hopefully the program is going to hold.

Still on DEBATE matters on March 2015, On 31st, there's going to an 'Inter-Faculty Debate' Tentatively earmarked for the faculty of Engineering and Architecture. Again the venue and time for this event will be communicated in due course.

NSS_EMU wishes all students a stress-free and fun semester and should you have any questions or inquiries regarding any of the NSS activities for this semester, kindly use the contact details below:

FB: http://facebook.com/TheNSSEMU
IG: http://instagram.com/nss_emu
EM: nss.emu@gmail.com
PH: 05338394079

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I think controversy is not always a bad thing. Jesus was controversial. It's through controversy that people often wake up and smell the coffee and say, 'What's going on here? Do we need to rethink something here?' As Yoko Ono says 'Controversy is part of the nature of art and creativity.'

Akon even went further, 'Whatever obstacle comes your way, you gotta be prepared to jump over it! And I think that's what separates the legends from the regular artists. It's all in how you manage that success, and how you deal with the controversy when it actually comes.'

In view of that, we bring to our dear readers the Open Letter by the NSS-EMU to Mr. Kerry Kartoon concerning a statement he made in a video he posted on social media where he alleged that The NSS-EMU barks and doesn't bite when it comes to fighting for students rights'

Full excerpt below:

RE : NSS A TOOTLESS BULLDOG

Our attention have been drawn to a video circulated on social media by Mr Kerry Kartoon on which he repeatedly called NSS a toothless bulldog, specialist in collecting awards who barely know their duties.

Whereas the Nigerian Student Society is not in the habit of replying people as the beauty of democracy vest in us the right speak up at any point in time. However we have decided to reply Mr Kartoon because of the damaging and misleading nature of the thoughtful but unnecessary video capable of damaging the relations between the school and NSS. The video is unnecessary because there are many channels of writing to NSS which he is aware and more disheartening because he is the next door neighbor of Mr Salim Hamza Ringim, the NSS president and could have discussed the issues with him before tagging the association a toothless bulldog.

PROVISIONAL REGISTRATION 
The provisional registration was a means introduced by the former rector Prof. Dr. Abdullah Y. Oztoprak to help students who do not pay their tuition fees on or before registration. Such program was enjoyed by students from every country until the recent decision by the school management to stop it. Recipients of such privilege were given a certain time to make their payment. The new school administration led by Prof. Dr. Necdet Osam decided to revoke the provisional registration.
DID NSS TAKE THE DECISION HOOK LINE AND SINKER?

It is unfair to the leadership of NSS to conclude that NSS took the decision hook line and sinker without appreciating the efforts taken so far. Prior to the 09 March School resumption date, the NSS received information on the cancellation of the program and met with the vice rector on Student Affairs on Thursday 05 March to make our case that the decision will affect our quest for qualitative education negatively. We met with her on Friday even when most students were not aware of the cancellation and she promised to convey our message to the right authority. By Monday 09 March, the African presidents met with the Vice Rector on Promotional Affairs to lay our case.

After series of negotiations the school agreed to extend the program to only student in final semester citing the illegality of the program and abuse by student as some of the reasons for the cancellation. We also consulted the leadership of the EMU student council in the struggle. Leaders of international students in their last meeting agreed to lead students to the Rectors office by Monday 16th March 2015. 


We have always updated the students on the outcome of every meeting which Mr. Kartoon acknowledged. As a Political scientist Mr kartoon should have known that negotiation is the key to unlocking any unfavorable situation and as students in an academic environment, we must utilize all channels before we switch to any line of action (if necessary). It must be stated here that the provisional registration was a privilege introduced by the last administration which is not included in the school bye-laws unlike installment registration.

We believe that every student has the right to an inclusive and qualitative education which the school authority with their academic and social programs portrays. The school has always supported all our programs and we enjoy some privileges that others do not enjoy. For example our pharmacy students are on 50 percent scholarship which is not available for all nationalities. On what grounds is he talking about privileges? NSS was recently rated the best and active association in EMU, I do not wish to bore you with our achievements (because you don’t attend NSS activities) but be assured that we have advocated for Nigerians even in strenuous situations and succeeded without calling for protest.

We wish to tell all Nigerians that we will continue to fight for our rights and lobby for our privileges including provisional registration especially in this critical time of our economy. We appeal to all to remain law abiding while we continue to render our services to all Nigerians and by extension Africans.

HENRY IKENNA OKAFOR 
Public Relations Officer
NSS EMU.
14 03 2015

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Leadership cannot be measured in a poll or even in the result of an election. It can only be truly seen with the benefit of time. One of the reasons people hate politics is that truth is rarely a politician's objective. Election and power are.

In view of that, you are hereby cordially invited to the MANIFESTO DAY of the NSS - EMU Election 2014/2015 happening today, to be followed couple of days later by the Main NSS Election, to decide who is going to steer the rudder of NSS - EMU for the next tenure.

More details below:

MANIFESTO DAY| 

Date: TODAY  Wednesday 12th November 2014

Time: 4:30pm

Venue: CL RED HALL.

ELECTION DAY|

Date: Friday, 14th November 2014

Time: 9:00am to 4:00pm

Venue: BLUE HALL, RD

Do not forget! Your vote is your right. Do not vote based on sentiment. Vote because you believe the person has the right qualities needed to circumnavigate the bumpy duties associated with being in a leadership position.

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To be a LEADER is not just a title but a responsibility. God gave me an opportunity to serve Nigerian students in EMU and in the last one year, that has been my journey, my purpose, my burden and my focus. I have been there, I am here and I am willing to carry on this purpose. Thanks to everyone that made it possible. We can do it again. Vote Project CARE, vote for continuity, positivity and stability. Thank you and God bless you. ‪#‎LetTheCareContinue‬

Watch video presentation below: [Let The CARE Continue...]

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Who is Samuel Oluks?
I am Samuel Omale  [AKA Olukwu[Oluks], a student of Eastern Mediterranean University[EMU] and in the department of Human Resource Management and presently the Nigerian Students Society president. I'm from Kogi State in Nigeria but was born in Kaduna. Well i like making things happen. I love football which was my field before i became the NSS president. I'm also easy going, just for the records.

What is NSS (Nigerian Students Society)  all about and who are it's members?
NSS (Nigerian Students Society) which was previously known as NSA (Nigerian Students Association) is a body or let's say an organisation that reaches out to Nigerian students in EMU with respect to having a common unified approach on various salient issues. It's basically set up to unite all Nigerians as one family. Of course it's member are all Nigerian students in the school both presently and our Alumnae.

You are the President of NSS (Nigeria Students Society) , what would you say are the biggest achievements and challenges you faced during your present tenure?
I will say that our greatest achievement is the ability to unite all Nigerians by creating more awareness through organisation of student-orientated programs like the National Cinema for all Nigerian students and also tutorial lessons for all courses to help our members. Moreover, we are engaged in social media sensitization and enlightenment campaigns through social media and also reaching out to our alumnae. You can reach us on IG with nss-emu and likewise on Facebook.

Coming to the challenges, I'll like to say that the society is a learning field for everyone. One of our greatest challenge lies on dissemination of information and the most effective means to do that. Another also is the assumption and high expectation of people towards the society not knowing that the society has their limits, especially in terms of financial help and assistance. I want to say that most of this is really a self service and humanitarian gestures by NSS. You end up being in a position everyone tells you their problem and expects you to magically make all the problems go away. It is ridiculous, no scratch that.., preposterous but we try to be accommodating when we can. EMU also offers some financial assistance with regards to students that needs aid.

Would you say that the current leadership of NSS (Nigerian Students Society) have lived up to expectation?
I will be saying a big YES to this. Most of our expectations were reached and even in some cases over-exceeded, irrespective of the usual pitfalls associated with such hopes.

What are the challenges NSS (Nigerian Students Society)  faces this semester and ways to tackle it?
Well, this has been an unusual semester so far, with the ebola reports, rector crises, explosion of students population, new departments, new schools, tragic event(death of Mr. Abrak)God bless his soul, and others. Nevertheless, life must go on. Presently, there is the issue of Accommodation. Most new students are unable to get where to stay. Some due to miss-information and others funds issues as houses and apartments outside the university premises cost an arm and leg. The prices range from $4000 for a 1+1 apartment and $6,000 for a 1+2 or 1+3. To curb this problem, we have embarked on an enlightenment campaign to inform Nigerians wishing to study on the Island on what to expect and how to prepare for it.

with Omotola Jalenda Ekeinde in N Cyprus - Nigerian movie star

Moreover, lack of job opportunities for students that want  to work is a big issue. To curb this , we have decided in meeting with the CEO's of the most functioning firms on the Island and creating a flexible work time for our students so as not to interfere with their studies.

The last but not the least is Starvation. Some of our students here are going hungry without anyone to help them and because of this, we set up what is known as PANTRY PROGRAM. This is a program where the society gather and send food stuffs to students that are unable to feed themselves. As of now, 35 students have benefited from it.

What will be the NSS (Nigerian Students Society)  of tomorrow in your opinion?
NSS of  tomorrow looks promising. It's going to be brighter and more creative, because many talented students are now coming and putting interest and their idea into it. It will be an organised version of our future Nigeria.

In conclusion, what are your final words to members of the Nigerian community in North Cyprus as regards to Students Unionism and their commitment to the NSS (Nigerian Students Society) Dream?

Finally i want to say that now is the right time for all of us to unite. Irrespective of our tribes and social affiliations, we are all one, we need to eradicate the spirit of polarization and embrace constructive active participation. Everyone should come and be part of the society. I urge all Nigerian students to come and contribute their talent, ideas, suggestions, dreams, whatevs. If we enhance and increase our commitment towards this organisation, it's benefits cannot be overemphasized.

On that note, on the 31st of October at EMU BEACH CLUB will be the official Nigerian Night cum 54th Independence Day Celebration with the theme "Education Key to Nation Building" Learn more

I remain, yours truly
Samuel OLUKS.

Thanks to you and remain blessed.

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Dr Bala Adamu Azare [Rector Abubakar Tatari Ali Polytechnic Bauchi State, Nigeria], the Special Guest of Honour for the Nigerian Night [54th Independence Event] arrived Cyprus on Wednesday night and was received by the Nigerian Students Students-EMU representatives, lead by Mr. Omale Samuel [President, NSS-EMU 2014/2015]. Mr Azare paid a courtesy visit to EMU and had a chat with the International Office on various topics of interest.

Mr Azare will be speaking on the THEME: EDUCATION: The Key to Nation Building at the 

NIGERIAN NIGHT: 54th Independence Celebration [maiden edition]
DATE: TODAY OCT 31st 2014,
VENUE: EMU Cultural Center, Famagusta, TIME: 8PM

*Buses will leave from DAU 2 and Main Gate at 19:30.
Please collect your invitations from EMU International Office.

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Biography:

Dr Bala Adamu Azare was born at Azare, in Katagum Local Government Area of Bauchi State.

He started his early education at the Nasarawa West Primary School, Azare in 1973. He attended Government Science Secondary School and later proceeded to Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria where he obtained his Bachelor of Science (B. Sc) Degree, in Zoology in 1988. He had his Master in Applied Parasitology from Abubakar Tafawa University, Bauchi and later bagged his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph. D), also in Applied Parasitology in 2005 at the University of Abuja.

His working career which spans over 24years now started in 1989 first, as a Youth Corps member at Doherty Memorial Grammar School, Ijero-Ekiti, where he distinguished himself as the Acting Head of Biology Department and a very sound Biology teacher. He had barely settled down in the School when he started to demonstrate serious work-habits of resilience, hardwork, commitment, team spirit, loyalty and patriotism which culminated in the success recorded by majority of the students who sat for WASCE in Biology.

His intellectual prowess and exceptional brilliance in all Science subjects, particularly Biology, encouraged many students of the School to develop uncommon interest in Science subjects at that time. Dr Bala singled himself out from his other colleaguesposted to the school and the entire Ijero Local Government as a hardworking and resourceful corps member to the admiration of the then Principal, Mr Akinfesola.

As an amiable and humble personality, he mixed freely with staff and students. He also integrated himself well with the people outside the School Community in a very short time such that it becamedifficult to observe that he hails from the Northern part of the Country.

Dr Bala’s career as a Civil Servant started immediately after the National Youth Service in 1990 when he was employed as an Education Officer by the Bauchi State Government. He was later employed as an Assistant Lecturer at the Abubakar Tatari-Ali Polytechnic, Bauchi from 1992-1994 and in 1995, the University of Abuja engaged him as a Graduate Assistant. By dint of hardwork, he rose to become a Senior Lecturer in 2006 and was appointed the Head of Department of Biological Sciences in 2007. Due to his intelligence and experience, he was appointed Rector, Abubakar Tatari-Ali Polytechnic, Bauchi in 2008; a position he holds till date.

Dr Bala is a renowned author who has written so many books in the field of Biological Sciences and has several of his academic research works published in both National and International Journals. He has attended various Seminars and Workshops within and outside Nigeria. He has equally sat on many special Committees and Panels and in the course of service received various awards and commendations. He is a member of various professional bodies and currently the Representative of the Committee of Rectors of Polytechnics on the NYSC National Governing Board.Dr Bala is known for his forthrightness, frankness, objectivity and very positive contributions.

Dr Azare is a trusted nationalist and a completelydetribalized Nigerian whose patriotic attitude and way of life are worthy of emulation by all Nigerians across ethnic divide. This he demonstrated again recently when he came to the Southwest on official assignment and took the pain outside the call of duty to travel down to Ijero Ekiti where he had earlier laid the foundation for a meritorious and rewarding Public Service career.

A man who could still remember and call the people he related with by name after twenty-five years of contact; a man, who could be identified easily by indigenes of Ijero Ekiti when he visited two months ago; is indeed a man of the people. Such a man of peace and progress, an ardent believer and promoter of national unity and integration, which the NYSC preaches; deserves to be remembered, honoured and celebrated by the Community he once assisted and still holds dearly in his heart.

It is on account of these numerous attributes that His Royal Majesty, Owa-Ajero of Ijero Kingdom, the Chiefs, Princes and Princesses and the good people ofIjero Land; considered Dr Bala Adamu Azare worthy of honour and conferment of the prestigious Chieftaincy title as the OTUNBA ILUFEMILOYE OF IJEROLAND.

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Eastern Mediterranean University in Collaboration with Nigerian Students Society [NSS-EMU] present...

NIGERIAN NIGHT: 54th Independence Celebration [maiden edition]

DATE: OCT 31st 2014
VENUE: EMU Cultural Center, Famagusta
TIME: 5-9PM

MC: JERRY
HOST: Modajesty & OBAMA

THEME: "EDUCATION: Key to Nation Building"

ALSO, Presentation of Academic Award of Excellence to the Best Nigerian Students in each Faculty and Outstanding Service.

*Inauguration of National Associaltion of Nigerian Students [Cyprus Chapter NANS]

Guest Speaker: Dr. Bala Adamu Azare [Rector Abubakar Tatari Ali Polytechnic Bauchi State, Nigeria]...and a host of invited guests, including

*EMU Rector: Prof. Dr. Necdet OSAM
*Nigerian Ambassador to Turkey: Ambass. Ahmed A. M Madori

NIGERIAN NIGHT: 54th Independence Celebration [maiden edition]

DATE: FRIDAY, OCT 31st 2014
VENUE: EMU  Cultural Center, Famagusta
TIME: 5-9PM

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Orientation program for all Nigerian students comes up TODAY Friday 24th October 2014. 

More details:
Venue; RD [Blue hall].
Time; 4.30 pm.
AGENDA: ??

Both old and new students are welcome to attend. Important and enlightening information about the society and all activities lined up will also be passed on.

Endeavor to attend!!

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Today we celebrate Nigeria at 54. As usual, face of change will be celebrating it with you the Nigerian students in Cyprus. We commemorate with Nigeria on this wonderful occasion and pray for God's guide, direction and protection for our Country. God Bless NIGERIA.

Say A prayer today "GOD BLESS NIGERIA"Happy Independence Celebration Nigeria. 

Official NSS EMU Independence Rally 

STARTING: 11am
VENUE: School Gate
DATE: TODAY . 1st Oct. 2014  ||  EMU Famagusta

 *Football Match at Girne American University by 3pm || GIRNE
 *More updates coming soon!

GOD BLESS NIGERIA!

*Face of Change (Official)
  EMU Famagusta

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