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APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FROM SUITABLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES FOR

ADMISSION INTO THE FOLLOWING POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES FOR
2023/2024 ACADEMIC SESSION (SECOND BATCH):

I FACULTY OF ARTS MODE OF STUDY

A. Department of English

1 M.A. English Language Full Time and Part Time

2 M.Phil/Ph.D. English Language Full Time and Part Time

3 Ph.D. English Language Full Time and Part Time

4 M.A. English Literature Full Time and Part Time

5 M.Phil/Ph.D. English Literature Full Time and Part Time

6 Ph.D. English Literature Full Time and Part Time

B. Department of Linguistics and Nigerian Languages

1 M.A. Yoruba Literature Full Time and Part Time

2 M.Phil/Ph.D. Yoruba Literature Full Time and Part Time

3 Ph.D. Yoruba Literature Full Time and Part Time

4 M.A. Yoruba Language Full Time and Part Time

5 M.Phil/Ph.D. Yoruba Language Full Time and Part Time

6 Ph.D. Yoruba Language Full Time and Part Time

C Department of Foreign Languages

1 M.A. French Studies Full Time and Part Time

2 M.Phil/Ph.D. French Studies Full Time and Part Time

3 Ph.D. French Studies Full Time and Part Time

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 D Department of History and Diplomatic Studies

1 Master in Diplomacy and Strategic Studies (Professional) Full Time and Part Time

2 M.A. History and Diplomatic Studies Full Time and Part Time

3 M.Phil/Ph.D. History and Diplomatic Studies Full Time and Part Time

4 Ph.D. History and Diplomatic Studies Full Time and Part Time

E Department of Philosophy

1 M.A. Philosophy Full Time and Part Time

2 M.Phil/Ph.D. Philosophy Full Time and Part Time

3 Ph.D. Philosophy Full Time and Part Time

F Department of Religious Studies

1 M.A. Christian Studies Full Time and Part Time

2 M.Phil/Ph.D. Christian Studies Full Time and Part Time

3 Ph.D. Christian Studies Full Time and Part Time

4 M.A. Islamic Studies Full Time and Part Time

5 M.Phil/Ph.D. Islamic Studies Full Time and Part Time

6 Ph.D. Islamic Studies Full Time and Part Time

II FACULTY OF SCIENCE Mode of Study

A Department of Chemical Sciences

1 M.Sc. Chemistry Full Time and Part Time

2 M/Phil/Ph.D. Chemistry Full Time and Part Time

3 Ph.D. Chemistry Full Time and Part Time

B Department of Earth Sciences

1 M.Sc. Geology Full Time only

2 M.Phil/Ph.D. Geology Full Time and Part Time

3 Ph.D. Geology Full Time and Part Time

C Department of Mathematical Sciences

1 M.Sc. Mathematics Full Time and Part Time

2 M.Phil/Ph.D. Mathematics Full Time and Part Time

3 Ph.D. Mathematics Full Time and Part Time

4. Postgraduate Diploma in Statistics Full Time and Part Time

5. M.Sc. Statistics Full Time and Part Time

6. M.Phil/Ph.D. Statistics Full Time and Part Time

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 7. Ph.D. Statistics Full Time and Part Time

8. Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science Full Time and Part Time

9. M.Sc. Computer Science Full Time and Part Time

10 Master in Information Science (Professional) Part Time Only

11. M.Sc. Information Sciences Full Time and Part Time

D Department of Microbiology

1 M.Sc. Microbiology Full Time and Part Time

2 M.Phil/Ph.D. Microbiology Full Time and Part Time

3 Ph.D. Microbiology Full Time and Part Time

E Department of Physics

1 Postgraduate Diploma in Physics Part Time Only

2 Master in Laboratory Technology - Professional Part Time Only

3 M.Sc. Laboratory Technology Part Time Only

4 M.Sc. Physics Full Time and Part Time

5 M.Phil/Ph.D. Physics Full Time and Part Time

6 Ph.D. Physics Full Time and Part Time

F Department of Plant Science

1 Postgraduate Diploma in Plant Science Full Time and Part Time

2 Master in Laboratory Technology – (Plant Science) Professional Full Time and Part Time

3 M.Sc. Laboratory Technology (Plant Science) Full Time and Part Time

4 M.Sc. Botany Full Time and Part Time

5 M.Phil/Ph.D. Botany Full Time and Part Time

6 Ph.D. Botany Full Time and Part Time

G Department of Zoology and Environmental Biology

1 Postgraduate Diploma in Zoology Part Time Only

2 Master in Laboratory Technology (Zoology) - Professional Part Time Only

3 M.Sc. Zoology Full Time and Part Time

4 M.Sc. Laboratory Technology (Zoology) Full Time and Part Time

5 M.Phil/Ph.D. Zoology Full Time and Part Time

6 Ph.D. Zoology Full Time and Part Time

III FACULTY OF ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES

A Department of Accounting

1 Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting Full Time and Part Time

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2 M.Sc. Accounting

3 M.Phil/Ph.D. Accounting Full Time and Part Time

4 Ph.D. Accounting Full Time and Part Time

B Department of Banking and Finance

1 Postgraduate Diploma in Finance Full Time and Part Time

2 M.Sc. Finance Full Time and Part Time

3 M.Phil/Ph.D. Finance Full Time and Part Time

4 Ph.D. Finance Full Time and Part Time

C Department of Business Administration

1 Postgraduate Diploma in Management Full Time and Part Time

2 M.Sc. Business Administration Full Time and Part Time

3 M.Phil/Ph.D. Business Administration Full Time and Part Time

4 Ph.D. Business Administration Full Time and Part Time

D Department of Transport Management

1 Postgraduate Diploma in Transport Studies Part Time Only

2 Master in Transport Studies (Professional) Part Time Only

3 M.Sc. Transport Studies Full Time and Part Time

4 M.Phil/Ph.D. Transport Studies Full Time and Part Time

5 Ph.D. Transport Studies Full Time and Part Time

E Department of Public Administration

1 Postgraduate Diploma in Public Administration Part Time Only

2 Master in Public Administration (MPA) Professional Part Time Only

3 M.Sc. Public Administration Full Time and Part Time

4 M.Phil/Ph.D. Public Administration Full Time and Part Time

5 Ph.D. Public Administration Full Time and Part Time

F Department of Industrial Relations and Personnel Management

1 Postgraduate Diploma in Industrial and Labour Relations Full Time and Part Time

Master in Industrial Relations and Human Resources Management Full Time and Part Time
2 (Professional)

3 M.Sc. Industrial Relations and Human Resources Management Full Time and Part Time

G Department of Cooperative and Rural Development

1 M.Sc. Cooperative and Business Management Full Time and Part Time
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 IV FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

A Department of Economics

1 Postgraduate Diploma in Economics Full Time and Part Time

2 M.Sc. Economics Full Time and Part Time

3 M.Phil/Ph.D. Economics Full Time and Part Time

4 Ph.D. Economics Full Time and Part Time

B Department of Geography

Postgraduate Diploma in Geographical Information Systems and Remote Full Time and Part Time
1 Sensing

Master in Geographical Information Systems and Remote Sensing – Full Time and Part Time
2 Professional

3 M.Sc. Geographical Information Systems and Remote Sensing Full Time and Part Time

4 M.Sc. Geography Full Time and Part Time

5 M.Phil/Ph.D. Geography Full Time and Part Time

6 Ph.D. Geography Full Time and Part Time

C Department of Mass Communication

1 Postgraduate Diploma in Public Relations Full Time and Part Time

2 M.Sc. Mass Communication Full Time and Part Time

3 M.Phil/Ph.D. Mass Communication Full Time and Part Time

4 Ph.D. Mass Communication Full Time and Part Time

D Department of Sociology

1 M.Sc. Sociology Full Time and Part Time

2 M.Phil/Ph.D. Sociology Full Time and Part Time

3 Ph.D. Sociology Full Time and Part Time

E Department of Political Sciences

1 M.Sc. Political Science Full Time and Part Time

V FACULTY OF EDUCATION

A Department of Science and Technology Education

1 M.Ed. Science Education Full Time and Part Time

2 M.Phil/Ph.D. Science Education Full Time and Part Time

3 Ph.D. Science Education Full Time and Part Time

4 M.Ed. Mathematics Education Full Time and Part Time

5 M.Phil/Ph.D. Mathematics Education Full Time and Part Time

6 Ph.D. Mathematics Education Full Time and Part Time

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 7 M.Ed. Educational Technology Full Time and Part Time

8 M.Phil/Ph.D. Educational Technology Full Time and Part Time

9 Ph.D. Educational Technology Full Time and Part Time

10 M.Ed. Educational Evaluation Full Time and Part Time

11 M.Phil/Ph.D. Educational Evaluation Full Time and Part Time

12 Ph.D. Educational Evaluation Full Time and Part Time

B Department of Educational Foundations and Counselling

1 M.Ed. Guidance and Counselling Full Time and Part Time

2 Master in Labour and Trade Unionism (MLTU) - Professional Full Time and Part Time

3 M.Ed. Labour and Trade Unionism Full Time and Part Time

4 M.Ed. Educational Foundations Full Time and Part Time

5 M.Phil/Ph.D. Educational Foundations Full Time and Part Time

6 Ph.D. Educational Foundations Full Time and Part Time

7 Master in Personnel Psychology (MPP) – Professional Full Time and Part Time

8 M.Ed. Personnel Psychology Full Time and Part Time

9 M.Phil/Ph.D. Applied Psychology Full Time and Part Time

10 Ph.D. Applied Psychology Full Time and Part Time

C Department Educational Management and Business Studies

1 Postgraduate Diploma in Entrepreneurship Education Full Time and Part Time

2 M.Ed. Educational Management Full Time and Part Time

3 M.Ed. Business Education Full Time and Part Time

D Department of Arts and Social Science Education

1 M.Ed. Language Education Full Time and Part Time

2 M.Phil/Ph.D. Language Education Full Time and Part Time

3 Ph.D. Language Education Full Time and Part Time

4 M.Ed. Social Studies Education Full Time and Part Time

5 M.Phil/Ph.D. Social Studies Education Full Time and Part Time

6 Ph.D. Social Studies Education Option Full Time and Part Time

E Department of Human Kinetics and Health Education

1 M.Ed. Physical Education Full Time and Part Time

2 M.Phil/Ph.D. Physical Education Full Time and Part Time

3 Ph.D. Physical Education Full Time and Part Time

4 M.Ed. Health Education Full Time and Part Time

5 M.Phil/Ph.D. Health Education Full Time and Part Time

6 Ph.D. Health Education Full Time and Part Time

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 F Institute of Education

1 Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) Full Time and Part Time

VI FACULTY OF LAW

1 Postgraduate Diploma in Law Part Time Only

2 Master of Laws (LL.M) Full Time and Part Time

3 M.Phil/Ph.D. Law Full Time and Part Time

4 Ph.D. Law Full Time and Part Time

VII FACULTY OF BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES

A Department of Anatomy

1 Postgraduate Diploma in Anatomy Full Time and Part Time

2 M.Sc. Anatomy Full Time and Part Time

3 M.Phil/Ph.D. Anatomy Part Time Only

4 Ph.D. Anatomy Part Time Only

B Department of Biochemistry

1 Postgraduate Diploma in Biochemistry Part Time Only

2 M.Sc. Biochemistry Part Time Only

3 M.Phil/Ph.D. Biochemistry Part Time Only

4 Ph.D. Biochemistry Part Time Only

C Department of Chemical Pathology and Immunology

1 M.Sc. Chemical Pathology Part Time Only

2 M.Phil/Ph.D. Chemical Pathology Part Time Only

3 Ph.D. Chemical Pathology Part Time Only

D Department of Medical Microbiology and Parasitology

1 M.Sc. Medical Microbiology Part Time Only

2 M.Phil/Ph.D. Medical Microbiology Part Time Only

3 Ph.D. Medical Microbiology Part Time Only

E. Department of Physiology

1 M.Sc. Physiology Part Time Only

2 M.Phil/Ph.D. Physiology Part Time Only

3 Ph.D. Physiology Part Time Only

VIII FACULTY OF CLINICAL SCIENCES

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 A Department of Community Medicine and Primary Care

1 Master of Public Health (MPH) Full Time and Part Time

B Department of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care

1 Postgraduate Diploma in Anaesthesia Full Time and Part Time

FACULTY OF AGRICULTURAL MANAGEMENT AND RURAL

IX DEVELOPMENT

A Department of Agricultural Economics and Farm Management

1 Postgraduate Diploma in Agricultural Economics Full Time and Part Time

2 M.Sc. Agricultural Economics Full Time and Part Time

3 M.Phil/Ph.D. Agricultural Economics Full Time and Part Time

4 Ph.D. Agricultural Economics Full Time and Part Time

5 M.Sc. Farm Management Full Time and Part Time

6 M.Sc. Agribusiness and Finance Full Time and Part Time

7 M.Phil/Ph.D. Agribusiness and Farm Management Full Time and Part Time

8 Ph.D. Agribusiness and Farm Management Full Time and Part Time

9 M.Sc. Cooperative and Agricultural Management Full Time and Part Time

B Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology

1 Postgraduate Diploma in Agricultural Extension Full Time and Part Time

2 M.Sc. Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology Full Time and Part Time

3 M.Phil/Ph.D. Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology Full Time and Part Time

4 Ph.D. Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology/Development Full Time and Part Time

C Department of Home Science and Hospitality Management

1 Postgraduate Diploma in Home Science and Hospitality Management Full Time and Part Time

2 M.Sc. Home Science and Hotel Management Full Time and Part Time

3 M.Sc. Home Science and Hospitality Management Full Time and Part Time

FACULTY OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION AND RENEWABLE

X RESOURCES

A Department of Animal Production

1 Postgraduate Diploma in Animal Production Full Time and Part Time

2 M.Sc. Animal and Poultry Production Full Time and Part Time

3 M.Sc. Animal Nutrition and Feed Technology Full Time and Part Time

4 M.Phil/Ph.D. Animal Production Full Time and Part Time

5 Ph.D. Animal Production Full Time and Part Time

6 M.Phil/Ph.D. Animal Nutrition and Feed Technology Full Time and Part Time

7 Ph.D. Animal Nutrition and Feed Technology Full Time and Part Time
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 B Department of Crop Production

1 Postgraduate Diploma in Crop Production Full Time and Part Time

2 Postgraduate Diploma in Crop Protection Full Time and Part Time

Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Pollution and Material Resources Full Time and Part Time
3 Management

4 Postgraduate Diploma in Soil Science Full Time and Part Time

5 M.Sc. Soil Science Full Time and Part Time

6 M.Sc. Crop Protection Full Time and Part Time

7 M.Phil/Ph.D. Crop Protection Full Time and Part Time

8 Ph.D. Crop Protection Full Time and Part Time

9 M.Sc. Crop Production Full Time and Part Time

10 M.Phil/Ph.D. Crop Production Full Time and Part Time

11 Ph.D. Crop Production Full Time and Part Time

12 M.Phil/Ph.D. Soil Science Full Time and Part Time

13 Ph.D. Soil Science Full Time and Part Time

XI FACULTY OF PHARMACY

A Department of Pharmaceutical & Medicinal Chemistry

1 Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical Analysis Full Time and Part Time

2 M.Sc. Pharmaceutical & Medicinal Chemistry Full Time and Part Time

3 M.Phil/Ph.D. Pharmaceutical & Medicinal Chemistry Full Time and Part Time

4 Ph.D. Pharmaceutical & Medicinal Chemistry Full Time and Part Time

B Department of Pharmaceutics & Pharmaceutical Technology

1 M.Sc. Pharmaceutics & Pharmaceutical Technology Full Time Only

2 M.Phil/Ph.D. Pharmaceutics & Pharmaceutical Technology Full Time and Part Time

3 Ph.D. Pharmaceutics & Pharmaceutical Technology Full Time and Part Time

C Department of Pharmacognosy

1 M.Sc. Pharmacognosy Full Time Only

2 M.Phil/Ph.D. Pharmacognosy Full Time and Part Time

3 Ph.D. Pharmacognosy Full Time and Part Time

XII FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

A Department of Computer Engineering

1 Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Engineering Part Time Only

B Department of Electrical/Electronics Engineering

1 Postgraduate Diploma in Electrical/Electronics Engineering Part Time Only

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 C Department of Agricultural Engineering

1 Postgraduate Diploma in Agricultural Engineering Full Time and Part Time

D Department of Mechanical Engineering

1 Postgraduate Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Full Time and Part Time

2 Master in Energy Technology and Management (Professional) Part Time Only

XIII FACULTY OF ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES

A Department of Urban and Regional Planning

1 Postgraduate Diploma in Urban and Regional Planning Full Time and Part Time

11 DATE OF QUALIFYING EXAMINATION/INTERVIEW: TO BE COMMUNICATED

12 PRICE FOR SALE OF FORM: Thirty Thousand Naira Only (N30,000.00).

NOTE:

A DURATION OF PROGRAMMES

S/N Programmes Mode Min. Duration Max.

Duration

i Postgraduate Diploma Programmes: Full-Time 2 Semesters 4 Semesters

Part-Time 3 Semesters 6 Semesters
ii Academic Master Degree Progammes: Full-Time 3 semesters 6 Semesters
Part-Time 4 Semesters 8 Semesters
iiii Ph.D. Programmes: Full-Time 6 Semesters 10 Semesters
Part-Time 8 Semesters 12 Semesters

B GENERAL ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

I Postgraduate Diploma Programmes
Applicants for admission into the Postgraduate Diploma Programme must be:
(i) Graduate of the Olabisi Onabanjo University or any other Senate approved University at not
less than Third Class level.
(ii) Holders of Higher National Diploma at not less than Lower Credit level
II. Academic Master Degree Programmes
(i) M.A/M.Sc./M.Ed., etc.
Applicants shall normally possess not lower than Second Class Honours (Lower Division)
Degree of the Olabisi Onabanjo University or any other Senate approved University in
relevant disciplines.
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 III Ph.D. Programmes
(i) Candidates with degree of Masters in the relevant discipline from Olabisi Onabanjo University
with a CGPA of 3.5 and above shall proceed directly to the Ph.D. programme.
(ii) Candidates from Olabisi Onabanjo University with Cumulative Grade Points of 3.00 to 3.49
shall be admitted provisionally to the M.Phil/Ph.D. programme pending the conversion of the
student after two semesters into the programme. This means that such candidates must offer
and pass prescribed courses with a minimum CGPA of 3.50 to proceed to Ph.D.
(iii) Candidates from other Universities having Masters’ degree in relevant disciplines with CGPA
of 3.0 and above shall be admitted provisionally to the M.Phil/Ph.D. programme pending the
conversion of the student after two semesters into the programme. This means that such
candidates must offer and pass prescribed courses with a minimum CGPA of 3.50 to proceed
to Ph.D.
IV Candidates applying for the following programmes are to note their admission
requirements:
(i) Postgraduate Diploma in Law
(a) Candidates having not less than Third Class Bachelor’s Degree in Law of the Olabisi
Onabanjo University or any other approved University.
(b) Candidates must possess at least five credit passes at O’ Level including English Language,
English Literature and at least a Pass grade in Mathematics.
(ii) Master of Law (LL.M.)
(a) Holders of Bachelor of Law (LL.B) Degree of Olabisi Onabanjo University or any other
University recognized by the Senate of Olabisi Onabanjo University with a minimum of
Second Class Lower.

(iii) Postgraduate Diploma in Anaesthesia

Holders of a good First Degree in Medicine and Surgery from Olabisi Onabanjo University or
any other University approved by Senate of Olabisi Onabanjo University.
(iv) Master of Public Health (MPH)
Graduates of Olabisi Onabanjo University with a degree of M.B.Ch.B or equivalent Medical
and Dental Degrees such as MBS/BDS from other recognized Universities. Candidates must
possess at least five years’ qualification experience (including Internship, NYSC Services plus
three years working experience in areas relevant to Public Health.

(v) Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmaceutical Analysis

Holders of honours degrees (Third Class Division) in a relevant Science discipline (e.g.,
Pharmacy, Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Microbiology,
Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Veterinary Medicine and other allied courses). Holders of a
minimum of Lower credit passes at HND in relevant areas can be admitted.
(vi) M.Sc. Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry
Graduates of this University or any other Senate approved University holding a degree
equivalent to at least Second Class Lower Division in any of the following disciplines:
Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biochemistry or Botany. Candidates may, however, be required to
satisfy a selection process.
(vii) M.Sc. Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology
(a) Holders of a good First Degree in Pharmacy (unclassified) from Olabisi Onabanjo University
or any other University approved by Senate of Olabisi Onabanjo University.
(b) Holders of a classified Pharmacy degrees not below Second Class Honours (Lower Division).
(c) Candidates must have scored acceptable grades (not less than C) in Pharmaceutics courses in
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(viii) Ph.D. Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry
(a) Holder of a Master of Sciences Degree (M.Sc.) in Pharmaceutical Chemistry/Medicinal
Chemistry from this University or an equivalent qualification from any other approved
University.
(b) Holders of a Master of Science Degree (M.Sc.) in Chemistry, Biochemistry from this
University or any other approved University.

C. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS/INFORMATION
I All programmes in the University require Five (5) O’ Level Credit pass in relevant subjects in
not more than two sittings.
ii All candidates are expected to have fulfilled the basic O’ Level requirements for the intended
programmes.
ii For admission into any of the Programmes, possession of National Youth Service Corps
(N.Y.S.C.) Discharge/Exemption/Exclusion Certificate issued by the Directorate is compulsory
iv All Ph.D. Applicants are to request their Alma Mater to forward the Academic Transcripts of
their Master Degree to the Secretary, Postgraduate School, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-
Iwoye not later than TUESDAY, 30TH JANUARY, 2023.
V All Ph.D. candidates are required to contact the relevant Departments for availability of
Supervisors and vacancies before applying.
vi Second Batch Qualifying Examinations/Interview for all mode of programme will take place
in the underlisted Venue at a date to be communicated in due course:

S/N Faculties Venue Time

1. Arts, Education, Science, Law, Social Departments,

Sciences AND Administration and Management Ago-Iwoye Campus 10.00a.m
Sciences

2. Basic Medical Sciences, Pharmacy & Clinical Departments,

Sciences Sagamu Campus 10.00a.m

3. Engineering AND Environmental Studies Departments,

Ibogun Campus 10.00a.m

4. Agricultural Management and Rural Departments,

Development AND Agricultural Production and Ayetoro Campus 10.00a.m
Renewable Resources

D. APPLICATION PROCEDURE / FEE

Application Form is to be purchased with the sum of Thirty Thousand
Naira (N30,000.00) VIA:
https://pgs.oouagoiwoye.edu.ng/portal/application/apply.php (WEB PAYMENT)

For further details/enquiries, contact: +2348037211331, +2348033319046 (Text messages

and Whatsapp Only).
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 E. CLOSING DATE

All Applications Forms are to be completed and submitted online on or before SUNDAY,
21ST JANUARY, 2024.

Sgd
Mr. Femi Ogunwomoju
REGISTRAR
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