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Globalization of Modern Healthcare Industry – An Appraisal

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Introduction Globalization in the healthcare industry originated from an ancient idea. The first documented global initiative in the history of healthcare happened at the begging of the 7th century in Asia when King Songtsen Gampo, who is the founder of the Tibetan Empire, organized the first recorded international medical conference which was recommended by his Nepalese and Chinese wives (Mittelman 2012). He invited physicians from India, China, Persia, Nepal and Kashmir to travel down to Tibetan and to come along with medical scripts from their diverse traditions to translate them into Tibetan for study. The first multinational healthcare conference was successful, and a second conference was held again in the 8th century. Physicians from the previous countries including new ones like Afghanistan attended with the oblige to provide at least a medical script for discussion and translation. The reports were combined into a single book called the Gyu-zhi (The four Medical Trantras) which turn out to be the foundation of all consequent Tibetan Buddhist Medicine and still being studied to date. In 2009 and 2011, the medical astrological association of Tibetan, whose job is to promote and preserve Tibetan medicine, published the 1st English translation of the first three tantras of the Gyu-zhi. The Tibetan Remedy has become globalized and has resulted in the local practices of healing, being transformed in both the west and Tibet. Western medical science developed from universal traditional healthcare (Mittelman 2012). The revolution accorded during the religious wars of reformation and Counter-Reformation, in the 17th and 18th century. The dangers and risks encouraged scientists to become specialized, concentrating on a single subject and excluding others. These strategies indeed accelerated the growth of western science and technology. The healthcare industry is considered as one of the biggest industries in the world which has a direct effect on the quality of life of individuals in every country. Healthcare is the act of taking the necessary and preventive medical procedure to treat, diagnose and prevent illness, diseases and other physical and mental damages in humans. Healthcare is delivered by doctors and specialists in pharmacy, nursing, medicine allied health, dentistry and other healthcare providers. The healthcare industry is a sector that offers services to treat patients with rehabilitative, curative and preventive care. This paper therefore access the globalization of the modern healthcare industry – an appraisal   Globalization of the Modern Healthcare Industry Technology has greatly eliminated many of the barriers to communication including cost time and distance. The world is currently a cyberspace, only a click away. The rebellion in information technology-global, wireless, prompt communication from machine to machine, human to machine and human to human has fastened development not only in healthcare and medicine but in all convergence. The Globalization of modern health care industries can best be explained with activities like innovation in medical technology, circulation of patients, and circulation of health professionals, health regulatory bodies, medical transportation and medical travel as well as the factors and forces that makes the health care industry globalized. Circulation of patients The circulation or movement of patients is referred to as medical tourism which is travelling to another country for medical care at a lower price or to gain medical treatment that might not be available in their home country. It has been estimated that millions of people travel to other countries of the world for numerous types of surgeries, fertility treatments, dental procedures and ophthalmic procedures each year. Oxford economics and VISA reported that the medical tourism industry was valued at 100 billion dollars with an estimated growth rate of up to 25% every year for the next 10 years. It has also been projected that 3 to 4 percent population of the world will travel abroad for healthcare and health-related treatments. In its 2016 report, the industry-leading report listed 41 top destinations for patients seeking a high quality of health care or value-added services across the globe. In it, the United States is said to lead in terms of market share of healthcare travel spending, but other countries such as Singapore, Thailand, Asia and South Korea are thriving. China is expected to exceed US in the next 10 years due to high demand for advanced quality of care. The findings didn’t only span the global range but also did that of the age range. VISA expects 14 percent of all travellers to be older by 2025. Meanwhile, a current survey found out that 88% of some travel abroad 2 to 3 times a year and that number continues to grow. VISA believes that medical tourism is primed to increase growth as more and more travellers pursue new treatments as well as lesser price or high-quality medical treatment not available in their home country. Innovation in medical technology Technology innovations are currently changing the healthcare industry. Out of the many industries that technology plays vital role in, healthcare is certainly one of the most significant. This union is responsible for saving and improving many lives around the world. Areas like pharmaceuticals, the development of medical equipment and devices, Biotechnology and more are contributing significantly to improving the health of people around the world (Singhal et al 2018). From larger technologies like robotic prosthetic limb and MRI machines to smaller innovations like ankle braces have made an incredible impact on medicine. With more hospitals around the world using medical technology like mobile devices, physicians now have more access to any type of information they need- from patient records to drug information within seconds. These innovative technology devices are used globally to improve the health of patients. When a new medical technology is invented, it is been used in many hospitals globally to treat patients with various diseases. Innovation of technology in the healthcare industry remains to provide doctors with new ways to enhance the quality of care delivered to patients and to improve the state of global medical care (Reddy 2018 et al.). Through technology integration with areas like surgical procedures, medical telecommunication and better access to information, patients globally

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Skyline University Nigeria Exposes Mass Communication Students to Media Practice at Abubakar Rimi Television (ARTV)

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200 level students of the Mass Communication Department of Skyline University Nigeria being led by a faculty, Mr. Abdulhameed Olaitan Ridwanullah, has paid a technical visit to the Abubakar Rimi Television (ARTV). The visit was part of an attempt to expand field understanding of the world of Mass Communication and prepare students to access and use the most effective communication tools and strategies to promote messages, products and Programmes. The technical visits which took place on Wednesday, 19th May 2021, was an important part of students’ learning. Visiting a real-time television studio allows the students to develop a greater understanding of how Mass Communication theory is put into practice. The visit involved a presentations from the site team, a brief overview of the overall operation and a tour of the station as well as gave an impetus on how TV contents are generated or sourced, how Programmemes are generated and designed, etc. The Deputy Director Engineering of the ARTV, Engr. Muhammad Tasiu Adamu, accompanied by Mr. Sadiq Salihu Usman of the Admin Department of the ARTV, while receiving the students, informed them of the importance of such visits. He stated that Mass Communications is one of the most in-demand courses in 2021. “There are a lot of opportunities for people in various industries and the job and career opportunities diversify for the people who have a degree in mass communication to work as Broadcast Journalists, Fashion and Freelance Photographers, News Anchors, Public Relations Officers, Market Researchers, etc.” he stated. To further reward the students’ effort and motivate more participation for future events and visits, the students were accompanied on a tour of the station. This will help them gain first-hand information and experience of the Media tools and practice. The students visited the different section of the broadcasting studio, including the transmitting room, control room, broadcasting studio, amongst others. Other members of Staff of SUN who accompanied the students to the site include the Corporate Affair Supervisor, Mr. Saka Shehu, and a representative of the University’s Media Department, Mr. Abdullahi Opoola.

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5 Steps to Accelerate Your Career in Computer Science & Software Engineering

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Certain tough questions bother computer science students. Questions like, How to make a successful career in computer Science/software engineering? Is there some route map that, I should follow? Which are the essential technical knowledge and skill required? How to learn online amid class and social activities? What are the knowledge needed other than technical skills? The below steps will answer your questions. It will also guide you to make a career choice in computer science/software engineering. Step 1 – Choose your specialized area Once you get into the computer science stream, selecting specialization will not be enough. You should select a relevant language or tool related to it, that is also based on your knowledge and skills in your computer stream. You may have different areas of interest like web design, data science or any other field. If you pick web design as your area of specialization then choose relevant technical language related to it. You can select any one or more among the web design-related technical languages which include HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, ASP.Net etc.   Step 2 – Start learning A to Z Once you choose your specialization. It’s time to start the complete learning of that language or tool. If you have selected Java script as your specialized language, you have to learn javascript from an authenticated source. You can learn languages on both online/offline platform. When you select the online mode of learning make sure that the source is an authenticated source. Some students may not be comfortable with the online mode of learning. In this case, finding a mentor or teacher to clarify your technical queries is recommended. Step 3– Practical Workshops Practical knowledge is very vital in the real world. Experience towards the work domain is the important part. Practical knowledge will improve skills and give confidence in developing source code, Programmeming, etc. You can work with a group or with someone who has a similar interest. You can improve practical skills when you work in teams. It will help you to improve yourself and check where you are lacking. Step 4 – Develop Projects Taking small projects will initially help you a lot in making your career strong. There are competitions and challenges in that which appeal to all computer technologists /software engineers enthusiasts of all levels. As you work your way up through various competitions, you are earning a reputation for yourself in your field. Furthermore, you are adding projects to your computer science/software engineering portfolio. Also, working on independent projects is another way of getting experience in the field of Computer Science/Software Engineering. Using your creativity, you can craft your projects and outputs that will meet your application need. Step 5 – Make a strong online presence  Make yourself visible online and show how effective and dedicated you are to the work. Make your work history and experience. If you have impressive knowledge and specialization align it with a job that you desire. For example, you can make your Linkedin profile very compelling. Or you can have your blog at Word press and write about your ideas or core technologies that you master. To shine well it is important to have statistical knowledge and Programmeming skills. Engagement and contribution to the Computer science/Software Engineering fields are necessary. This will help you to build a strong presence online. Furthermore, engaging in answering queries and reading solutions to queries will provide you with the training and knowledge to answer questions of varying degrees. References: https://data-flair.training/blogs/ https://englishlive.ef.com/blog/career-english/get-dream-job/ https://www.robertwalters.co.uk/empowering-women/career-advice/tips-for-securing-your-dream-career.html   Dr. Vijay Arputharaj is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science, Skyline University Nigeria. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, India You can join the conversation on Facebook @SkylineUniversityNG and on Twitter @SkylineUNigeria

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For Every Undergraduate – Practice What You Dream About Becoming

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As an undergraduate, we have to be careful about the choices we make of school. On the one hand, students want to take a course with clarity on their career prospect, if the course is going to impact their lives in a way that they can see in advance. For example, a student of Engineering sees him/her self becoming an engineer. On the other hand, it’s not likely to happen that way because the future doesn’t always work on the obvious path but that doesn’t mean that it’s not important to want to take a course with clarity on career prospect. When you graduate from university, you walk into a different world entirely (the market place), with different jobs, without knowing which job is right for you. Maybe it’s the job in your father’s company or the job that pays the most salary. You are going to get the job for sure but you may not have the necessary skills required to grow the organization. Then you are going to realize. I don’t like this job much, you will look up and see your bosses job and yet you don’t like their jobs. Generally what most people do, is to just hang on because the next job they take might not even be worth the first and then they start to lose attraction in their career, which could have a major impact on their lives. Having the skills of problem-solving, critical thinking and logical reasoning are important for every aspect of human lives and the market place. While the university is an important place where you can learn these valuable skills faster, the transformation of the student through these relevant skills, is the game changer in addition to your qualifications. Although the students can’t see where it’s going to take them while on campus but by keeping an open mind and thinking about things differently, they start to create a different path for themselves that will likely inform their career choices. Once a student understands these concepts, they will be motivated to learn more. That way of thinking, of creating our own solutions, required you to have an open mind, to the things that don’t necessarily add up to the answers that make immediate sense. The likes of Mark Zuckerberg and Bill Gates for example that we all talked about today, even though they later dropped out of the university, one thing common about them, is that they all went to the university and pursued other interest (skills). Before he dropped out, mark Mark Zuckerberg launched Facebook from his Harvard dorm. Steve Ballmer a colleague of Bill Gates finished Harvard and took over as the CEO of Microsoft for 14 years. Let’s say you have an interest in working with these incredible companies (Google, Dangote, Microsoft etc), first, you will need to have a degree and then the required skill set to deliver the job right. So if you are sitting there wondering if learning a skill or two or pursuing other interest while in the university is overrated, then you are making an expensive mistake. Go to the university and while you are studying, start the things you dream about, put your dreams, time and energy into learning something new and commit to them at the same time. Skyline University Nigeria (SUN) has a way of lifting people and helping them connect with their dreams because, profoundly, your dreams matter.

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Comfort Food and Good Health: The choice is yours

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Food is any nutritious substance that an organism eats or drink or that plants absorb to maintain life and growth. Most food items originate from plants, animals, or fungi, and are essential to the human diet as they provide essential proteins, carbohydrates, fats, and minerals. The substance is taken in by the organism and incorporated into the organism’s cells to provide energy, keep it alive, or act as a catalyst for growth. Different animals have different feeding behaviour and metabolism due to specific food demand and habitat [1]. This provision from the Michigan Good Food Charter which is devoted to safe, environmentally friendly food, describe good food as food that is healthy, green, rational, and inexpensive. According to the Charter meat, dairy, and grain products generally get less attention than fruits and vegetables, but they can also be considered healthy sources of calories. Tastiness and aesthetic beauty are closely related: In other words, nutrient-dense food often has these positive characteristics [2]. Whereas comfort food is food that has a nostalgic or emotional significance for anyone and is distinguished by its high-calorie content, high carbohydrate content, or easy preparation. Humans have been gathering and consuming wild grains since at least 105,000 years ago [1]. Domestication, on the other side, didn’t happen for a long time. Recent evidence suggests that around 20,000 B.C. rudimentary agriculture started in and around the region of the golden crescent. From hunter-gatherer to processed food business, humans have covered a long journey. In the last century, we saw food and drinks become a lucrative business with many multinational companies playing a major part. With the advent of processed food or junk food, many believed that they are healthy, safe, and free of any side effects. Gradually, the process food industry flourished globally making huge profits. The main mantra of success was centred around the two most addictive substances on this earth i.e., sugar and processed fat. These so-called junk foods were built to strike us right in the taste buds while still fulfilling our innate appetite for sugar. Peer pressure and advertisement, not a physiological necessity, are behind the burgeoning, and in some instances chronic, intake of fast food [3]. Regularly consuming heavily refined meats, unhealthy fats, and sugary beverages have been attributed to a variety of harmful health consequence and the main causes of the worldwide obesity crisis. It’s also related to heart failure, type 2 diabetes, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and certain cancers [4]. Coca-Cola, the century-old classic company synonymous with happiness and prosperity, is struggling with an ethical and financial quandary as it seeks to align the business interests with those of the community. The soft drink industry in general, and Coke in particular, has been chastised for its role in the global obesity crisis [5]. Because of Coca-Cola obesity rates for children in the USA had tripled since the 1970s, an increase that puts children at great risk for the above- mentioned lifestyle diseases. Balanced Diet A well-balanced diet supplies the body with all necessary nutrients for survival. This diet plan is structured to boost your general wellbeing and shield you from illness. Obesity and chronic disease incidence may be reduced by leading a healthier lifestyle that includes a well-balanced diet and daily exercise. A Balanced Diet Recipe  One should have these nutritious ingredients in the diet regularly [6]: Fresh green vegetables– such as cabbage and carrots – contain dietary fibre  Legumes– which are high in vegetable protein Nuts (walnuts and almonds)– have polyunsaturated fatty acids omega-6 and omega-3, as well as trace elements which gives an encouraging impact on the entire body  Dairy goods– raw yoghurts (without artificial sugar), kefir, and low-fat cottage cheese all produce calcium and aid digestion  Fish– they have high protein content and important omega-3 fatty acids Lean meat– like chicken breast, lean cuts of beef are a perfect source of protein that can help strengthen your skin and defend your body from infection and disease Preservatives– Preservatives, artificial colours, and palm oil can both be avoided in organic foods Sugar– As much as possible extra sugar must be avoided, also remove artificial sugar from your diet Things To Drink: Natural freshly squeezed juices, pure water, green tea, smoothies. Foods To Avoid: Sweet Carbonated beverages, deep-fried foods, hot dogs, burger, lasagna, mayonnaise, and other similar sauces. Sausages and meat products in the semi-finished state, flour and sugar juices that have been packaged. There is an old English proverb that the basis of all happiness is health. Intake of good food plays a pivotal role in maintaining good health. It is therefore important to remember that one must eat to live, not live to eat. It takes few minutes to consume 100 calories, but it may take several hours to burn them off. Logical food choice and a properly balanced diet may help us to avoid many chronic diseases and keep us fit and healthy.  References: Food. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Food Center for Regional Food Systems Michigan Good Food Charter. https://tinyurl.com/1lhlwtga Alicia Ault. Why Do We Love Junk Food So Much? https://tinyurl.com/hur4elgj Who is to blame for the health risks of junk food: consumers or food companies? 14 November 2019.  https://tinyurl.com/2hjluj72 Gertner, D., & Rifkin, L. (2018). Coca‐Cola and the Fight against the Global Obesity Epidemic. Thunderbird Intl Business Rev. 60 (2): 161-173. Johnson O. The fundamentals of a balanced diet: foods, benefits, weight loss.     https://tinyurl.com/26cn2nwg   Dr. Sanjoy Kumar Pal is a Professor of Biology in Skyline University Nigeria. He has a PhD. in Animal Genetics from Indian Veterinary Research Institute, India. You can join the conversation on Facebook @SkylineUniversityNG and on Twitter @SkylineUNigeria

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SUN Students Initiates Iftar Amid Ramadan

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In the essence of love, sacrifice, devotion, forgiveness and care, Students of Skyline University Nigeria (SUN) organized an Iftar on Tuesday, 4th May 2021. Iftar in Skyline University Nigeria is an annual event hosted by the University management to draw Muslims together during the month of Ramadan. This year’s Iftar was initiated, coordinated and sponsored by the students’ community, within the framework of the support of the Students Service Department (SSD). The Iftar, was held in the University’s campus garden and also aimed to keep students connected amid Ramadan, the busy academic and social life in the university. It also encouraged students to incorporate charity into their daily lives, spend Iftar with friends and be motivated as well as reminded of the prophetic tradition of breaking bread with people during the holy month of Ramadan. Students were encouraged to share meals with friends, and other members of the students’ community in a safe environment. As part of the Iftar, all food and drinks were provided by the collaborative efforts of the students. The menu plan includes fried rice, jollof rice, chicken and shredded beef sauce as the main dishes. The side dishes include fruits( apples, bananas and dates), vegetable salad, snacks( spring rolls, samosas and meat pies), bottled water, soft drinks and vegetable drinks. It was a blessed event as members of the University Management present, praised the students’ efforts and generosity towards the Iftar. Members of the University Management present includes the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ajith Kumar V.V, the Head of the SSD, Mr. Nazim Islam, the Head of Sports Department, Mr. Musa Mohammad as well as other Staff and Faculties.

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Think Job Creation Rather Than Job Seeking, Vice-Chancellor Admonishes SUN CCL Students At Certificates Distribution Ceremony

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The Vice-Chancellor of Skyline University Nigeria (SUN), Professor Ajith Kumar V.V, has advised students of SUN Centre for Continuous Learning (CCL) Programmemes who recently completed short courses in Innovation, Creativity & Entrepreneurship to focus on creating jobs, rather than seeking employment as the labour market has evolved to entrepreneurial-based. The Innovation, Creativity & Entrepreneurship Programmeme was the first short course webinar of the university, in collaboration with Skyline University College (UAE) & Bryan University USA in 2021. Prof. Ajith gave this advice on Wednesday, 5th May 2021, during certificates presentation to students who completed the short courses. He thanked the participants for joining the Programmeme. In his words, “The idea of short courses in SUN is to make students more creative entrepreneurial as well as to become job creators rather than job seekers. He admonished the students not to underestimate their potentials and confidence as displayed in their training performance. According to him, Entrepreneurs are those who are making new business and offering paid work opportunities. He added that every business idea must be penned down, refined and developed. This he explained, required apprenticeship and the kind of short certified professional courses offered in the university’s Centre for Continuous Learning. “We will ensure that the training Programmemes are continually updated to industry needs, for all stages of life. Earlier in her remark, the Director of Academic Support Services Ms. Sarada Maganti, also heading the CCL Department, stated that it’s a matter of pride and privilege to hand certificates to the many participants of the Programmeme. She advised all the students to work harder in life to get sure success. The Ceremony ended with certificate distribution as well as photography. The other members of SUN management team present at the meeting include the University’s Registrar, Mr. Haruna Aliyu, the University Librarian, Mr. Kabiru Danladi Garba, the Head of Marketing, Mr Ahmed Bello, the Head of Corporate Affairs, Engr. Bashir Garba and the CCL Executive, Mr. Kasif Iqbal.

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2021 Ramadan Cup; Complimenting Students’ Mental & Physical Development

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Skyline University Nigeria Sports Department in the spirit of Ramadan, organized a 16-day football competition in the month between April & May 2021, tagged ‘2nd Ramadan Cup’. The competition was designed to complement students’ mental and physical development as well as to increase their overall personality to quite an extent. The Ramadan Cup, which is hosted annually at the University Campus, featured eight competing schools in the Kano Metropolis. While speaking on the purpose of the competition, Mr. Musa Mohammad, the Head of Sports of Skyline University Nigeria, stated that every year, a selected group of schools and students across Nigeria would meet at Skyline University Nigeria to showcase their physical and physiological fitness in sports as well as build a healthy relationship and uphold team spirit among one another. “Sport is an important life skill. Participation in sports allows students to make lasting friendships, develop communication skills and feel a sense of leadership”. He added. Stressing on the need for physical fitness in the month of Ramadan, Mr. Musa stressed that in other to have a healthy mind, the body must be physically healthy. He added that higher education requires tremendous stamina, both mentally and physically to emerge academically successful. In his words, “Physical fitness plays a key role in deciding how much of academic race is won, particularly for students who endeavour to join a sport or two during their undergraduate years. Although the 2nd Ramadan Cup is part of the many sports events hosted in Skyline University Nigeria for the students’ overall physical development, it attracted awards for the best three winning teams. The winning teams, Kano Capital, defeated Marshall International School, 1 goal to 0 and emerged first place. Marshall International School emerged 2nd place while Gas Gwale emerged third. The Vice-Chancellor of Skyline University Nigeria, and special guest of honour, Professor Ajith Kumar V.V, while giving his remarks, commended the Sports Department for organizing an amazing competition. He congratulated the winning teams.

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Functions in real Life

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A function is a process or a relation that associates each element x of a set X, the domain of the function, to a single element y of another set Y (possibly the same set), the codomain of the function. It is customarily denoted by letters such as f, g and h. Functions as define by mathematicians above will seems to be another inapplicable topic to our daily life unless you are, for example, a mathematician or a Programmemer. Which lead us to a simpler and open definition that can be understood by all. The concept of function can be made simpler to understand by the use of the idea of a function machine i.e. an input goes in the machine; something happens to it inside the machine; an output comes out. Another input goes in; another output comes out. What is going in will determine what will come out. For example in the image below the oil is serving as the function machine: Functions, continuous functions, discrete functions, etc. are fundamental concepts in mathematics. In itself they are too general to have much value, but they are very useful for organizing things that we want to study in mathematics and elsewhere. Think of any process where an input produces an output; that process is a function. Here’s a few examples Functions in the real world A soda, snack, or stamp machine the user puts in money, punches a specific button, and a specific item drops into the output slot. (The function rule is the product price. The input is the money combined with the selected button. The output is the product, sometimes delivered along with coins in change, if the user has entered more money than required by the function rule.) Measurement: Temperature: when taking body temperature the temperature of the body will act as the input while the measurement that comes out as either in degree Celsius and Fahrenheit scales is the function output. Weight: when you take your weight usually by standing on a scale your body weight will serve as the input while the measurement usually in kilogram is your output. Fuel Efficiency: A car’s efficiency in terms of kilometer per litre of fuel consumes is a function. If a car typically gets 10L per 100km and you input 50L of fuel, it will be able to travel roughly 500km. The car’s efficiency may be a function of the car’s design (including weight, tires, and aerodynamics), speed, temperature inside and outside of the car, and other factors. Basic economics and money math: Monthly Salary: When you receive your monthly salary what you are been paid is a function of the hourly pay rate and the number of you worked for that month. Income Tax: When calculating your income tax you will observe that you made use of a mathematical function why your salary serve as your input and your tax result is the output. You will observe that the higher your income the higher your income tax.   Compound interest: when interest calculated on an investment the compound interest is a function of initial investment, interest rate, and time or interval of the investment. Supply and demand: when trying to forecast the price of product and service daily we mad use of functions. The price of the product or services acts as the input why the demand serves as the output of the function. As price goes up, demand goes down and vice versa. Machine Learning Most of the operation carried out in our phone, system and other electronic devices is as a result of the application of function. Examples: Mapping image to the names of the people on the images. Mapping digital songs to author/genres/song name Mapping MRI scan data to medical diagnosis Mapping online answers to subject/categories Relating name and number as well as other information about a contact in your phone One of the most widely used applications for functions at the present time is in working with Microsoft Excel Worksheets. All around us daily we made use of function to make life easy either with or without our knowledge. References Wendy, P. (2020). Function in the real world. Education World https://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/mathchat/mathchat010.shtml Peter, R. (2019) What are the applications of functions in real life? https://quora.com/what-are-the-applications-of-functions-in-real-life   Agada Apeh Andrew is a Lecturer II at the Department of Mathematical Sciences, School of Sciences and Information Technology at the Skyline University Kano, Nigeria. He obtained his BSc in Mathematics from Benue State University, Makurdi You can join the conversation on Facebook @SkylineUniversityNG and on Twitter @SkylineUNigeria

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Toastmaster, Music & Theatre, Arts & Photography, the Latest Additions to SUN Students’ Clubs

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Skyline University Nigeria (SUN) has continued to record success in the introduction of student-based intellectual and career-enhancing activities and training, which are some of the visions of the university. Recently, the Toastmaster, Music & Theatre as well as Arts & Photography, have become the latest additions to SUN Students’ Clubs, a sub-unit of the Students’ Service Department (SSD) to prepare students for future career. The SSD is essential to the educational vision of Skyline University Nigeria, and without it, one of the educational visions of the university may not be attained. This is because SSD tries to understand the student’s needs and give them a shape to foster career experience. SSD, therefore, help to provide a fully integrated field of experience across students’ curricular and social lives. Buoyed by the tradition of success for both the institution and the students’ community, the SSD is working with Faculty members to ensure a smooth running of the students’ clubs and to promote outside classrooms career experience. Mr. Nazim Islam, the Head of the SSD Department is heading the Toastmasters Club, an educational organization whose purpose is promoting communication, public speaking and leadership. The Music & Theatre club is headed by Dr. Olumide Abraham Ajayi, a Lecturer I at the School of Art, Management and Social Science in Skyline University Nigeria. The club strives to be an inclusive community that provides its members with opportunities to perform, design, direct, and produce musical theatre productions as well as scriptwriting and masters of ceremony training on the SUN campus, to help the students make bold statements in today’s world.  The Arts & Photography club is managed by Ms. Jyoti Rajwar, a Lecturer II in the Department of Microbiology. The club will be a major outlet of creativity for the students in SUN, to expose photography to the world and amuse the world with the innovative talents of young artists. The club will develop quality photographers/artists and establish a network between professional and amateur photographers/artists. In addition, it will organize many events, including field trips, photography exhibitions and inter-university competitions.  All clubs in SUN are listed in the SSD department, which maintains a directory of clubs officially sponsored by the University. Students are welcomed regardless of their major, gender, sexuality, race or religion.  

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