Eleven outstanding members of staff, including two professors, one of whom is deceased, were last Thursday (October 23, 2014) given the Merit Awards of the University of Ilorin in recognition of their invaluable contributions to the progress and development of the institution.

The Award ceremony and luncheon, which climaxed the 30th convocation ceremonies of the institution, took place at the newly commissioned Unilorin Multi-Purpose Hall.

The awardees were Prof. Oshungade Isaac Olayiwola of the Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Physical Sciences, the late Professor Akanmidu Raphael Adebisi, Department of Religions, Faculty of Arts, who bagged a post-humous award. Others were Mr Ahon-Usi Stephen Odafen, a Chief Confidential Secretar and Secretary to the Vice-Chancellor; Mr. Olusanya Tayo Morufu, Works Department; Mr. Salami Bamidele, Registry; Mrs. Olorunoje Ramat Aduni, Registry; Mr. Martins Emmanuel Oladele, Bursary; Mr Abel Olatunde Stephen, Bursary; Mr Raufu Maliki, University Health Services; Mr Olotu Olanrewaju Thomas, Department of Mathematics, and Miss Mustapha Haleemah Adebayo of Department of Civil Engineering.