Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife Admission into Diploma Course in Local Government Studies 2013/2014 Academic Session

Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife - Applications are invited from qualified candidates for admission into the Diploma Course in Local Government studies in the Faculty of Administration of the Institution

Objectives
The objective of the Diploma in Local Government Studies is to assist the government of the Federation in providing adequate and well trained manpower for the Local Government System. The course will seek to strengthen the understanding of participant in the disciplines basic to government and introduce them to the key modern methods and techniques of effective management. The programme will also enhanced the chances of those who intend to pursue the Bachelors degree programme and a career in Local Government Administration

Faculty of Admnistration

• Diploma in Local Government Studies – Two Academic years

Admission Requirements

• Applicants for the Diploma in Local Government Studies are required to be serving Local Government Officers on Grade Level 06 or 07 with relevant qualification and administrative expertise.
• Non-serving officials with requisite qualifications may also be considered.
• Applicant must have obtained a minimum of four credits including English Language at the Senior School Certificate Examination or its equivalent

Application Closing Date
All completed Application forms should be returned to the Principal Assistant Registrar, (Admissions) not later than 29th December, 2013

Method Of Application
Prospective candidates should apply for Application forms with a remittance of Five Thousand Naira (N5000.00) certified Bank Draft and addressed to:
The Bursar,
Obafemi Awolowo University,
Ile-Ife,
Osun State
Such applications should be accompanied by a self-addressed envelope 10x15 crossed for postal registration with N100.00 postage stamps affixed and marked “Diploma in Local Government Studies”

Note: Bank Drafts should be obtained from any of the branches of the following banks in the Country:

• First Bank of Nigeria Plc
• Skye Bank of Nigeria Plc
• Wema Bank Plc
• Union Bank of Nigeria Plc
• Obafemi Awolowo University Microfinance Bank Limited, Ile-ife
• Stanbic IBTC Bank
• Access Bank Plc

Entrance examination date for prospective candidates will be announced later.