Institute of Science Laboratory Technology

HISTORY OF CREATION
The journey leading to the establishment of the Laboratory Technology Training Programme in the University of Ado-Ekiti was long and tedious.  The agitation for the establishment of the programme was started by the few technologists that were in the employment of the University at that time.
In 1994, the then Dean of the Faculty of Science set up a Committee to prepare a programme for the Laboratory Training Scheme (LTTS) The Committee recommended the establishment of LTTS based on the Nigerian Institute of Science Technology Syllabus and programme.  This was deliberated upon at the Faculty Board and a report was sent to the University for approval.  Consequently, Senate approved the programme by the middle of the year 1997 and mandated to the Faculty of Science to start the programme.  Another Committee was set up to fine tune the earlier report later in 1997.  The Committee met several times after collecting information from other Universities running such programme and sent in its report based on the Nigerian Institute of Science Technology’s (NIST) programme.
The Faculty Board of Science set up another Committee on 14th April, 1999 to review and fine tune the LTTS programme to accommodate the issuance of internal certificates of the University in line with the practice in similar institutions.  This Committee was set up as a result of agitation on the part of the LTTS students who wanted internal certificates to be issued to them on completion of their courses.  The recommendation and curriculum preparation were presented to the Faculty Board of Studies on Wednesday 23rd June, 1999.  The programme was finally converted from Diploma to B.Sc degree by the senate of the University in February, 2005.

OBJECTIVES OF THE PROGRAMME
The objectives of the programme are as follows:

1. Provision of education relevant to the Nigerian needs in the field of Science and Technology.
2. Provision of Laboratory Technology oriented graduates that will satisfy the manpower needs of Science, Engineering and Medical Laboratory.
3. The programme will enhance a more efficient conduct of scientific research in the Laboratories with a view to attracting  more scholars in the field of Science Technology.
4. The training of Science Laboratory Technology will enhance the overall development of Science and Technology in the country.
5. The training Laboratory techniques is expected to handle minor repairs of equipment in the laboratory.

INSTITUTE INFORMATION
There are seven options in the Institute of Science Laboratory Technology namely: Biochemistry, Zoology, Geology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Plant Science and Physics/Electronics.  The Bachelor of Science degree in Science Laboratory Technology is awarded in each of these options.  

OFFICE OF THE INSTITUTE
PREVIOUS LEADERSHIP

• Dr. S.A. Olorunsola

B.Sc. (Ife) M.Sc. (Ibadan), Ph.D (Ilorin)                                     2000 – 2002

• Dr. L.K. Olofintoye

B.Sc. (Ado) M.Sc., Ph.D (Ibadan)                                               2002 -2004                 

• Dr. I.G. Adanlawo (Acting Director)

B.Sc (Ado-Ekiti), M.Sc, (Ibadan) Ph.D (Ilorin)                          2004 – 2006

• Dr. M.B.O. Shitta (Acting Director)

B.Sc (Sussex) M.Sc (London), Ph.D (Aston)                              2006 – 2007

• Dr. S.O. Adefemi (Acting Director)

B.Sc (Ado Ekiti), M.Sc (Ibadan), Ph.D (Ado-Ekiti)                    2007  -  2010

CURRENT DIRECTOR

Dr. (Mrs) Ibiyinka  Ogunlade  (Acting  Director)
B.Sc (Ibadan), M.Sc (Ibadan) Ph.D (Ife) PGDE (Ife)                   July 2010 to Date
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ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

• Mr. L.O. Taiwo
  N.C.E (Ilesa), B.ED (Ado-Ekiti)
  Administrative Secretary
  Tel. 07034957943
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• Mrs. T.A. Ayegbusi
  ND (Ado) B.Ed (Ado)
  Higher Executive Officer
  Tel. 08037482456
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• Mrs. O.G. Osasona
  25, 35, 50 W.P.M, Diploma in Computer
  Senior Typist I
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• Miss Omoyajowo J.O.
  50 W.P.M, Certificate in Computer, Diploma in Mass Communication
  Senior Typist I
  Tel. 07064775722
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• Mrs. T.C. Agboola
  TC II, N.C.E
  Senior Office Assistant II
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ORGANOGRAM OF THE INSTITUTE

Vice-Chancellor Dean of Science Director of ISLT Administrative Secretary Students

GENERAL SERVICES AND PROGRAMMES OFFERED BY THE INSTITUTE
The programme provides a five (s) year Part-Time for secondary school leavers and adults in relevant employment leading to the award of the B.Sc. Degree in Science Laboratory Technology in the following courses with specialization in:.

• Biochemistry
• Microbiology
• Physics/Electronics
• Plant Science
• Chemistry
• Zoology
• Geology

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Minimum of SSCE, NECO and NABTE at one sitting with at least five Credit passes including English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry and two other subjects from the following:  Biology/Agricultural Sciences, Physics, Geography and Economics.
DIRECT ENTRY
Candidates may be admitted into a 4- year training programme leading to the award of the B.Sc. Degree in Science Laboratory Technology, if they posses any of the following:

• Diploma Certificate, in Science Laboratory Technology not lower than Upper Credit of the University of  Ekiti State University or that of any other recognized University.
• Ordinary National Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology with Upper Credit from a Federal or State College of Technology or Polytechnic.

REQUIREMENT FOR THE AWARD OF B.Sc (Hons) in SLT
Minimum number of units required for graduation

GRADING SYSTEM
70        -           Above             -           A         5 Points
60        -           69                    -           B         4 Points
50        -           59                    -           C         3 Points
45        -           49                    -           D         2 Points
40        -           44                    -           E          1 Point
0          -           39                    -           F          0 Point

CLASS OF DEGREE

4.50     -           50        -           First Class
3.50     -           4.40     -           Second Class Upper Division
2.40     -           3.49     -           Second Class Lower Division
1.50     -           2.39     -           Third Class
10        -           1.45     -           Pass