Wednesday, 14 December 2022
Sunday, 13 November 2022
Commissioning of Ken Saro-Wiwa Students' Union Building
By Ife Lawence
The management of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State. On Saturday; November 12, 2022, commissioned the newly remodelled Students' Union Building. According to the record, it was tagged "Ken Saro-Wiwa Building" after the demise of Kenule Beeson Saro-Wiwa: A Nigerian writer, television producer, and environmental activist...
The management of Obafemi Awolowo University led by Vice-Chancellor: Prof. Adebayo Simeon Bamire was privileged to receive numerous dignitaries at the occasion. Among the dignitaries are the Vice-Chancellor, Dean of Students' Affairs, Vice Dean, General Leo Irabor (Chief of Defence Staff) and his associates, among other University Officials.
The programme which was anchored by the University's Public Relations Officer (P.R.O); Abiodun Olarewaju commenced the occasion with the national anthem, followed by the Great Ife anthem.
As the programme progressed, the distinguished guests were invited to the tables, starting with Vice-Chancellor: Professor Adebayo Simeon Bamire, followed by the Chief of Defence Staff; General Leo Irabor who occurs to be a prominent alumnus of Great Ife. Also, the dean of Students' Affairs; Professor Isiaka Aransi, followed by the Great Ife Students' Union President; Olayiwola Folahan, popularly and politically known as Reform. The Anchor: Mr Abiodun Olarewaju the University's Public Relations Officer, acknowledged the presence of Great Ife F.M, C.S.O, Correspondents of Tribune, the associates of General Leo Irabor, the Students' Union and other dignitaries that were at the occasion. After many introductions by dignitaries, the University's P.R.O, inferred the programme as the first of its kind.
The Students' Union P.R.O, in the person of Taofeek Olalekan Ogunperi, popularly and politically known as TAO, after being invited recognized the Vice-Chancellor of the University in person of Prof. Adebayo Simeon Bamire, General Leo Irabor (Chief of Defence Staff), Dean of Students' Affairs Prof. Isiaka Aransi, among other dignitaries.
Great Ife is known for its catchphrase "Viva Aluta" The Students' Union P.R.O began with the recognition of comrades, starting with past union leaders: Adeleke Olorunwa "Goddey"; Kazeem Olalekan Israel "Gani"; Farombi Oluwaseun "Babafaros"; Ajayi Oluwafemi "F.M Castro"; Adebiyi Fashoyin "Frizzy"; Agbogunleri Oluwaseun " Ghandi" etc
The University's P.R.O invited the Chief of Imam (OAU Central Mosque) for the Opening prayer before the welcome address by the Vice-Chancellor.
The Vice-Chancellor; Professor Adebayo Simeon Bamire, in his speech acknowledged all dignitaries, beginning with General Leo Irabor, He exhorted him for being out of his busy schedule to make immense services to the University. And, for choosing from Abuja to attend this very special occasion. He further facilitated him in doing such a tremendous history.
He, however, encouraged the students to constantly look back to the University for development.
"On behalf of the council, Senate, staff and the entire students of Obafemi Awolowo University hereby appreciates those who have contributed financially, and materially to the general renovation of the students' Union Building ( Ken Saro-Wiwa Building), thereby making it a word class. May the Lord God Almighty continue to enrich the purse of the contributors. We wish all those who have come to grace this occasion a journey of mercy back to their different destinations" Says the Vice-Chancellor; Prof Simeon Adebayo Bamire.
General Leo Irabor (Chief of Defence Staff) was, however, invited for his speech. After observing all protocols, "The leadership of the students' Union must equally have the capacity to be able to do well in duty"
We must understand that as you and we are looking to build a nation, You have a role to play in ensuring that things work..." Says Gen. Leo Irabor. He encourages the students to be serious in their studies, and also, to make good use of the students' Union building. He further stated in his address, "The future is dependent on those who have skills"
The Vice-Chancellor, General Leo Irabor and students union Executives were invited for the presentation of gifts
The closing prayer by the Chaplain ended with the national anthem.
Thursday, 13 January 2022
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Thursday, 7 January 2021
OAU Students To Know Resumption Date After Senate Meeting
OAU, we are waiting for resumption circular please 😌, e fun wa ni update ⚠.
— Opemidimeji Ọmọlúwàbí Ekiti 🗽 (@opemidimeji_xo) January 7, 2021
I don't think OAU is ready for resumption yet, as it stands now it's over 24 hours of power outage and I got to know it's because the management is owing. (Either true or not, I can't confirm) but I heard.
— Oluwakemi💡✊ (@Oluwakemistrie) January 6, 2021
Shey there is still hope for resumption like this?
If one of OAU or UI should announce resumption, everyone will follow suit. I'm certain
— Ọ̀gágun Akinlolú ❁ (@LoluAkinteye) January 6, 2021
Monday, 10 February 2020
OAU Graduates To Check NYSC List Ahead of Mobilization
OAU Graduates awaiting mobilization are advised to check the link below for their names ahead of mobilization next month in case of any correction or ommission.
Monday, 6 January 2020
Possible Bed Space For Final Year Students As DSA Makes New Release
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Wednesday, 11 December 2019
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Tuesday, 3 December 2019
Olanrewaju Bello To Steer LSS OAU Through Next Academic Session
The OAU chapter of the Law Students' Society announced the emergence of the new elected Executives.
The Electoral Commission officers of the Law student body, corporately known as the Law Students' Society (LSS) conducted the election at the Old Law MOOT and MOCK court, located at the Faculty building.
After two preceding presidential debates and Manifesto nights, Voting started at the early hours of yesterday, December 2nd, at about 9:45am due to some delays as against the intended 9:00am and the process spanned till 5pm.
Sequel to this, the collation of votes began 30 minutes later at 5:30pm and the new executives were announced soon after.
Of the 10 LSS positions, only 6 positions had more than one aspirant involved.
The office of the Public Liaison Officer (P. L. O), the Public Relations Officer (PRO), the director of Sports and the office of the Director of Socials were contested unopposed.
Despite the absence of part one students from the faculty, participation took a high turn as over 800 students came to the polling centre to vote.
In an interview with the Vice-President-elect, Miss Ibukun Akinkuotu (IBK) on the conduction of the election, she commented, "For what is spectacular about this election, majority were interested. Not only in voting, but in supporting and pushing for their candidates.".
At the end of the polls, Olanrewaju Bello emerged as winner of the Presidential elections beating Komolafe David (Khomzie) and Adebayo Elizabeth (La Queen) to the position.
Find the full list of winners below;
PRESIDENT
Olarewaju Bello(Olah da poet) - winner
Komolafe David (Khomzie)
Adebayo Elizabeth (La queen)
VICE PRESIDENT
Akinkuotu Ibukun (IBK) - winner
Omoseibi Gideon
GEN SEC
Jolaoso Moses (Jolaoso) - winner
Okonkwo Jemima (Jemima)
FIN SEC
Kolade (kolex)
Adebambo Mariam (Ryha) - winner
D.O.SOCIALS
Ishola Daniel (Dannykeys)
AGS
Shado Olayinka &
Salami Adegboye Adeyinka (Aristotle) - winner
TREASURER
Ishola Damilola (HIGHDEE) - winner
Maximus