NASU Ends Congress, Adopts Motion Ground As New 'Office' For 'Revival'

The Non Academic Staff Union (NASU), Obafemi Awolowo University chapter has just finished her congress which started 09:37am this morning and come out with a resolution to continue with their initial resolve which is for her members not to return to work until their demands are met.

Over 300 members of the NASU stormed the Motion Ground right at the front of the Senate building today to discuss the next line of action on their agitation for the payment of their 64 months earned allowance. Some of these members have arrived the Congress venue as early as 7:30am. The University management had directed them to return to work on or before today which they obviously defied.

The resolutions reached by the NASU after their congress include:

1.) To continue with their demonstrations until their demands are met. At least, the payment of 30 months out of 64 months earned allowance will make them return to their work places.

2.) Demand the University Management to implement their allowances using the Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) as contained in the document where the Federal Government advised University Managements.

3.) NASU will reply the Ooni of Ife and other notable individuals mediating the matter of their members' position following today's congress.


On a lighter mode, some members agitate that the NASU should put forth a query letter to the Vice Chancellor and Registrar for not coming to work today despite the free flow of vehicular movement.

The Chairman of the NASU, Comrade Oluwole Odewumi however announced that for the time being, the Motion Ground has been adopted as their new main office and they will all resume their daily for their 'revival' after which they will engage themselves in various duties as the 'Spirit' leads them.

The University remains scanty as most of the students are yet to resume back to campus despite the Management's announcement of resumption of academic activities. This, according to those on campus is not unconnected to the militarization of the University main gate which many feared could lead to something unpalatable today. Some classes however held today even with very low turn up by available students.

When our correspondent contacted the Students' Union Public Relations Officer, Ojedokun Emmanuel a.k.a Immanuel Kant to know what the Union will do regarding classes and reported tests that held today and those that will hold tomorrow whereby majority of the students are absent as a result of the Union's advice for them to delay resumption, Immanuel Kant said the Union believes that even if the Management has announced resumption, they did not mean tests and lectures will start immediately. He however said the Students' Union will make clarity on this and state the Union's position in a subsequent Release by the Union Leadership.

In the mean time, the Academic Staff Union of University (ASUU), OAU branch will hold a congress by tomorrow. It is not clear if it is directly connected to the campus situation but speculations have it that it is. A member of NASU who spoke with us confirmed that the ASUU has pledged her solidarity to their struggle right from its beginning. He further said the ASUU OAU branch will not mind joining them once their national body gives them the green light to do so.

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03:48pm: Congress ends... Resolutions shortly!

03:35pm: NASU congress finally resumes...

03:25pm: "We understand the welfare of our students and that is why there is power and water supplies in their hostels. They are our children." -NASU Chairman

03:19pm: "Management leaves allowance encompassing everybody and paying one Responsibility allowance meant for only principal officers" -NASU Chairman

03:12pm: The congress yet to resume proper but a radio programme featuring NASU chairman explaing situation is been aired now at Motion Ground.

02:19pm: NASU Congress yet to reconvene but members are coming back to Motion Ground.

The submissions offered so far by members before going for break points to the indication that they are not ready to settle for less. Members admonished themselves to be strong and not weary. The Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) was there to cover the Congress at the level of Motion Ground. Our correspondent from the main gate reported that the University PRO, Mr Biodun Olanrewaju was there and he told us that the actions of the NASU were not warranted. Congress to resume by 1:00pm. Stay tuned!


11:17am: Congress embarks on a break. To reconvene by 1pm for the chairman's position following several submissions from members.

10:41am: A lot of differently coloured police officers are still at the school gate. Many will think they actually withdraw them all from the Boko Haram war field just for this face-off. All hands on deck while some folded on chest as we await NASU’s action(s) after their ongoing congress.

10:23am: NASU congress still ongoing. Members sing revolutionary songs. Vehicular movement is not disrupted.

09:58am: Chairman of the NASU, Comrade Odewumi confirms that the Presidency is now aware of the crisis. He admonished members to be united. He said they are still making their some findings at the moment.

09:39am: NASU Congress finally starts with opening prayers.

09:20am: The men of the Police Force gear up for eventuality as they barricade the exit to the express road (the one leading to Ibadan express road from gate after the Oshogbo road) and also sing their revolutionary songs. Over 200 NASU members are at Motion Ground. Congress should start any moment from now.


08:50am: For now the gate is still wide open. Some buses are still moving in. NASU members still gathering at Motion Ground and Sports Centre.

08:29am: NASU members gathering at the motion ground to begin their congress anytime from now. Police officers takes over the university main gate.

08:18am: Some students who purportedly have a test this morning said it was cancelled.

7:50am: The NASU members are expected to hold a congress by 8:00am to determine the fate of their struggle.

7:30am: Movement of vehicles are not hindered as they move in and out freely.

7:00am: The military men are at the school gate ready to cordon off possible blockade. There are 3 Armoured Personnel Carriers and numerous Vans.

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Good day Great Ife community, OAU Peeps News Agency brings to you the current situation as it stands now in Obafemin Awolowo University on the face-off between the University management and the NASU.

Important Notice To OAU Fresh Students

If you partook in the ICT training for Fresh Undergraduate students that held between May 30 and July 3, 2015 at the University ICT Centre, you are required to cross-check your respective faculty list for the correctness of your name.


If there is any mistake in your name spelling or ordering, kindly come to the University ICT Centre between the hours of 9 and 11 on Friday, July 31st for correction. Do note your serial number on faculty list.

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Pastor Kumuyi's Visit To Ile-ife Postponed Indefinitely

The earlier announced visit of the popular Nigerian televangelist and preacher, Pastor W. F. Kumuyi to Ile-Ife scheduled for Tuesday 21st - Wednesday 22nd July has been postponed indefinitely. No detailed reason was however given for the postponement.


The General Superintendent of the Deeper Christian Life Ministry, Pastor W.F. Kumuyi on Sunday July 12th and Monday July 13th held a crusade in Akure, the Ondo State Capital. The crusade tagged : “Akure Mid-Year Miracle and Revival Crusade”.

OAU Battles ABU, Others At Olumide Oyedeji Intercollegiate Basketball Championship

All is set for the Eight-Team Olumide Oyedeji Intercollegiate Basketball Championship billed scheduled for Mobolaji Okoya-Thomas Sports Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium, Lagos, from 19 to 27 September.


Four top teams selected from the last Nigeria University Games are: Ahmadu Bello University, University of Lagos, Federal University of Technology, Minna and Obafemi Awolowo University; while top two teams at the last Nigeria Polytechnic Games: Lagos State Polytechnic and Auchi Polytechnic; and the top two teams at the last Nigeria Colleges of Education Games: Niger State College of Education and Federal College of Education, Technical, Gombe.

After the draw, which was held in Lagos on Tuesday, OAU, ABU, Niger COE, and LASPOTECH were drawn in Group A, while FUT Minna, UNILAG, FCOE Gombe and Auchi Poly were drawn in Group B.


According to the Technical Director of the championship, Biola Shomala, after the first round, the top two teams in Group A would play the top two teams in Group B in a crisscross format to produce the finalists.

Oyedeji, a former captain of D’Tigers, told journalists at the draw that the championship, which he initiated, was aimed at promoting education and basketball.

The former Orlando Magic player said the championship would be another platform for promoting basketball in Nigeria, apart from the annual Olumide Oyedeji Basketball Camp, which would be held between August 31 and September 5.

The championship will be sponsored by the Olumide Oyedeji Foundation in partnership with Honeywell Flour Mill.


Source: Nigerian Bulletin

INTECU Partners IBM To Train Students On Cyber Security

The Information Technology and Communication Unit (INTECU), Obafemi Awolowo University has announced its partnership with the International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) to train students of the institution on Cyber Security.

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The Information Technology and Communications Unit (INTECU) is responsible for conceiving, designing and implementing ICT strategies for the university. The unit has been actively involved in the process of building one of the fastest growing networks in the country (and perhaps South of the Sahara).

OAU Gate Militarized Ahead Of NASU-Management Tuesday Showdown

By Adetula David


Just like most students have tagged it, if you call it 'impending mess', you may be right. If you call it a 'show down', you may be right and if you call it a 'face-off', you may be right as well but something is certain in Obafemi Awolowo University come tomorrow Tuesday, 21st July, 2015, the Management of the institution and the Non Academic Staff Union (NASU) are ready to weigh muscle after both parties failed to reach a common ground in the just concluded weekend.

This evening saw the main entrance of the University militarized as armed men of the Nigerian Police Force have embarked on a parade and prepare for tomorrow's eventuality. Obvious with them are Armoured Personnel Carriers (APC) and Patrol Vans. Aside these, there are speculations that men of the State Security Service (SSS) are within the University for similar reason.

As at the time of this report, it is not clear what they intend to do tomorrow but an average OAU student thinks they are there to dismantle NASU's possible barricade and lock-down at the school gate tomorrow.

Since July 3, members of the NASU have held the University community to a stand still as they demonstrated to agitate for the payment of their 64-months earned allowances. The Management has also since then responded that they are yet to receive the fund for that purpose from the Federal Government.






The lack of a Nigerian Minister for Education has been explained by critics as a major factor deteriorating the issue. A student of the institution who pleaded anonymity said "If Buhari has appointed a Minister for Education, he or she should be the one to intervene in this matter. How can Nigerian number one university be shut down for more than two weeks because of a claim that the FG has been indicted and nothing has been said by them. That is too bad."

Students of the University have earlier been directed by the University management to resume for academic work starting from tomorrow. The Students' Union in a counter Release issued out advised students of the Institution to stay off the campus until the whole issue has been resolved.

Below are pictures of the military presence at the school gate.

Photo Credit: @TobaCaleb