OAU Senate To Decide Acting VC On Thursday

Following the directive of President Muhammadu Buhari that the Senate of the Obafemi Awolowo University recommend an acting Vice-Chancellor for the Institution, the Senate has called for a meeting on Thursday, 21st July 2016 to this end. The meeting, which was announced on the University's website is to be chaired by the Vice-Chancellor Administration, Professor O. A Ajayi. Find the release below;

"This is to give Notice of a Special Meeting of Senate scheduled as follows:

Date: Thursday 21st July 2016
Venue: Conference Hall, Conference Centre and Guest Houses
Time: 10.00 am

Agendum
1.“To recommend a qualified member of Senate to the Honorable Minister of Education for appointment as Acting Vice-Chancellor” as directed by the Visitor to the University.

Kindly note that this meeting has been called and will be chaired by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Prof. O. A. Ajayi, pursuant to the following provisions of the Standing Orders of Senate:

“1b. The Senate shall also meet to transact urgent business at such other times as the Vice-
Chancellor, or in his absence, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor shall require.” and
“4(2)In the absence of the Vice-Chancellor, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor shall preside at meetings of Senate"

2016 OAU Admissions (DE & UTME): How To Calculate Your Merged Screening Score

There has been much controversy before now, as to how the O'level results will come into play in the screening of candidates for 2016 admission into Obafemi Awolowo University. As reported by OAU Peeps News Agency, the school portal was activated on Friday, signalling the commencement of the admission screening exercise. Following this development, here is what we now know.

For UTME Candidates
1. Both the UTME score and your O'level results' grades are computed to assess you.
2. For the screening, UTME result weighs 70% of your total score and the remaining 30% from your O'level results.
3. Your best 8 subjects are computed; With A1 = 8, B2 = 7, B3 = 6, C4 = 5, C5 = 4, C6 = 3, and so on.
4. Maximum points from your best 8 O'level subjects is 64 ( A1 = 8 X 8 subjects).
5. Your O'level points is then converted to 30% (Assuming y is your O'level points, then, it will now be calculated thus: y/64 X 30).
6. For your UTME points, it will be calculated thus: Your UTME score/400 X 70.
7. Your final merged score, which will be used for admission now = UTME points (maximum of 70) + O' level points (maximum of 30) = 100.
8. You will be allowed to select two courses during the screening registration.
9. OAU charged a huge total of N6,850 for the screening.
10. For UTME candidates, Screening ends 20th July (today).

For Direct Entry(DE) Candidates
1. Only your O'level results' grades will be computed to assess you. (According to the data available to us, there is no preference of Distinction candidates to Upper Credit candidates.)
2. For the screening, UTME result weighs 0% while your O'level results weigh 100%
3. Your best 8 subjects are computed; With A1 = 8, B2 = 7, B3 = 6, C4 = 5, C5 = 4, C6 = 3, and so on.
4. Maximum points from your best 8 O'level subjects is 64 ( A1 = 8 X 8 subjects).
5. Your O'level points is then converted to 100% (Assuming y is your O'level points, then, it will now be calculated thus: y/64 X 100).
6. Your final merged score, which will be used for admission now = UTME points (0%) + O' level points (maximum of 100%) = 100.
7. You will be allowed to select two courses during the screening registration
8. OAU charges a huge total of N6,850 for the screening.
9. For Direct Entry candidates, Screening ends 30th July.

For further enquires, comment below.

Goodluck!

President Buhari Reopens OAU

The members of the Obafemi Awolowo University Community have been directed to resume administrative and academic activities by the Visitor of the University, President Muhammadu Buhari.

In a publication on the University's website (www.oauife.edu.ng) and on some other platforms, circulars stating the compliance of the University Community to the Visitor's directive have been published and with the recommendation of the University Senate after it's Thursday's meeting, there are strong indications that academic activities would also begin in earnest.

The prayer of majority of the students of the institution may be getting desirable answers very soon.

Find the Released Circular Below,

"The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and Visitor to the Obafemi Awolowo University, has noted with concern the report of the crisis at the University on the process leading to the appointment of a new Vice-Chancellor.

The President, in line with his powers as the Visitor to the University, has therefore approved that the Senate of the University should convene a meeting to recommend a qualified member to the Honorable Minister of Education for appointment as Acting Vice-Chancellor.

Also aware of the level of insecurity occasioned by the actions of some Staff Unions on campus, the Federal Government has directed that all offices and facilities be opened for normal administrative and academic activities to enable a quick resolution of the impasse.

The attention of members of the University community, especially members of Senate of the University and that of the Staff Unions involved, is hereby accordingly drawn to the directive of the Visitor to the University requesting for a recommendation of an Acting Vice-Chancellor and the Government’s directive to the Staff Unions that offices and facilities of the University be opened for normal administrative and academic activities to allow for a quick resolution of the crisis."

Answers To Some Frequently Asked Questions On OAU Screening

UTME CANDIDATES

1. You must have made Obafemi Awolowo University your
*first choice*
2.You Must have scored 200 and Above in the Last UTME
3.If you have not been posted by JAMB,you can go ahead with your screening so far OAU is your first choice and you scored 200 and above..
4.If your passport"s background doesn't change to Red,go ahead with the screening..
5.You are to scan and upload only your Olevel Result(PrintOut or Certificate)
6.In the Olevel,Two sittings is allowed and there is no preference of one sitting to two sittings
7.Candidates who are awaiting results are also eligible to apply. Such Candidates will be allowed to upload their results when they are released only if they applied within
the specified period...
8.Awaiting result candidate should click on "AR' and submit..The date to update your Olevel will be released later..
9.The exercise does not require physical presence of candidates on campus[No Exams]
10.Closing Date for Screening of UTME Candidates is 20th July,2016
11.TOTAL FEE-#6,850
12.After the screening„what is next??
WAIT FOR CUT OFF

DE CANDIDATES
1. You must have made Obafemi Awolowo University your
first choice

2.You Must have had at least an UPPER Credit in your result.

3.You don't need to be posted by JAMB before you apply.

4.If your passport"s background doesn't change to Red,go ahead with the screening..

5.You are to scan and upload only your Olevel Result(PrintOut or Certificate) and Statement of Result [Not Transcript]

6.There is no preference of Distinction Candidates to Upper Credit Candidates in the screening.
Only O'Level results will be graded.

7.In the O'level result,two sittings is allowed and there is no preference of one sittings to two sittings

8.The exercise does not require physical presence of candidates on campus[No Exams]

9.Closing Date for Screening of DE Candidates is 30th July,2016

10.TOTAL FEE-#6,850

11.After the screening„what is next??
WAIT FOR CUT OFF

 To Calculate Your Merged Screening Score, Click here 

OAU Crisis: Buhari Wades In On Appointment Of An Acting VC

President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Senate of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, to immediately recommend a qualified person for appointment, as an acting Vice Chancellor for the university.

According to Channels Television, the President made this order in a letter addressed to the Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission. The President directed the Senate not to consider any of the candidates who earlier contested for the position. The letter further says the Senate of the university should take immediate steps to implement the directive of the President and report back to the Federal Ministry of Education.

Workers and students of the institution recently trooped out in jubilation following the dissolution of the school’s governing council and the suspension of the selection of the Vice Chancellor by the Federal government. In the view of many students and staff of the institution, the federal government’s decision was a step towards the redemption and integrity of the institution.

Obafemi Awolowo University students have been stayed at home for over 3 months now with no resumption date in proper view.



Source - Channels TV

2016 OAU Admission Screening Application Ongoing

The deadline for admission screening registration for both UTME and Direct Entry candidates has now been extended to July 30, 2016.

The eportal of the Obafemi Awolowo University has been activated for aspirants screening process. This is following adverts in the National dailies which further states that the closure of UTME and DE applications would close on the 30th of July, 2016.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO ALL OAU UTME/DE CANDIDATES ON THE SCREENING EXERCISE

ELIGIBILITY
✔ You must have made Obafemi Awolowo University your first choice.
✔ You Must have scored 200 and Above in the Last UTME

HOW TO APPLY
Log on to the university Eportal (www.oauife.edu.ng) and click on 2016 ADMISSION SCREENING - UTME/DE APPLICANTS by using your JAMB registration number to generate and download your RRR (Remital Referral Reference) and use it to pay the following dues.

The dues comprise of:

SCREENING FEE - N1,500
EPORTAL ACCESS CHARGE - N5,000
BANK CHARGE - N350
TOTAL FEE - N6,850

Payments can be via branch of any bank or MasterCard

After payments, you are required to do the following on the university Eportal:

1. Update JAMB data
2. Upload Results[WAEC/NECO/JUPEB/NCE etc]
3. Upload Scanned copy of Credentials
4. Print Admission Screening Report

NOTE THE FOLLOWING
Closing Date for application is now 30th July, 2016

Candidates who are awaiting results are also eligible to apply. Such Candidates will be allowed to upload their results when they are released only if they applied within the specified period.

Also note that the exercise does not require physical presence of candidates on campus.

In a bid to serve you better and reach you more readily, OAU Peeps News Agency has decided to create a WhatsApp Group for all aspirants.

The primary aim is to disseminate targeted information to this class of persons faster.

Also note that the present Pre-degree students can also join the group...

To join the WhatsApp group, send a direct message to any of these numbers; 08064189480 or 0806342 9623 on WhatsApp using the format below

'Kindly add me to the OAU Peeps Aspirants' group. My name is Ajanlekoko May, aspirant of the Department of Chemistry.'

You will be added once we receive your request.

Kindly share this information with your friends.

GoPoeThick 2016: Students Defy School Closure

14 Year Old Oyinkansola Making A Painting



A Cross Section Of The Audience

On Friday, 15th July, 2016, Organisers of GoPoeThick, a program organised to promote poetry, music and arts, played host to a large turnout of students, poets, musicians and lovers of arts. It started with a poetry class around 11am facilitated by Mr Shittu Fowora. Later that evening, participants and lovers of arts were treated to inspiring poetry, mind-blowing music and impressive artworks.

The venue, OAU Cooperative Centre was filled to the brim and had audiences from within and outside Osun state. Despite the closure of the university, there was a massive turnout from students, many of which came from outside campus.

It highlighted Open Mic segments from members of the audience and performance from featured poets and musicians from and beyond Obafemi Awolowo University.

The program, organised by Victor Adewale, had notable appearances like Aj Dagga Tolar, Arch Angel, Agarau, Samurai amongst others. Emi, a violinist, mesmerised the audience with his heartrending performances. Banke was live to entertain the crowd to reggae sounds that had the audience on their feet.

A fourteen years old girl, Oyinkansola, thrilled the audience with live paintings. She also performed poetry.

The dominant themes were restoration to true poetry, love, hope and a stand for justice and freedom.