Pharmacy Students Reelect Hon. Alo As National President

In what is being described as one of the most sensitive elections in recent times in the Faculty of Pharmacy, Alo 'Setofunmi, popularly known to many as Honourable Alo, has reemerged as the National President of the Pharmaceutical Association of Nigeria Students.

Alo, which was formerly declared winner in the elections carried out on Tuesday, 20 September, 2016, won the first elections with just two votes and following certain irrelevancies surrounding the elections, a rerun was ordered.

Commenting on his reemergence, Honourable Alo said; "The voice of the people, the voice of God" and when asked how he planned to manage some alleged controversy in his would be cabinet, the former Honourable of the Student' Union said, "Firstly, I do not believe that we cannot work together, and I understand that it's a team; a team of executives. By the grace of God and with cooperation, I believe the cranes will take us to Canaan land".

Also speaking on the outcome of the elections, Olabanji Kayode, who lost by 27 votes said, "... A lot of things have happened but it is time for us to work together and receive the National Secretariat with all peace"

Students' Union Tribunal: Positive Displaces AY Toes As The Elected Faculty Of Law Representative

A fresh Congress of the Law Students Society (LSS), Obafemi Awolowo University held yesterday, and it produced a new person that will represent the Faculty at the level of the proposed Election Tribunal of the Students’ Union.

The congress, which was presided over by the LSS president, Ekpa Stanley Ekpa produced Akande Paul, a.k.a Positive as the new Election Commissioner at the said Congress.

It would be recalled that on Monday, a similar congress held and elected Ayo Toluwalase Shadrach a.k.a AyToes as the faculty’s representative, but it was eventually annulled. Stating the reason for the annulment, Ekpa Stanley said the election was characterised by “irregularities”.

The latest Congress witnessed a massive turn out. In the course of proceedings, motion to annul the previous representative election was moved and it was welcomed by the congressmen. The motion was thereafter subjected to a vote and was overwhelmingly supported by the attendees.

Following hours of intense debate by the factions of the two contenders – Positive and AY Toes, in the congress, the duo were re-nominated to represent the faculty.

Surprisingly, AyToes, who won the previously annulled election, declined his nomination. The second nominee, Positive, accepted his nomination and he was thereafter declared as the electoral commissioner that will represent the Faculty of Law in the Students’ Union election.

Speaking with OAU Peeps News Agency after the Congress, AY Toes said he declined his nomination because “principalities and powers” brought about the cancellation of the election that preferred him to represent his faculty. He said he stepped down because the process was shady and participating in it was against his personal ideology.

AY Toes asserted that he was clearly the people's choice, judging from the results of the first Congress. He however described the cancellation of the last election a “constitutional aberration”.

Reacting to the development, Positive told our correspondent that the last election should have gone his way, but there were discrepancies in the process. “The society belongs to all students of the society and so, the society should not be held ransom by some cabal. I think AY Toes stepped down when it became apparent he was not the people's choice.” Positive said.

Registration For 2016/2017 Delta State Begins Bursary & Scholarship Has Started

The Delta States Bursary and Scholarship Board has announced the commencement of the online bursary registration of students for 2016/2017 student special assistance scheme.

Eligibility for the Bursary Award
- Be of Delta State Origin
- All applicant MUST have registered with National Identification Management Commission (NIMC)
- Be a Registered full time student only of any Public Tertiary Institutions.
- Diploma, Masters and PhD Students are not eligible).
- Either be in Second year or above (200 to 500 level) in the Universities or
- Be in HND I and II in the Polytechnics / Monotechnics.
- Be in 200 level and above for Colleges of Education Students.
- Have a CGPA of 2.20 and above in the previous academic year's examination.

Eligibility for the Scholarship Award
- Be of Delta State Origin.
- All applicant MUST have registered with National Identification Management Commission (NIMC).
- Be a Registered full time Student only of any Public and Private Tertiary Institutions.

If eligible, please click here to apply

In case you are not from Delta state, kindly share this article to help those that are from the state.

Apply For 2017 Mandela Washington Fellowship For Young African Leaders

Overview
The Mandela Washington Fellowship, which began in 2014, will bring up to 1000 young leaders to the United States in the summer of 2017 for academic coursework and leadership training and will create unique opportunities in Africa for Fellows to put practical new skills to use in leading their organizations, communities, and countries.

The Mandela Washington Fellowship includes: A six-week Academic and Leadership Institute: Fellows are placed at U.S. colleges and universities. Institutes will focus on skills development in one of three areas: Business and Entrepreneurship, Civic Leadership, or Public Management. It is anticipated that one Public Management Institute will focus on Energy Policy (in collaboration with Power Africa).

Applicants for this Institute need not be currently working in government or in another public management role to apply to this Institute. The Public Management Energy Policy Institute is designed for those wishing to better understand how energy policy can encourage energy access, infrastructure development, and financing in sub-Saharan Africa. Institutes will take place from mid-June to late July 2017.

Who is eligible to apply?
Applicants will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, socio-economic status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The Mandela Washington Fellowship is open to young African leaders who meet the following criteria:

• Are between the ages of 25 and 35 at the time of application submission, although exceptional applicants younger than 25 will be considered.
• Are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S.
• Are eligible to receive a United States J-1 visa.
• Are proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Are citizens and residents of one of the following countries (Nigeria inclusive).

What are the criteria for selection?
Selection panels will use the following criteria to evaluate applications (not in order of importance):

• A proven record of leadership and accomplishment in public service, business and entrepreneurship, or civic engagement.
• A demonstrated commitment to public or community service, volunteerism, or mentorship.
• The ability to work cooperatively in diverse groups and respect the opinions of others.
• Strong social and communication skills.
• An energetic, positive attitude.
• Demonstrated knowledge, interest and professional experience in the sector/track selected.
• A commitment to return to Africa and apply leadership skills and training to benefit the applicant’s country and/or community after they return home.

Financial Provisions of the Fellowship
There is no fee to apply to the Mandela Washington Fellowship. If you are selected for the Fellowship, the U.S. government will cover all participant costs. Financial provisions provided by the U.S. Government will include:

• J-1 visa support;
• Round-trip travel from Fellow’s home city to the U.S. and domestic U.S. travel as required by the program;
• A six-week academic and leadership institute;
• Concluding Summit in Washington, DC;
• Accident and sickness benefit plan;
• Housing and meals during the program; and
• An optional six-week Professional Development Experience (for up to 100 Fellows).
• Please note: the Fellowship will not cover salary while Fellows are away from work or funds for personal purchases such as gifts.

Deadline for application: October 26, 2016.

Click here to apply

In case you have any question, kindly drop them by commenting below.

Join ANUNSA OAU In Global Peace Day Rally

"Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that"
Martin Luther King Jr

"You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one. I hope someday you'll join us. And the world will live as one." John Lennon

ANUNSA OAU seeks volunteers from various leadership associations on campus and individual students to come out to celebrate and promote peace in our immediate environment and the global village at large.

Speakers will be hammering on peace and its significance as we move around all halls of residence.

To volunteer and be a part of this global activity, kindly fill Here to participate.

Thanks for your participation in anticipation as certificates  awarded can be presented internationally.

Date : Wednesday, 21st of September
Convergence point : SUB Car Park
Time : 5pm
Dress Code : Blue shirt on black or White shirt on blue

PANS OAU Set To Receive National Secretariat, Holds Elections

The Obafemi Awolowo University Chapter of the Pharmaceutical Association of Nigeria Students (PANS), in preparation of receiving her National Secretariat, held her National elections on Tuesday, 20th September 2016 at the Faculty of Pharmacy, OAU Ile-ife.

The Association, which comprises all Pharmacy Students across the country, would be having her Secretariat in the Obafemi Awolowo University for the next tenure and as such would have students of the host institution holding certain key positions in the National Executive Council.
After the elections, Alo 'Setofunmi, a 400L student of the Faculty, emerged as President with 214 votes with Olabanji Kayode and Agbola Gloria trailing with 212 and 42 votes respectively.
Other winners include;

Student Exchange Officer- Balogun Stella
Welfare Officer- Oguntoye Tosin
General Secretary- Abayomi-Ola Taiwo
Treasurer- Soyinka Temitayo
Director of Socials-  Aniyi Choosy
Public Relations Officer- Haastrup Adeyeye
Sport Director- Balogun-Agbaje Adeyemi
Financial Secretary-  Ugwuanyi Emmanuel

SUTC, Student Unionism and Division of Student Affairs

By Gracious Egedegbe

The Student Union Transition Committee (SUTC) has been shrouded in mysteriousness and vagueness that many students do not even know what it is all about. Last week, the Division of Student Affairs (DSA) of the Obafemi Awolowo University stated that it had no hand in the SUTC. The Dean announced that the SUTC was a relic of the past administration and not of the present one. However, this does not explain what the SUTC is all about.

In the month of August 2016, news went round that the office of the DSA led by in consort with some past Student Union officers alongside Presidents of departments and other political Individuals had initiated the SUTC. The aim of this, as alleged, was to constitute a Student Union that would entirely be in the control of the University Management.

Several students, particularly those that identified with several ideological camps rejected this move. They regarded it as anti-student, anti-constitutional and un-congressional and claimed that the actualization of SUTC would amount to a Student Union slavish to the University Management. They demanded for a process independent of the University Management.

This conflict of ideas sparked controversy within the student populace. While the average student continued with his daily activities, ‘political conscious students’ were engaged in writing releases explaining their positions and denouncing their proponents. At the time, some members of the Student Union Security Council resigned, citing displeasure with the SUTC as reasons. The Student Union Security Council was an organ vested with the power to run the affairs of the student pending the elections of Union Executives.

From all appearances, it appeared that several individuals were instrumental to the formation of the SUTC and aspirations to be fulfilled by its actualization. On the other hand, certain students were worried that the actualisation of the SUTC would mark the end of vibrant, sincere unionism on campus. They felt the welfare of the student populace was going to be sacrificed on the altar of selfish ambitions. Therefore, it was a source of relief to the leftists and their sympathisers when the Elujoba administration threw out the SUTC.

As an alternative, the current dean of the DSA announced that faculties should hold congresses in which they would elected two representatives towards the elections of new Student Union executives. However, the roles of these representatives have not been fully defined and at the moment, some Faculties have still been having difficulties in the selection process.

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