Popular OAU Comedian, Fadele Olusola, known to many as Showbaba, has emerged Chairman of the OAU Students' Union Electoral Committee. The committee which was brought on board by the Acting Vice-Chancellor, Professor Elujoba, in a bid to help fully reinstate the activities of the Union held an in-house election on Friday 4th November, 2016.
The Acting Dean of the Division of Students' Affairs, Dr(Mrs) Akinola, helped umpire the elections and encouraged members to appoint leaders free and fair without interference of any of the staffs.
Find the complete breakdown of the election results below;
Electoral Commission Chairman;
Olakunle Sanyaolu (Sporo)- 2 votes
Sodiq Lawal (Bams)- 4 votes
Fadele Olusola (Showbaba)- 7 votes (Winner)
Electoral Commission Secretary;
Ojewole Asimi- 5 votes
Akande Paul (Positive)- 8 votes (Winner)
Electoral Commission PRO;
Durodola Lukmon- Unopposed (Winner)
Electoral Commission Financial Secretary
Sodiq Rauf (Success)- Unopposed (Winner)
Electoral Commission Welfare Officer
Aina Oluwasanmi -Unopposed (Winner)
For the Election Petition Committee
Election Petition Chairman
Bolutife Olusola- 6 votes (Winner)
Oladoye Ebenezer- 5 votes
One void vote
Election Petition Financial Secretary;
Faleye Kolawole- 7 votes (Winner)
Afolabi Taiwo- 5 votes
Election Petitioner Public Relations Officer
Kokori Emmanuel- 5 votes
Moses Abundance- 6 votes (Winner)
One void vote
Election Petition Secretary
Bamijoko Saheed- 6 votes
Omisore Segun- 6 votes
(Inconclusive)
Election Petition Welfare Officer;
Akoledowo Eniola- Unopposed (Winner)
However, the election for the secretary of the electoral petition committee was postponed after the contestants had equal votes upon conducting the elections three times.
Credits - ACJ OAU
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Saturday, 5 November 2016
Wednesday, 2 November 2016
Pre-Degree Not Cancelled, Entrance Exam Holds From November 8th – OAU CDL
The Centre for Distance Learning (CDL) of Obafemi Awolowo University has announced that the entrance test for admission into its pre-degree programme will commence on Tuesday, November 8, 2016.
The announcement also puts to rest, tensions that arose from the reported declaration by the National University Commission (NUC) saying pre-degree programme has been cancelled.
“This is to bring to the notice of the general Public that Pre-Degree Programme was NEVER cancelled by the NUC. The only affected programmes are sub-degree diploma programmes. All the prospective students of OAU Pre-Degree Programme and the concerned parents should note that there is nothing to fear. OAU Pre-Degree Programme is up and running,” the announcement read.
Candidates who have successfully applied are encouraged to login into their page to know their specific date, time and venue of examination. In the mean time, application for the programme has been further extended and is still ongoing.
OAU Peeps News Agency wishes all candidates goodluck as they write the entrance examination.
OAU: Apply To Attend 2016 Computing & Intelligent System Research Group Symposium
The Computing and Intelligent System Research Group (CISRG), Obafemi Awolowo University holds a symposium on Human Language Technology. The programme for the event is scheduled below:
Venue: ICT Centre Hall, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.
Date: Monday, 7th November, 2016
Time: 10:00am
Organizers: Computing and Intelligent System Research Group
Speaker: Dr. Tunde Adegbola (Africa Language Technology Initiatives)
Click here to register in order to attend the event
ASUU OAU Congress Suspends Executive
By ThisDay Newspaper
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Ile-Ife branch has suspended the executives of the union led by Dr. Caleb Aborisade, while a three-man caretaker committee has been constituted to run the affairs of the union.
The decision to suspend the Aborisade-led executive was reached during the union’s meeting of October 20, where in a resolution supported by 217 members, received approval to suspend the ASUU-OAU branch executive.
In the resolution signed by the chairman, caretaker committee, Dr. Niyi Sunmonu, the congress had in its October 20 meeting observed that the executive committee has lost the confidence of members in the branch and that it has also failed to represent the union at every critical juncture within and outside the university in the recent months. Subsequently, the congress demanded that the members of the executive step down as officers of the branch until the allegations levelled against them are investigated and determined.
In his reaction, the suspended ASUU-OAU chairman, Dr. Caleb Aborisade said that though he summoned the October 20 congress, he however alleged that the congress was hijacked. And Describing the October 27 congress reaffirming the suspension of the executive led by him as illegal, said “it is not possible to suspend the executives because suspension is not in ASUU’s constitution’’.
Addressing journalists on the issue, the chairman, caretaker committee said the suspended executives misinformed the public on the decision of ASUU National Executive Council (NEC). And clarifying the decision of the Federal High Court, Osogbo, as it affects the union, Sunmonu, said Justice M.A. Onyetenu, transferred the case between two staff unions of the institution to the National Industrial Court (NNC), Ibadan for hearing and determination.
Presenting the signed ruling of Justice Onyetenu dated October 19 to journalists to verify, said the case was not dismissed as claimed in a publication allegedly sponsored by the suspended executive. He further explained that Justice Onyetenu did not dismiss the case instituted by the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian (SSANU) and Non Academic Staff Union both of OAU branch challenging the selection process of a new VC.
Also faulting the claim by the suspended executives that ASUU National Executive Council (NEC) at its recent meeting condemned the Federal Government for dissolving OAU Governing Council and suspended the appointment of a new Vice Chancellor, Sunmonu said that the national body has not taken any decision on the two issues.
Stating that the decision to suspend the Caleb Aborisade led-executive was reaffirmed at another congress held Thursday, October 27 also said that the congress at the same meeting rejected the report submitted to NEC by the panel sent to OAU and appointed a five-man committee to study the report and prepare the branch’s position.
However, the court paper made available to newsmen showed that the judge had ordered that the case be transferred to NNC Ibadan for hearing and determination as it lack the jurisdiction to entertain the matter.
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Ile-Ife branch has suspended the executives of the union led by Dr. Caleb Aborisade, while a three-man caretaker committee has been constituted to run the affairs of the union.
The decision to suspend the Aborisade-led executive was reached during the union’s meeting of October 20, where in a resolution supported by 217 members, received approval to suspend the ASUU-OAU branch executive.
In the resolution signed by the chairman, caretaker committee, Dr. Niyi Sunmonu, the congress had in its October 20 meeting observed that the executive committee has lost the confidence of members in the branch and that it has also failed to represent the union at every critical juncture within and outside the university in the recent months. Subsequently, the congress demanded that the members of the executive step down as officers of the branch until the allegations levelled against them are investigated and determined.
In his reaction, the suspended ASUU-OAU chairman, Dr. Caleb Aborisade said that though he summoned the October 20 congress, he however alleged that the congress was hijacked. And Describing the October 27 congress reaffirming the suspension of the executive led by him as illegal, said “it is not possible to suspend the executives because suspension is not in ASUU’s constitution’’.
Addressing journalists on the issue, the chairman, caretaker committee said the suspended executives misinformed the public on the decision of ASUU National Executive Council (NEC). And clarifying the decision of the Federal High Court, Osogbo, as it affects the union, Sunmonu, said Justice M.A. Onyetenu, transferred the case between two staff unions of the institution to the National Industrial Court (NNC), Ibadan for hearing and determination.
Presenting the signed ruling of Justice Onyetenu dated October 19 to journalists to verify, said the case was not dismissed as claimed in a publication allegedly sponsored by the suspended executive. He further explained that Justice Onyetenu did not dismiss the case instituted by the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian (SSANU) and Non Academic Staff Union both of OAU branch challenging the selection process of a new VC.
Also faulting the claim by the suspended executives that ASUU National Executive Council (NEC) at its recent meeting condemned the Federal Government for dissolving OAU Governing Council and suspended the appointment of a new Vice Chancellor, Sunmonu said that the national body has not taken any decision on the two issues.
Stating that the decision to suspend the Caleb Aborisade led-executive was reaffirmed at another congress held Thursday, October 27 also said that the congress at the same meeting rejected the report submitted to NEC by the panel sent to OAU and appointed a five-man committee to study the report and prepare the branch’s position.
However, the court paper made available to newsmen showed that the judge had ordered that the case be transferred to NNC Ibadan for hearing and determination as it lack the jurisdiction to entertain the matter.
Saturday, 29 October 2016
Lecture Free Week And Tips For Examinations – Akinfenwa Olaitan
Unavoidably, we are coming face to face with exams. Also, lecture-free week starts next week. We all know how this seems to be the fastest week of all but here are a few tips you should know as you study for exams during the lecture free week.
1) Set goals: As obvious as this may seem, many of us fail to set achievable goals for studying. Don't just rush head-on into the week without setting specific time for studies, resting, eating and all. Make a to-do list as this would help you stay committed to each task.
2) Make a study timetable: This would help you know what exactly you need to study per day. If you don't do that, your enormous workload might overwhelm you. A personal timetable will ensure you study one course at a time.
3) Designate a 'sacred' place for studying: We all know that there are so many jacking places here on campus. So, find a place that suits you most- whether the library, or ODLT, or any other lecture theatre, or even our own amphitheatre (one of my favorite places actually, lol). Studies have shown that this will automatically prime your brain and rev it into study mode.
4) Find out more about the exam: Try to find out about the exam you're preparing for, and what format it will take. It could be an essay test, multiple choice questions or short answer questions. Find out about the lecturer's grading system and how he or she likes the questions answered. Not all lecturers are interested in a display of intelligence. Some want only what they gave in class. Know your lecturers.
5) Turn off the phone: Replying chats, emails and all forms of social media are distractions! So turn off your phone to avoid distractions. Your chats can wait till you're done studying.
6) Take regular study breaks: Studying for twelve hours at a stretch is not the smartest way to go. Take breaks, take a walk and take a snack. This will help you study better with less stress.
7) Join a study group: Studying with friends will boost your ability to retain information. You tend to remember what you discussed with your friends. It will go a long way to help you in the exam hall.
8) Teach what you have learnt: Explaining what you have studied to others is a very good way of committing it to memory. You verify if you really understand when you learnt when you say it out loud instead of simply reading.
9) Treat past questions: For us here in OAU, we know how important this is. Some lecturers repeat questions. Besides, you get familiar with how questions come when you practice past questions.
10) Be prepared: Finally, be prepared in every way before the exam. Be well rested and do not skip your meals. Don't stay up all night and don't be so anxious before the exam. Be prayerful and be confident. Enjoy the lecture-free week as much as you can. Success is attainable, even in OAU. I wish you all the very best.
(Akinfenwa Olaitan is a student of the Faculty of Arts, Obafemi Awolowo University and a member of the OAU Peeps Team)
Young Entrepreneurs To Get Capital At The Meet Up Today
Several entrepreneurs will be going home with funds for investment today as StartUp Nation Africa is set to pitch business and investors at The Meet Up.
The Meet Up, which is the first of its kind, began weeks ago with the application of interested businesses and shortlisting. The shortlisted businesses would however be presenting their businesses to prospective investors today. The businesses stand a chance to win between N100,000 and N5 million in capital.
Friday, 28 October 2016
OAU Reinstates Student's Union Activities
Today, the management of Obafemi Awolowo University announced the reinstatement of the Student's Union activities, barely 11 months it was suspended.
In a statement signed by Mr S. O. Adeyefa on behalf of the University Registrar and obtained by OAU Peeps News Agency, the management informed "the generality of the students of the University and the entire University Community that the order of suspension of the activities of the Student's Union by the University Authorities via a Release Ref. Ro. 2/Vol. Vi./180 dated 3rd December 2015 has been lifted."
"Consequently, the process of elections of new Student's Union Officials can now commence. All students are reminded that their conduct individually and as an organized group must be in compliance with the rules and regulations of the University, the Students Matriculation Oath, Code of Conduct for the University Community, and the Laws of the Country before, during and after elections," the statement read further.
It will be recalled that the Student's Union was suspended towards the end of the tenure of the former Vice Chancellor, Bamitale Omole. Subsequently, three officers, including the President, Secretary General and Public Relations Officer of the Union were rusticated for up to semesters.
The emergence of the current Vice Chancellor, Professor Anthony Elujoba came with the VC's promises to look into the circumstances surrounding the Union officers' suspension and the Union activities' suspension.
Some weeks later, the suspended officers of the Union were reinstated.
