As OAU Resumes...- Akinfenwa Olaitan

By Akinfenwa Olaitan

It is quite surprising to many OAU students that school has truly resumed after a two weeks break. Although we have been aware of the resumption date on the calendar, many still doubted it. Many have found it simply unbelievable, because judging from previous experiences, we've come to know OAU to be very generous in giving prolonged holidays. But despite all the doubts and speculations, OAU has truly resumed for second semester. Perhaps, it is truly the era of Change for the OAU community.

For some of us who had to stay back in school during the break for one reason or the other, we've been able to witness the return of some students back into the hostels. These category of students have high hopes that lectures will commence on Tuesday. Apparently these are the students expectant and eager to start work immediately. Afterall, the timetable for  lectures in some departments have been released and there is no other reason to delay resumption.

The other category of OAU students however still remain Doubting Thomases as to whether or not lectures will really commence. Their doubts are understandable, judging by our past experiences, and considering the fact that we'll eventually go on Christmas break in about two weeks. Some of them have decided to shift their resumption to January. This is only realistic considering the risk of traveling and the high cost of transportation.

As a result, the bubbling atmosphere that accompanies resumption is not really noticeable, because many students are just starting to enjoy their holiday and are not ready for school at all.

In any case, school has resumed. And whether you're at home or in school, it would be wise to keep your ears to the ground, and stay informed of any new development, if there would be any. I wish you all a successful semester ahead.

Introducing Success Links Biology Past Questions For OAU Pre-Degree Students

This is to introduce to students of the Obafemi Awolowo University Predegree Programme the Success Links Pre-Degree Past Question series. The book has been designed to help students, specifically students with the combination Biology, Chemistry, Physics in their work. The book features a number of other extras including;
- First Contact syllabus
- All first contact biology lecture notes
- Past questions with detailed answers
- OAU Admission cut off marks for UTME and Pre-degree
- How to Calculate OAU Screening Score
- Some tips on how to scale through the hurdles of pre-degree

Predegree students can obtain the book from various shops around the Moro campus. For more enquiries and details, contact 08064189480

Endorsed by OAU Peeps News Agency

OAU To Resume Rain Semester 2015/2016 Session Today

According to the 2015/2016 academic calendar, students of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-ife are expected to resume back to the University campus for the commencement of the Rain semester of the 2015/2016 Academic Session.

However, the rate of students resuming back to school may not be as expected as many students, especially the students residing far away from the campus, have lamented that the resumption is highly unfavourable as the school would be going on another break in the next two weeks. Thus, considering the risk and cost of traveling, most students may not resume on time.

However, it is worthy to recall that a few weeks ago, when interacting with our correspondent, the registrar of University, Mr Dotun Awoyemi, urged students to resume to help facilitate the timely completion of the 2015/2016 academic session.

The decision of many students to resume may depend on the level of academic activities noted in the course of the week.

OAU Graduates Over 6,000 Students, Oni Babajide David Emerges Best

L-R Professor A. Elujoba(Acting Vice-Chancellor), Akinbowa Adeolu (Awardee with highest number of Awards), Mr Dotun Awoyemi(Registrar)

Oni Babajide David (Best Graduating Student)

The Atmosphere of the Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-ife was undoubtedly ceremonious between Wednesday, 7th December 2016 and Friday, 9th December 2016 as the University conducted her 42nd Convocation ceremony.

  The programme began with the conferment of Diplomas in the early hours of Wednesday and ended on Friday with the conferment of Postgraduate diplomas and degrees. In total, 6827 students were graduated from the University with only 66 of them graduating with a first class degree.

Several dignitaries were invited for the annual ceremony, amongst whom was the Visitor of the University, President Muhammadu Buhari, who was represented by the Executive Secretary of the the Nigerian Universities Commission, Professor Adamu Rasheed. In his speech, Professor Adamu encouraged the graduates to endeavour to develop entrepreneurial skills as the problem of unemployment seemed to be getting worse by the day. He also reassured the audience that the current administration was doing its best to provide enough jobs. However, its efforts needed to be complemented by the Private sector.

The Acting Vice-Chancellor also in his speech admonished the graduates to continue to be agents of change carrying their integrity and honour and help tackle the current challenges of the Nation.

As was expected, several students who had outstanding academic performances were awarded at the ceremony with the best graduating student being Oni Babajide David, who graduated with a CGPA of 4.86 out of 5.00 from the Faculty of Agriculture. However, the awardee with the highest number of awards was Akinbowa Adeolu, who graduated from the Faculty of Clinical Sciences and received 12 awards.

Also things got somewhat dampened when Elebuibon Bibilari, a would-have-been first class student of the Faculty of Arts was invited for an award as an unusual silence announced his death. The Public Relations Officer of the School, Mr Abiodun Olanrewaju, then called for a minute silence in honour of his memory.

Several other events also occurred in the course of the 3-day ceremony: The Convocation play; Ijaye, which was directed by Wale Ogunyemi, The Convocation lecture delivered by Professor Aina amongst other events.

Federal Government Declares Monday, December 12, Public Holiday

The federal government has declared Monday, Dec. 12 , as public holiday to mark the Eid-el-Maulud celebration.

The Minister of Interior, Lt. Gen. Abdulrahman Dambazau (rtd), made the declaration on behalf of the federal government yesterday in Abuja.

In a statement signed by the acting permanent secretary of the ministry, AlhajiMuhammaduMaccido, Dambazau enjoined all Muslim faithful and Nigerians in general to join hands with President Muhammadu Buhari to build a strong, united and peaceful nation.

 He also urged all Nigerians to use the occasion to pray for peace across the nation. The minister also called on all Nigerians to be patient and supportive of the present administration.

OAU: Course Registration To End Today

This is to remind students of the Obafemi Awolowo University of the closure of normal registration which is scheduled to happen today, 9th December 2016.

Students are advised to complete their convocation in due course.

OAU Predegree Resumes 2016/2017 Session

Students admitted into the Obafemi Awolowo University Predegree programme for the 2016/2017 academic session resumed on Tuesday and Wednesday the 6th and 7th December 2016 respectively.

The resumption is coming after several screening processes which have reduced the number of original applicants for the programme to a smaller figure.

The students, who have commenced the various registration procedures, were seen beaming with smiles and radiance as they walked the grounds of the Moro campus of the institution.

We at OAU Peeps use this medium to wish the students and management a hitch-free session ahead.