BREAKING: ASUU Reaches Agreement With FG, Suspends Three-month Strike

The Academic Staff Union of Universities has suspended its three-month strike following a agreement it reached with the Federal Government.

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Important Information To All OAU Newly Admitted Students

A big Congratulations to you on your admission to the great ife citadel. This is to inform you that payment & registration is drawing closer. Please NOTE the following :

1. Resumption for the Session is 9th March,2018

2. Payment of all Fees will commence ON February 10,2019

3. Failure to pay acceptance fee before February 28,2019 may lead to Forfeiture of admission 

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 newly admitted students of Obafemi Awolowo University.

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

To join the WhatsApp group, send a direct message to any of these numbers;

Babafaros: 08064189480

on WhatsApp using the format below.

Kindly add me to the OAU Peeps Freshmen's group. My name is Ajanlekoko Dotun, admitted to the Department of Chemistry.

You will be added once we receive your request.

NOTE: Send your request once and to only one of the numbers above.

Regards

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Olateju RAY Emerges As Oyo State Students Union President, Pledges More Loyalty At Swearing In Ceremony

Olateju Oluwasegun Elisha has emerged as the President of the  Federation Of the Oyo State Students Union,OAU Chapter.  The election which held last Saturday at Anglomoz Car Pack saw Olateju emerging as the President.

Olateju Oluwasegun popularly known as RAY is a part 4 student of the Faculty of Pharmacy & a former Justice of the Great Ife Students Union.

See below other executives elected with their respective posts

ADENIYI SUKURAT - VICE PRESIDENT

BABATUNDE BORI - GENERAL SECRETARY

P. R. O. 1 - ADEKUNJO OLAMILEKAN 

ASSISTANT GENERAL SECRETARY - - AGBAOSI OKUWANIFEMI

P. R. O. 2 - - ADEWALE NATHANIEL 

FINANCIAL SECRETARY - - MAKINDE OLUWATOSIN

TREASURER--KEWULERE SHERIFF

WELFARE - - EMMANUE

See Below INAUGURAL ADDRESS BY THE PRESIDENT FEDERATION OF OYO STATE STUDENTS' UNION (FOSSU), OAU CHAPTER  AT THE SWEARING IN CEREMONY OF THE 2018/2019 EXECUTIVES

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I thank Almighty God, the maker and giver of all. I take inspiration from the inner depth of my heart and I say thank you for the love and support shown at the Federation of Oyo State Students' Union (FOSSU), OAU Chapter Election which brought me on board as the President of this noble association. Indeed, I got the greatest birthday gift of my life from this association on Saturday, 2nd February, 2019 which happened to be the day of the election and my birthday. Thank you all. 

I want to extend my appreciation to our staff advisers, Dr Bamigbade,  Dr Gbadamosi, Professor Y.K Yusuf and all our lecturers from Oyo state who have always been supportive. The growth and success of FOSSU in the last three sessions of its birth cannot be premised on the efforts of the students alone. Indeed, you are fathers. This administration hope to get more support and guide from you.

To the outgoing executives led by president Abdulrasaq Ahmad Demola, thank you for the swift transition. You have shown that you believe and uphold the democratic provisions of the constitution of our dear association. You have done well and we shall follow your lines of success. We will from time to time consult you as needed and we hope you would help us to navigate through the odds ahead.

I also recognise and appreciate the efforts and support gained from our zonal associations; Federation of Ogbomoso Students' Union (FOGSU OAU), Federation of Ibarapa Students Association (FIBSA OAU), National Association of Oyo Students (NAOS OAU), National Association of Oke-Ogun Students (NAOOS OAU), and Federation of Ibadan Students' Union (FIBSU OAU). This administration will strengthen the existing bond among us and uphold the unity in our cultural diversity. 

I appreciate the electoral committee led by the chairman, Adeniji Taiwo Mahmoud  for the conduct of a free, fair and credible election. You have shown us that you are men and women of integrity; for  those that vote decide nothing but those that count votes decide who wins.

We are aware of the enormous task ahead of us but with the support of Almighty God, our staff advisers, the outgoing executives and members of our dear association, we believe that our challenges are surmountable. It is on this note that we as the new executives seek the support of all and sundry because alone I can walk but together we can embark on a journey.

Thank you all.

God bless FOSSU OAU

God bless Oyo state.

Olateju Oluwasegun Elisha

President, FOSSU OAU Chapter

5th February, 2019

Special Release on Health Center From The University Registrar

• This is to inform members of the University Community that the University Health Centre has opened an Annexe at the Junior Staff Quarters on Road 7. The Annexe will operate from the hours of 6.00 p. m to 8.00 a. m daily till further notice after which it will then provide 24-hour service. Members of the University Community, particularly those living close to the Centre are enjoined to patronize this Annexe for their health needs.

Thank you.

Signed

I. Omosule (Mrs.)

Registrar and Secretary to the Council

OAU Fixes Deadline To All Students To Vacate Halls Of Residence

By Farombi Oluwaseun 

The management of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-ife has fixed deadline for all residents of the university halls of residence to Vacate the premises.

The notice which came from the office of the Dean, Division of Students' Affairs (DSA), Professor . Aransi, stated that the deadline for the vacation of hostels was fixed   in preparation for 2018/2019 session.

The release obtained from OAU Peeps News Agency also clarified  the rumour that students have been asked to vacate the halls of residence before February 2,2019. The release revealed that students are allowed to stay till Friday, 22nd of February.

It further stated that only students undergoing SWEP/SIWESS and Teaching Practice are allowed beyond the stated deadline.

"The attention of the DSA has been drawn to the rumour making rounds that students have been asked to vacate hostels. This is not true as there has been no release from this division before now to that effect, bearing in mind that some students are still engaging in legitimate academic and examination exercise."

"However, students are allowed to stay in the halls of residence till Friday, 22nd, Feb, 2019. Only students on SWEP/SIWESS and Teaching Practice who have indicated willingness to stay on campus are allowed beyond the date."

ASUU Clears The Air On Receiving Money From Federal Government

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), on Friday, has clarified that it does not directly spend or receive money from the federal government.

It said the clarification became necessary following insinuations that it does.

In a statement made available , the Ibadan Zonal Coordinator of ASUU, Ade Adejumo said that reports by some media houses that it received N163 billion was a “misinformation”.

Dr Adejumo, in the statement entitled: “Re: N163 billion released to ASUU: Putting the records straight”, disclosed that the government knows that it is the council and the university administration that receive and spend all the money coming into the university and not the union.

He said, “Once again, the attention of our union has been drawn to another piece of misinformation which gives the impression that ASUU collects money from government.

“For umpteenth time, let it be known that our union is a patriotic organisation whose activities are driven by principled conviction that the resources of the country can better be managed for the ultimate benefit of the Nigerian society, especially the education sector which is our immediate constituency.

“The government and all civilized individuals are aware of how the university is managed, so also the resources available to it. The government knows that it is the council and the university administration that receive and spend all the money coming into the university.

“ASUU doesn’t receive money from government and doesn’t spend it. Even money meant for our salaries and other allowances come directly to the university administration which prepares the the budget and manages it.

“ASUU members collect only their salaries as paid by the university. Contracts and all the capital projects are awarded by the councils that are appointed by the government, not ASUU.

“It is in the context of the above that our union calls on the Vice-Chancellors and council chairmen to stop behaving like vultures that wait silently by the sidelines, waiting for the game to fall only to descend on the carcass.

“They should join forces with ASUU in its struggles to attract requisite funding into our public universities rather than working at cross purposes with us.

“Part of the least expected from them is to come out openly to put the record straight each time the government come out with the deliberate falsehood that money has been released to ASUU.

“They, the council and the vice-chancellors, are the receiving and spending agents. Simple honour demands that they publicity own up to this fact. Their silence in this regard leaves room for unfair speculation about ASUU.”

Recall that the ASUU Strike started since 4th November over issues mainly related to funding public universities is yet to be called off. The Don charged the federal government to take appropriate action that could put an end to it rather than “cheap propaganda”.

“The government also should concentrate efforts at finding a quick resolution of the impasse rather than dissipate energy on fake news and cheap propaganda aimed at tarring ASUU’s garment. It will not fly.”

FYNESTDEALS Donates Sponsored Jerseys To SCASSON FC Of OAU

By Farombi Oluwaseun

Popular Online Shopping Mall known as FYNESTDEALS has donated sponsored jerseys to the Football Club of Students Counselling Association popularly known as SCASSON FC.

OAU Peeps News Agency learnt that the donation was born out of free will by the FYNESTDEALS Management to give back to the society and also boost the sporting activities of the students of department of Educational Foundations & Counselling,Faculty Of Education.

Speaking with OAU Peeps News Agency, the project manager of fynestdeals.com, Mr. Gideon Olaiya, said as  fynestdeals is poised to delivering the best e-commerce service to  customers, they also give support in developing lives both in cash &kinds.

He  further stated that this is not the first time FYNESTDEALS will be donating or collaborating with departmental/faculty associations in Obafemi Awolowo University & beyond.

The Project Manager concluded  that FYNESTDEALS is a company always committed to guaranteeing  quality at an amazingly affordable price.

In his words, "We go through thorough process to check for the quality of our goods and work with only reliable suppliers to that only the best quality products are on offer.""

Speaking with  Owolabi Rasheed , the sport director of student counseling associations of Nigeria, OAU Chapter, he appreciated  the management of fynestdeals.com for their kind support & gesture towards the football club. He further stated that a landmark has been laid which will further encourage the students of the department to participate in sports .

Recall that Fynestdeals.com is an online shopping website established in 2018 by the immediate Secretary General of the Great Ife Students Union, Boluwajaiye Adeoluwa popularly  known Fynestboi.

 FYNESTDEALS as fondly known is a  customer-centric startup on a mission to relieve people of the stress of getting their desirable goods, thereby keeping them happy at prices that keep them happy.

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