Boladele Damola Declares For 2023/2024 AAUASU Presidency

By Mercy Abiodun

A Political Science student of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, AAUA, Boladele Damola Olamide, politically known as 'The Mandela of AAUA' has publicly declared his intention to run for the post of the next Students' Union President (SUG 001).

Bamidele made his intention known during a Press Conference at the Old Relaxation Centre (RC) today, referencing the great icon, Nelson Mandela while promising to imitate his attributes as an aspirant.

He said that true leadership requires stepping out of his comfort zone to challenge the status quo, adding that he is taking the responsibility to represent the voice of AAUA students at large.

He narrated how his journey began attributing it to have been shaped by a passion for service and strong belief in the power of student representation.

The aspirant further stated his plans if elected as the Students' Union President, he promised to cultivate good leadership qualities, one who is approachable, accountable and inclusive.

He added that if elected, he would prioritize transparency and open communication to ensure that the student body is kept abreast of decisions made on their behalf.

He, however, gave a concluding remark by appreciating the audience's presence while also seeking their support.

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AAUA To Sensitise Prospective Corps Members, Final Year Students On NYSC Mobilisation Tomorrow

By: Our Reporter 

The management of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, AAUA, will on Thursday, 17th of August 2023 hold a National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) sensitization briefing for prospective Corps members and final-year students.

In a statement by the Student Affairs Officer, Mr Charlz Olusa, the programme will start at noon at the Olusegun Obasanjo Multipurpose Hall (OBJ).

The programme is aimed at enlightening prospective corps members and final-year students on the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) mobilisation process.

It further stated that officials of the NYSC and the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) shall be available to provide insight into the NYSC mobilisation process.

The statement read: "I write on behalf of the Registrar to invite you to the briefing of Prospective Corps Members and final year students of the University scheduled to hold as follows:

 

"Time: 12 noon. Date: Thursday, 17th August 2023. Venue: University Multipurpose Hall. The briefing is a sensitization programme aimed at enlightening Prospective Corps Members and final-year students on the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) Mobilisation process.

"Officials of the NYSC and the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board shall be available to provide insight into the NYSC mobilisation process for the benefit of Prospective Corps Members. Please attend and be punctual."

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AAUA Campus Journalist Selected for MCN'23 Fellowship

By Folawumi Muti'ah

Jayeoba Kolade Henry, a member of the Nigeria Union of Campus Journalists (NUCJ), at Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, AAUA Chapter has been selected as a fellow of the Millennium Campus Network (MCN) class of 2023.

The 400-Level student of Mass Communication, AAUA, made the list of the Millennium Fellowship for undergraduate students which will run for a semester-long at various campuses.

Kolade, a reporter for ECHO MEDIA [a long serving media outlet in the institution] will join other students from various parts of the world towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals of the "2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development" adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015.

H expressed his happiness for being selected acknowledging Friday Omosola, the Editor-in-chief of ECHO MEDIA, who informed and guided him through the application stage.

Speaking about the benefits of the program, he reiterated that the MCN certificate is a 'door-opener' for individuals, noting that the fellowship allows fellows to network with worldwide leaders and have access to international community platforms where leadership and sustainable development skills are acquired.

"The training is both online and offline but mostly offline. Fellows from each school have to meet in person on campus for the Fellowship Program. There is a Town hall meeting on the 17th of August, where the alumni are expected to address the new selectees. After that, a Campus Directors (CD) will be selected among them from each school. This CD's will serve as the leader of the group and an intermediary between the Fellowship and the Selected fellows," he narrated.

Kolade, however, encouraged campus journalists and students to apply for Fellowship programs to enhance their skills and use their pen to contribute more to society.

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AAUASU Calls On Government For Quick Solution To Bad Akungba Police Patrol Vehicles

By: Samuel Oyolola

The Students' Union body of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, (AAUASU), has called on the government and concerned bodies for immediate solutions to the poor patrol vehicles used by the Akungba Division Police Force.

AAUASU in a statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the President, Oki Hassan Victor, lamented that the poor condition of the patrol vehicles had caused unnecessary loss of students' properties. 

Hassan added that the bad state of the vehicles had hindered the police's quick response to crime activities within the institution's community. 

According to the statement, the Union called on the Ondo State Government as well as the Commissioner of Police to come to the rescue, either to repair or replace the existing vehicles.

According to the Union, the movement will help yield timely responses to security matters within and outside the community and also improve effective policing.

The statement reads: "It is with a profound sense of concern, attention and urgency that I write this open letter to communicate the constant and unnecessary loss of students' properties occasioned by the delay to urgent security happenstances in and around the Akungba community due to the poor and rickety condition of the vehicle used by Nigeria Police Force in Akungba-Akoko.

"It is no gainsaying that despite the concerted and dedicated efforts of members of the NPF in Akungba-Akoko, as we have noted, with deep regrets, that they are incapacitated and largely limited to respond efficiently, time and exigently to series of distress calls– which have greatly affected the students populace– in the community. I must also state my outright disappointment in our previous attempt– which has not been taken seriously by our referenced authorities– to remedy this situation but all to no avail.

"In cognisance of the aforementioned, we hereby urge the Ondo State Government as well as the Commissioner of Police to come to our rescue by either facilitating the total renovation or replacement of the vehicle used by member of the Nigeria Police Force in Akungba-Akoko. This is and will be quite necessary in our bid to effect a timely response to the security yearnings and concerns of the student populace in the town and by extension, the general community while also improving effective policing.

"Even as I am greatly concerned at this disconcerting situation, please accept my sincere pleasantry while also being rest assured of my highest regards."

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