NUC Accredits 28 AAUA Programmes

By Our Reporter

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has accredited 28 programmes at Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, AAUA.

The programmes were presented for review by the institution at the recent 2023 periodic accreditation exercise.

The Vice-Chancellor of AAUA, Prof. Olugbenga Ige disclosed this while speaking with members of the University Information Unit on Monday, June 10, 2024.

Prof. Ige congratulated all staff and students of the institution on this feat, calling for more efforts to sustain the rising profile of the institution among other universities.

“The significant success we achieved in the recent accreditation exercise is a testament to the collective efforts of all stakeholders, especially our staff and students. I sincerely appreciate all the hard work that went into this process,” he said.

While waiting for the official lists of the accredited programmes, the programmes are set to commence in the 2024/2025 academic sessions.

Accreditation exercises are periodic checks and peer review processes carried out by scholars and researchers chosen by the NUC.

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PNC AAUA Champions Environmental Sustainability

By Funmilayo Thomas

Celebrating World Environmental Day, the Plogging Nigeria Club (PNC) Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko Chapter, has advocated for a sustainable environment through cleanliness. 

The club's awareness program, held at the school's Old Relaxation Centre on Friday, emphasized the importance of environmental sustainability.

Attendees included representatives from AAUA campus initiatives such as Impact Leaders Club (ILC), Green Law Society, Enactus, and Campus Health and Environmental Safety Club (CHESC).

In an interview with Echo Media, the Head of PNC AAUA, Precious Kosomolate, said the event aimed to foster a sense of environmental sustainability in young people.

Kosomolate stressed that a passion for a clean environment, effective waste management, and sustainability can contribute to a healthful climate.

"We organized this awareness program to commemorate World Environment Day, promoting environmental sustainability among young minds and conducting a campus clean-up," she said.

Kosomolate urged students to prioritize a clean environment for a better life, warning that "an unclean and unhealthy environment poses a risk to our well-being”.

The event also featured an online webinar, awareness walk, and campus clean-up, aligning with the year's theme "Land Restoration, Desertification and Drought Resilience".

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Butterfly Club Sensitises AAUA Students On Lupus Disease

By Eniola Amadu & Funmilayo Thomas

The Butterfly Club, in conjunction with the Adekunle Ajasin University Students' Union, led by Boladale Olamide, has sensitised AAUA students on Lupus disease. 

The event, held at the school's Old Relaxation Centre yesterday, began with an awareness walk across the campus.

Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that can cause inflammation and damage to various tissues and organs in the body, including the skin, joints, kidneys, and other organs. 

Common symptoms of Lupus include joint pain and swelling, hair loss, fever, chest pain, and abdominal pain, among others. 

According to experts, “If left untreated, Lupus can lead to serious complications, such as kidney damage, neurological problems, and an increased risk of infections. Early diagnosis and treatment can help manage symptoms and prevent long-term damage.”

The programme coordinator, Ajayi Oluwabori, said the objective of the campaign is to create awareness, especially among youth, about Lupus, a critical health condition in society today.

"This program not only educates students about the disease but also empowers them to become advocates for those living with Lupus," she said.

In an interview with Echo Media, Islamiat Shodehinde said, "I wasn't aware of this Lupus disease, but now I know what it is, and I'd be glad to create awareness about it if I have the chance to do so."

Similarly, Asikhia Esther, a 400-level student in the Accounting Department, stressed that it was the first time she had heard about it, adding that it was an illness she got to know about through awareness.

Meanwhile, the event also saw activities such as music and dance, games, a butterfly club debut, seminars, and interactive sessions.

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