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Wednesday, 30 April 2025

May Day: AAUA to Observe Workers' Day Public Holiday


By Akintoye Oluwapelumi

The management of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), has declared Thursday, May 1, 2025, as a public holiday in observance of the 2025 Workers' Day celebration, in line with national festivities.

This was stated in an official circular issued on April 30, 2025, by the Registrar, Mr. Olugbenga Arajulu, on behalf of the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Olugbenga E. Ige.

According to the statement, all members of staff and students were informed of the closure of the University on May 1 in line with the Federal Government’s declaration.

Additionally, the statement clarified that the University would not carry out official duties on the day, "except for staff on essential duties."

The closure is in recognition of Workers’ Day, a day set aside annually to honour the contributions of workers to national development. 

Members of the University community were further advised that regular academic and administrative activities would resume on Friday, May 2, 2025. 

The Vice Chancellor extended his warm wishes to all members of staff and students for "a peaceful and pleasant Workers’ Day celebration."
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Workers' Day: FG Declares May 1 Public Holiday

By Eniola Akinwumi-Niyi 

The Federal Government (FG) has declared Thursday, May 1, 2025, a public holiday to mark this year Workers’ Day.

This was announced on Tuesday in a statement issued by the Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, who emphasized the importance of peace in fostering industrialization and economic growth.

Praising Nigerian workers for their dedication and sacrifice, Tunji-Ojo noted that their contributions remain central to the country's progress and its standing among nations.

“There is dignity in labour, the dedication and commitment to our work are vital to nation-building” he said.

The minister urged workers to embrace innovation and enhance productivity in their various fields. He also encouraged them to raise professional standards to contribute to better governance and ensure that all Nigerians benefit from the country's resources.

Reassuring the government’s commitment to security, Tunji-Ojo promised citizens and foreigners alike of the administration’s efforts to protect lives and property.

As workers prepare to celebrate the occasion, the minister beaconed on Nigerians to remain hopeful, reiterating President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to the "Renewed Hope Agenda"
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Monday, 28 April 2025

AAUA Don Sets to Deliver 38th Inaugural Lecture

By Olamide Iwala

A distinguished scholar in Industrial Sociology and Gender Relations, Professor Emmanuel Abiodun Fayankinnu, is set to deliver the 38th Inaugural Lecture of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), Ondo State.

The Chairman of the Ceremonies Committee and Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration), Professor Adebisi Daramola, announced that the lecture will hold on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at the University’s Multipurpose Hall, OBJ. Guests are expected to be seated by 1:30pm, while the event will commence at 2pm.

The Vice Chancellor, Professor Olugbenga Ige, will chair the session, which is titled “Still Powerless before Male Subordinates: Contra-Power Sexual Harassment of Women Leaders in the Workplace.”
Professor Fayankinnu earned his first degree in Sociology from the defunct Ondo State University, Ado-Ekiti, in 1995. He subsequently obtained his Master’s and Doctorate degrees in Industrial, Gender and Development Sociology from the University of Ibadan in 1999 and 2008, respectively.

Beginning his academic career in 2001 as an Assistant Lecturer at AAUA’s Department of Sociology, he rose through the ranks to become a Professor in 2016. Over the years, he has held several key administrative positions, including Head of Department, Dean of Faculty, and Director of various Institutes and Centres within the University.

From March 2022 to March 2024, he served as a Technical Aid Corps Volunteer at the Islamic University in Uganda. His academic engagements have also seen him serve as a visiting lecturer and external examiner at numerous institutions, including the University of Warsaw and the Polish Academy of Diplomacy in Poland, as well as Nigerian universities such as Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Lagos State University (LASU), Afe Babalola University (ABUAD), and the University of Ibadan (UI).

Professor Fayankinnu’s scholarly contributions span over 40 articles published in reputable journals and chapters in eight edited volumes. He has participated in international conferences across more than a dozen countries, including Ghana, South Africa, Tunisia, Kenya, Finland, and Poland.

A committed mentor, he has supervised several postgraduate students, including four Ph.D. candidates. He is also a recipient of multiple awards and research grants from bodies such as the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) and travel grants from international organizations like the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

Professor Fayankinnu is a member of several professional associations, including the Nigerian Anthropological and Sociological Association (NASA), the Social Science Academy of Nigeria (SSAN), the International Union of African Population Scholars, and the International Sociological Association (ISA), headquartered in Madrid, Spain.
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Thursday, 17 April 2025

Easter: AAUA Management Declares Friday, Monday as Public Holidays

By Mercy Musa 

The management of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA) has declared Friday, April 18th, and Monday, April 21st, 2025, as public holidays in line with the Federal Government’s directive for the Easter celebration.

This was announced in an official circular issued by the Registrar, Mr. Olugbenga Arajulu, on behalf of the Vice Chancellor, Professor Olugbenga E. Ige.

According to the circular, the University will be closed for official duties during the two-day holiday, except for staff on essential services. Normal academic and administrative activities are scheduled to resume on Tuesday, April 22nd, 2025.

“The Vice Chancellor has, therefore, directed that the University be closed for official duties on Friday, 18th and Monday, 21st April, 2025, except those on essential duties. All members of staff and students are requested to note that official activities resume on Tuesday, 22nd April, 2025,” the statement read.

On behalf of the Vice Chancellor, Arajulu extended warm Easter wishes to Christians and the entire university community.
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Saturday, 5 April 2025

Echo Media's News Editor Selected for RoundCheck Fact-Checking Training

By: Charity Michael

The News Editor of Echo Media (a long surviving media outlet) at Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, AAUA, Daniel Akinte, has been selected for the Roundcheck Volunteer Programme 2025.

The three-month training for the 4th cohort began on 5 April 2025 with the onboarding of the selected individuals.

Roundcheck is an independent fact-checking organisation in Nigeria, which Volunteer Programme aims to train young people, especially media practitioners on media literacy and combating information disorders.

Akinte will join 22 other selected persons to begin their journey to learning practical fact-checking tools and techniques.

The Roundcheck's Head of Volunteer Network, Faith Alofe stressed that the selection process was highly competitive, but with careful review qualified applicants were selected.

Alofe added that with insights from the facilitators, the cohort will learn how to spot misinformation, verify facts, and uphold truth in the digital space.

"The training promises to be both rigorous but at the same time impactful," she said.

Reacting to his selection, Akinte noted that the application was a trial for him but the outcome has ignited his interest.

He expressed his joy for being selected saying, "I am thrilled and glad to be part of the fact-checking training. I believe it's going to contribute to my journalism career and growth."
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