AAUA Announces Resumption Date

Toluwalope Adebayo

Following its 167th Regular Meeting held on Wednesday, the Senate of Adekunle Ajasin University has approved, Tuesday, 6th April 2022, for the commencement of the second semester, 2019/2020 academic session

This was made known in a circular signed by the Registrar, Gbenga Arajulu

According to the circular, "all students are to resume for the Second semester 2019/2020 academic session on Tuesday, 6th April 2021, while those in the University's halls of residence are expected to resume on Monday, 5th April 2021."

It further reads, " Upon resumption, all students are advised to immediately commence their registration for the second semester, 2019/2020 academic session and attend lectures.

On behalf of the Ag. Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olugbenga IGE, and the Senate, I welcome all students back to the campus and wish them success in their academic endeavours."

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MULTIPLE WINS SOMMASA SUG 001 PRIMARY ELECTION

 Ogunsanmi Kolade

....Defeats D-Real again 

Friday Omosola

The Students Union Electoral Commission of the faculty of Social and Management Sciences has declared Ogunsanmi Kolade, popularly know as Multiple, as the winner of the faculty presidential primary election in an election held yesterday.

This was made known to the students of the faculty through a press release signed by the SUEC Chairman, Comrade Lambert.

According to the press release, Comrade Ogunsanmi Kolade (Multiple) polled 15 votes to defeat his opponent, Comrade Akin-Ademola Emmanuel (D-REAL) who polled 13 votes.

Recall that the election had first been conducted at the departmental level between the two aspirants,  where Comrade Ogunsanmi Kolade emerged as the winner. However, Comrade Akin-Ademola Emmanuel later countered the result after an official was signed by both parties before the election.

According to findings, several attempts were made to call both aspirants to order by the Department's President, Comrade Adesola Ikulajolu, and other Students Representative Council's members, but all proved abortive.

See the results below:

Number of ballot papers- 40

Number of ballot papers used- 27

Total number of unused- 13

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AAUASU and Motorcyclsts Agree on Bike Fare

By: Friday Omosola

The Students' Union Government of Adekunle Ajasin University has agreed with The Association of Motorcyclists in Akungba o fix the bike fare to N50 based on distances.

This was made known in a press release signed by the SUG President, Comrade Olusegun Obagunwa today.

The Association of Motorists had last week increased bike fares from N50 to between N100 and N150.

The press release reads "Sequel to the issue of motorcyclists in Akungba community, the Students’ Union had a proper meeting today Monday, February 22nd, 2021 with the king of the community, HRM Oba Isaac Sunday Adeyeye Ajimo III (The Alale of Akungba), the Nigeria Police force led by CSP A. Ajibola, the leadership of the Bike riders association led by their chairmen; Mr. Olamidotun Awojupe and Mr. Aderopo Adeogun, the Motorcyclists association state representative Led by Mr. Damillola Olukoju and the Community Youth Forum Leaders. 

"The meeting was mainly focused on the purported hike in bike fees from the normal price to #100 - 150naira and other sacrosanct issues. 

"After so much deliberation and discussion, it was agreed and instructed that the price for the bike fees should remain normal as it was before which is #50naira only, however, any further addition depends on the distance and which must be reasonably agreed by both the motorcyclists and the passenger which takes an immediate effect from now on." 

It further stated that there are ongoing plans by all sectors to ensure that there are proper profiling and identification of all motorcyclists in order to curb their excesses. 

However, students were enjoined not to ever board any motorcycle that goes against the stipulated agreement and order above, as any scapegoat would be treated as a criminal under the law. 

He stated, "To cap it all, We make bold to reiterate that the Students’ Union under the hegemony of Comrade Obagunwa Oluwasegun(SUPREME) wouldn't tolerate any attempt to infringe the Welfare of the vast Nigerian students from any quarter," 

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AAUA: SSANU, NASU JOIN STRIKE

Friday Omosola

Following the directives by the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) and Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Universities (SSANU) that all its members should embark on an indefinite nationwide strike starting from today, the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Multipurpose today announced joining the indefinitely strike.

This was made known in a meeting held today at the Obasanjo Multipurpose Hall (OBJ).

According to the unions, the monitoring team will be sent across all the institutions to ensure compliance with the directive. 

Meanwhile, one of the members of the union at the meeting told the Student's Union Public Relations Officer, Oluwafemi Adegbeyeni that a circular shall be sent to the effect by 12:00 am on Saturday.

Students of the university were urged to wait patiently as regard updates concerning resumption.

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Akungba Accident: AAUA SUG Devices Strategic Means to Prevent Road Accidents

 

AAUA SUG President, Comrade Olusegun Obagunwa

Glorious Emoruwa, Clarion Olusegun

The Adekunle Ajain University Student Union Government has assured students of its efforts to prevent further accidents that would affect them.

The President, Comrade Olusegun Obagunwa stated on Thursday during a radio interview on Crest 87.7 FM.

According to him, the Student Union had met with the school and three resolutions were made to ensure the safety of students.

Comrade Obagunwa revealed that the school main gate will be permanently shut down and the major entrance into the school premises would be moved to the school area called "permanent site."

He added, "There will be another alternative route, that is a particular place called Akuwa. The road leads to the school's permanent site. So, the road will be tiled by next week and there will be shuttles around that junction. The road will become the permanent route because it is still the safest route for now and shuttles will be made available there to take the students to the permanent site. This is to help divert students from the areas where these accidents happen."

Moreover, he noted that 3 organizations have shown interest to build hostel facilities in the school.

He explained, "The first one is the NCBC hostel that can accommodate over 5000 students, while the other hostel is the hostel that can accommodate about 2000 students. The project will commence next week. This is to bring the students back to the school campus away from the community to avoid further incidents." 

The SUG President also noted the plan to build a "Mammy Market" for the use of students within the school.

Speaking on the treatment of students affected by the two accidents that happened last Saturday, he said that the Ondo State government has intervened in fundraising, and also, funds raised by students and philanthropists are currently spent on the medical bills of victims.

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AAUA SUG Directs Students to Fast on Saturday

 

Toluwalope Adebayo

The Adekunle Ajasin University Student Union Government has called on all students to observe a private fasting and prayer session on Saturday, January 30, 2021.

This was stated yesterday in a circular signed by the Student Union Government President, Comrade Obagunwa Oluwasegun.

According to him, the spiritual exercise is to seek God's protection over the students and community.

Echo Media had earlier reported a ghastly accident that claimed about 20 lives at the front of the school main gate on Saturday evening.

Other parts of the circular read, "Note: We are all expected to be in a state of purity as we observe the prayer and fast on God’s protection for us and the entire community. Also, The fast can be elongated according to our individual strength. 

"Lastly, it's advisable we break our fast with fruits, preferably Oranges. 

"As the spirit leads, let's do this as the only weapon of averting evil in our community.

"May God answer our prayers!"

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Akungba Accident: AAUA Closes School Indefintely

Toluwalope Adebayo

The Management of Adekunle Ajasin University (AAUA)  has ordered the lockdown of the varsity following a ghastly road accident that happened yesterday.

The tragic incident occurred in the evening around 5 pm in front of the school's main gate.

According to an eyewitness, the accident involved a Dangote Group trailer truck, which rammed into buses and shops along the roadside, after losing control of its wheel.

As of the time of this report, about 20 people, including students and business owners have reportedly lost their lives, with many injured. Among the deceased was the immediate past Student Union Government President, Samuel Adesomoju, popularly known as ‘Sampraise’.

Also, some unidentified bodies were still discovered today, while many injured were transferred to Iwaro General Hospital, AAUA Health Center, Federal Medical Centre, Owo, Ondo State yesterday.

Some of the deceased bodies were deposited at the Iwaro General Hospital Moturary.

The school had yesterday postponed the first-semester examination scheduled to start on January 25th in respect of students lost to the accident.

The circular signed by the Acting Registrar, Opeoluwa Akinfemiwa further stated, "all students are therefore advised to vacate the campus.

However, students in the school hotels have been permitted to stay back till tomorrow.

Meanwhile, students and Nigerian celebrities took to Twitter yesterday to condemn the accident and called for the intervention of the Ondo State Government.

Here are some of the tweets:

@dekolalaff tweeted, "Please @RotimiAkeredolu save our lives by repairing that Road Sir....Our Parents deserve to see us alive after graduation😪😪😪" 

@orheginal tweeted, "Akungba road was one of the main reasons @RotimiAkeredolu mentioned when he increased the school fees.

But I don't even see any advantageous changes for the increment of school fees, instead, we are just facing a lot that can make a student feel discouraged. #RescueAkungba"

@mrmacaronii tweeted, "I join voices with the Great students of Adekunle-Ajasin University and the Good people of Akungba to call on @RotimiAkeredolu to find a lasting solution to the Akungba road causing frequent accidents and loss of lives!! We want to go to school. Not to the graveyard!"

@YemieFash tweeted, "Imagine putting your hard-earned resources together to send your child to the university only for the child to die as a result of government negligence and insensitivity. May God grant the families and friends of the Akungba accident victims the fortitude to bear the loss.

Also, this morning, there was disorder in the community, as indigenes of the community blocked roads leading to the school.

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AAUA Set To Resume on Jan 18

 

...mandates compliance to COVID-19 regulations.

...calls for completion of first-semester registration.

Toluwalope Adebayo

Following an emergency Senate meeting on Tuesday, Adekunle Ajasin University has approved the resumption of all students from January 17, 2021.

This was contained in a circular signed by the Acting Registrar & Secretary to Senate, Opeoluwa AKINFEMIWA.

The instuition was set to begin its first semester on March 8, 2020, before being interrupted by the lockdown enforced by the Federal Government, and the ASUU strike

The circular partly reads, "Senate at its Emergency Meeting held on Tuesday 12th January, 2021 discussed the Students resumption for the continuation of the First Semester of the 2019/2020 Academic Session.

Senate in the course of deliberation observed:

That the Examination for the First Semester of the 2019/2020 Academic  Session ought to have commenced on the 8th March 2020 but could not as a result of the lockdown engendered by the COVID-19 Pandemic.

"Senate consequently DECIDED as follows:

"1  That students would resume on the 18th of January, 2021.

"2. That Examinations for First Semester 2019/2020 Academic Session would hold for four (4) weeks to allow for social distancing in the examination venues.

"3. That 300 to 500 level students would have their Examinations during the First two (2) weeks of the Examination period that is from 24th January to 6th February, 2021.

"4. The 100 and 200 levels students would have their Examinations during the last two (2) weeks of the Examinations that is 7th to 20th February, 2021.

"5. Senate also DIRECTED that all students must comply with the underlisted COVID-19 protocols as follows:

"i. Wearing of nose masks in all parts of the campus that is lecture rooms, Examination Halls, Hostels, the Library and Relaxation Centres.  

"ii. Maintenance of social distance.

"iii. Washing of hands at the entrance to the University, Lecture Halls, Examination Venues, and the Library.

"iv. Use of hand Sanitizers at the various entrances to the University as well as Lecture Halls.

"v. That the current policies of o mask no entry, no mask No service would be strictly enforced while se of nose masks by the students would be enforced on campus.   

"6. FINALLY, STUDENTS ARE TO ENSURE THAT THEY COMPLETE THEIR REGISTRATION FOR THE FIRST SEMESTER 2019/2020 ACADEMIC SESSION AS THIS WILL ENABLE THEM TO ACCESS THE UNIVERSITY FACILITIES INCLUDING EXAMINATION HALLS. "

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Adesola Ikulajolu and others win Campus Journalism Awards

Ikuajolu receiving his award on Saturday
 

Toluwalope Adebayo

In recognition of his diligence in campus journalism, the Supervising Editor of Echo Media, Adesola Ikulajolu has been named the Best Editor (online) at the 2020 Campus Journalism Awards

Ikulajolu, who is also the President of the Department of Mass Communication, was among the 16 winners awarded at the third edition of the event, on Saturday at Abuja.

Reacting to his win, Ikulajolu took his Facebook account to express his appreciation.

He said, “I’m grateful to God and everyone who is contributing to my growth.

“This doesn’t make me the best – it is only a path closer to do more for humanity especially the growing generations.

“This is a proof of how you all have been pushing me to do more.

“Everyone is a WINNER.”

Other award recipients of the year include:

Abiodun Jamiu from Uthman Danfodio University as Features Writer (Online),

Abdulhaleem Ishaq Ringim of ABU Zaria as Syndicated Writer;

Stephen Enoch from Bayero University Kano as – Broadcaster of the Year; 

Solomon Oladipupo of University of Lagos as Editor (Print Magazine);

Udeobasi Blessing from University of Nigeria, Nsukka as – News Reporter of the Year

Uthman Samad from Obafemi Awolowo University Ife as – Investigative Reporter.

Prince Innocent – Social Media Influencer from Federal University Utuoke,

Ileyemi Mariam Omotoyosi – Photojournalist from Lagos State University

The News Digest Press – Pen club from Uthman Danfodio University Sokoto, 

Kafilat Taiwo – Gender Equality from Moshood Abiola Polytechnic Abeokuta, 

Victoria Ifeolu – Book Author from the American University of Nigeria and

Adeyinka Ademola Abdulrasheed – Development Reporter from Poly Ibadan. 

Yusuf Mutiu – Sports Writer from University of Ilorin,

Mohammed Dahiru Lawal – Features Writer (Print) from Bayero University of Kano

Mohammed Yakubu – Upcoming Writer – Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida University, Lapai.

The Campus Journalism Awards is a yearly event organized by Youths Digest Magazine, Publishers of News Digest Online Newspaper, to celebrate outstanding campus journalists.

In this year's edition, there were over 266 entries from about 50 Institutions from across the country with 30 finalists, 15 Awardees, and an overall Campus Journalist of the year.

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