New Year: AAUA VC Urges Staff’s Commitment, Assures better Welfarism

"We are just starting the project of building the AAUA of our dream"

Friday Omosola

The Vice-Chancellor of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Professor Olugbenga Ige, has assured the staff of the institution of adequate welfarism as well as urging them to be more committed, devoted, focused, and steadfast for the fulfillment of the new year expectations.

Prof. Ige made the call to a Prayer Programme for the new year 2022.

He said, “Let me assure you, our dear staff, that we will continue to do our best to make your welfare a priority as possible as we can. I, therefore, call on you all to remain committed, steadfast, focused, and dutiful such that our expectations for the New Year and beyond would come to fruition.” 

While congratulating the staff on the triumph over the challenging year 2021; thanking God for counting them worthy to witness the year 2022, the adept Professor noted that there was no doubt, that the outgone year was not without its numerous challenges which is crystal clear most especially in terms of payment of salaries; research efforts; infrastructure development and community services. 

He affirmed that the 2021 experiences have helped to restyle the mode of operations in such a way that will enable the institution to intensify some of its strategies, ideas, and concepts that are needed in the growth and development of the University.

He added that all hands should on deck to take the University to greater heights, letting out, “As I have said at different fora, I want you to know that we are just starting the project of building the AAUA of our dream. As a university and a new administration, we, once again, invite you all to join the endeavor of repositioning our university, while we put our eyes on the future which begins now.”

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2023: Tinubu Support Group Inaugurated in Ondo

•••We are ready to aid Tinubu for Presidential Race- TSG

By: Roland Bayode

Supporters of former Lagos State Governor and APC national leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu in their hundreds stormed the venue at Ikare Akoko , Ondo State, following the inauguration of the newly launched Tinubu Support Group, otherwise known as TSG. 

Associates of Senator Tinubu turned out enmassed as the group unanimously declared their unalloyed support at aiding Senator Tinubu in taking the next crown of becoming Nigeria's next President. 

The event hosted  top political stakeholders in Ondo State and mainly Tinubu's supporters from the six (6) LGAs that make Ondo North Senatorial District such as ; Akoko North West ( Okeagbe), Akoko North East ( Ikare ), Akoko South East (Isua), Akoko South West ( Oka), Owo and  Ose, respectively. 

The Convener of the event who also doubled as  The National Coordinator of Asiwaju Change Movement (ACM) since 2015 , Hon. Simisola Ayoade during her speech disclosed that the time for another election is near in Nigeria and that the mandate of the newly launched group is majorly to help find the best answer to the long-burning topic of who  replaces president Muhammad Buhari after his regime.

She explained that the baton has now moved downward to the southern part of the country for equity and fairness sake. "it's now the turn of the south to produce the next president of Nigeria. We have paid our dues in southwest, particularly. Now is the time for us to demand that same gesture be extended to us."

Hon. Simisola who is also a Member, National Steering Committee for Tinubu Support Group ( TSG ), affirmed that it is not uncommon or out of place for anyone to aspire in governing the country, likewise this according to her is a constitutionally guaranteed right for every citizen of Nigeria by birth.

The  National Coordinator of Ondo North Senatorial Zone for Tinubu Support Group (TSG) however, warned  the major  political players in the country never to muddle - up  the water and further exacerbate Nigeria's challenges by picking the wrong person to lead a post-Buhari Nigeria. 

The people were not caught with awe as the Honorable revealed that the solution they have now is to look for a candidate who has demonstrated the capacity of solving social - economic and political problems in Nigeria. 

She emphasized that the next president needed in Nigeria must be someone who has the following charisma;

 "A patriot and a performer. A knowledgeable leader, a philosopher-king.  A thinker and a doer. An auditor and a legislator. A man with an analytic political intellect. A man of deep compassion and selfless generosity. A man who has been tested and trusted. A true federalist. A financial strategist. A visionary beyond illusion"

There is no other person in Nigeria today who fits into this category better than  Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the Jagaban of Africa.

"In him, we have a man who is ready to sacrifice all he has for his fatherland. A man who has a comfortable control of the entire South West and six solid governors yet threw everything for an alliance with President Buhari for the love of the great people of Nigeria to midwife the birth of a new pan Nigerian political party of our dreams. A man who ran a state that gives opportunities to citizens for appointive and elective positions on merit regardless of their religion, ethnicity, or clan.

"This is a man who left office in 2007 yet, he's relevant  till date. Because he is focused, consistent, and has been the central figure of Nigerian politics since our return to democracy in 1999."

Mrs. Simisola asserted that the Tinubu Support Group(TSG)  has taken it upon itself to convince the National leader, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu to throw his hat into the ring and that It has become imperative for them all to come together as a group to do all within their capacity to ensure that he answers their call to contest. 

She inaugurated the Local Government Executives from the six (6) Local Government Council Areas  of  Ondo North Senatorial District and charged them to go to their various political wards and begin work to deliver as expected of them all. 

"Today, you are called upon because you are found worthy not only to be witnesses to history but also partakers of it. You are here because we believe in you to help midwife the birth of the Asiwaju Presidency. 

"We have come together under this umbrella to lend our voices to the already deafening calls from all corners of Nigeria for Asiwaju to contest for the position of the president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. And when he does, to roll up our sleeves and work round the clock to take him to Aso Rock for all our sakes, for the sake of our unborn generations."

Hon Simisola also revealed that the TSG group is willing and ready to purchase for him the presidential nomination / expression  of interest forms, once he answers the clarion calls to contest.

She appreciated everyone present at the occasion and assured them that Asiwaju Tinubu will take them to the promised land and perfect the good works already started by president Muhammad Buhari, GCFR.

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AAUA Law Students Breaks Yet Another Record

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Another Law Students Publish Her First Book. 

A 400 level Law student of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Oluwabukunmi Olaleye makes yet another history as she released her first enthralling book christened 'Embracing Courage: Eighteen Fears I Conquered as a Teen'

The student in the black and white uniform has often lived as an envy and pride of the 21st century university Akungba Akoko. This, they have shown with all dignity as they continue dominating in every sector both within and outside Nigeria. 

2021 has been a quite remarkable year for law students, they have demonstrated leadership, seriousness and exceptional lead and virtue that have bring forth glory to their faculty and the institution at large. 

Bukunmi Olaleye wrapped up the year for her fellow law folks in a fabulous way as she shared tensed experience in her book to teach current and next generation of teens of how to overcome their fears and live up to expectations and fulfill their destiny. 

The book according to the author focuses on her personal story of how she encountered and conquered fear during her teens.

In an exclusive with our reporter, Deborah Omoare, this pen paramour who is also the Director of policies and programs, Intellectual Property Law Club AAUA chapter revealed the reasons for writing the book and the challenges she faced when penning the book. 

Excerpts...

What inspired you to write this book?

I had been tortured by fear for a very long time as a teen. Fear of failure, people's opinion, public attention, and a lot of other fears. I couldn't achieve anything significant throughout these periods until I was able to confront fear. I was amazed at the tremendous speed at which my life changed. 

So I was worried about other teens like me that are subjected to similar fears all over the world. They are unaware that they have the power not to let fear dictate their decisions or rule their lives. So they become slaves to their fears.

Hence, I wrote this book to share my personal experience with fear, the lies that fear painted as truth to me, and to encourage people to begin to embrace courage.

The book is directed to which audience?

The book is targeted at teens all over the world. However, it is not exclusively for teens. I believe everyone is being confronted by fear, regardless of age. It is a book that anyone will find useful in fighting fear. 

What were the challenges you faced when penning the book?

My major challenge was finding the courage to share my personal experiences. I discussed my personal experiences concerning the issues people do not talk about. Nearly everyone doesn't want to accept the fact that they are fearful because it sounds like a weakness.

The title of your book is Embracing Courage: Eighteen Fears I Conquered as a Teen, what is your definition of fear?

Fear is a lie that the devil makes to appear real and true to us. When we believe them, it begins to take root in our heart and mind and begin to control our decisions.

What made you as a law student dive into writing?

Writing is a hobby that I enjoy doing. Coupled with the fact that I see it as an opportunity to make my voice audible all around the world.

You are the founder of Smartic Studios, what is the studio all about?

Smartic Studios is a brand name for my creative works. I am a writer, graphic designer, spoken words artist, and I am also into filmmaking. So I created Smart studios as a brand to cover all my productions.

What is your advice to teenagers who are already giving up on their dreams because of fear?

I believe that you can't give up on your dream, you can only retreat from fighting for your dream because your dream is mainly who you are, it is what defines your existence on earth. Your dream is that passion that God has deposited in you, so you can't give up on it.

 If you retreat from fighting for your dream just because of fear, the truth is that everything inside of you will keep yearning and desire to pursue your dream and even the pain and the torture you experience from desiring for something is worse than the pain that fear brings. So you should go for what you want. Another bitter truth is that the voice of fear will always be present but there is always an opportunity to embrace courage. 

My advice to teenagers is that go ahead and fight for your dream, embrace courage, go for what you want because what the fear is known for is to give you reasonable but not valid reasons to stop fighting for your dream, regardless of that, you have the power within you to embrace courage. Don't listen to the voice of fear.

7 facts to know about the book.

•  70% of the book contains the author's personal story and encounter with fear.

• 30% of the book contains guides to help you overcome the fears that enslave you.

• It contains facts and several fears that many people neither admit nor talk about.

• The book is not exclusively for teens but generally suitable for anyone that wants to embrace courage and confront fear. 

• The book was launched on the 28th of December, 2021.

• The aim is to reach thousands of teens all around the world, so it is made available as a soft copy.

• The soft copy of the book can be gotten through this link : https://selar.co/isbz

About The Author

Oluwabukunmi Olaleye is the runner-up in AAUA Alumni Essay Competition, 2018. Finalist, Obi-Madu memorial Essay Competition, 2020. Third position, Lss pen award, 2020

Her article has also been published by Voice of Agape Teens magazine twice.

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AAUA Student Tops List Of Exceptional and Outstanding Law Students.

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By Peter Emmanuel

A student of the 21st century University in Adekunle Ajasin Akungba-Akoko, Oluwadamilola Akintewe, 500 level Student from the faculty of Law, has been named among the Exceptional and Outstanding Law Students in Nigeria.

The list process was championed by LawVerse Magazine, a publication that focuses on the practice of Law. The list comes months after being named among the 2021 Top 10 Global in the world by chegg and Varkey foundation.

However, Akintewe had won the inaugural Samantha Singh Memorial Award and was also crowned the Miss Speaker of Miss Career Africa 2020. She was also among the top 10 finalists for inaugural Global Student Prize 2020, as well as one of the nominees for Her Network "Woman of the future" award 2021.

Akintewe is the founder of Forbidden Topic that focuses on offering legal approaches to helping young females on societal and marginalised issues that affect them.

On her Facebook page, Damilola noted that her response to young people who are on the verge of giving up was not to lose themselves for the sake of applause but instead, keep at what they do because they might never know who they're inspiring with their consistent small drop of water.

She added,  "I am honored to inspire law students in Nigeria, and generally, I'm honored to be a loud voice for students ' movement across tertiary institutions in Nigeria."

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Police Escort AAUA Students on Protest Ground

 

The students of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko are currently staging a peaceful protest in the school environment. 

The protest commenced from agitation to put an to the topical issue of insecurity rocking the atmosphere of the student's populace. 

The Dean of the student's affair is currently following the students while a set of police officers is seen in their patrol van trailing the students.

More details are coming later...

WARNING: None of the content in this report should be used or republished without authorization from the Publisher. 

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Victim Bite Dust As Another Accident Occur in Akungba

By Idera Fatimah

Tears flow in Akungba Akoko Community as residents encounter yet another tragic accident along the market alley. 

The Akungba community which is the hosting community of Adekunle Ajasin University experienced another accident after about two weeks and some days ago.

The gloomy incident occurred a sunny afternoon on Saturday 13 November 2021, right in front of the Holy Trinity Church leading along with Okusa market.

A J5 bus that was heading to Ikare road through the market roadway experience a brake failure which made the bus reverse after attempting to climb the small hill along with Chicken rep and Simple road. 

The bus tumbles afterward and crushed an aged man who is also an indigene of the community.

It also bruised out a shop built besides Holy Trinity Anglican Church rumbling goods and properties. 

However, Echo Media visited the scene and gathered from an eyewitness report that the driver survive with a few goods intact.

The victim involved died instantly while the bus also crushed out indigene's shop after crossing to hit the shop at the other side of the road.

As of the time of filing this report, the body of the victim has been moved to the nearby mortuary at Ikare by the members of the Nigeria Police Force. Roads were blocked from tailers while other vehicular movements were allowed.

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No School Fee, No Exam Policy Will Stand- AAUAVC

By Peter Emmanuel

The Vice-Chancellor of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Prof. Olugbenga Ige, has called on new students of the Institution to make proper registration and also make payments of their tuition fee as it's a criterion for all students to sit for the upcoming examination.  

Prof Olugbenga Ige, make this clarification during his opening speech at the 2020/2021 Matriculation ceremony which was held at the school multipurpose hall.

In an interview with reporters from Echo Media, the Vice-Chancellor of the 21st Century University revealed that the policy will be implemented faithfully and examination will commence at the appropriate time.

Prof Olugbenga Ige explained that the only reason why students should be in a university is to learn and to also be tested about what they have learned.

"While testing you, how we know you are a student is only if you have registered, and you must be registered so that people will know you are a student of the institution and if you have not registered, that very action implies that you are not a student of the institution and if you are not our student we can not conduct exams for you."

He noted that there are schemes for indigent students, such as work and study which is just 2hours a day.

 He also pointed out another scheme for students where the management pays half of the physically challenged students.

The adept professor however affirmed the stability of the academic programs. 

"By March 2022, the school should have been able to round up this session and start the 2021/2022 academic session."

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4-4-1: A New Policy for Students and Drivers in AAUA

Oluwapelumi Oladipo 

Following the announcement of shuttle assessment by the student union government (SUG) of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko under the leadership of Ogunsanmi  Kolade popularly known as "Multiple", the union, shuttle drivers, and others have shared their opinion regarding the abrupt move that has drastically remade a new light in AAUA.  

The information was disseminated to all the AAUITES on the 25th of October, 2021 by the welfare director, Modupe Mojisola Faith, after a meeting held with the school management and shuttle driver's chairman at the institution senate building.

According to him, "Having done proper scrutiny as regards the shuttle bus and some other mediums used in conveying students to their various destinations on campus, the office of the welfare director in conjunction with the office of the president has concluded that henceforth there shall be only one passenger at the front seat of both shuttle buses and tricycle to help enhance comfortability and ease our stay on campus."

She further noted that the office of the welfare director is working towards bringing more shuttles on campus to relieve students from struggling to get shuttle buses.

Modupe also added that the office of the welfare director is making a conscious effort in making students stay on campus stress-free.

Speaking with ECHO media during an interview is the students union general secretary, Comrade Adeyefa Tolulope(Elite) pointed out that the arrangement was initiated by the SUG to stifle student agitation over shuttle difficulty in the campus. 

"When we came on board, the agitation we met was that the buses and the tricycles are always jam-parked and students get clasped to themselves. so, for the fact that students pay the sum of #50, the union felt that they should be more comfortable."

However, he affirmed that after considering the agitation,  the student union body came up with the decision of changing the sitting arrangement to nine passengers per shuttle instead of ten while four passengers per tricycle instead of five.

More so, He asserted that the order has been given and it stands has been executed for the comfortability of students.

 

He said, "On this note, the student union is enmeshed with the challenges as students decried the arrangement to be seven passengers per shuttle and three  per tricycle which cannot be realistic as its stands."

"The challenges we are facing presently is that students want a reduction in the arrangement of the buses, they want the sittings to be seven for buses and three for tricycles but I don’t think this particular arrangement can work, for now, the reason being that the shuttles on campus are not enough to cover the population of student on campus.

"Hence, the effort has been made by the student union to provide more shuttle buses by collaborating with private owners to ease the issue of transportation on campus."

While reacting, the campus drivers under the supervision of Mr. Bintinlaye greeted the arrangement and embraced the order as dished out by the student representative as it will aid the convenience for both the student and the driver.

In his comment, Mr. Adura said the only problem surfacing was the shortage of shuttle in the morning as students would have to struggle with the little available to meet up with the class.

"The pack is always jam-packed with students every morning and for them to meet up for lectures the chairman might ask them(driver) to convey ten passengers if they are rushing and everything will fall into normality immediately the haste for the shuttle is bleak."

Corroborating, Mr. Rotimi disproves that bringing in a private shuttle will not make a better chance as an acceptable arrangement has been made and it has been abided by.

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Nightclubbing and its Effect on Students

By Catherine Odebiyi

Clubbing is an integral part of modern culture and an irreplaceable segment of the entertainment industry. Nightclubbing, as it implies, happens during nighttime when different entertainment activities such as a dance floor, light show, and a stage for a disc jockey (DJ), etc, are being carried out.

Many students visit nightclubs in search of entertainment after the whole stressful day or week, to ease their tensions or probably heal from stress while most students see nightclubs as an avenue to enjoy themselves, meanwhile, they consciously or unconsciously emulate what others do which affects their conducts either positively or negatively.

Students attend nightclubs because it is a form of live interactive entertainment in an environment that maximizes all sense of humor. Imagine when you are out on the dance floor, you feel the melody of sounds flow with vibes and sometimes it is indescribable.

Clubbers like the feeling of blending with others, engaging in excessive drinking of alcohol, smoking, and absorption of hard drugs at the detriment of their health, relationships, and academic work. This is where many social problems arise and at the same time, promising destinies are being destroyed.

Based on research, it was revealed that nightclubbing is one of the reasons for students' poor academic performance and the increase in school dropouts. Also, having late-night parties, drinking alcohol, and taking drugs cause a mental breakdown of students and results in not being able to concentrate on studies, even on their day-to-day activities. 

Night clubs have always been termed places of violence where conflicts and evil activities occur. As a result of students being introduced to alcohol and drugs, various cases of violence are seen among students in schools, most especially higher institutions. Apart from societal issues and criminal activities, students are prone to suffer health diseases from an early age.

However, research revealed that the Ondo State Government under the administration of Governor Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, on Thursday, 8th of July, had once placed a ban on nightclubbing. The Governor said relevant security agencies have been briefed and directed to carry out this renewed directive. The ban was imperative due to continued rising cases of insecurity in the state, especially in Akure, the state capital.

Governor Akeredolu further said that some cases of insecurity have been traced to unidentified groups and nightclub activities, especially those with locations on the major roads.

Speaking with some students of Adekunle Ajasin University, they relayed their views about nightclubbing and its effects on student academic performance.

Akinbani Jane, a 400-level student from the Department of English Studies, said nightclubbing is an act that does not portray being a good child and that students go to nightclubs to molest themselves and do all manner of things which has grave repercussions on them.

"Nightclubbing is a form of distraction academically. How can we balance academic with social activities? A student coming from a nightclub will not be able to meet up with 7 a.m class and some lecturers make attendance compulsory," she said.

Roland Bayode, a 400-level student from the Department of Mass communication also reacted by saying that nightclubbing is neither a good nor right course in our society today. 

He said, "Nightclubbing should not be a preceptor to measure or judge seriousness and virtues of the students. 

However, he added that nightclubbing now have quite more of a negative influence on students which he mentioned that moral decadence had constituted to this ills.  

People's motives and mentality are different, the majority who go are people with the dirty mindset, they do a lot of crazy things which are beyond what they can proudly do during the day time."

Furthermore, A 200-level student from the Department of Accounting, Adedeji Kayode, said, "Any student going to a nightclub will find it difficult to perform well in the class because he or she will not be able to stay focused on his or her academics. Going to nightclub should not be what we involve in as students."

Another student; Bolawole Oluwole, a 400-level student of Industrial chemistry revealed that nightclubbing is an overstretched element of the social aspect of studentship.

"Social life is not an offense and being in a university, one must be able to socialize and learn from others but overstretching it in the form of nightclubbing is an offense. When used to it, one would become addicted to it and it will affect a lot of academic works. Nighttime is one of the most productive times for everyone, a time when you can sit down to think and assimilate but when one uses that period for clubbing and outing, which are not intellectually productive to oneself, it is an offense not to the society but the individual," he said.

Nevertheless, to reduce the rate at which students are involved in nightclubbing, school authorities consciously need to educate students on the effect of clubbing and caution them by putting out rules against students involving nightclubbing. 

Also, parents should endeavor to monitor their offspring and have a closer relationship with them because when students are ashamed of what wrong they have done, they might not be able to discuss or face their parents and it could further lead to another problem. 

Additionally, Parents in their capacity should ensure to provide the needs of their children and students should as well say no to peer pressure and bad association that can lure them into nightclubbing

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