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  • AAUA VC condemns cohabitation among students

    The Vice Chancellor, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko (AAUA), Ondo State, Prof. Igbekele Ajibefun, has condemned cohabiting among students of opposite sex.

    At a summit on “Cohabitation among students”, organised by the Students Affairs Division of the institution, Ajibefun said tertiary institutions should stop the trend.

    Ajibefun, who was represented by the Dean, Faculty of Arts, Prof Benson Akinnawonu, at the event   supported by Airtel, said cohabitation has dire consequences.

    He said: “Cohabitation among students is a reprobate act that requires all hands to be on deck to arrest the ugly trend. Living together and having sexual relationship without being married is a trend that has virtually eroded the level of morality among the youth, particularly students of higher institutions.

    “Findings by researchers have proved that cohabitation among unmarried students has been on the rise and if deliberate and pragmatic steps are not taken by all stakeholders, including managements of tertiary institutions, parents and religious leaders, this anomaly will continue to rise unabated and the society will, ultimately, suffer for it.”

    Ajibefun praised the Students Affairs Division under Dr. Bolanle Ogungbamila for the initiative and  Airtel for partnering to campaign against immorality.

    Ogungbamila identified factors that have helped the trend to grow.

    “The low level of monitoring and mentoring coupled with inadequate hostel accommodation has engendered co-habitation among our students. Apart from constituting a source of distraction, co-habitation has physiologic, psychological, economic, academic and spiritual implications for students who engage in the act,” he said.

    Resource persons at the event were Director of Women Studies and Development Centre, AAUA,  Dr. Nireti Duyilemi, who spoke on “Campus Co-Habitation: A Negative attitudinal disposition that debases the dignity of womanhood”; and Dr A. A. Akintola, who examined the topic, “Adolescent’s risky sexual behaviour and its consequences on reproductive health.”

     

  • 17,904 write entrance test at AAUA

    17,904 write entrance test at AAUA

    Over 17,903 admission seekers besieged the Adekunle Ajasin University in Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), Ondo State, last week for post-Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).

    The computer-based test was held at the institution’s Computer Test Centre for candidates, who scored 180 and above in the last UTME.

    The Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Academics, Prof Oluwayemisi Adebowale, described the exercise as well-organised, saying there was improvement compared to the previous year.

    Unlike the previous year when results were released after the whole exercise, Prof Adebowale said candidates got their results immediately on their mobile phones. She said the improvement had checkmated fraud and manipulation.

    The DVC expressed satisfaction on the efficiency of the computer-based test, saying it reduced time and resources. Noting that the institution’s admission policy would be merit-based, she said candidates would not be offered placement beyond the quota allotted to the school.

    An applicant, Joshua Olayinka, said the test well-arranged, hoping to get placement.

    Yetunde Amusola, another applicant, said she was optimistic about being offered admission, praising the school management for organising the “hitch-free test”.

    In another development, the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has listed the institution as the most subscribed varsity in the Southwest of the country. The school, according to JAMB ranking, is the 20th most-sought after university.

    According to JAMB statistics of choice institutions for 2015, more than 22,831 candidates chose AAUA as 1st choice, while 165,222 candidates chose it as second, third and fourth choice.

    The Dean, Students’ Affairs (DSA), Dr Bolanle Ogungbamila, said the ranking did not come as a surprise, saying the school enjoyed a stable academic calendar and offered its students quality academic programmes.

  • Corps member’s parting gifts to AAUA

    Corps member’s parting gifts to AAUA

    For erecting seven direction signposts as parting gifts to Adekunle Ajasin University in Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), Ondo State, the school management has praised John Adeniyi, a Batch “B” National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) member.

    Unveiling the signposts, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof Igbekele Ajibefun, represented by his deputy for Academic, Prof Oluyemisi Adebowale, described the Corps member’s gesture as useful gift for the university.

    Adebowale said: “The university appreciates you for leaving a legacy by donating these locational signposts. This is not about donation; it is about making a difference.”

    Prof. Adebowale said the Corps member has made an indelible mark in the university and would be remembered for his selfless service. She urged other Corps members to make positive impact on their host communities.

    The Acting Librarian, Dr Olujide Ajidahun, under whom the Corps member served, said, “We have had Corps members in the Library over the years, but we have noticed that John is the best of all. He is always punctual, diligent, humble, courteous, responsible and full of ideas.”

    The Director of Physical Planning and Development, Mr Emmanuel Orimoloye, hailed the Corps member for the initiative, noting that the signposts would ease location of faculties for new visitors.

    The NYSC Zonal Inspector in Akoko, Mr Adedotun Adegboyega, said the Corps member made the body proud. He thanked the university management for providing conducive atmosphere for Corps members to have successful service year.

    Responding, John noted that the idea was conceived in April to give direction to facilities on the campus. He said he gained useful experience during his service period in the university, appreciating the management for its support.

    John graduated from of Library and Information Technology at the Federal University of Technology, Minna (FUT MINNA) in Niger State and had his primary assignment at the AAUA library.

  • AAUA is SW most subscribed varsity

    The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has listed Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State, as the ‘Most subscribed university’ in Southwest and the 20th most-sought-after university in Nigeria.

    According to JAMB’s statistics of choice institutions for the year, 22,832 candidates chose AAUA as first choice, while 165, 22, and two candidates picked the university as second, third and fourth choice.

    Thirteen federal and seven state universities made the top 20 list.’

    The University of Ilorin topped the list while the University of Benin and Nnamdi Azikiwe University emerged first and second runners-up.

  • AAUA team visits

    The Management of AdoPoly, has been praised for its quality staffing and availability of various facilities.

    Prof. William Ibunkun made the commendation at the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, following a tour ahead of the affiliation between the two institutions.

    Ibukun noted that for the proposed affiliation, ADOPOLY is well-prepared going by AAUA team’s visit to the polytechnic laboratories and workshops.

    He however observed that the polytechnic would only need to work on the status certain workers who will teach in specific subjects of the affiliated program.

    Earlier, Ibukun stressed that such partnership is approved nationwide for collaborative work in vocational education.

    Responding, the Rector, Dr. Taiwo Akande, who spoke through her deputy (Special Duties and Revenue Generation), Dayo Oladebeye, expressed appreciation for the way the team went about its business.

    He called for a collaboration between the two institutions.

  • AAUA welcomes new VC

    AAUA welcomes new VC

    The newly-appointed Vice Chancellor of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State, Prof. Igbekele Ajibefun, was welcomed with fanfare and prayers to the campus last Thursday.

    The Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration), Prof. Francis Oyabade, led other Principal Officers, top personnel and students of the university to receive him from the eastern campus gate to the Senate Chamber where prayers were offered for him and the university.

    The new VC, who was accompanied by his wife, Mrs. Bose Ajibefun and all the Principal Officers, top members of staff and some students of the Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, thanked God for giving him the grace to be appointed Vice Chancellor of AAUA.

    Prof. Igbekele appreciated the Dr Olusegun Mimiko-led government for appointing him to serve the state on another level after completing his tenure as Rector of the Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, and promised to justify the confidence reposed by continuing race to achieve the university’s vision.

    “We are going to consolidate on the achievements that have been recorded, particularly, in the past five years. Already, the university is known for excellence in terms of teaching, research, services, academic discipline, and ethics. And we are going to pursue all these objectives.  We will also make people happier,” he said.

    Born on July 28, 1964, Ajibefun, a First Class graduate of the Federal University of Technology, Akure, began his academic career in 1993 as an Assistant Lecturer, and became an Associate Professor in October, 2006. He studied for his M.Sc and PhD at the University of Ibadan and FUTA.

    A registered member of the European Society for Soil Conservation, Ajibefun is also a member of the International Association of Agricultural Economists, the African Economic Research Consortium the Asian Society of Agricultural Economists, the Nigerian Economic Society and the Nigerian Participatory Rural Appraisal Network.

    Igbekele succeeded Prof Femi Mimiko, whose five-year tenure ended on January 4, 2015.

     

  • Ondo varsity gets new VC

    Ondo varsity gets new VC

    The Ondo State government announced yesterday the appointment of Prof. Igbekele Ajibefun as the new vice-chancellor of the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba (AAUA).

    A statement by the Commissioner for Information, Kayode Akinmade, in Akure, said the appointment was with immediate effect.

    Prof. Ajibefun succeeds Prof. Olufemi Mimiko, whose tenure expired January 4.

    He was the rector of the state-owned Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo (RUGIPO), until his appointment.

    Born July 28, 1964, Ajibefun, a First Class Honours graduate of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), began his academic career in 1993 as an assistant lecturer, from where he rose to become an associate professor in October 2006.

    He is a member of the International Association of Agricultural Economists, the African Economic Research Consortium, the Asian Society of Agricultural Economists, the Nigerian Economic Society and the Nigerian Participatory Rural Appraisal Network.

  • AAUA gets IFTRA membership

    The AAUA’s Faculty of Education and the Institute of Education, have received the associate membership of the International Forum of Teaching Regulatory Authorities, (IFTRA) and the African Forum of Teaching Regulatory Authorities.

    AFTRA is a subset of IFTRA; and their core aims are to promote the professionalisation of teaching globally, set international standards for the profession and facilitate cooperation among member nations for the benefit of the education systems of the various countries.

    AAUA was granted membership during the third Teaching and Learning in Africa Conference and fifth roundtable held in Accra, Ghana in last month, where AAUA was represented by the Dean, Faculty of Education, Prof. Sunday Amuseghan.

    In recognition of his active participation, Amuseghan, who is also the Secretary-General of Committee of Deans of Education in Nigerian Universities, was nominated among other delegates to attend the IFTRA conference to be held in Toronto, Canada, in November.

  • AAUA’s five-storey Senate Building opened

    Students and staff of the Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba-Akoko (AAUA) were excited when the management took delivery of its new four-wing and five-storey Senate Building from Charvet Nigeria Limited, the contractor that built the edifice.

    The building, which occupies an area of 10,000 square metres, has over 250 offices, three elevators with seven stair halls, two large conference halls, senate chamber, council chamber, an open piazza with capacity of 2,500, among others.

    Vice-Chancellor, Prof Femi Mimiko, who received the keys and photo album of the building, described the edifice as “imposing”, saying it would serve as an enduring legacy of his administration.

    Prof Mimiko noted that the problem of infrastructure which had confronted the varsity had been finally resolved.

    He said: “When we came on board in 2010, we did promise to build a 21st century university and one of the challenges we had to confront was the acute deficit of infrastructure in the university and four years down the line, we are witnesses to the rapid infrastructural development the university has witnessed. We can now confidently say that AAUA is on the march to greatness indeed and we can compare with many other universities in terms of infrastructure.”

    He thanked the Governor Olusegun Mimiko; the immediate past Governing Council of the university and individuals who made the project a reality. The consultant, Architect Akin Olusola, described the building as the biggest in Nigeria.

  • Women’s staged ‘Bring Back our Girls’

    Women’s staged ‘Bring Back our Girls’

    Women in AAUA last week staged a rally to protest the abduction of over 200 girls of Government Girls’ Secondary School, Chibok, Borno State, by members of the violent Islamic sect, Boko Haram and other forms of social vices ravaging the nation.

    The women’s protest formed a part of activities marking this year’s Women’s Day celebration organised by the AAUA’s Women Studies and Development Centre, WSDC.

    The Deputy Vice- Chancellor, Prof. Rotimi Ajayi, who declared the rally open, said: “We condemn in strong terms, abduction of our children, co-habitation of male and female students, indecent dressing and other vices. Our students should please desist from these vices; they are not good for their future.”

    The protesters displayed many placards with inscriptions such as: ‘Bring Back Our Girls’, ‘No to Cult Activities’, ‘No to Abduction’, ‘Put on a gender lens’;’ ‘No to examination misconduct’, “No to teenage marriage”, and No to campus couples life’. They appealed to stakeholders to ensure that the abducted girls are safely rescued and urged families to join hands in ridding the society of vices.