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The National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved more postgraduate programmes for the Atiba University, Oyo (AUO), Oyo State.

In a letter addressed to the Vice Chancellor of AUO, Professor Sunday Olawale Okeniyi, signed by the NUC Directorof  Academic Planning, Abubakar M. Girei, the commission approved 11 courses for the institution at the postgraduate, Master’s and PhD levels.

According to the letter, NUC arrived at the decision, following resource verification carried out by panels of experts on some proposed programmes at the Atiba University, Oyo.

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The letter reads: “I am directed to inform the Vice Chancellor that the Executive Secretary has considered and approved the establishment of the full-time mode of the following postgraduate programmes to be run in the main campus of the university with effect from 2025/2026 academic session—PGD Accounting, PGD, M.Sc. Business Administration, PGD, M.Sc. & Ph.D. Public Administration, PGD, M.Sc. & Ph.D. Computer Science, MBA Business Administration, M.Sc. & Ph.D. Political Science, M.Sc. & Ph.D. International relations, M.Sc. & Ph.D. Economics  M.Sc. & Ph.D. Sociology, M.Sc. & Ph.D. English and  M.Sc. Nursing.

The President/ Founder, James Adesokan Ojebode, therefore uses the golden opportunity to congratulate the entire Atiba University Oyo community.

The Founder and President of Atiba University, Oyo, Dr. James Ojebode, has lauded the appointment and swearing-in of a distinguished member of Atiba University, Oyo, Prof. Adeniran Tella, as the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Oyo State.

Prof. Tella, a renowned scholar of Strategic Management and Public Policy, was sworn in on Tuesday by the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Prof. Joash Amupitan.

In a statement he signed, Dr. Ojebode described Prof. Tella’s appointment as a round peg in a round hole.

 He said: “On behalf of myself, the Board of Trustees, the University Governing Council, Management, Senate, workers, students and the entire Atiba University community, I heartily congratulate Prof. Tella on his appointment and swearing-in as the Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) for Oyo State.”

Dr. Ojebode hailed the new REC as a disciplined academic staff and a dedicated public servant, who had consistently exemplified excellence in scholarship, leadership and community service.

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He said Prof. Tella’s elevation was a testament to his integrity, professional competence and commitment to national development.

 “As an institution committed to producing leaders of character and competence, Atiba University, Oyo takes immense pride in Prof. Tella’s accomplishments,” he added. “His appointment further reinforces our university’s growing reputation as a home of eminent scholars and nation-builders.”

Ojebode extended the university’s best wishes to the newly appointed REC, praying that God grants him the wisdom, strength and divine direction needed to excel in his new national assignment.