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  • 146 Bowen university graduates bag First Class

    146 Bowen university graduates bag First Class

    • VC seeks inclusion of private schools in NELFUND

    No fewer than 146 students of Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State bagged First Class Honours as 1,064 graduated at its 20th convocation ceremony.

    Its Vice-Chancellor, Professor Jonathan Babalola, said for the 20th Convocation of Bowen, 1,064 students graduated across various disciplines at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels. “These graduands have been nurtured intellectually, socially and morally in line with our vision of raising godly leaders who combine character with competence.”

    He highlighted that “143 bagged First Class, 394 Second Class Upper Division while 221 graduated with Second Class Honours (Lower Division), 69 students got Third Class Honours and five have Pass.

    “In Physiotherapy and Nursing Science, 30 students achieved Distinction, 80 students earned Credit, and three students obtained a Pass, successfully meeting the academic standards required for graduation. Sixty-six students from the College of Health Sciences are being awarded the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MB; BS) degree.”

    He also disclosed that 26 students are being conferred with Master’s degrees and 9 scholars have earned the Doctor of Philosophy degree.

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    Babalola urged the Federal Government to include students of private institutions to benefit from the Nigeria Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) programme.

    He lamented over the discrimination against research outputs of Nigerian scholars, hence urging Western research suggestions and recommendations to be embraced in the process of policy formulation in the country.

    Also, he pleaded with the Osun State Government over the taxation of the institution’s radio station, saying: “The mast meant for radio programmes for educational purposes is being taxed, when you are looking for money you don’t look for it anyhow – this is a very serious appeal. This radio is just for community service and it should not be taxed.”

  • MDCN inducts 56 medical students of Bowen University

    MDCN inducts 56 medical students of Bowen University

    The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) has inducted fifty-six medical graduates of Bowen University, Iwo, Osun state.

    During the 9th induction ceremony, the Provost College of Health Sciences, Professor Olufemi Awotunde disclosed that a total of 374 graduates had been inducted so far.

    The Registrar of MDCN, Dr Fatima Kyari lauded the school for its contribution to the health sector adding that the council is satisfied with the performance of Bowen medical graduates.

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    The Vice Chancellor of the institution, Prof Jonathan Babalola said: “56 students were inducted today and I’m very confident of their abilities. They were made to pass through all they needed to pass through.

    “The government has to do more especially for private universities. The policy of government shying away from assisting private institutions is not good. The students in the private institutions are also Nigerians and they are being trained to help the country.

    “So, if we are producing people who will help the world and conducting research that will impact the society, then the government should also have an input in whatever we do.”

  • Gunmen kidnap two Bowen Varsity workers

    Two members of staff of the Bowen University, Iwo in Osun State on Monday evening were reportedly abducted by gunmen.

    The victims were said to have been abducted at Ile-Ogbo junction along Iwo-Osogbo Road.

    It was gathered that the victims, whose identities are yet to be confirmed by the authorities of the university, were abruptly stopped by the armed men in their car before they were marched into the bush.
    The third victim, who reportedly managed to escape from the gunmen were said to have been shot and reportedly sustained a first-degree injury on his leg.

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    He is said to be presently lying critically ill at an undisclosed hospital in Iwo.

    Meanwhile,  the spokesperson of the Osun State Police Command, Mrs. Folashade Odoro,  in telephone chat said policemen were presently cobbing the area to apprehend the culprits and rescue those who were kidnapped.

    She said: “Yes,  two people were  kidnapped,  and our men are already in the bush trying to rescue the victims and apprehend the abductors.”

  • ANDP Presidential candidate pledges ideological revolution

    The Presidential candidate of the Advanced Nigeria Democratic Party (ANDP), Prof. Yusuf Ameh Obaje on Tuesday said the country needed ideological revolution to turn its fortunes around.

    He said such ideological revolution should affect the economic, social and political prosperity of Nigeria.

    Prof Obaje, who was a pioneer Chancellor of Bowen University, made this known on Tuesday during a press briefing in Abuja.

    He said: “We must engage in non-violent national ideological revolution. We must work to restore our consciousness of the sacredness of life.

    “We have wasted too much time in over-exaggerating and unduly promoting our differences, instead of appreciating and celebrating our unity in diversity and our diversity in unity, while rebuilding a Nation of fulfilled citizens and of true greatness for all Nigerians.

    “This is what we should have done and continue to do regardless of our natural, legitimate, and minor differences of ethnic or tribal identity, religious persuasions, political commitment, gender classification and cultural expression.

    “We have lost it.  We are killing human beings like we are killing rats, as a matter of fact, lizards and rats have become more valuable than human life in our society; a society that claims to have millions of Christians and Muslims.”

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    Concerning vices such as corruption and terrorism affecting the country, Obaje explained that unless “we deal with the fundamental and foundational crisis of national ideology, we cannot move forward as a people.”

    He added: “We are still a country of underdeveloped resources, abandoned projects and shattered hopes of a people perpetually struggling to become united, prosperous, secured and experiencing uncommon peaceful co-existence with one another.

    “Unfortunately, we have individually and collectively succeeded in creating a culture of widespread godless behaviour, deep-seated non-existential religiosity, largely unproductive leadership, chronically uncommitted followership and pitiably schizophrenic lifestyle.”

    Prof. Obaje added that he has adopted a non-violent revolution not only in creating a national ideology, but in bringing about a political, economic, agricultural, infrastructural and national policy revolution.

    The National Chairman of the party, Barr. Charles Ogboli, said Nigerians were waiting for an alternative President that will solve the country’s problems.

    He said: “Here comes the alternative you have been looking for. We have a God-fearing and transparent candidate; one that God himself has provided us with.

    “We do not have the intention to form a coalition or merger with any political party. We are going to face the political race to win. We are recreating Nigeria.

    “Concerning the issue of vote buying, Nigerians need to take a position on what truly belongs to them. Vote buying is not only self-enslaving, but an enslavement of Nigerians. It is true that money answereth all things; however, it is not the solution to all things.”

  • 81 students bag first class at Bowen University – VC

    81 students bag first class at Bowen University – VC

    The Bowen University, Iwo, Osun, on Saturday awarded first class degrees to 81 graduating students at its 12th convocation.

    The institution’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Mattews Ojo, stated this while delivering his convocation speech at the university’s premises in Iwo.

    Ojo said 96 graduating students were awarded with second class upper degrees, 382 with second class lower degrees, while 136 were awarded with third class degrees.

    He added that 15 were awarded with MBBS Degrees and 29 awarded with Master Degrees.

    Ojo urged the graduating students to be focused and to be good ambassadors of the university wherever they found themselves.

    ‘‘Equally important, do not dwell anymore on the grades attained in the courses in the university but focus your attention on the knowledge gained, skills acquired and character that has been moulded.

    ‘‘No doubt, Bowen University has prepared you for leadership. Indeed, our nations, at this time, needs people like you that will make a positive difference,’’ Ojo said.

    Earlier, the Chancellor of the university, Dr Olumide Kehinde, urged the new graduates to create new opportunities for themselves through self-employment.

    Also, the Pro-Chancello of the university, Mr Oluwole Abegunde, urged the new graduates to be focused and be agents of positive change in the society.

    In his remarks, Gov. Rauf Aregbesola, represented by his deputy, Mrs Titi Laoye-Tomori, urged private universities to engage in research and development, saying these were critical intellectual needs for society’s growth.

    In his exhortation, the President, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and Baptist Convention, Rev. Samson Ayokunle, urged the new graduates to empower themselves to make them relevant in the country.

    Meanwhile, the Chairman, Federal Civil Service Commission, Mrs Joan Ayo, said that the Federal Character Principle, if properly implemented, would ensure effective service delivery in the country.

    Ayo said this while delivering the 12th Convocation Lecture of the university with the theme: “Governance, Service Delivery and Development in Nigeria since Independence.’’

    “It is my firm conviction that if properly implemented, the principle will ensure authentic development in Nigeria.

    “It will douse the numerous agitations that, unfortunately, we are accustomed to. It will remove the cliché of marginalisation, reduce the tension in the country and promote peace,” she said.

    Ayo, however, debunked insinuations that the Federal Character Principle sacrifices meritocracy for mediocrity in order to accommodate everybody in the country.

    ‘‘In practice, Federal Character Principle ensures picking out the best from each Local Government or Senatorial District or Zone, as applicable,” she said.

  • Four Police men killed in Osun bank raid

    Four Police men killed in Osun bank raid

     A gang of dare devil armed robbers struck Iwo, Osun State on Tuesday and  killed four police men in a raid of banks near Bowen University.

     

    For about one hour the bandits, who reportedly came in four vehicles, laid siege on the financial institutions in the town, including Iwo branches of the First Bank of Nigeria, the Skye Bank and Sterling Bank.

    An eye witness account revealed that four police men were killed and undisclosed amount of money carted away.

     

    One of the bandits was also said to have been gunned down by the police team.

     

    But two customers and a staff of one of the banks were reportedly injured. 

     

    It was gathered that the robbery started around few minutes to 4.pm when some of the banks were rounding off their operations for the day.

     

    The bandits reportedly used explosives to blow open the banks’ security doors before getting access into the banking halls. 

    It was also learnt that the bandits had earlier stopped at Iwo Divisional Police Station and destroyed the Armoured Personnel Carrier in the premises.

     

    As at the time of filing this report, the Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr. Adeoye Olafimihan, was said to have lead his men to the scene of the robbery.

     

    The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Mrs. Folasade Odoro, could not be reached as her phone had been switched off. 

  • Bowen varsity gets new VC

    Bowen varsity gets new VC

    Bowen University, owned by the Nigerian Baptist Convention, has appointed Professor Matthew Ojo as the new vice chancellor of the institution.

    Ojo bagged his first and second degrees in B.A. Hon. English and Religious Studies and M.A in Religious Studies from the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Ile Ife, Osun State.

    He proceeded to the University of London, United Kingdom where he was awarded a Ph. D Theology in 1987.

    He later added M.Sc. (Public Administration) 2001 and PGD Diploma in Management Studies 1994 to his degrees.

    He taught in the Department of Religious Studies, which he later headed.

    Ojo has authored and co- authored different scholarly and well referenced books and monographs.

    He has also written many published articles in local and international journals.

     

  • Bowen varsity gets new VC

    Bowen University, owned by the Nigerian Baptist Convention, has appointed Professor Matthew Ojo as the new vice chancellor of the institution.

    Ojo bagged his first and second degrees in B.A. Hon. English and Religious Studies and M.A in Religious Studies from the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Ile Ife, Osun State.

    He proceeded to the University of London, United Kingdom where he was awarded a Ph. D Theology in 1987.

    He later added M.Sc. (Public Administration) 2001 and PGD Diploma in Management Studies 1994 to his degrees.

    He taught in the Department of Religious Studies, which he later headed.

    Ojo has authored and co- authored different scholarly and well referenced books and monographs.

    He has also written many published articles in local and international journals.