AAUA VC Counsels Fresh Students to Shun Social Vices
… As 3,634 Students Take Matriculation Oath
The Vice Chancellor of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria, Prof. Femi Mimiko, on Tuesday last week, advised the 3,634 fresh students admitted to the Institution for the 2013/2014 academic session to shun vices capable of jeopardizing their studentship.
Prof. Mimiko, who was represented by the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Prof. Rotimi Ajayi, said, “Let me make it abundantly clear that AAUA has zero tolerance for social vices. Having taken the Matriculation Oath today, I urge you to respect and observe the Oath by eschewing all social vices such as cultism, examination misconduct, truancy, drug addiction, indiscipline, rape, murder, prostitution, indecent dressing, kidnapping and any form of violence.
“This University is governed by laws and the instrumentality of the law shall be applied at any moment of infraction. I sincerely advise you to guard your admission jealously, and resist anything that may want to rub you of this golden privilege to study in this University.”
Congratulating the matriculants on their admission, the VC noted that of the 18,019 candidates that sought admission to the University, only 3,634 were admitted purely on merit.
Prof. Mimiko noted that the University’s merit-driven admission policy was a deliberate and courageous effort to make AAUA globally competitive and distinctive in the 21st century. He said, “It is an initiative geared toward producing confident, self-reliant and well-rounded graduates who can compete favourably with their colleagues anywhere in the world and be a pride to our country.”
He urged the new students to surrender themselves for the discipline and training the University would instill in them in the next four or five years in order to mould their lives.
Prof Mimiko reiterated that AAUA has been noted for its stable academic calendar in the last five years, adding, “Adekunle Ajasin University remains a beacon of hope as we vigorously strive to give the highest standard of quality education to our students and graduate them at a record time.”
The VC added, “As a result of the philosophy of the Labour Party Government of Ondo State led by our amiable and education loving Governor, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, that no child drops out of school on account of inability to pay school fees, AAUA charges the least school fees in the country and has a Student Work-Study Scheme to support indigent students and to teach dignity of labour.”
He also advised the students to have the right attitude of hard work to their studies to achieve academic excellence and abide by and respect all the University rules and regulations as handed over to them during the orientation programme.
While urging all students of the University to always observe personal security measures, stay out of trouble and cooperate with the security personnel, the VC promised that the Institution would continue to put relevant machineries in place to guarantee security of lives and property.
He said, “I would, however, want to use this medium to appeal to you to observe personal security. Do not go to unsafe locations. Avoid nocturnal movements. Do not embark on frivolous travels and avoid the company of people with suspicious and questionable character, and if your life is under threat by anybody, do not hesitate to contact the Security Unit of the University or the Student Affairs.”
The Matriculation Oath was administered on the new students by the University Registrar, Mr. Bamidele Olotu.
AAUA Staff School Holds Send-off for Head Teacher amidst Encomia
Encomia were showered on the outgone Head-teacher of the Staff Primary School of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Mrs. Dorcas Akinduro, on Wednesday last week on the occasion of her send-off organized by the Staff, Parent-Teacher Association, PTA, and Pupils of the school.
Staff, parents and pupils who spoke at the event described Mrs. Akinduro as a complete exemplary teacher, mother, God-fearing and an administrator par excellence.
The Acting Head-teacher, Mr. J.O. Ehineni, in his address of welcome, described the celebrant as an educationist, erudite teacher and a caring mother, whose huge contributions to the development of the school would remain indelible.
Mrs. Akinduro joined the services of the then Ondo State University, Ado-Ekiti, in 1985 as a teacher in the University Staff School.
She was elevated to the position of Acting Head-teacher in 2000 and appointed as a substantive Head-teacher in 2008, the position she occupied till July 2013 when she retired from the services of the University having attained 60 years of age and 28 years of meritorious service.
Responding after many corporate gifts were presented to her, Mrs. Akinduro, thanked God for seeing her through her service years. She appreciated the University Management for giving her necessary support.
She also thanked the PTA, staff and pupils of the school for their cooperation and for honouring her.
AAUA Don Presents Paper at International Conference
The Acting Director of the Linkages and International Programmes Office, LIPO, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Dr. Tomola Obamuyi, presented a paper, titled, “Entrepreneurial Intentions of Nigerians”, at the 59th Annual Conference of the International Council for Small Business, ICSB, held in Dublin, Ireland, from Wednesday, June 11 to Saturday June14, 2014.
The Conference, titled, “Entrepreneurship and Sustainability” was attended by over 800 delegates drawn globally.
The don, who had presented numerous papers on Entrepreneurial Finance in many countries, including Finland, United Kingdom, Canada, Sweden, Uganda, Ghana and Zambia, appreciated the University Management for its support and approval to attend the conference.
NYSC: Ajasin Varsity Mobilizes 528 for National Service
No fewer than 528 graduating students of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria, have been mobilized for the 2014 Batch ‘B’ national service by the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC.
The Dean of Student Affairs, Dr. Olujide Ajidahun, dropped the hint on Thursday last week when the Information Unit of the University visited him in his office.
Dr. Ajidahun said necessary actions have been taken on the pre-mobilization list which had earlier been pasted for probable corrections by the graduating students.
He added that the final list had been taken to the NYSC Headquarters in Abuja. The NYSC Orientation is expected to commence on August 5, 2014.
Three AAUA Dons Bag Ph.D.
Three academics of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria, have bagged Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees.
They are Dr. (Mrs.) Olufisayo Oyewole of the Department of Art Education, Dr. Alabi Bello of the Department of Computer Science and Dr. Bayo Fasuwon of the Department of Political Science and Public Administration.
The Deans of the respective dons’ Faculties made the disclosure on Wednesday last week at the 119th Regular Meeting of Senate.
Dr. (Mrs.) Oyewole, who bagged her Ph.D. in Language Education at Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko recently, joined the services of the University in 2001 as a Graduate Assistant in the Department of Arts Education (Faulty of Education). She attended the University of Ilorin, Kwara State, where she obtained B.A. (Ed.) Language Arts/Educations, French in 1996. She also bagged an M. A. from the same University in 2000.
Dr. (Mrs.) Oyewole, who is presently a Lecturer I, has published many articles in several reputable journals and has attended various conferences. She is a member of some professional bodies, including, Modern Languages Association of Nigeria, National Association for the Advancement of Knowledge and National Association of University French Teachers.
Dr. Bello earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science (Soft Computing) from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State.
He joined the services of AAUA in 2009 as Lecturer II in the Department of Computer Science. He attended Lagos State University, Lagos, Nigeria, where he bagged B.Sc. Computer/Electronic Engineering in 1996. He obtained M.Sc. System Engineering with IT Application from Cardiff University, Wales, United Kingdom in 2002.
He has to his credit, many articles published in both local and international journals, and has attended and presented papers at both local and international conferences. He is a member of the Institute of Electrical Electronics Engineering, IEEE; Surface Mount Technology Association, SMTA, and International Research and Development Institute, IRDI.
Dr. Fasuwon bagged his Ph.D. from University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, recently. He joined the services of AAUA in 2003 as an Assistant Lecturer. He is presently a Lecturer I in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration. He earned his B.Sc. in Political Science from the University of Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria, in 1997. He obtained M.Sc. in Political Science from the University of Ibadan in 2000.
Dr. Fasuwon has published three books and has many published articles to his credit. He is a member of Nigeria Political Science Association.
It will be recalled that Adekunle Ajasin University had, in 2012, held a dinner in honour of its own 29 academic staff who obtained Ph.D. at home and abroad from 2010 to 2012.
Presently, over 45 of the University’s young academics are pursuing higher degrees (Ph.D. and Master) at home and abroad in line with the policy of the University to continue to strengthen the integrity of its academic programmes.
Student Donates Signboard to Hall of Residence
A 300-Level student of the Department of Political Science and Public Administration, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Mr. Joseph Akinkuotu, on Wednesday last week, donated a Signboard to the Alpha Hall of Residence of the University.
Akinkuotu, a Senator representing Alpha Hall of Residence in the Students’ Representative Council of the Student Union, said the gesture is his ‘Constituency Project’.
He said, “It is my own little way to give back to my fellow students and to contribute my quota to the vision of our amiable Vice Chancellor, Prof. Femi Mimiko, to build a 21st Century University, properly called, irrespective of challenges.”
The Dean, Student Affairs, Dr. Olujide Ajidahun, lauded the student for the initiative and encouraged him to continue in such direction.
Dr. Ajidahun said, "I am really impressed because this is a laudable project. Students can actually do some little things to fix their challenges rather than waiting for the Management to fix it all for them."
Inaugurating the project on behalf of the Dean, the Senior Hall Manager of the Institution, Mr. Charles Akinola, thanked and congratulated Akinkuotu on the gesture, saying, "This is a first-of-its-kind project in this Hall of Residence, and I hope other students representatives will emulate the gesture.
… As 3,634 Students Take Matriculation Oath
The Vice Chancellor of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria, Prof. Femi Mimiko, on Tuesday last week, advised the 3,634 fresh students admitted to the Institution for the 2013/2014 academic session to shun vices capable of jeopardizing their studentship.
Prof. Mimiko, who was represented by the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Prof. Rotimi Ajayi, said, “Let me make it abundantly clear that AAUA has zero tolerance for social vices. Having taken the Matriculation Oath today, I urge you to respect and observe the Oath by eschewing all social vices such as cultism, examination misconduct, truancy, drug addiction, indiscipline, rape, murder, prostitution, indecent dressing, kidnapping and any form of violence.
“This University is governed by laws and the instrumentality of the law shall be applied at any moment of infraction. I sincerely advise you to guard your admission jealously, and resist anything that may want to rub you of this golden privilege to study in this University.”
Congratulating the matriculants on their admission, the VC noted that of the 18,019 candidates that sought admission to the University, only 3,634 were admitted purely on merit.
Prof. Mimiko noted that the University’s merit-driven admission policy was a deliberate and courageous effort to make AAUA globally competitive and distinctive in the 21st century. He said, “It is an initiative geared toward producing confident, self-reliant and well-rounded graduates who can compete favourably with their colleagues anywhere in the world and be a pride to our country.”
He urged the new students to surrender themselves for the discipline and training the University would instill in them in the next four or five years in order to mould their lives.
Prof Mimiko reiterated that AAUA has been noted for its stable academic calendar in the last five years, adding, “Adekunle Ajasin University remains a beacon of hope as we vigorously strive to give the highest standard of quality education to our students and graduate them at a record time.”
The VC added, “As a result of the philosophy of the Labour Party Government of Ondo State led by our amiable and education loving Governor, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, that no child drops out of school on account of inability to pay school fees, AAUA charges the least school fees in the country and has a Student Work-Study Scheme to support indigent students and to teach dignity of labour.”
He also advised the students to have the right attitude of hard work to their studies to achieve academic excellence and abide by and respect all the University rules and regulations as handed over to them during the orientation programme.
While urging all students of the University to always observe personal security measures, stay out of trouble and cooperate with the security personnel, the VC promised that the Institution would continue to put relevant machineries in place to guarantee security of lives and property.
He said, “I would, however, want to use this medium to appeal to you to observe personal security. Do not go to unsafe locations. Avoid nocturnal movements. Do not embark on frivolous travels and avoid the company of people with suspicious and questionable character, and if your life is under threat by anybody, do not hesitate to contact the Security Unit of the University or the Student Affairs.”
The Matriculation Oath was administered on the new students by the University Registrar, Mr. Bamidele Olotu.
AAUA Staff School Holds Send-off for Head Teacher amidst Encomia
Encomia were showered on the outgone Head-teacher of the Staff Primary School of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Mrs. Dorcas Akinduro, on Wednesday last week on the occasion of her send-off organized by the Staff, Parent-Teacher Association, PTA, and Pupils of the school.
Staff, parents and pupils who spoke at the event described Mrs. Akinduro as a complete exemplary teacher, mother, God-fearing and an administrator par excellence.
The Acting Head-teacher, Mr. J.O. Ehineni, in his address of welcome, described the celebrant as an educationist, erudite teacher and a caring mother, whose huge contributions to the development of the school would remain indelible.
Mrs. Akinduro joined the services of the then Ondo State University, Ado-Ekiti, in 1985 as a teacher in the University Staff School.
She was elevated to the position of Acting Head-teacher in 2000 and appointed as a substantive Head-teacher in 2008, the position she occupied till July 2013 when she retired from the services of the University having attained 60 years of age and 28 years of meritorious service.
Responding after many corporate gifts were presented to her, Mrs. Akinduro, thanked God for seeing her through her service years. She appreciated the University Management for giving her necessary support.
She also thanked the PTA, staff and pupils of the school for their cooperation and for honouring her.
AAUA Don Presents Paper at International Conference
The Acting Director of the Linkages and International Programmes Office, LIPO, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Dr. Tomola Obamuyi, presented a paper, titled, “Entrepreneurial Intentions of Nigerians”, at the 59th Annual Conference of the International Council for Small Business, ICSB, held in Dublin, Ireland, from Wednesday, June 11 to Saturday June14, 2014.
The Conference, titled, “Entrepreneurship and Sustainability” was attended by over 800 delegates drawn globally.
The don, who had presented numerous papers on Entrepreneurial Finance in many countries, including Finland, United Kingdom, Canada, Sweden, Uganda, Ghana and Zambia, appreciated the University Management for its support and approval to attend the conference.
NYSC: Ajasin Varsity Mobilizes 528 for National Service
No fewer than 528 graduating students of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria, have been mobilized for the 2014 Batch ‘B’ national service by the National Youth Service Corps, NYSC.
The Dean of Student Affairs, Dr. Olujide Ajidahun, dropped the hint on Thursday last week when the Information Unit of the University visited him in his office.
Dr. Ajidahun said necessary actions have been taken on the pre-mobilization list which had earlier been pasted for probable corrections by the graduating students.
He added that the final list had been taken to the NYSC Headquarters in Abuja. The NYSC Orientation is expected to commence on August 5, 2014.
Three AAUA Dons Bag Ph.D.
Three academics of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria, have bagged Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees.
They are Dr. (Mrs.) Olufisayo Oyewole of the Department of Art Education, Dr. Alabi Bello of the Department of Computer Science and Dr. Bayo Fasuwon of the Department of Political Science and Public Administration.
The Deans of the respective dons’ Faculties made the disclosure on Wednesday last week at the 119th Regular Meeting of Senate.
Dr. (Mrs.) Oyewole, who bagged her Ph.D. in Language Education at Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko recently, joined the services of the University in 2001 as a Graduate Assistant in the Department of Arts Education (Faulty of Education). She attended the University of Ilorin, Kwara State, where she obtained B.A. (Ed.) Language Arts/Educations, French in 1996. She also bagged an M. A. from the same University in 2000.
Dr. (Mrs.) Oyewole, who is presently a Lecturer I, has published many articles in several reputable journals and has attended various conferences. She is a member of some professional bodies, including, Modern Languages Association of Nigeria, National Association for the Advancement of Knowledge and National Association of University French Teachers.
Dr. Bello earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science (Soft Computing) from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State.
He joined the services of AAUA in 2009 as Lecturer II in the Department of Computer Science. He attended Lagos State University, Lagos, Nigeria, where he bagged B.Sc. Computer/Electronic Engineering in 1996. He obtained M.Sc. System Engineering with IT Application from Cardiff University, Wales, United Kingdom in 2002.
He has to his credit, many articles published in both local and international journals, and has attended and presented papers at both local and international conferences. He is a member of the Institute of Electrical Electronics Engineering, IEEE; Surface Mount Technology Association, SMTA, and International Research and Development Institute, IRDI.
Dr. Fasuwon bagged his Ph.D. from University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, recently. He joined the services of AAUA in 2003 as an Assistant Lecturer. He is presently a Lecturer I in the Department of Political Science and Public Administration. He earned his B.Sc. in Political Science from the University of Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria, in 1997. He obtained M.Sc. in Political Science from the University of Ibadan in 2000.
Dr. Fasuwon has published three books and has many published articles to his credit. He is a member of Nigeria Political Science Association.
It will be recalled that Adekunle Ajasin University had, in 2012, held a dinner in honour of its own 29 academic staff who obtained Ph.D. at home and abroad from 2010 to 2012.
Presently, over 45 of the University’s young academics are pursuing higher degrees (Ph.D. and Master) at home and abroad in line with the policy of the University to continue to strengthen the integrity of its academic programmes.
Student Donates Signboard to Hall of Residence
A 300-Level student of the Department of Political Science and Public Administration, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Mr. Joseph Akinkuotu, on Wednesday last week, donated a Signboard to the Alpha Hall of Residence of the University.
Akinkuotu, a Senator representing Alpha Hall of Residence in the Students’ Representative Council of the Student Union, said the gesture is his ‘Constituency Project’.
He said, “It is my own little way to give back to my fellow students and to contribute my quota to the vision of our amiable Vice Chancellor, Prof. Femi Mimiko, to build a 21st Century University, properly called, irrespective of challenges.”
The Dean, Student Affairs, Dr. Olujide Ajidahun, lauded the student for the initiative and encouraged him to continue in such direction.
Dr. Ajidahun said, "I am really impressed because this is a laudable project. Students can actually do some little things to fix their challenges rather than waiting for the Management to fix it all for them."
Inaugurating the project on behalf of the Dean, the Senior Hall Manager of the Institution, Mr. Charles Akinola, thanked and congratulated Akinkuotu on the gesture, saying, "This is a first-of-its-kind project in this Hall of Residence, and I hope other students representatives will emulate the gesture.
