A monthly news publication of the Corporate Affairs/Public Relations Unit, VC’s Office| Vol. IV Issue 8 & 9, Aug. & Sept. 2016 ASSOCIATION OF PROFESSIONAL WOMEN ENGINEERS OF (APWEN) HONOURS UNIOSUN ACTING VC

Engr. Abimbola said that as part of the strategic plan of APWEN, the association remains committed to addressing issues of diversity in engineering faculty and women participations through proactive efforts and strengthening retention practices. She added that female student all the world achieve comparable retention rates.

The Acting Vice Chancellor, Prof Oguntola Jelil Prof. Oguntola Alamu with his wife receiving an award from AWPEN Alamu, who gave all the glory to God while Association of Professional Women Engineers of appreciating the association, noted that any female Nigeria (APWEN) Osogbo Chapter, a division of the engineering student who studies hard will always excel. Nigerian Society of Engineers, during the Investiture of He also commended the efforts of APWEN on its Engr. (Dr.) Abimbola Rhoda Iyanda, MNSE, MAPWEN, as programmes geared towards encouraging Nigeria’s nd the 2 chapter Chairman and award presentation on female engineers in nation building. Thursday, 18th August, 2016, at the NSE Secretariat, Osogbo, Osun State, presented special award of The Association of Professional Women Engineer of excellence to Prof. Oguntola Jelil Alamu, Acting Vice Nigeria (APWEN) formally inaugurated in 1983 was Chancellor, , for supporting formed by a handful of women engineers led by Engr. women progress in engineering technology. (Mrs.) J. O. Maduka in 1982. The association was originally meant to be a pressure group since most Engr. (Dr.) Abimbola noted that the award is in employer of labour would rather have women in the recognition of the progress and continuing commitment kitchen and not on construction sites or behind the desk of Prof. Alamu to increase the participation of women carrying out engineering designs. APWEN is a division in engineering education and career. In her speech, of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE), a non-

1 governmental umbrella body for all engineers in while its mission is to continuously increase awareness Nigeria and it is made up of professional female that engineering is also a career for women, thereby engineers in all varieties of engineering. It is also a improving the strength of female engineers; member of the National Council of Women Societies. encouraging women to achieve professional excellence The membership has grown over the years to over as engineers and leaders; and promoting the 1,500 with members spreading all over the country. engineering profession as a positive force in enhancing APWEN also has University Student Membership. The the quality of life. Vision of the association is to be the catalyst for advancement of women in the engineering profession towards national and global technological development

UNIOSUN HOLDS 7TH SPECIAL MEETING OF CONGREGATION

since 22nd July, 2016 and elect a acceptance speech and identified Congregation representative on that since people or individuals are Search Team for a substantive bound to contribute their quota Vice Chancellor of the University. towards the growth of a country, he feels responsible to do the same The Condition of Service of Staff to this community, hence his was discussed after which Prof. expression of willingness to serve The Secretary, UNIOSUN Bayonle E. Olorede was elected on the search team for the Congregation called a special unopposed as a member of the appointment of Vice-Chancellor meeting of Congregation on 8th university Search Committee September, 2016 to give an update representing Congregation. The on happenings in the University elected representative gave an UNIOSUN STUDENT RECEIVES COREN AWARD

The 25th edition of Council for tertiary institutions which was handled by the Chairman the Regulation of Engineering of Committee of Deans of Engineering and Technology (COREN) Assembly came up of Nigerian Universities (CODET). between 8th and 10th August, 2016 in Akure. As part of the During the ceremony, ADEYEMO Kazeem Adekunle, programmes on the agenda was a graduate from the Department of Civil Engineering the presentation of awards to who emerged overall best student in the University outstanding students in Nigeria during the last convocation also emerged the overall best student in the State-owned Universities in Nigeria.

2 Mr. Adeyemo Kazeem He was awarded a plaque with a cheque of One presented to the Faculty of Engineering of Osun State hundred thousand naira (N100,000). A laptop was also University for producing the student.

EXXON MOBIL DONATE BOOKS TO UNIOSUN GEOLOGY STUDENTS

of the Department and boost their Petroleum Explorationist (NAPE) EIVESknowledge. COREN Also, two UNIOSUNAWARD at the mini conference held at the th students of the Department of between 10 Exxon Mobil Nigeria Plc made a Geological Sciences; Messer’s and 13th August, 2016. donation of one hundred and thirty Habib O. Ibrahim and Luqman Here is a Big Congratulations to (130) books and journals to the Olawale took 5th position out of the two students who made the Department of Geological twenty seven (27) participants in Department of Geological Sciences on two different the quiz competition organized by Sciences and UNIOSUN proud. occasions to empower the students the Nigerian Association of

AFRICAN POPULATION AND HEALTH RESEARCH CENTRE (APHRC) KENYA VISIT UNIOSUN

the universities to be visited during their stay in Nigeria.

Responding, the leader of the team Karige Abraham Waithima, thanked the University for the warm reception accorded them. He Cross section of UNIOSUN management with team from African Population and Health Research (APHRC) then informed the gathering

Management of Osun State University on Thursday, that APHRC, is a Research Centre that deals with 18th August, 2016, hosted the team from the African research in the area of Health and Demography, and Population and Health Research (APHRC), Kenya. In also give capacity to students especially those on his welcome address, the Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Masters and PhD programmes. He added that the O.J. Alamu thanked the team from APHRC for Centre is currently carrying out market feasibility choosing Osun State University (UNIOSUN) as one of studies in African Universities on alumni tracking through the use of a self-guided questionnaire and

3 advised that UNIOSUN keyed into the career tracking Technology, Prof. Janet Olaitan; Director, Research and of her Alumni. Other members of the APHRC team Linkages, Prof. Asekun-Olarinmoye; Ag. Director, include; Professor Wanyonyi Josephat Wangila, Ms. Quality Assurance, Dr. Adetunji Kehinde; Ag. Director, Motunrayo M. Ayobola and Mr. Daniel A. Ayinmoro. Academic Planning, Dr. Monsuru Adeleke; Ag. Director, Advancement Office, Dr. Simon Olawale; Ag. In his closing remarks, the Acting Registrar, thanked Dean, Faculty of Engineering, Dr. Afeez Bello; Ag. the team on behalf of the University Council, HOD, Computer Science, Dr. Caleb Akanbi; SAR, Management, Senate, Staff and Students for the visit Corporate Affairs, Dr. Yejide Alebiosu; SAR, Vice- and wished them journey mercies to their destinations. Chancellor’s Office, Mr. Adetoyese Adewuyi; Mr. Other Management and university officers present at M.O. Olawuyi of IMTC and Mr. Owolabi Ayesanmi of the meeting were; Acting Bursar, Mr. Samson Advancement office. Adegbite; Provost, College of Science Engineering and

UNIOSUN HOST SUMMER OF CODE FOR KIDS

Technology Centre) animations using Scratch, design in conjunction with websites using HTML and CSS as Re:learn by CcHUB well as getting introduced to organized "Summer programming computer apps and of Code" to electronics with emphasis on the building a development of soft skills classroom of the particularly presentation, future around communication and project Kids demonstrating their project during Summer of Code in UNIOSUN technology for kids management. In a bid to raise a new generation between ages 5-18 years old. of digitally talented students that Mr. Simeon Abolarinwa are equipped with 21st century The "Summer of Code" is a four (Information Management and skills necessary for building week fun and interactive Technology Centre, UNIOSUN) solutions to address modern programme to introduce children explained that the goal of the challenges through a combination aged 5-18 years to computer Summer of Code camp is to equip of projects targeted at research and programming. During the Summer the kids with knowledge and skills learning, Osun State University of Code, children were taught how critical to the 21st century. The (Information Management and to design games and programme is aimed at raising a

4 new generation of tackle the current digital makers challenges facing through computer the education programming by sector. She also teaching kids new noted that the skills and tools to Summer of Code express their programme for creativity, improve kids and parents is their critical a good thinking and development to problem solving expose the kids to abilities. He Cross section of Summer of Code participants at UNIOSUN with their facilitators technology and it commended that the will help create his excitement at seeing the kids effort is not limited to the products that will revolutionize the develop various games by technical skills which will education sector. themselves from the scratch. improve critical thinking and problem solving abilities, but that Prof. Oguntola Jelil Alamu (Ag. The program came to an end with emphasis on the development of Vice Chancellor, UNIOSUN) the kids demonstrating various soft skills particularly represented by Prof. Janet Olaitan projects they have worked on to presentation, communication and congratulated the kids and their their parents and invited guests. project management were also parents and noted that technology introduced. Finally, he confessed and education can be used to

NEWLY INAUGURATED UNIOSUN GOVERNING COUNCIL MEETS WITH STAKEHOLDERS OF THE UNIVERSITY

The newly inaugurated Governing Council of Osun State University moved into action by meeting with different stakeholder of the university in an exercise that lasted a whole day. The Governing Council met with non-teaching staff, members of the Academic Staff Union of University (ASUU, UNIOSUN chapter), Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Universities,

L-R: Mr. Gafar Shittu, Prof. Oguntola Alamu, Prof. Solomon Akinboye, 5 Mallam Yusuf Ali,SAN, Prof. KAyode Alao & Dr. Omotoso Abeke

(SSANU, UNIOSUN chapter), Non-Academic Staff University should be run. Emphasis was laid on the Union of Universities, (NASU, UNIOSUN chapter), willingness of the new team to protect staff interest, National Association of Academic Technologists ensure that no staff is victimized and maintain (NAAT, UNIOSUN chapter) and UNIOSUN Students’ confidentiality. The Chairman, Mallam Ali, was quick representative on September 16, 2016 at the Dr. to add that anonymous petitions, maligning and Oyinlola Olagunsoye Auditorium, Osogbo main rumours will not be entertianed. Extortion, campus. At the interactive sessions were three external unwholesome or immoral acts were mentioned as members of Council: Malam Yusuf Olaolu Ali, SAN (Chairman and Pro-Chancellor), Prof. Abiodun Alao, Prof. Solomon Akinboye and Dr. (Mrs) Omotoso Abeke, Ag. Vice Chancellor, Prof. Oguntola Jelil Alamu and the Deputy Registrar, Mr. Gafar. A. Shittu.

While addressing the different groups, Mallam Yusuf Ali, SAN, promised that the team would be fair, open and transparent in promoting the ethos and conventions of the University such that it would be one of the best Cross section of staff during the stakeholders meeting Nigerian state University within the next two years. He unacceptable and will attract grievous consequences. added that his team will endeavour to promote the All members were advised to sweep his/her corner of image of the University while staff members would be the house clean as the system will reward diligence and expected to demonstrate highest level of loyalty, contentiousness. dedication, perseverance, endurance and cooperation as The session was concluded with a statement that key to achieving the mission and vision of the “goodwill goes a long way beyond corruption and that institution. the future should not be jeopardized because of Mallam Ali commented that working in UNIOSUN is a immediate gain” and that a template will be put in place privileged opportunity which however is faced with a to encourage minimal access to cash. challenge to ensure that the system progresses, endures and survives. He admonished all staff to work as a big family to enhance productivity while the Council team will endeavour to inject new ideas on how the

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UNIOSUN BAGGED 3RD POSITION AT THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF NITP EXHIBITION/ QUIZ COMPETITION

between Tuesday, 6th and Ag. Head, Urban and Regional Thursday, 8th September, 2016 at Planning Department of the the assembly hall of the institution. Polytechnic, Ibadan, Oyo State The Chairman of the Out of eight (8) higher institutions Quiz/Exhibition panel commended Two students of Osun State that participated in the Osun State University for this University, Adesanya Joshua competition, Osun State remarkable and impressive outing Ayodeji and Raheem Opeyemi University bagged 3rd (third) in spite of the young age of the Mariam were sponsored by the position. This performance was institution. University to participate in the heavily aided and guided by the BRAVO OSUN STATE Quiz/Exhibition competition inspiration derived from UNIVERSITY! marking the 50th Anniversary of Polycentric Planning the Nigerian Institution of Town Concept/Strategy which was Planners (NITP) which was held invented by Dr S.R. Akinola, the

UNIOSUN STRENGTHENS RELATIONSHIP WITH HOST COMMUNITIES… PAID COURTESY VISIT TO THE PALACE OF OBAS IN UNIOSUN HOST COMMUNITIES to the Royal rulers of UNIOSUN host communities.

Courtesy visit were made to Oba Oyetunji Jimoh Olanipekun (Larooye II, Ataoja of Osogbo), Oba Omowonuola Oyesosin (Ogiyan of Ejigbo), Oba Samuel Abioye Oyebode (Olokuku of Okuku), Oba Isaac Ilori Adebore Olowosoke (Olubosin of Ifetedo) and Oba Olatunde Falabi (Akire of Ikire)

Cross section of UNIOSUN Governing Council members with HRM Oba The Chairman of the Governing Council, Mallam Oyetunji Jimoh Olanipekun (Larooye II, Ataoja of Osogbo) The Governor, State of Osun and Visitor to Osun State Yusuf Olaolu Ali, (SAN), appreciated the Royal fathers University, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola inaugurated the for their contributions towards the development of the newly constituted Governing Council on the 8th university especially in allocating land for its use in August, 2016. This inauguration was crowned by visits their domains. He stated that there has been a good

7 relationship between the University's host communities, Abayomi Kizito Folorunso (Senate Representative); students and staff of University and pleaded for Professor Christopher Olutayo Alebiosu (Senate continued support in developing the university. He also Representative); Professor (Mrs.) Janet Olaitan highlighted the ways the multi campus system of Osun (Congregation Representative); Mrs. Shakirat State University has impacted positively on the lives of Tewogbade (Congregation Representative); Mr. indigenes in host communities, students and the state at Bibitayo Owolabi (Alumni Representative); Mr. large. Facilities inspected include: Laboratories, Library Maxwell Oyinloye (University Librarian); Mr. Gafar Complexes, and College of Health Sciences among Adebayo Shittu (Ag. Registrar); Mr. Samson Adegbite others. (Acting Bursar); Mr. Adewale Adeniyi Adeosun (Deputy Registrar, Council Affairs); Dr. Yejide The host Royal fathers appreciated the visit of the Alebiosu (Senior Assistant Registrar, Cooperate Governing Council, pledged their unalloyed support to Affairs); Mr. Adetoyese Adewuyi (Senior Assistant the development of the university and also prayed for Registrar); Mrs. Adenike O. Oyewale (Assistant the development of the university. Registrar, Legal); Mr. Adebowale Olawuyi (Senior Support Service Administrator I); Mrs. Omobukola R. Awoyelu (Administrative Officer II); Mr. Oladayo The Council team and University members on the Akinwale (Administrative Officer II) and Mr. courtesy visit included: Mallam Yusuf Olaolu Ali, SAN Ayesanmi Owolabi (Advancement Office) (Pro Chancellor and Chairman of Council); Professor Oguntola Alamu (Acting Vice-Chancellor); Professor Abiodun Alao (Council member), Professor Solomon Akinboye (Council member), Professor Kasali Adegoke (Council member), Sir Demola Aladekomo (Council member) , Dr. (Mrs.) Abeke Omotoso (Council member), Barrister Awe (Nigeria University Commission in Council Rep.); Mr. Sunday Festus

Olajide (Perm. Sec. Min. Finance); Professor Dayo Governing Council visit to computer laboratory at main campus Idowu Akintayo (Senate Representative); Professor

ROYAL MAJESTY ADVOCATES FOR PARTNERSHIP ON RESEARCH AND LINKAGES IN UNIOSUN The management of Osun State University hosted an Adekunle Adeogun-Okunoye Oyedeji II, paid a august visitor in the month of September. The esteemed courtesy call to the University on Wednesday, 21st visitor, the Eburu of Iba, HRM Oba (Professor) September, 2016.

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teaching staff with Ph.D degree should be recruited into the system while teaching members of staff that are yet to complete their Ph.D should be encouraged to do so.

In addition, he informed management that he was ready to assist the University in partnering with other notable foreign universities especially in the United States of America (USA) and United Kingdom (UK) in areas of

Prof. Oguntola Alamu (Ag. VC) giving an award to HRM (Prof) Research and Linkages with a view to attracting grants Adekunle Adeogun-Okunoye Oyedeji II (Eburu of Iba) into the University. He then suggested that the research In his welcome address, the Ag-Vice Chancellor, and linkages unit of the University should liaise with Professor Oguntola Jelil Alamu, expressed that the visit his special adviser, Mr. Oluwaseun Owojori in that of the traditional ruler is a memorable one that would regard. He pointed that qualitative education is not free go down the history of UNIOSUN as the Eburu of Iba in any part of the world and that it would be wise to is the first Oba in the state of Osun to pay an official have experts coming into the system from time to time courtesy visit to the University. He later put the Oba to share experiences with the students. To kick this and his entourage through the history of UNIOSUN via suggestion off, the Eburu of Iba signified his readiness a power point presentation. to assist the University in teaching some courses especially at the postgraduate level. Responding, the Eburu of Iba, Oba (Prof.) Adekunle Adeogun-Okunoye thanked the University management The Eburu of Iba also promised to have a discussion for the warm reception accorded him and his team and with the Visitor to the university in conjunction with urged that management continues to sustain the other Obas in the state to help the University construct progress achieved by the university in terms of its the access road to the university as it would not only qualitative education despite the present financial boost the image of the institution but also add aesthetic constraint that is affecting virtually every sector of the value. economy in the country. Other dignitaries on the entourage include: Oba (Dr) He also admonished that the management looks for Taiwo Adesoji Ayeni, Owaloja of Kajola; Prince ways of generating more revenue apart from tuition fees Joseph Okunoye, Baba Oba (a retired principal), Hon. paid by the students of the institution with a view to Rufus Ayandiran (a retired principal), Mr Jelil Olalaye increasing the Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) of (Manager with GTBank), Mr Lanre Okunoye (Personal the University. This he said would reduce the reliance Assistant to HRM ), and Mr Oluwaseun Owojori on government for finances. He advised that more (Special Adviser to HRM)

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In his closing remarks, Provost, College of the Acting Registrar SET; Director, thanked the Eburu of Research and Iba and his team on Linkages; Ag behalf of the Director, Quality University Council, Assurance; Ag

Management, Senate, Cross section of UNIOSUN management team and staff with HRM (Prof) Adekunle Director, Physical Adeogun-Okunoye Oyedeji II (Eburu of Iba) Staff and Students for Planning; SAR, the visit and wished them journey mercies to their Corporate Affairs; SAR, Vice Chancellor's office; SAR, destinations. Admissions; Mr. Moses .O. Olawuyi of IMTC and Mr. Owolabi Ayesanmi of Advancement office. Other Management and Staff members present at the meeting were: Acting Bursar; University Librarian; PHOTO PANORAMA

Team from the African Population and Health Research (APHRC), Kenya Kids demonstrating their project during Summer of Code in UNIOSUN

L-R: Oba (Dr) Taiwo Adesoji Ayeni, Owaloja of Kajola; Prof. Prof. Oguntola Jelil Alamu posed with APWEN member Oguntola Alamu(Ag.VC) & HRM Oba (Professor) Adekunle Adeogun-Okunoye Oyedeji II (Eburu of Iba) Publication of the Corporate Affairs/Public Relations Unit in collaboration with Directorate of Quality Assurance Office of the Vice Chancellor, P.M.B. 4494, Osogbo – www.uniosun.edu.ng |Editor-in-Chief: Oguntola Jelil Alamu| Senior Editor: Adetunji Kehinde| Coordinating Editor: Yejide Alebiosu| Graphics & Photo Editor:10 Owolabi Ayesanmi| Please send news item for inclusion to: [email protected] or wazapp no: +234 806 328 1983