The Commissioner of Police, Ondo State Command, Mrs. Hilda Ibifuro-Harrison (4th Left) with the Vice Chancellor, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Prof. Igbekele Amos Ajibefun (M) in a group photograph with the University’s Principal Officers and CP’s entourage after the Police boss’ courtesy visit to the University. Photo: IPPRU

Police Pledge Adequate Security for Returning Students The Ondo State Command of the Nigeria Police has pledged adequate security for students and staff of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko even as the Institution is set to resume normal academic work on Monday this week.

It will be recalled that the Institution was shut following a violent students’ protest that rocked the campus and the host community after a student was killed in April this year by a speeding motorcyclist outside the campus.

The Commissioner of Police, Mrs. Hilda Ibifuro-Harisson, who gave the assurance during a courtesy visit to the University, assured the returning students of adequate safety, but counselled them to be law-abiding. She said they should resume with the mind of facing their primary reason for being in the University.

Mrs. Ibifuro-Harisson said, “Returning students must learn to be law-abiding. They should come back to face their academic work, while we will make all efforts to flush out those who are not students among them who want to infiltrate the ranks of the good students and create chaos.

“The law-abiding students should rest assured that they will be safe as men of the Nigeria Police and the University security will work together to ensure their safety.”

In his remark, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Igbekele Amos Ajibefun, said that Management was committed to positioning the University among the best globally and vowed that criminal elements masquerading as students would not be awarded the University’s

certificate.

He also thanked the Police for what he called its promptness, professional advice and guidance in quelling the students’ protest.

He said, “We are aware of what happened in other towns and places where some students lost their lives while protesting. But with your experience and counsel, such was avoided here. We assure you that the University will continue to collaborate with the police to ensure that peace reigns.

“We’ve been able to forge partnership with other universities across the globe to ensure we take AAUA to higher levels and ensure we make our students globally competitive. We will continue to do that, but the University will not allow criminals to take our certificate so that the name of the University is not tarnished. The Senate met and decided that they would be called back by May 16.”

The meeting was attended by all the Principal Officers and some Top Officers of the University.

Reparation Fee Slashing: Student Union Leadership Hails

Visitor, Management The Management of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, has acceded to intervention from the Visitor to the University, Governor Olusegun Mimiko, well-meaning Nigerians and stakeholders as it slashed the reparation fee to be paid by returning students from N25, 000 to N15, 000.

The reparation fee was imposed following the violent and destructive demonstration embarked on by the students who were protesting the death of one of them who was knocked down by a speeding motorcyclist outside the campus on April 9, 2016.

In a statement signed by the Student Union President and Student Union Senate President, Adegbola Odunyemi and Balogun Olakunle, respectively, the student body expressed appreciation to the Management for heeding the call from various quarters, including the student union, to reduce the fee. The Student Union Leadership said, “On behalf of the entire students of Adekunle Ajasin University, the Leadership of the Student Union of the University would like to express deep appreciation to the people’s Governor and Visitor to the University, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, and all well-meaning personalities in and outside Ondo State for their intervention in the reparation fee, which has been slashed to N15, 000 from the N25, 000 earlier charged by the University authorities. “We would also like to thank the Management of the University for their Magnanimity and understanding. “We appeal to our fellow students to be law-abiding and to go about their academic activities peacefully.

“We would like to pledge the solidarity of the entire students to the Management in its efforts to build a sustainable 21st Century University, properly called!”

In a statement, the Acting Registrar, Mr. Sunday Ayeerun, had earlier said the Management took the decision “after due consideration of passionate pleas by well-meaning Nigerians and, most especially, the leadership of the Students’ Union of the University, who demonstrated a high level of maturity and responsibility.

“Consequently, all students are requested to pay the N15, 000 reparation via e-Transact in any branch of Skye Bank PLC, First Bank PLC, Access Bank PLC, Stanbic IBTC, Wema Bank, Zenith Bank, or Heritage Bank immediately and present evidence of payment and a copy of sworn Affidavit to be of good behavior at the Faculty Office to obtain Clearance Certificate from Monday, May 16 to Friday, May 20, 2016.

“Students should visit the University website for further payment procedure and resumption formalities.

“Students are to also note that suspended examinations shall commence on Monday, May 23, 2016 and end on June 4, 2016 while the Second Semester shall commence on Monday, June 12, 2016.

“All students are enjoined to take advantage of Management’s kind gesture and conduct themselves in a peaceful and orderly manner.”

AAUA to Partner Competent Educational Bodies Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria, has restated its commitment to partnering with qualified and competent educational bodies in imparting knowledge and bringing quality education to as many Nigerians as possible. This was made known on Wednesday when officials of the Institute of Continuing Education, Benin-City, Edo State came to the University to seek renewal and strengthening of the working relationship between the two institutions in the training of students in education-related courses. The Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic), Prof. Oluyemisi Adebowale, who represented the Vice Chancellor, Prof Igbekele Ajibefun, said that AAUA would consider a working relationship with interested educational bodies that meet its standard. Prof. Adebowale however told the visitors that there were grey areas to be ironed out in the relationship. She said efforts would be made to tidy up some aspects to ensure that the release of results and issuance of certificates were not delayed unnecessarily. The DVC said, “Your request is noted, and we will pass the information to our Vice Chancellor. We have listened to you and we know you are interested. We are equally

interested, but you will need to do a formal letter of request. And then we will look at it. “And there might be a need to sign a new MoU as our terms are likely to change because of the times we are in. I’m of the opinion that with the relationship we had in the past, we won’t have any difficulty in wanting to go further.” Speaking earlier, the Rector of the Institute, Mr. Victor Ajagun, had lauded what he called the sparkling image of AAUA and the excellence it represents. He said these have made the University the preferred choice. “We’ve never had a partnership as good as the one with AAUA. And we are a careful organization as we leave nothing to chance in ensuring that we follow laid-down rules. To us, it’s either the best or nothing. We are hoping to start admission anytime you give us the green light. “Many of our people have been asking when we would start admission. That shows they are ready and willing to come,” he said. Other officials of the Institute who accompanied the Rector, are the Coordinator, Mrs. Patience Uduigwome; Public Relations Officer, Mr. Bashir Kadiri; and Internal Auditor, Mr. David Eshiemogie. Other AAUA officials in attendance were the DVC (Administration), Prof Francis Oyebade; Acting Registrar, Mr. Sunday Ayeerun; Ag. Director, Centre for Basic and Part-Time Studies, Dr. Kayode Afolabi; Associate Director, Institute of Education, Dr. Jude Komolafe; and Associate Director, Institute of Part-Time Programmes, Dr. E. Y. Ogunbadewa.

Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic), Prof Oluyemisi Adebowale (5th Left), her counterpart for Admin, Prof Francis Oyebade (5th Right), Rector of Institute of Continuing Education, Benin-City, Mr. Victor Ajagun (4th Left), Ag. Registrar, AAUA, Mr. M.S. Ayeerun (3rd Left) with other officers after a visit by officials of ICE to AAUA on Wednesday. Photo: IPPRU

ANNOUNCEMENTS

REVIEWED ACADEMIC CALENDAR FOR SECOND SEMESTER,

2015/2016 SESSION Week 1: June 12 – 18, 2016 - Resumption and Registration for all Students -Faculty-Based Course Exposition Week 2: June 19 – 25, 2016 - Lectures begin for all students

- Vice Chancellor’s Test Week 3: June 26 – July 2, 2016 - Lectures Continue Week 4: July 3 – 9, 2016 - 1st Continuous Assessment Test - Lectures Continue Week 5: July 10 – 16, 2016 - Lectures Continue

- End of Registration and Closure of Edu-portal Week 6: July 17 – 23, 2016 - Lectures Continue Week 7: July 24 – 30, 2016 - Lectures Continue

- Senate (Examinations) Week 8: July 31 – August 6, 2016 - 2nd Continuous Assessment Test

- Lectures Continue Week 9: August 7 – 13, 2016 - Lectures Continue

Week 10: August 14 – 20, 2016 - Lectures Continue Week 11: August 21 - 27, 2016 - Lectures Continue Week 12: August 28 – Sept. 3, 2016 -Lectures Continue Week 13: Sept. 4 -10 2016 - 3rd Continuous Assessment Test - End of Lectures Week 14: Sept. 11 – 17, 2016 - Revision for all Students Week 15: Sept. 18 – 24, 2016 - Second Semester Examinations begin Week 16: Sept. 25 – Oct. 1, 2016 - Second Semester Examinations Continue Week 17: Oct. 2 - 8, 2016 - End of Second Semester Examinations Saturday, 8th October, 2016 - Students to Vacate Campus and Halls of Residence SUMMARY Registration - One (1) week Lectures - Twelve (12) weeks Revision - One (1) week Examination - Three (3) weeks Total - Seventeen (17) weeks Please note that all Public Holidays within the academic calendar shall be observed End of the Session Break (4 Weeks) Saturday, 8th October – Saturday, 5th November, 2016.

LIST OF SUSPENDED STUDENTS The authority of Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba Akoko has suspended indefinitely the following students who were reported to be involved in secret cultism and destruction of University properties. The suspension takes immediate effect. They are: Amos Adeleke Benjamin (History Education), Balogun Emmanuel Oluwatosin (Political Science), Akinsola, Sunday Francis (History Education), Adewole Omotayo Mabel (Linguistics & Languages), Ayeni Femi Michael (Political Science), Ayobioloja Kehinde (Chemistry), George-Ojo Oluwafemi Ayomide (Sociology), Oludehinwa Daniel Akingbade (Pure & Applied Psychology), Adedoyin Adeola (Philosophy Department), Akinbinu Daniel (Plant Science), Ajewole, Daniel Tosin (English Education), Olusi Sunday Felix (Linguistics), and Adeniyi Bidemi Emmanuel (Public Administration). Others are: Adelakun Oluwadamilare Enitan (Political Science), Ibukumi Kayode Clement (Guidance and Counseling), Amaraegbu Sebastine Ogechukwu (Religious Studies), Ojo Olatunbosun Olarewaju (Faculty of Education), Niniola Mojeed (Guidance and Counseling), Oronnaye Olawumi Anuoluwapo, Yoyila Peters, Olusi Felix, Oludeinwa Akingbade, Olorunnisola Adeleke Kamaldeen (Educational management), Ojomo (Commandant of disbanded Students’ Cadet Corps), Omolola Johnson (Geography and Planning Sciences), Angela Kikelomo Raphael, Femi Fesojaye, Abiodun Awe, and Olajide Johnson Oluwaseun Signed: M.S. Ayeerun

Ag. Registrar LIST OF EXPELLED STUDENTS The Senate of Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba Akoko has, at its meeting held on Wednesday, 4th May, 2016, expelled the following students for offences ranging from examination misconduct to impersonation. They are: AHMED, Abdullah (090407014) Pure & Applied Psychology; OLADUN, Samuel Olaniyi (110222047) Educational Management; OKERINOLA, David Oluwafemi (100404020) Computer Science; ARIJE, Benjamin Soji (130603207) Business Administration; IWUOHA, Emmanuel (130402072) Chemical Sciences; and BELLO, Temitope (130402060) Chemical Sciences. Signed: M. S. Ayeerun Acting Registrar

ARRANGEMENTS AND TIME TABLE FOR RESUMPTION TO COMPLETE THE FIRST SEMESTER 2015/2016 ACADEMIC SESSION This is to inform all students of Adekunle Ajasin University that Management has approved the time-table and other arrangements for students’ resumption as follows: (a) Students are to pay the sum of fifteen thousand (₦15,000.00) as reparation fee. The payment commences immediately, till 16th May, 2016. Note that the said reparation fee can be paid in any of the under listed Commercial Banks at any location in Nigeria, and not necessarily in Akungba-Akoko; Skye Bank Plc, First Bank, Access Bank, Stanbic IBTC, Wema Bank, Zenith Bank and Heritage Bank. (b) Find below the procedure for the payment; 1. Visit any of the banks mentioned above and pay the sum of fifteen thousand naira (₦15,000.00) only via e-transact, 2. Read the instruction and insert the confirmation order number obtained from the bank to confirm your payment on the portal, 3. Students are to log on the University’s portal http//eportal.aaua.edu.ng/frontend and click on “Reparation fee” with their Registration/Matric Number and the confirmation order number obtained from the bank. 4. Students are expected to print their reparation acknowledgement slip upon successful payment. Note that this slip, along with the sworn affidavit will be needed for clearance at the student’s faculty. 5. Students are to note also that payment for reparation fees commences immediately while Student’s Clearance begins on Monday, 16th May, 2016. 6. Print out the confirmation of payment from the portal and proceed to your Faculty for stamping. Evidence of payment (both original and photocopy and sworn affidavit (from any Court of Law) to be of good behavior should be presented at the Faculty office for Clearance between Monday, 16th and Friday, 20th May, 2016;

7. Suspended examinations are to commence on Monday, 23rd May to Saturday, 4th June, 2016; 8. Second Semester, 2015/2016 academic session is to commence on Sunday, 12th June, 2016; This is for your information and strict compliance, please. By copies of this Circular, all the University functionaries are being informed to ensure that all students are made to comply with this directive and also to ensure that members of staff are on ground to attend to the students promptly. Thank you.

M. S. Ayeerun Acting Registrar

THE BUSINESS COMMITTEE OF SENATE: SCHEDULE OF PRESENTATION OF RESULTS FROM 10TH MAY TO 30TH JUNE, 2016.

The meetings of the Business Committee of Senate have been scheduled to hold as follows: Faculty of Arts: Tuesday 10th May –Thursday 12th May, 2016 Faculty of Education: Tuesday 17thMay –Thursday 19th May, 2016 Faculty of Law: Tuesday 24th May –Thursday 26th May, 2016 Faculty of Science: Tuesday 31st May –Thursday 2nd June, 2016 Faculty of Social and Management Sciences: Tuesday 7th June –Thursday 9th June, 2016 Institute of Education (IOE): Tuesday 14th June –Thursday 16th June, 2016 Institute of Part-Time Programme (IPTP): Tuesday 21st June –Thursday 23rd June, 2016 Post Graduate School (PGS): Tuesday 28th June –Thursday 30th June, 2016 Time: 12 noon each day Venue: BCS Conference Room, 3rd Floor, (Senate Building) Agenda: Consideration of graduating/spill-over/lower level students’ results. Signed: C. O. Olusa For: DR (Academic) 2016 TRAINING WORKSHOP FOR ALL ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS Adekunle Ajasin University has scheduled a 7-Day Training Workshop for all its Administrative Officers (CONTISS 07 and above) which will hold between Monday 23rd and Tuesday 31st, May 2016. The workshop, tagged, “We Can Do Better”, with the main topic, “Expectations and Procedures” will hold at 9.00 a.m. daily in the Nelson Mandela Hall. Signed: M. A. Araoyinbo Secretary, TWAO

ONE-DAY IN-HOUSE TRAINING WORKSHOP FOR AAUA ANUPA The Association of Nigerian University Professional Administrators, ANUPA, Adekunle Ajasin University branch has scheduled a one-day in-house training workshop for all its Administrative Staff Officers I and II as follows: Theme: Mentoring the Quintessential 21st Century University Administrator Date: Tuesday, 17th May, 2016 Time: 8:00 am Venue: BCS Conference Room (3rd Floor, Senate Building) Signed: A.O. Ogungbeni, Secretary