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19/05/2025

The Acting Vice-chancellor of Adeyemi Federal University of Education (AFUED),Ondo, Prof. Samuel Akintunde has disclosed that a total number of 18,825 students will be administered with the oath of convocation of the University

Prof. Samuel Akintunde made this known during the 35th Convocation ceremony press conference in Ondo.

The VC revealed that six sets of students will be administered with the oath of convocation comprising of 18,825 students 6,269 students for National Certificate Education, 11,501 students for Degree while 1,055 students for part-time respectively

According to him "This event marks another significant milestone in the history of our great institution as we celebrate the academic achievements of our graduating students and reflect on the progress of the University.

"It is noteworthy that the last Convocation ceremony was held in 2018 as a college, it is therefore gratifying to announce that this convocation is the first to be held under our new dispensation as Adeyemi Federal University of Education."

"AFUED has consistently maintained high standards in teacher education, producing quality graduates who have distinguished themselves in the education sector and beyond.

"We are also a TETFund designated centre of excellence for applying indigenous languages in pedagogy.

"Over the years, the University has expanded its facilities including lecture halls, laboratories and hostels to provide a conducive learning environment."

"Three outstanding Nigerians namely the First Lary of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu,CON, Oba (Dr) Victor Adesimbo Kiladejo CFR Jilo III,the Osemawe and Paramount ruler of Ondo Kingdom and Prof. Toyin Falola, a Professor of African studies at the University of Texas in Austin,USA will be awarded Honourary Doctorate Degree .

Prof. Akintunde said AFUED has contributed to the development of Ondo community,the state and Nigeria at large particularly in impacting the health needs of the people by giving immunisation services free of charge.

He pointed out some key achievements since assuming office as Acting Vice-chancellor; we have strengthened quality assurance mechanisms to enhance teaching, learning and research output.

"The University has made significant investment in ICT infrastructure, including the upgrade of our e-learning platform to facilitate blended learning. We were able to secure the approval of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board for the conduct of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) after some years of hiatus.

"We have prioritised the welfare of both staff and students through improved working conditions, scholarships and support for research grants in spite of funding challenges."

He reassured the management commitment to the vision of making AFUED a world-class institution for teacher education and research.

"We are optimistic about the future and will continue to pursue excellence in all areas of our operations."

16/05/2025

URBAN RENEWAL: ONDO GOVT TO COMPLETE COMPLEX ABANDONED SINCE 2007

Ondo State Government has vowed to revisit projects abandoned under previous administrations to rid the state of uncompleted structures and reduce wastage of resources.

This is part of efforts of the administration of Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa towards urban regeneration, especially in Akure, the State capital.

One of such projects identified is the proposed Mordern Banquet Complex project at Alagbaka embarked upon by the administration of Dr. Olusegun Agagu 20 years ago but which has been abandoned since 2007.

The Special Adviser to the Governor on Infrastructure, Engr. Abiola Olawoye, who inspected the structure, located adjacent the Governor's Office Complex, on Thursday, said the government is reviewing the components of the contract awarded for its construction 20 years ago.

Engr. Olawoye said the ongoing urban renewal development around the Alagbaka GRA has made it a necessity to revisit the project towards ensuring its completion and use.

He added that the ongoing review will help the government in taking a decision of what use the building will be put into when completed.

Already, the site is being cleared to make way for an integrity test on the structure.

16/05/2025

Aiyedatiwa Distributes Relief Materials to Victims of Rainstorm in Five Council Areas

In fulfillment of his administration's promise to bring succor to communities ravaged by rainstorm a few months ago, Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa of Ondo state, on Thursday, distributed relief materials to the victims across five local government areas.

The beneficiaries, comprising of victims of rainstorm and fire disaster from Idanre, Akure North, Akure South, Akoko Southwest and Ifedore local government areas gathered in Akure to receive the relief items to enable them restore their livelihood.

Speaking at the event, the governor, who was represented by his deputy, Olayide Adelami, said the distribution of the relief materials is in line with his administration's agenda to provide adequate relief to victims of natural disasters in the state.

He said, "As promised during the visits to the affected communities by rainstorm and fire disaster, we are here today to deliver on the promise of government to bring succor to the victims through the distribution of relief materials and cash"

He reaffirmed his commitment to the welfare of the people of the state where they live, work and play.

"As a government, we shall continue with initiatives that will reduce the effects of flood and other natural disasters by dredging our waterways and enforcing environmental sanitation laws" the governor said.

The governor commended the team from the Ondo State Emergency Management Agency (ODSEMA) for collaborating effectively with the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and other relevant stakeholders in ensuring disasters are mitigated and government responds promptly to those affected by the incidents.

Earlier, Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Deputy Governor, Ojo Idowu, thanked the state government for the approval and release of funds to procure the relief materials for distribution to the beneficiaries.

He assured that SEMA will continue to respond to emergencies in a timely manner, urging the people to take precautionary measures to prevent or reduce the effects of disasters.

Remarking, Chairman of Akure South local government area, Donald Fasua, praised the state government for its efforts in ensuring the victims heave a sigh of relief.

In his goodwill message, Director of Operations for NEMA in Ondo and Ekiti states, Kofoworola Soyele, lauded SEMA for attending to emergencies in a timely and creative manner.

One of the beneficiaries, Racheal Ariyo, who got a check of One million, five hundred thousand naira, thanked the state government for coming to her aid. She promised to use the fund to purchase the items that were gutted by fire.

John Paul Akinduro,
Press Secretary to Ondo State Governor
(Office of the Deputy Governor)

May 15, 2025

16/05/2025

Inaugural Lecture: AAUA Don Calls for Curriculum Update, Says Adoption of Benign Chemistry Will Help Achieve SDG 6.1

A Professor of Environmental Chemistry, Nurudeen Oladoja, has called for repurpose of the nation’s science curriculum to include teaching and practice of Benign Chemistry in order to enable methodologies that would be deployed for a safer public health and sustainable environment, particularly in the area of safe ground water.

He made the call on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, while delivering the 39th Inaugural Lecture of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko. The lecture was titled, The Chemistry Beat: Harnessing Benign Reactions for Water Purification.

He described benign chemistry as, “Clean chemistry for sustainability which is generally known as ‘Green chemistry’. It is an emerging field of chemistry that deals with the design of chemical products and processes that reduce or eliminate the use and generation of hazardous substances, and where possible utilize renewable raw materials. It is concerned with the use of chemistry for improved environmental performance and primary pollution prevention instead of remediation.”

The Inaugural Lecturer stated that knowledge of clean chemistry would help reduce cases of various ailments including mottling of teeth, skeletal fluorosis, and crippling fluorosis, among others, caused by unsafe groundwater with high fluoride concentration.

According to him, “Different routes have been identified for fluoride ingestion for humans, but the ingestion through potable water has been estimated to be about sixty percent. Consequent upon the overdependence on groundwater as a drinking water resource in the developing world, and the negative impact of fluoride; strategic efforts are now focused on the development of simple and low-cost functional reactive materials that can effectively capture fluoride from the aqua stream.”

Prof. Oladoja, whose research and academic journey spans both national and global spaces, also posited that there is a need to reorientate researchers and practicing scientists on the need to focus on green approach to Chemistry for the benefits of nations and for the global sustainability agenda.

The Don also recommended special funding for research efforts that focused on benign chemistry to expand the scope and opportunities abounding in the application, as well as mass mobilization on the need for the use of existing technologies for water treatment.
He said, “Since Benign Chemistry is an emerging field of chemistry, a repurpose of our science curriculum at all levels of educational system is required to include the teaching and practice of Chemistry from the benign approach; there is a need to reorientate researchers and practicing scientists on the need to focus on green approach, not just for the benefits of the developing world but for the global sustainability agenda.”

Prof. Oladoja asserted that achieving the 2030 Sustainable Development Goal 6.1, which seeks universal access to safe and affordable potable water, would remain a hard nut to crack without the adoption of benign chemistry.

He stated, “Although the focus of Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6.1, established by the UN General Assembly in 2015, is to ensure unrestricted access to safe and low-cost potable water for all by the year 2030, the complexity of water and sanitation issues means they cannot be addressed in isolation. Given the central role of chemical sciences in all water and wastewater treatment processes, and their direct link to sanitation and human well-being, integrating benign chemistry is crucial for developing the appropriate technologies needed in under-resourced developing regions if SDG 6.1 is to be successfully realized.”

Speaking while presenting the Inaugural Lecturer, the Vice Chancellor and Chairman on the occasion, Prof. Olugbenga Ige; described the Inaugural Lecturer as an academic colossus who is well respected in environmental science circles, and a global authority in Environmental Chemistry whose pioneering contributions have elevated the stature of AAUA and resonated across the global scientific landscape.

The Vice Chancellor noted that the Lecturer has 117 scientific publications to his credit while his scholarship continues to shape discourse in his field. “Beyond the classroom and laboratory, Prof. Oladoja has served with distinction in key administrative and academic roles within and outside the university. His global influence is further underscored by prestigious appointments as a CAS-PIFI Visiting Professor at the Chinese Academy of Sciences in Beijing (2019-2020), and at the Technical University of Munich, Germany (2013-2015), and at Universiti Sains Malaysia (2011).”

He added further, “His illustrious career is adorned with accolades such as the Alexander von Humboldt Research Fellowship, which he won four times; the Chinese Academy of Sciences Presidential Fellowship, and grants from the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, and the Cambridge-Africa ALBORADA Research Fund.

“In 2024, his global standing was cemented when he was ranked among the top two percent of scientists worldwide by the Stanford-Elsevier World Scientist Rankings – an honour that speaks volumes about the laudable research and relevance of his work.”

21/04/2025

BREAKING: Pope Francis, who was born Jorge Mario Bergoglio, has died at the age of 88.

19/04/2025

Photos: Blue Sky Mall opens in Akure

The CEO of the firm, Aremu Musa Adebiyi apprected God for the establishment of the mall.

According to Alhaji Adebiyi, the mall has engaged no fewer than 500 employees (direct & indirect) which he believed will transform the lives of the workers.

He advised young Nigerians to prioritize hard work over unlawful search for money.

In his sermon, Chief Imam of Akure, Alhaji AbdulHakeem Akorede prayed for the success of the mall, adding that the founder started his journey as a business owner in Akure with hard work.

Ustadh Yunus Junaid in his lecture urged Nigerians to prioritize hard work over laziness. He reminded the audience on the need to pursue their quest for wealth through a legal means.

The mall is located at Isinkan round about in Akure, the Ondo state capital. It has two floors with a ground floor.

The mall has all products available in the Nigerian market. Some of the products are drinks of local and international brands; baby wears and toys; young and adult wears; kitchen utensils among others.

15/04/2025

Photos: Achievers University's College of Law holds 5th public lecture on electoral reforms and role of the judiciary. The lecture was delivered by Hon. Justice Olabode Adegbehingbe, JCA.

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