Osun State University Scholars Secure $12 Million in Research Grants, Cementing Global Recognition

Prof. Clement Adebooye, the Vice-Chancellor of Osun State University, has announced that scholars from the university have secured research grants totaling $12 million in the first half of 2023. According to Adebooye, this achievement is attributed to the support and encouragement provided by the university’s management to its staff in finding solutions to global issues.

The announcement came in response to the recent success of Prof. John Agbonifo, the Director of the Global Affairs and Sustainable Development Institute, and Prof. Olukoya Ogen, the Director of the Office of Research and Innovation Management. They collaborated with Prof. Jean-Marc Trouille from Bradford University to form a research consortium for a project titled “The European Union and Africa in a Multi Crises World.” The research project received funding of €7,800,000 from ERASMUS-JMO-2023-NETWORKS-HEI-NON-EU-AFRICA.

A statement released by the UNIOSUN Public Relations Officer, Ademola Adesoji, highlighted that the AfriquEurope project, facilitated by Prof. Agbonifo and with Prof. Ogen as the Project Financial Signatory, is the largest Jean Monnet network of its kind. It aims to foster collaboration between universities and think tanks in Africa and Europe, focusing on issues relevant to both continents and supporting the EU’s efforts to strengthen its partnership with Africa.

Expressing his satisfaction with the achievements of the university’s staff, Vice-Chancellor Adebooye stated that these research endeavors and grant successes align with his vision for the institution. He believes that UNIOSUN will continue to attract significant funding and become one of the leading universities in the region in terms of research grants.

“With a total of $12 million secured in grants in 2023 alone, UNIOSUN has achieved a remarkable milestone. We take great pride in the accomplishments of our researchers. This latest grant marks another significant step in our research and global visibility agenda. I am confident that in the near future, we will be among the universities that have won the highest grants in this part of the world,” Adebooye declared.

Aggrieved UNIOSUN Alumni NEC members drag BOT to court over alleged illegal activities

Legal Battle over Disciplinary Actions: Allegations of Unfairness and Constitutional Breaches.

Introduction: The OSUN State University Alumni Association is currently caught up in a legal dispute following allegations of financial misappropriation and misconduct within its ranks. Abubakar Basit Olalekan and Oyesowo David have taken legal action against the Alumni Association, specifically targeting the BOT (Board of Trustees) led by Aderanti Adebisi. The summon raises concerns over fair hearing and constitutional violations, throwing the association’s disciplinary actions into question.

Incompetence of the Petition: The plaintiffs argue that the petition lodged against them and the National Executive Council (NEC) of the Alumni Association, dated March 9, 2023, is fundamentally flawed. They claim that the petition failed to meet the constitutional requirements, as it should have been signed by 25 members of the association before being presented to the defendants. This raises doubts about the validity and procedural soundness of the petition.

Violation of the Right to Fair Hearing: One of the critical issues raised in the court summon is the alleged breach of the plaintiffs’ right to fair hearing, protected by Section 36 of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. The plaintiffs argue that they were not given an opportunity to defend themselves as they were not included in the petition, served with the petition, or invited to participate in the proceedings before the Uniosun Disciplinary Panel Committee. This calls into question the principles of due process and natural justice.

Procedural Irregularities: The summon also highlights procedural irregularities that cast doubt on the integrity of the disciplinary process. The plaintiffs contend that the petition was not served on other members of the NEC, denying them the chance to defend themselves before the disciplinary committee. Such a disregard for fair hearing raises concerns about the credibility of the disciplinary proceedings. Moreover, the plaintiffs argue that the disciplinary report itself is null and void due to irregularities and alleged violations of the association’s constitution.

Legitimacy of the Disciplinary Actions: The plaintiffs challenge the validity of their suspension and that of the NEC by the BOT. They argue that the suspension is null and void since it lacks a proper basis and the BOT may not possess the constitutional authority to take such actions. The plaintiffs also question the constitutionality and legitimacy of the disciplinary panel, asserting that it was not properly constituted according to the association’s constitution.

Seeking Relief: In the court summon, the plaintiffs seek various declarations and orders from the court. They request the court to declare the petition incompetent, acknowledge the breach of their right to fair hearing, nullify the disciplinary report, dissolve/remove the defendants as trustees, and set aside their suspension. The plaintiffs also seek an award of costs and any other relief that the court deems appropriate.

Conclusion: The legal battle initiated by Abubakar Basit Olalekan and Oyesowo David against the OSUN State University Alumni Association shines a spotlight on alleged unfairness and constitutional breaches within the association. As the court proceedings unfold, the fate of the disciplinary actions and potential reforms to address the concerns raised by the plaintiffs hang in the balance. The outcome of this case will have significant implications for the governance and reputation of the Alumni Association.

The court summon is shared below:

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UNIOSUN Alumni Association Rocked by Disciplinary Committee Findings

In a pivotal moment that will be etched into the annals of Osun State University’s rich history, the Alumni Association stands at a crossroads. Recent developments have shaken the very foundations of this revered institution, as the Board of Trustees (BOT) of the Osun State University Alumni Association, commonly known as the UNIOSUN Alumni Association, took a momentous step by setting up a Disciplinary Committee.
The Association has been left reeling by the findings of a recent Disciplinary Committee’s report. This comprehensive report, dated 11 April 2023, has unveiled a series of allegations and investigations that have taken the Association by storm.


The Investigation Report

The UNIOSUN Alumni Association Disciplinary Committee, appointed on the 17th of March 2023 by the Board of Trustees (BOT), has produced an in-depth report that unveils serious allegations against the National Executive Council (NEC) of the UNIOSUN Alumni Association. The report outlines the nature of the allegations and the key individuals involved:

  1. Offence: Alleged Offence of Incessant Financial Misappropriation and Breach of Constitutional Provision by the National Executive Council of the Uniosun Alumni Association.
  2. Against: The report lists the NEC members implicated, including Oriola Oladipupo, Adejumo Itunu Joseph, Abubakar Basit, and Ifeade Oladimeji.
  3. Petitioners: The individuals who lodged the petition include Olatomide Famuyide, Rasheed Aijsafe, and Mojeed Oyedeji.

Investigative Procedures and Findings

The Disciplinary Committee’s report delves into the investigative procedures and critical findings that have rocked the UNIOSUN Alumni Association. It’s worth noting that the report provides crucial insights into the allegations made against the NEC and their subsequent actions:

  1. Failure to Respond: The report highlights that several key members of the NEC, including the President and Treasurer, failed to respond to letters sent to them as part of the investigation.
  2. Campus Tour Disobedience: During a Google Meeting organized by the Committee, it was discovered that the NEC, including the President, Secretary, and others, embarked on a Campus Tour despite instructions from the Board of Trustees (BoT) not to proceed with the tour.
  3. Missing Information: The NEC could not provide the Committee with detailed information about the actual amount spent on the Campus Tour.
  4. Lack of Transparency: It was revealed that some NEC members received funds in their personal bank accounts, with N8,457,050 withdrawn from the Association’s First Bank account between 12th November, 2021, and 7th December, 2022.
  5. Non-Compliance with BoT Directives: Despite explicit instructions from the BoT not to withdraw funds from the Polaris Bank account, the NEC withdrew N4,194,500.00 from the account.
  6. Unapproved Transfers: Transfers totaling N3,500,000.00 were made to different bank accounts without BoT approval. This included N500,000.00 transferred to Abubakar Abdulbasit, N750,000.00 to Oriola Oladipupo, and various other transactions.
  7. Late Returns: It was observed that the President and Secretary returned the money to the Polaris Bank account only after the petition was filed, while another individual, Oyesowo David Tobi, did not return the funds.
  8. Refusal to Provide Bank Statements: The NEC members declined to furnish the Committee with their bank statements, which would have been instrumental in determining if Association funds were used for personal purposes.


Conclusion and Recommendations of the Disciplinary Committee
The Disciplinary Committee’s report concludes with a series of recommendations aimed at resolving the ongoing crisis and preventing such incidents in the future:

  1. Improved Communication: The report suggests the need for enhanced communication channels between the NEC and BoT to ensure that approvals are obtained in accordance with the constitution.
  2. Constitutional Amendment: A thorough review and amendment of the Association’s constitution are recommended to prevent future incidents.
  3. Further Investigation: The BoT is urged to dig deeper into the actual expenses to get to the root of the matter.
  4. Appropriate Discipline: The report recommends disciplinary action against the President and others found guilty of non-compliance with BoT instructions and mismanagement of Association funds.

These revelations have sent shockwaves through the UNIOSUN Alumni Association. The next steps and actions taken by the Board of Trustees will undoubtedly shape the future of the Association.

For ongoing updates and further developments on this matter, stay tuned to uniosunupdates.com.

Unraveling the Suspension of the National Executive Council (NEC) in Osun State University Alumni Association

In a recent turn of events, the Alumni Association of an OSUAA institution found itself in a state of upheaval as the Board of Trustees (BOT) announced the suspension of the National Executive Council (NEC). This bold move, allegedly grounded in constitutional backing and serious allegations, has sparked discussions and speculations among the members. This article aims to dissect the key points from the official letters and provide insights into the reasons and implications of the NEC’s suspension. The whitepaper from the trustees is downloadable here:

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The Disciplinary Committee Report

The saga began when concerned financial members of the association lodged a petition alleging financial misappropriation and constitutional breaches against certain NEC members. In response to these grave accusations, the BOT established a 5-man Disciplinary Committee charged with the responsibility of investigating the allegations and providing a detailed report within two weeks.

The BOT, having reviewed the Disciplinary Committee’s report and conducted further investigations, made several bold and consequential decisions:

  1. Immediate Dissolution of NEC: The BOT invoked specific sections of the association’s constitution to dissolve the NEC. This move was primarily attributed to the NEC’s disobedience of BOT’s instructions on various matters, including a campus tour, fund withdrawal, fund transfer without approval, and failure to notify the BOT about funds received from the university management.
  2. Post-No-Debit on Association Accounts: All accounts operated by the association are now under a “Post-No-Debit” status. This means that no withdrawals can be made until the suspension is lifted, and all properties previously held by NEC members are to be handed over to the Alumni Secretariat.
  3. Suspension of Key Officers: The President, General Secretary, Legal Adviser, and National Treasurer have been suspended pending further investigations into the use of funds. They have been given a two-week ultimatum to provide bank statements that account for the received funds.
  4. Postponement of Congress/Elections: The forthcoming Congress/Elections have been postponed, and a fresh election will be conducted within the required timeframe according to the association’s constitution.
  5. Formation of Caretaker Committee: A Caretaker Committee (CTC) is being established with various mandates, including drafting a new constitution, setting up an Alumni Website/Portal, conducting an external audit, and organizing a congress and election within 90 days.

The official letter enumerates several reasons for their conclusions:

  1. Security Threats: Concerns were raised about security threats in the buildup to the Convention/Election, potentially endangering lives and properties.
  2. Financial Membership Interpretation: The interpretation of financial membership was disputed, causing doubts about who should have voting rights and be eligible for office.
  3. Constitutional Limitations: The constitution’s limitations were also scrutinized, particularly a clause allowing only those who have attended two congresses to contest.
  4. Accountability and Recourse: The suspended NEC members who are recontesting must exonerate themselves and show reasons why further disciplinary actions should not be taken.
  5. Constitution Review: A comprehensive constitution review is deemed necessary to prevent such crises in the future and improve the association’s structure.

Osun State University (UNIOSUN) Secures Full Accreditation for 26 Undergraduate and Postgraduate Courses

Osogbo, Osun State – Osun State University (UNIOSUN) has announced the successful attainment of full accreditation for 26 of its undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The Vice-Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Clement Adebooye, shared this milestone as he highlighted the recent accomplishments of the university.

In a statement released by the university’s Public Relations Officer, Ademola Adesoji, it was explained that rigorous evaluations were conducted by various assessment teams to assess the teaching and learning facilities, as well as the academic personnel across the different programs.

“We are delighted to receive the outcome from the National Universities Commission (NUC) confirming the full accreditation of all our undergraduate and postgraduate programs. This represents a remarkable achievement as all 26 programs have obtained 100% accreditation,” said Prof. Adebooye.

Among the accredited undergraduate programs are Fisheries and Aquaculture, Wildlife Management, Food Science and Technology, Computer Science, Guidance and Counseling, Urban and Regional Planning, Medicine and Surgery, Biochemistry, Industrial Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Microbiology, Physics with Electronics, Statistics, Public Health, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Economics, Geography, Political Science and International Relations, and Banking and Finance, among others.

The university expressed its pride in achieving such a high level of accreditation across a wide range of academic disciplines, affirming its commitment to maintaining quality education and meeting the standards set by regulatory bodies.

In another significant development, Dr. Samson Adesote, a lecturer in the Department of History and International Studies, has been invited by the Nigerian Army to participate in the historical documentation of the Nigerian Army’s peacekeeping interventions in Liberia and Sierra Leone.

Recognizing this assignment as a major national project, UNIOSUN emphasized its satisfaction in contributing to this endeavor through the involvement of its staff. The opportunity showcases the expertise and academic excellence present within the university’s faculty, reinforcing its reputation as a hub for intellectual contributions and national development.

With these recent achievements, Osun State University demonstrates its commitment to providing quality education and academic programs that meet national and international standards. The institution continues to strive for excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement, fostering an environment that nurtures the growth and success of its students and staff.

Nursing Student Declared Missing at Osun State University (UNIOSUN)

Osogbo, Osun State – In a concerning development, Zainab Popoola, a 500-level nursing student at Osun State University, has been reported missing. The announcement, made via the university’s radio station’s Twitter account, @UniosunFm, stated that Miss Popoola was last seen by her relatives on Saturday, December 3.

The university management, in coordination with security agencies, has taken immediate action to locate the missing student. Ademola Adesoji, the school’s public relations officer, confirmed the incident and assured the public that necessary measures were being taken to find her.

“We have reported the case. We received the information late yesterday, indicating that she mentioned going out. As soon as we were informed, we alerted the Chief Security Officer of the University, who initiated an investigation,” stated Mr. Adesoji.

According to preliminary investigations conducted by the university’s security personnel, it was discovered that Zainab Popoola left a note before her disappearance. The contents of the note have not yet been disclosed, as authorities are still evaluating its significance. The matter has been reported to both the local police and the Department of State Services (DSS), who have launched their own investigations.

“We are currently analyzing the note and working closely with the police and DSS in their ongoing investigation,” Mr. Adesoji added.

Zainab Popoola resided off-campus, and her absence was initially noticed when she failed to attend classes and concerned friends began sharing information about her online. The university’s Student Affairs Officer promptly reached out to her friends for more information, leading to the discovery of her disappearance. Subsequently, the Chief Security Officer and Student Affairs Officer collaborated to initiate the investigation, which prompted the involvement of the police and the DSS.

Yemisi Opalola, the police spokesperson in the state, confirmed the incident and assured the public that the police were actively working on the case.

“We are aware of the situation. The case has been reported to the police, and we are fully engaged in the investigation,” said Mrs. Opalola.

As the search for Zainab Popoola intensifies, the university community and local authorities remain committed to ensuring her safe return. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of campus security and the need for collaborative efforts in promptly addressing such matters.

Further updates on the ongoing investigation will be provided as more information becomes available.

Former BOT Chairman writes The President of UNIOSUN Alumni

In an open letter that has been reproduced below the former Board Chairman of the Osun State University Alumni Association, Mr. David Oladeji has written the President of the association this is sequel to a letter that was written earlier by him to the President and was made available to the public after allegedly no response from the President. The previous letter is availabe here.

An Open Letter To Mr. Oriola Oladipupo Abdulkabir, The President, NEC, Osun State University Alumni Association.

I, the above named alumnus, of this noble, famous and revered association hereby write for myself and on behalf of thousands of current members of the association and millions to come succinctly as follows:

1. That I am a financial member of the aforementioned association which for the purpose of this writing will be referred to as ‘OSSUA’.

2. That I am the immediate past Chairman of OSSUA’s Board of Trustee equally known as the BoT, a position which has placed my humble self in the realm, status and position of a Stakeholder of the Association.

3. That as a matter of fact and for the avoidance of doubt, every financial member of OSSUA is by the fulfilment of that onerous duty, responsibility and obligation a Stakeholder in the OSUAA affairs.

4. That I am a founding member of the Association with a team of passionate and dedicated minds who contributed not only in efforts and finances but risked their all and gave all it takes to bring the Association to the current level it is which you, as the president is enjoying and wish to continually enjoy.

5. While I was the BoT Chair of OSUAA, my administration gave the Association a lift and a face by giving it a life it deserves at the Corporate Affairs Commission when it was registered under Part C of the Companies and Allied Matters Act, 2004 as an Incorporated Trustee. A move which gave OSUAA the audacity, nerve and ability to exist as a corporate personality capable of suing and being sued in its personal corporate personality, it also gave the association the features of perpetual succession which I hope it will continue to enjoy as much as it has responsible and responsive personnel who are its hands and legs in charge of affairs.

6. That it is no gainsaying to state and hold that for an association to thrive, it needs financial backing and back up to work and run efficiently, hence I in company of my team opened a corporate account with the First Bank of Nigeria, Aregbe Branch, Osogbo, Osun State after fulfilling all the requirements which includes but not limited to providing a working constitution for the running and/or operations of the association account.

7. That the Constitution of our dear Association particularly Article 13 D-G which deals with account specifically in clear, unambiguous and express terms provided for the signatories to the OSSUA’s Account and went a step further to make provisions for a ‘Mandatory Signatory’ who must be the Treasurer of NEC of the Association with one other person either the President or the General Secretary. To further buttress this, the Treasurer and President can sign for withdrawal, the Treasurer and General Secretary can sign for withdrawal BUT withdrawal made by both the President and General Secretary cannot hold water as it is void from its foundation — an affront to the spirit and dictate of our guiding constitution.

8. That during the tenure of Aboderin Ademuyiwa Aduragbemi as the President of OSSUA’S NEC, the Constitution was not only abused but disregarded and its provisions generally ignored as so many frauds were committed as withdrawals were made without recourse to the Constitutional requirements. For instance, in the early reign of the “Pariah President”, several withdrawals were made by the President and the General Secretary without the knowledge of the most important person as far and as long as the constitution is concerned — the Treasurer.

9. During Aduragbemi’s reign, the Association witnessed a huge setback and disrepute with a series of fraud, unconstitutionalism, dictatorship, imposition, nepotism and unimaginable corruption. For the records; Aduragbemi inaugurated his own “BoT”, made withdrawals running into Millions of Naira without any recourse to NEC, introduced an “Account Manager” to make personal withdrawal for him from the association’s account and gave a “Miragic’’ scholarship to non-existent “Students of UNIOSUN without the consent of the BoT and/or ratification of the General Assembly.

10. That in general, Aduragbemi ran OSSUA as his personal company and indeed brought the Association to a huge disrepute. These activities and actions of his generated huge controversies even from his cabinet as most of the NEC members resigned and made petitions to the BoT.

11. That these petitions and several obvious and conspicuous complaints led the BoT under my leadership to freeze the Association’s Account with First Bank of Nigeria Limited wherein it was difficult for money to be withdrawn from the said account.

12. That upon the discovery of these many frauds, my team with the mandate of the OSSUA’S Stakeholders decided to initiate both Civil and Criminal proceedings against the President, who was hungry and thirsty to ruin the Association in its entirety, by creating a life BoT and changing the entire constitution in a caricature AGM where his loyalists would vote out the existing Board of Trustees and National Executive Council of the Association and elect “Brand New’’ BoT and NEC members. He succeeded partly by replacing his coordinates who were elected with him in a quorumless General Assembly.

13. That this necessitated the BoT under my leadership to approach a Legal Practitioner to among other things put up an official petition to the fraudulent activities in the Association as perpetrated by Aduragbemi and upon the approval of the said petition, during the interview with Commissioner of Police, it was resolved and the Commissioner of Police at the Nigeria Police Force, Osun State Command ordered that Aduragbemi be charged to the court on criminal charge to answer to all the allegations as contained in the said petition which he (Adura) could not give a satisfactory response to.

14. That even though the directive was issued; the former NEC President manipulated his way as usual and illegally prevailed on the men of the State Information Bureau of Osun State Command and the CP’s directive never materialised as the same only exists in words.

15. Mr. President, may I reiterate here that during the Tenure of your Predecessor; audit on the Association was never carried out and series of noticeable, visible and conspicuous corruption, financial misappropriation, high handedness and unconstitutional activities were the theme of the Administration preceding your tenure.

16. That up till the time of writing this letter; there is a pending civil suit in HOS/67/2019 filed against Aduragbemi Ademuyiwa Abodunrin to seek redress against the series of multifarious corruptions against Adura’s tactics and antics while in office of OSSUA’s NEC as a Pariah Leader.

17. Mr. President, your good self would recall that under your leadership as Social Director of this Noble Association between 2016 and 2018 under the watch of Bibitayo Owolabi the founder and progenitor of None Accountability as long and as far as this Noble Association is concerned, you took a whooping sum of about One Million, Two Hundred Thousand Naira Only (N1, 200,000.00) from the association without the consent, permission and sanction of the BoT and/or the General Assembly which till this present moment remains unaccounted for, unaudited and no record has been set straight to ratify your action in connivance with the erstwhile president, Bibitayo Owolabi.

18. Since your emergence as the President of this noble Association, even though there were high expectations that you would learn from your shortcoming of unaccountability, your tenure and leadership style so far is proving and heading to a catastrophic end which I fear may lead to a more fatal disruptive end far worse than that of Bibitayo Owolabi and Aduragbemi A. Aboderin as you have imbibed the corrupt practices, high handedness, recidivism nature of your predecessors.

19. In proving the above; you have refused, ignored and neglected despite repeated demand by stakeholders of this association to be accountable and make available the audits of the association’s account without any reasonable and/or justifiable reason.

20. Further to prove that you are moving in the steps and shadows of some of the lawless and unconstitutional activities of your predecessors, you have failed to make publicly available the budgets and accounts of spending of your administration for the previous year (2021/2022 Financial year) and only presented a simplistic unaudited document as accounts to an AGM that was intentionally poorly advertised and haphazardly put together leading to a quorumless outing for an association with more than 10,000 members, this is a shame. For avoidance of doubt our constitution requires the attendance of fifty (50) financial members at such a meeting to form a quorum. I am aware that actions on the verge of criminalities such as manipulating and forgery with regards to the attendance of that meeting of the 4th of June 2022, which I was in attendance, may be in the pipeline, I am sure that you as well as other concerned stakeholders will do all within your power to prevent such, as any such action will be met with vehement resistance as provided for by the law, as there is video and pictorial evidence of attendance of the meeting. A more publicised emergency congress is not out of place to rectify what needs rectification and attention. We cannot continually allow unconstitutional actions and acts of criminality be the order of the day in our dear association.

21. The quoted suit which was initiated to help the Association set a standard and tame the monstrous beast of corruption eating deep into the association’s leadership has been hugely neglected by your administration as you have feigned and consciously made yourself deliberately disinterested in order to bring the suit into its early grave as you are of the reasonable view that judgement in the suit in favour of the association against Aduragbemi will set a permanent precedent and check on corrupt practices in the Association, and this will be fatal to your leadership style which is themed, couched and imbedded with the semblance leadership style of your predecessors.

22. As OSSUA’s NEC President, you are aware and must remember that duty comes before self, but you have deliberately placed yourself above the Association and you have on several occasions run the association as an undergraduate association similar to a departmental association as you have watered down the power, authority and weight of OSSUA by making it, placing it and/or holding it out as an appendage of power or subservient to the UNIOSUN’s Management as the Association is not assertive, firm and independent as it should be as all the activities expected of a Sovereign body are strictly dependent on the School’s Management whip and caprices, even though the University management has made bold efforts to raise the association to the standards it should be, your body language and activities have rather belittled and debased the status of the association. Your engagements with the School Management over the course of more than 70% of your tenure has not resulted in tangible headway as regards monies lodged with the School Management since the year 2011, as collection of membership fees from graduates of the University on behalf of the association. if any such progress has been made this has been lost, for lack of communication and transparency on your part.

23. Mr. President, you have, since emerging as the association’s President, run, controlled and treated OSSUA as your personal company, business and corporation as you have brow-beaten, shut the General assembly, Board of Trustees and even some members of your NEC out of OSSUA’s affair and you have chosen, made up your mind and decided to run the Association in a Sole proprietorship style by constantly taking unilateral decisions without recourse to the BoT particularly in the areas of Finance, Funds, Expenditure and Spending. If one were to look for information on the activities of our dear association on your personal Facebook page, one would not skip too many posts to see you in poses with notable figures and personalities that the office of the President gives you access to. However, there is no officially updated social media or website with such up-to-date information (except for closed, unpublicised groups on whatsapp not reaching up to 10% of members of the association) such as operated and created by you or any of your NEC members to allow members to be in the know of the activities of the association. I must remind you that service to the association and members of the association should be more important than political gymnastics as you were elected to SERVE the people and not your political profile.

24. I write to call you to order and demand as a stakeholder and member of the association to audit the Association’s Account, do a comprehensive report of your stewardship and records of office with immediacy forthwith.

25. As I have written to you previously, about the scholarships awarded to “indigent” students by your administration, I am calling on you to explain how the indigent students were selected and if approval for such was obtained expressly from the BOT as no budget has been presented nor approved as I am aware for this year within which the scholarships were awarded.

26. A number of stakeholders and members of the larger Osun State University community are watching and hoping that we grow and are accountable such that they will be interested in giving back to the community through the association as a arm of the University that can be trusted to administer itself and funds without fear of misappropriation or mismanagement. As a stakeholder willing to make such contributions in my own way as I have earlier communicated to you Mr. President, this is one of my biggest fears.

27. On a concluding note; I call on you not just for your name, self and personality but for the progress, goodwill and growth of the association and for posterity sake; to do the needful and remember the oath guiding the office you hold and occupy as the President of NEC on behalf of thousands of alumni of OSSUA and several millions of Alumni of OSSUA to come in subsequent years.

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ASUU President a careless talker, should get educated – UNIOSUN VC responds Osodeke’s comment calling universities quack

The Vice-Chancellor, Osun State University (UNIOSUN), Professor Odunayo Clement Adebooye has described the president of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) Emmanuel Osodeke as a careless talker by saying universities that are not on strike are ‘quacks’.

Professor Adebooye said the state university has 481 full-time academic staff and among them, 387 are full-time Ph.D. holders, “this is not a quack.”

ASUU President, while featuring on Arise TV’s ‘The Morning Show’ on Thursday, called state universities; Osun State University, Kwara State University, Lagos State University and Kwara State University quacks.

According to him, “Kwara State University is not a member of ASUU. Osun State University was suspended from ASUU for misbehaviour. We are in court with LASU (Lagos State University) because they sacked all our executives more than five years ago. They were not part of this struggle.”

The UNIOSUN Vice-Chancellor responded to ASUU’s claim while answering questions from journalists at a press conference on Friday; announcing the approval and accreditation of the institution’s bachelor of medicine bachelor of surgery (MBBS) programme by the Nigerian Medical and Dental Council (NMDC).

It will be recalled that UNIOSUN started the MBBS programme with the approval of the National Universities Commission in 2012. The programme was discontinued shortly after due to some operational challenges which led to the transfer of the enrolled students to Ukraine by the State Government to complete their programmes.

Professor Adebooye noted that the NMDC not only approved the MBBS programme but also increased the admission quota for the programme from 50d to 100 students.

“Between January and August 2022, our academic members of staff have demonstrated the “can do spirit” in research and they have excelled in this world of stiff but healthy competition for research grants. I am glad to inform you we have six grants amounting to about US$300,000 in the last 8 months,” he said this in his address during.

Meanwhile, while reacting to the ASUU president’s statement, the Vice-Chancellor said Osun state university takes very serious exceptions for having mentioned the institution as a quack university and demanded the withdrawal of the statement from Professor Osodeke.

According to him, the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture Umudike (MOUA), where ASUU President teaches, does not have UNIOSUN’s achievements.

“ASUU President should go and check my profile, I cannot preside on quack university. He has expressed his opinion and that is his, the University he teaches does not have our achievements.

“He was here this year and commended the quality of what he saw here, the infrastructure, only a few universities. Osun state university takes very serious exceptions for having mentioned the institution as a quack university.

“He shouldn’t talk about what he doesn’t know if he wants to continue being a true professor. A true professor finds facts and bases of whatever they say, he should get educated, I challenge him to get educated.

“Referring UNIOSUN as a quack university is a careless statement and not expected from ASUU President who is a professor; who must not make a statement without facts.” the VC said.

Osun State University Appoints Professor Afeez Bello as Acting Vice-Chancellor

Osogbo, Osun State – In a move to ensure administrative stability and continuity, Osun State University (UNIOSUN) has announced the appointment of Professor Afeez Bello as the acting vice-chancellor. The decision comes after a period of controversies surrounding the selection process for a substantive vice-chancellor and the imminent conclusion of the outgoing vice-chancellor’s term.

Professor Bello, a distinguished scholar in geo-technical engineering, will assume his new role on Friday, November 5. With an impressive academic background and extensive experience, he is well-positioned to lead UNIOSUN during this transitional phase.

The pro-chancellor and chairman of the governing council, Yusuf Alli, expressed the university’s need for an acting vice-chancellor due to ongoing litigation surrounding the selection process. The appointment aims to prevent any administrative vacuum within the institution. UNIOSUN remains committed to upholding the rule of law and will adhere to the court’s verdicts.

Professor Afeez Bello, born on October 11, 1976, originates from Ilobu, the headquarters of Irepodun Local Government Area in Osun State. He completed his secondary education at Ilobu Secondary Commercial Grammar School in 1993. His academic journey led him to Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), where he pursued Civil Engineering. He furthered his studies at the University of Ibadan, obtaining a Master’s certificate in Civil Engineering in 2005. In 2010, he received his PhD in Civil Engineering from Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria.

Prior to his appointment as the acting vice-chancellor, Professor Afeez Bello served as the deputy vice-chancellor in charge of administration and development at UNIOSUN. With his broad expertise and experience, he is equipped to guide the university through this transition period. His election as the deputy vice-chancellor by the university senate further reflects his scholarly achievements and competence.

The selection process for a substantive vice-chancellor encountered disputes over the criteria set forth in the vacancy advertisement. Concerns were raised by various stakeholders, including the Osun State chapter of the Nigerian Medical Association, regarding the strict conditions that some deemed incongruent with the university’s existing laws and regulations. As a result, UNIOSUN temporarily suspended the selection process, awaiting the court’s final decision.

Professor Afeez Bello’s appointment as the acting vice-chancellor of Osun State University signifies the institution’s commitment to maintaining stability and providing uninterrupted leadership. As UNIOSUN continues its mission of academic excellence and community development, Professor Bello’s expertise and vision will play a crucial role in guiding the university toward a bright future.

Stay tuned for further updates on the developments at Osun State University as it strives for progress and maintains its reputation as a center of learning and innovation.