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Students' Union SRC Holds First Parliamentary Sitting of the Session: Discusses Halls Conditions and Price Irregularities of Campus Commodities

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By Adetunji Oluwafemi and Joy Oludele  The first Students' Representative Council parliamentary sitting was held on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at 1k seaters. Concerns were raised regarding some issues  which includes; the state of the undergraduate halls of residence and the irregularities in the prices of commodities on campus. It was discovered that in various halls of residence, occupants allocated to the upper bunks were asked to pay an additional amount of ₦2,000 for cupboards, despite the fact that the previous occupants paid the sum of ₦1,000, which the management claimed they used for the repair of the cupboards. Meanwhile, the cupboards were not repaired; yet, an additional amount was added in this new session, despite the increase in accommodation fees. The Honourables raised concerns that most halls of residence are not habitable due to issues such as epileptic power supply, water scarcity, poor toilet facilities, and a lack of sockets and lamp holders, amo
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Icons member wins Overall Best Campus Fellow Award of the AFYMP Campus Journalism Fellowship 2024

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By Adedoyin Oguntade Adetunji Oluwafemi (Àyànféelédùmarè), a prominent member serving as the Production Manager of the Icons Organization, received the "Lekan Otufodunrin Campus Journalism Best Fellowship 2024 Award" on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. Additionally, he was honored with the Overall Best Fellow award across all categories by the African Foundation for Young Media Professionals (AFYMP) during the 3rd edition of the Africa Media Come Alive Forum 2024, which took place today at the Center for Management and Development in Magodo, Lagos. The African Foundation for Young Media Professionals (AFYMP) is a Nigerian media outlet and the founder of a news website called "Nigeria Grassroot News." It was established to strengthen and promote a vibrant, independent African media landscape that supports professionals who advocate for an open, inclusive, and sustainable society. READ ALSO: Great Ife Students' Union Announces Regulated POS Charges The AF
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Great Ife Students' Union Announces Regulated POS Charges

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By  Joy Oludele The Great Ife Students' Union has announced revised Point of Sale (POS) transaction charges, effective immediately, in a move to address student concerns over excessive fees. This was made known in a press statement on Sunday, November 10. This development follows a meeting convened by the Office of Welfare with campus vendors, aimed at alleviating the financial strain on students. The Union's decision to revise the POS charges comes after a previous agreement reached in the last session with POS vendors was altered, necessitating further negotiations. The revised charges are expected to promote affordable transactions, enhancing campus life. READ ALSO: Freshers' Week '24: Students' Union Holds Symposium; Faculty of Technology Wins Inter-Faculty Debate New POS Charges: - ₦500-₦1,000: ₦50 - ₦1,100-₦4,400: ₦100 - ₦4,500-₦6,000: ₦150 - ₦6,000-₦8,000: ₦200 - ₦8,000-₦10,000: ₦250 The Office of the Welfare Director's intervention addresses
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Freshers' Week '24: Students' Union Holds Symposium; Faculty of Technology Wins Inter-Faculty Debate

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By Joy Oludele Following the freshmen inter-faculty debate  held on Monday, November 4, at Oduduwa Hall, the Great Ife Students' Union proceeded with the planned Freshers' Week 2024, which included a symposium held at the 1,000-seater lecture theatre. The symposium was themed "Uniting Tradition and Innovation: Bridging the Past and the Future." The event started a few minutes past 11:00 a.m. with the national anthem and the Great Ife anthem being anchored by Timileyin Busari, the Welfare Director.  The freshmen were afterward welcomed to the second day of Freshers' Week. The judges were called to the podium to conclude the inter-faculty debate that started yesterday at Oduduwa Hall. The representatives from the faculties that made it to the final round—Clinical Sciences, Pharmacy, Social Sciences, and Technology—were called to the stage. The event was expertly anchored by Fashina Damilare. The esteemed guests at the symposium were Professor Ajila (an
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Fresher's Week'24: Students' Union Holds Freshers Inter-Faculty Debate

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By  Adetunji Oluwafemi The Great Ife Students’ Union on Monday, 3rd November 2024, held its planned inter-faculty debate for freshmen. The debate is part of the events that have been prepared for Fresher’s Week 2024. The event experienced a slight delay, as the venue was moved from the 1000-seater to Oduduwa Hall by the order of the school management, which requested that the initial venue be vacated because the office of the Vice President, responsible for the event, failed to seek permission before using it. The event began at 12:35 PM. Faculties were paired and assigned topics: the Faculty of Administration and Science had the topic "Corrupt Democracies are Preferable to Dictatorships"; the Faculty of Agriculture and Dentistry debated on the topic "Subsidy is a Necessary Compromise of the Government, and Should be Implemented in Areas of Essential Public Domains"; the Faculty of Arts and Technology had the topic "Civil Disobedience is a Moral Wea
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Professor Omole Representative's Presence Sparks Widespread Indignation Among OAU Students

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By Matthew Ogunwale and Adedoyin Oguntade In an unprecedented move, the Great Ife Students' Union vehemently opposed the attempted representation of former Vice-Chancellor Professor Wale Omole on Monday during the freshmen orientation programme held at Oduduwa Hall on October 28, 2024. The Great Ife Students' Union's stance follows Professor Omole's decision of sending a representative to promote his foundation to freshmen. Samuel Busari, the Welfare Director of the Students' Union, explained that "the name 'Wale Omole' should not be mentioned at all on campus." He stated further that he is highly disappointed in the university management for inviting such an individual to grace the freshers' orientation program. "1999 is still fresh in our memory, and we cannot but continue to remember and honor Afrika and the others. At the same time, we cannot forget the evil masterminded by the then VC, Prof. Wale Omole, who orchestrated t
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Breaking Barriers: Exclusive Interview with the Only Female Bus Driver on OAU Campus

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By Esther Ademola The Icons Organization, in collaboration with Great Ife Network, recently conducted an exclusive interview with Mrs. Elugbaju, the sole female driver on the OAU campus. Standing out as the only woman among the Towngboro drivers, Mrs. Elugbaju has sparked curiosity about her motivation. During the interview, she shared insights into her experiences and shed light on her journey as a female driver in a male-dominated field. Question : Can you introduce yourself? Mrs Elugbaju : My name is Mrs Elugbaju. I am one of the driver of buses in the campus, I'm the only lady. Question : How did you become a bus driver especially in a University like Obafemi Awolowo University? Mrs Elugbaju:  I'm a civil servant. This is just a part time job for me. After office hour like 5:00pm, I do bring my bus and I will be loading from campus to gate and from gate to Campus like around 7:30pm-8:00pm then I will go back. READ ALSO: OAU Secures Two Gold Medals in Judo at FAS
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