Professor Esther Olufunmilayo Asekun-Olarinmoye received her B.Sc. (Hons.) degree (Biology) in 1978 from the Philippine Union College, Caloocan City, Philippines and her MD (Doctor of Medicine) in 1982 from The Filemon D. Tanchoco Medical Foundation, Manila Central University, Manila Philippines. This was followed by post-graduate residency training program in Community Health at the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria. She then qualified as a Fellow of the West African College of Physicians, Faculty of Community Health (FWACP) in 1996. She is also an associate Fellow of the National Post-graduate Medical College of Nigeria (Faculty of Public Health). She has at least 12 years of teaching experience at the University level. She joined Osun State University in August, 2010 and is currently an associate Professor in the Department of Community Medicine, College of Health Sciences and the Ag. Director of Quality Assurance for the University. She has been in several positions of responsibility including; Ag. Head, Department of Community Medicine, LAUTECH, Ag. Head, Department Community Medicine, Osun State University, Chairman, Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria, Osun State Chapter, Ag. Director of Quality Assurance, Osun State University, Member of Planning Committee of Babcock University Medical School, Member of Board of Trustee and Council, Adeleke University, Board Member, Seventh-day Adventist Hospital, Ile-Ife and Health Director, Seventh-Day Adventist Osun Conference. She has also shown good academic leadership; has authored over fifty (>50) publications.
She is a co-editor for the Western Nigerian Journal of Medical Sciences (the official publication of LAUTECH Teaching Hospital), an assistant editor to the Research Journal of Health Sciences (the official publication of the College of Health Sciences, Osun State University) and a peer reviewer for twenty-one (21) international and national journals.
She has supervised thirteen (13) post-graduate dissertations successfully and several undergraduate projects.
Educational institutions attended and qualifications obtained with Dates:
University College Hospital, Ibadan (FWACP, 1996)
Manila Central University, FDT Medical Foundation, Manila (M.D, 1982)
Philippine Union College, Caloocan City, Manila, Philippines (B.Sc. (Hons.) Biology, 1978)
Middle East College, Beirut, Lebanon. 1975-1976
Adventist College of West, Africa, Ilisan-Remo 1973-1975
Work experience in the University system
OSUN STATE UNIVERISTY
- Associate Professor (Aug. 4, 2010 – till date) – Department of Community Medicine
- Ag. Head of Department, Community Medicine – Aug 4, 2010 – August 1, 2011
- Ag. Director, Quality Assurance – August 1, 2011 till date
- Certified MDCN (Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria) CPD/CME (Continuing Professional Development/Continuing Medical Education) Facilitator – College of Health Sciences – 2011 till date
LADOKE AKINTOLA UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
- Lecturer 1 Jan., 2002 – May, 2005.
- Snr. Lecturer May, 2005 – Aug., 2010
- Clinical Consultant (LTH) Jan., 2002 – Aug., 2010 l
- Ag. Head of Department of Community Medicine 2003-2006
MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL BODIES
- European Society of Contraception and Reproductive Health – Member
- Nigerian Medical Association – Member
- West African Post-Graduate Medical College – Fellow
- National Post-Graduate Medical College of Nigeria – Associate Fellow
- Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria – Member
- Association of Community Physicians of Nigeria – Member.
- Association of Community Physicians of West Africa – Member
- Association of Women Physicians – Member
SERVICES
(i) University -
Within Osun State University:
- Head of Department, Community Medicine, August, 2010 - 2011
- Ag. Director, Quality Assurance, August 1st, 2011 till date
- Member of Committee that Reviewed the Dress Code for CHS
- Member of Examination Monitoring Panel to Okuku Campus MSS
- Member University Strategic planning Committee – Community Relation Group
- Member, Committee on Strategic Plan, Dec, 2011
- Member, College Academic Board
- Member, Board of Postgraduate studies
- Member, Academic Planning Sub-Committee
- Member, Academic Staff Training & Development Committee
- Member, Committee of Provosts, Deans and Directors
- Member of Senate
- Member, Congregation
- CME Speaker/Facilitator (NMA/MDCAN Approved), 2011 –till date
- Speaker, Lecture on antimicrobial resistance: a challenge to public health to celebrate World Health Day 2011 at the University auditorium
- Speaker, College Lecture: Essentials of Research Ethics for Researchers in Health Sciences during a 2-day Workshop at the College of Health Sciences, Osun State University, 21st Nov., 2011.
- Acting for Provost, College of Health Sciences, Dec. 4-16, 2011.
- Member, Local Organizing Committee - Scientific Conference Committee – Finance \Committee for the 2nd SIDCAIN Non-Communicable diseases Update Course, Annual Lecture and Scientific Conference, Feb 1-3, 2012.
- Chairperson, Implementation/Monitoring Committee for 2012-2016 UNIOSUN Strategic Plan
Within Ladoke Akintola University of Technology:
- Head of Department 2003 – 2006
- Acting for Dean, Faculty of Clinical Sciences, CHS
- Faculty representative at College and University programmes
- Coordinator, Residency training programme, LTH
- Member, Strategic planning committee, 2003
- Chairperson, College welfare committee
- College orator
- University orator
- Staff Adviser, WOTCLEF Vangard, LTH
- Chairperson, Faculty Accreditation Committee
- Member, Faculty Finance Committee
- Member, Curriculum Review Committee
- Visiting Consultant, LTH, Osogbo, August 16th, 2010 till date.
(ii) Community
- Health Education programme on Stress Management for Adventist Men’s Ministry, July 2008
- Community health out-reach at Ataoja’s Palace for market women and secondary school students on awareness of breast cancer, 2009
- Community health education on NTA Ile – Ife Television programme, “You and your Health”, 2005
- Community health education on OSBC Radio programme, 2009
- Community health out-reach at Osogbo city hall on awareness of kidney diseases and glaucoma, 2011
- Community out-reach and screening exercise for rural and sub-urban communities for cardiovascular risk factors, kidney disease and glaucoma at Alajue and Ibokun, 2011
- Identified and established urban and rural practicing centers for training UNIOSUN medical students and offer services to the respective communities
- Member, Planning Committee for Babcock University, College of Medicine
- Member, Board of Trustee and Governing Council of Adeleke University, Ede
- Guest Lecturer, Health Challenges of Our Time, at the Annual Camp Meeting of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Osun State Conference, Ede, 24th Oct., 2011.
- Guest Lecturer, All a woman will want to know about Menopause at Adventist Women Conference Meeting, SDA Osun State Conference, Ede.
(iii) National/International
- Chairperson, Association of Public Health Physician of Nigeria, Osun State Chapter. Dec. 2008 - April, 2012.
- Chairperson, Scientific Committee for the AGM and Scientific Conference of the Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria (APHPN), June 2008.
- Member of Panel for Accreditation Exercise to Lagos State University Teaching Hospital, Community Medicine Department
- Invited Guest Lecturer on Socio-economic factors and cardiovascular diseases at an international seminar/workshop on cardiovascular disease prevention organized by the dept. of Internal Medicine, LAUTECH, CHS, Osogbo in collaboration with the University of Loussane, Dept of Preventive and Social Medicine on 22nd July, 2005
- Invited Guest Lecturer at the Osun State Year 2007 State Council on Health Meeting. Presented paper on the various options available for Health Care Financing in a developing economy on 31st Oct, 2007.
- Invited Guest Lecturer at The National Conference on Public Health and the Challenges of Achieving the MDGs: Science, Policy and Programmes, 2008.
- Member of Panel for Accreditation Exercise to Federal Medical Center, Iddo - Ekiti, Community Medicine Department, March, 2012.
- Peer Reviewer for twelve (12) National/International Journals
PUBLICATIONS
THESIS / DISSERTATION:
i. Risk Factors of Neonatal Tetanus in Ibadan, Oyo state – Part II FWACP ( Oct., 1996).
ii. Comparative study of health of Nigerian children in day-care centers and home environment in Ibadan, Nigeria.
Journal Articles
1. FATUNDE OJ, ASEKUN-OLARINMOYE EO, OGUNDIRAN FA (1995). Seasonal prevalence of protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) in Ibadan, Oyo state. Nig. J. of Paediatr. 22(3): 57-63
2. ASEKUN-OLARINMOYE EO, LAWOYIN TO, ONADEKO MO (2003). Risk factors for neonatal tetanus in Ibadan, Nigeria. European Journal of Pediatrics. 162: 526-527. (International Journal)
3. ASEKUN-OLARINMOYE EO, LAWOYIN TO, ONADEKO MO (2003). Risk factors associated with neonatal tetanus in Ibadan, Nigeria - A Revisit. Afri. J. Med. med. Sci. 32: 275-278.
4. TAIWO SS, ASHUBIARO AB, OLUGBENGA-BELLO AI, OPARINDE DP, ASEKUN-OLARINMOYE EO, ASHIRU JO (2004). Pattern of Sexually Transmitted Diseases Seen At Ladoke Akintola University Teaching Hospital, Osogbo, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Genito-urinary Medicine. 3&4 (1&2): 4 - 7.
5. FAWOLE OI AND ASEKUN-OLARINMOYE EO (2005). Media practitioners and Gender-based violence in Ibadan, Nigeria. Journal of the Royal Society for the Promotion of Health.125(6):272-280. (International Journal)
6. ASEKUN-OLARINMOYE EO, OYEMADE AA, LAWOYIN TO (2005). Health status of children aged under two years cared for in Day-Care Centers and the home environment in Ibadan, Nigeria. Journal of Community Medicine and Primary Health Care. 17(1): 33-37
7. DAIRO MD, LAWOYIN TO, ONADEKO MO, ASEKUN- OLARINMOYE EO AND ADENIJI AO (2005). HIV as an Additional risk factor for anemia in pregnancy : evidence from Primary care level in Ibadan, Southwestern, Nigeria. Afri. J. Med. med. Sci. 34: 275-279.
8. JENYO MS AND ASEKUN-OLARINMOYE EO (2005). Prevalence of Scoliosis in Secondary School Children in Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria. Afri. J. Med. med.sci. 34:361- 364.
9. ADEROUNMU AOA, EGBEWALE BE, OJOFEITIMI EO, FADIORA SO, OGUNTOLA AS, ASEKUN-OLARINMOYE EO, ADEOTI ML AND AKANBI O (2006). Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of the Educated and Non-Educated Women to Cancer of the Breast in Semi-Urban and Rural areas of Southwest, Nigeria. The Nigerian Postgraduate Medical Journal. 13(3):182-188.
10. ASEKUN-OLARINMOYE EO, FAWOLE OI, DAIRO MD, AMUSAN OA (2007). Knowledge, Attitudes and Perception of Teacher Role in sex education in public schools in Nigeria. Int. J Adolesc Med health. 19(4):425-434. (International Journal)
11. BAMIDELE JO, ASEKUN-OLARINMOYE EO, ODU OO, AMUSAN OA, EGBEWALE BE (2007). Socio-demographic Characteristics and health risk behaviors among students of a Tertiary institution in South Western Nigeria. Afri. J. Med. med.sci.36:129-136
12. ODU OO, ASEKUN-OLARINMOYE EO, BAMIDELE JO, EGBEWALE BE, AMUSAN OA and OLOWU AO (2007). Knowledge, Attitudes to HIV/AIDS and Sexual Behaviors of students in a Tertiary institution in South-Western Nigeria. The European Journal of Contraception and Reproductive Health. 2007;13(1):90-96. (International Journal)
13. AMUSAN OA & ASEKUN-OLARINMOYE EO (2006-2007). Knowledge, Beliefs and Attitudes to Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Shao Community of Kwara State, Nigeria. International Quarterly of Community Health Education. 27(4):337-49.
DOI: 10.2190.1Q.27.4.E. (International Journal)
14. ASEKUN-OLARINMOYE EO & AMUSAN OA (2008). The Impact of health education on attitudes towards female genital Mutilation (FGM) in a rural Nigerian community. The European Journal of Contraception and Reproductive Health. 13(3):289-297
DOI: 10.1080/13625180802075174. (International Journal)
15. ASEKUN-OLARINMOYE EO (2008). Immunization practices among mothers whose babies developed Neonatal Tetanus: Need for Review of the Nigerian National Policy on Immunization. Western Nigerian Journal of Medical Sciences. 1(1):20-25
16. ASEKUN-OLARINMOYE EO, BAMIDELE JO, OLOWU AO, ODU OO, EGBEWALE BE & AMUSAN OA (2009). Sexual Risk Behaviours and Risk Perception of HIV/AIDS among a Rural Adult Population in Southwestern Nigeria. Research Journal of Medical Sciences 3(2):80-86. ISSN: 1815-9346. (International Journal)
17. ASEKUN-OLARINMOYE EO, BAMIDELE JO, EGBEWALE BE, ASEKUN-OLARINMOYE IO, OJOFEITIMI EO (2009). Consumer Assessment of Perceived Quality of Antenatal Care Services in a Tertiary Health Care Institution in Osun State, Nigeria. Journal of The Turkish German Gynecological Association; 10: 89-94. (International Journal)
18. ASEKUN-OLARINMOYE EO, EGBEWALE BE AND OLAJIDE FO (2009). Subjective Assessment of Childhood Fever by Mothers Utilizing Primary Health Care Facilities in Osogbo, Osun State, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice,12(4):434-438.
19. ASEKUN-OLARINMOYE EO & OLADELE EA (2009). Condom Use among Undergraduates in Osun State, Nigeria: Implication for Sexually Transmitted Infection (STIs)/HIV Prevention. Research Journal of Medical Science, 3(6):179-189 ISSN:1815-9346. (International Journal)
20. OJOFEITIMI EO, ORJI EO, ASEKUN-OLARINMOYE EO, BAMIDELE JO, OWOLABI OO AND OLADELE EA (2009). Poor Knowledge of Causes and Prevention of Stillbirths among Health Care Providers: An Implication for Regular In-Service Training in Developing Countries. International Journal of Childbirth Education; 24 (4): 26- 29. (International Journal)
21. LAWOYIN TO, ONADEKO MO AND ASEKUN-OLARINMOYE EO, (2010). Neonatal Mortality and Perinatal Risk Factors in Rural South West Nigeria: A Community-Based Prospective Study. West African Journal of Medicine, 29 (1):19-23.
22. FAWOLE OI, SALAWU TA, and ASEKUN-OLARINMOYE E0 (2009-2010). Intimate Partner Violence: Prevalence and Perceptions of Married Men in Ibadan, Nigeria. Int’l Quarterly of Community Health Education, 30(4):349-364. doi: 10.2190/IQ.30.4. (International Journal)
23. OLOWU AO, ASEKUN-OLARINMOYE EO, ADEBIMPE WO, DAIRO MD, AND OLADELE EA (2010). Factors Associated with Poor-Use of Contraception among In-School Tertiary Institution Students in South Western Nigeria. Journal of life and environmental sciences; 10(1&2)
24. ASEKUN-OLARINMOYE EO, LAWOYIN TO AND ASEKUN-OLARINMOYE IO (2010). Effect of Rearing Environment on the Feeding Pattern of Under 2 years old Nigerian Children. Early Child Development and care. 1-12.
DOI: 10.1080/03004430.2010.526209. (International Journal)
25. ADEBIMPE WO, BAMIDELE JO, ASEKUN-OLARINMOYE EO, ABODURIN O AND ADEGOKE K (2010). Knowledge and attitude of small scale entrepreneurs in Osogbo Southwestern Nigeria towards Group Occupational Health Services. Journal of business and organizational development. 2010;2:1-8.
26. ASEKUN-OLARINMOYE EO, OLAJIDE FO and ASEKUN-OLARINMOYE, IO (2011). HIV/AIDS Preventive Measures among Public Secondary School students in a Sub-Urban Community in Southwestern Nigeria. Acta Satech; 4(1):81-96.
27. ASEKUN-OLARINMOYE EO, DAIRO MD, ADEOMI AA (2011). Parental attitudes and practice of sex education of children in Nigeria. Int. J Child Health Hum Dev 4(3):301-307. (International Journal)
28. OLUGBENGA-BELLO AI, ASEKUN-OLARINMOYE EO & ADEOMI AA (2011). Primary Health Care Workers’ Role in Monitoring Children’s Growth and Development in Nigeria, West Africa. Global Journal of Health Sciences. 3(1): 30-39. ISSN 1916-9736 E-ISSN 1916-9744. (International Journal)
29. ADEBIMPE WO, ASEKUN-OLARINMOYE EO, BAMIDELE JO, ABODURIN OL, OLOWU AA (2011). A Comparative Study of Awareness and Attitude to Nosocomial Infections among Levels of Health Care Workers in Southwestern Nigeria. Continental J. Tropical Medicine 5(2):5-10. ISSN:21414167. http://www.wiloludjournal.com (International Journal)
30. BAMIDELE JO, ASEKUN-OLARINMOYE EO, OLAJIDE FO, ABODUNRIN OL (2011). Prevalence and Socio-Demographic Determinants of Under-Weight and Pre-Obesity among In-School Adolescents in Olorunda Local Government Area, Osun State, NIGERIA. TAF Preventive Medicine Bulletin; 10(4):397-402. doi:10.5455/pmb.20110610032359 (International Journal)
31. OLUGBENGA-BELLO AI, ASEKUN-OLARINMOYE EO, ADEOMI AA. (2011). Effectiveness of Health Education in Improving HIV/AIDS Knowledge and Risk Behaviours Of Commercial Vehicle Drivers In Ilorin, Nigeria. Global Journal of Medical Research; 11(5): version 1.0: 35-43. Online ISSN: 2249-4618 & Print ISSN: 0975-5888 (International Journal)
32. ASEKUN-OLARINMOYE EO, ADEBIMPE WO, OMOBUWA O, OYEKENU-AGORO Y, & OMISORE AG (2011). Awareness, Knowledge and Attitude towards screening and risk factors for Diabetes among staff of a University in Southwestern Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Endocrine Practice; 5(2):19-25.
33. ADEBIMPE, WO, ASEKUN-OLARINMOYE E, HASSAN AO, ABODUNRIN O, OLAREWAJU S, AKINDELE AA (2011). Treatment outcomes among TB and HIV co-infected pregnant women in resource poor settings of south western Nigeria. Sierra Leone J of Biomedical Research; 3(3):151-156 ISSN 2219-3170(Online) ISSN 2076-6270 (Print) (International Journal)
34. ADEBIMPE WO, ASEKUN-OLARINMOYE EO, BAMIDELE JO, OLUGBENGA-BELLO AI, AKINDELE RA (2011). A comparative study of breastfeeding, post partum abstinence and amenorrhea as proximate determinants of fertility among women in rural and urban communities in Osun State. African Journal of Medical Sciences; 4(2): 45-52. (International Journal)
35. ASEKUN-OLARINMOYE EO, DAIRO MD, ASEKUN-OLARINMOYE IO & ADEBIMPE WO (2012). Parental expectations on school sex education in a sub-urban community in Osun State, Nigeria. Int. J Child Adolesc Health; 5(1):39-45 (International Journal)
36. ASEKUN-OLARINMOYE EO, DAIRO MD, ABODURIN OL & ASEKUN-OLARINMOYE IO (2011-2012). Practice and Content of Sex Education among Adolescents in a Family Setting in Rural Southwest Nigeria. Int’l Quarterly of Community Health Education; 32 (1): 57-71 (International Journal)
37. ADELEKE NA, OLOWOOKERE SA, KOMOLAFE JO, ASEKUN-OLARINMOYE EO, HASSAN MB (2012). Sexual Violence against Women: Seven Years Experience in a General Hospital, Osogbo, Southwestern, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice; 15(2):190-3.
38. ADEBIMPE WO, ABODURIN OL & ASEKUN-OLARINMOYE EO (2012). Pattern of Use of Traditional and Alternative Medical Therapy among Clients on Anti-Retrroviral Drugs in Southwestern Nigeria. Journal of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, 3(1):20-23. (International Journal)
39. OMOBUWA O, ASEKUN-OLARINMOYE EO & OLAJIDE FO (2012). Knowledge and perception of reproductive health services among in-school adolescents in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria. Journal of Medicine and Medical Sciences, 3(7): 481-88. (International Journal)
Refereed Conference Proceedings/Refereed Abstracts
1. LAWOYIN TO, OKHAHUME S, ADEJUWON G, OSINOWO H, and ASEKUN-OLARINMOYE EO (2004). Partners of Brothel-Based Sex Workers in Ibadan: Implication for Intervention and Program Development. XV International AIDS Conference in Bangkok,Thailand. MEDIMOND S.r.1. E710L7625(ed):333-337.
2. ASEKUN-OLARINMOYE EO, Akunwusi PO, Adebimpe WO, Isawumi MA, Hassan MB, Alebiosu CO, Adewole OA, & Makanjuola OB (2011). Prevalence of Hypertension among rural adult population of Osun State,
Southwestern, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Endocrine Practice; 5(2):45.
3. ISAWUMI MA, HASSAN MB, AKINWUSI PO, ADEBIMPE O, ASEKUN-OLARINMOYE EO, ALEBIOSU CO, & ADEWOLE T (2011). Prevalence of Causes of Ocular Morbidity in the Posterior Segment seen among Two Rural Communities of Osun State, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Endocrine Practice, 5(2):50
4. Adebimpe WO, Asekun-Olarinmoye EO, Hassan AO, Bamidele JO, Abodunrin OL, Olarewaju SO and Akindele AA (2011). Treatment outcomes among TB and HIV co-infected Pregnant women in Resource poor setting of southwestern Nigeria. International Union against TB and Lung cancer, 18th African Union Conference Abuja. Book of Abstract page 25.
5. FATUNDE OJ, ASEKUN-OLARINMOYE EO, OGUNDIRAN FA. Prevalence of protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) in Ibadan, Oyo State. In: (A). Current-info & (B). 25th annual and 4th International Conference of the Pediatric Association of Nigeria Proceedings.
6. ASEKUN-OLARINMOYE EO, Fawole IO, Dairo MD, Olowu AO and Amusan OA. Teachers’ Knowledge, attitude and perception of their roles in the sexuality education of students in Nigerian secondary school. In: National Post-Graduate Medical College of Nigeria’s Inaugural Scientific Conference 2005 Book of Abstracts. 11th -13th Oct. 2005.
7. ASEKUN-OLARINMOYE EO & EGBEWALE BE. Cervical Cancer and Cervical Cancer Screening: Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Women in Olorunda Local Government Area of Osun State, Nigeria. In: West African Medical College of Physicians Scientific Conference Proceedings. 15th November, 2005.
8. ASEKUN-OLARINMOYE EO & EGBEWALE BE. Breast Cancer and Breast Self-Examination: Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Women in Olorunda Local Government Area of Osun State, Nigeria. In: West African Medical College of Physicians Scientific Conference Proceedings. 15th November, 2005.
9. Asekun-Olarinmoye IO, Asekun-Olarinmoye EO, Fatiregun AA and Fawole IO. Assessment of the Role of Religious Leaders in the Management of HIV/AIDS in Ibadan, Southwestern Nigeria. In: 3rd African Conference on Sexual Health and Rights Conference Proceedings. Feb, 2008.
10. ASEKUN-OLARINMOYE EO, BAMIDELE JO, EGBEWALE BE & OJOFEITIMI EO. Consumer Assessment of Quality of Antenatal Care (ANC) Services in a Tertiary Health Care Institution in Osun State, Nigeria In: The 24th Annual National Scientific Conference of the Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria (APHPN) Book of Abstracts. Osun 2008. June 11-14, 2008
11. BAMIDELE JO, ASEKUN-OLARINMOYE EO, OLAJIDE FO & OKE YF. Prevalence of Anemia and Assessment of Nutritional Status among pupils of a Rural Community Model Primary School in Osun State, Nigeria. In: The 24th Annual National Scientific Conference of the Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria (APHPN) Book of Abstracts. Osun 2008. June 11-14, 2008
12. BAMIDELE JO, ASEKUN-OLARINMOYE EO & OLAJIDE FO. Prevalence and determinants of Adolescent Obesity among Public Secondary School Students in Olorunda Local Government Area, Osun State, Nigeria. In: The 24th Annual National Scientific Conference of the Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria (APHPN) Book of Abstracts. Osun 2008. June 11-14, 2008
13. ASEKUN-OLARINMOYE EO & OLAJIDE FO. HIV/AIDS Preventive Measures among Public Secondary School Students in a Surb-Urban Community in South-Western Nigeria. In: The 24th Annual National Scientific Conference of the Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria (APHPN) Book of Abstracts. Osun 2008. June 11-14, 2008.
14. ASEKUN-OLARINMOYE EO, Odu OO, Bamidele JO, Ojofeitimi EO & Olarewaju AO. Barriers to Contraceptive Use among Women of Child Bearing Age in Inner City Area of Osogbo Metropolis. In: The 24th Annual National Scientific Conference of the Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria (APHPN) Book of Abstracts. Osun 2008. June 11-14, 2008.
15. ASEKUN-OLARINMOYE, EO. Capacity Development in the Management of Infectious Diseases in Nigeria to Meet the MDGs at the National Conference on Public Health in Nigeria and the Challenges of Achieving the MDGs: Science, Policy and Programme, July 2008.
16. ASEKUN-OLARINMOYE EO, AKINWUSI PO, ADEBIMPE WO, ISAWUMI MA, HASSAN MB, OLAITAN JO, ALEBIOSU CO, ADEWOLE TA, OLOWE OA, MAKANJUOLA OB, MABAYOJE VO, ABIODUN OM (2011). Perception and use of Antimicrobials among staff of a University Community in Southwestern Nigeria. Osun State University, College of Health Sciences, College Research Day Book of Abstracts; 1(1):1-2.
17. ASEKUN-OLARINMOYE EO, ASEKUN-OLARINMOYE IO,OLUGBENGA-BELLO AI (2011). Assessment of Community Attitude towards the Reproductive Rights and Sexual Life of People Living with HIV/AIDS in Olorunda Local Government Area, Osogbo. Osun State University, College of Health Sciences, College Research Day Book of Abstracts; 1(1):31-32.
18. ASEKUN-OLARINMOYE EO, OYEKENU-AGORO Y, ADEBIMPE WO, OMOBUWA O, OMISORE AG (2011). Prevalence and Practice of Female Genital Cutting (FGC) in Osun State, Nigeria: 8 Years Post Anti-FGM Bill Passage – Research Proposal. Osun State University, College of Health Sciences, College Research Day Book of Abstracts; 1(1):36-38.
19. ASEKUN-OLARINMOYE EO, DAIRO MD, ABODURIN OL & ASEKUN-OLARINMOYE IO. Practice and content of sex education within family setting: a study among adolescents in a rural community in Osun State, Southwest, Nigeria. In West African College of Physician 35th Annual General & Scientific Meeting Abstract book; WACP/SS3B/31:50
20. ASEKUN-OLARINMOYE EO, DAIRO MD, ASEKUN-OLARINMOYE IO & ADEBIMPE WO. Parental expectations on school sex education in a sub-urban community in Osun State, Nigeria. In West African College of Physician 35th Annual General & Scientific Meeting Abstract book; WACP/SS3B/34:52
Un-refereed Conference Proceedings
1. Gender Based-Violence (What is Gender Based Violence and Type of Violence against Women). - At a Workshop on Ending Gender-Based Violence using Media Practitioners in Ibadan jointly Organised by UNIFEM & Dept. of Community Medicine, UCH at Kakanfo Inn, Ring road Ibadan on 15th April, 2003.
2. Assessment of Reproductive Health Needs. – At Seminar on Translating Strategies Needed to Reduce Maternal Mortality to Action at Local Government Level organized by Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON), Osun State Chapter at Local Government Service Commission Hall, State Secretariat, Abere, Osogbo on 24 & 25 October, 2006.
3. Mobilizing Resources for Maternal and Child Health - At Seminar on Translating Strategies Needed to Reduce Maternal Mortality to Action at Local Government Level organized by Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON), Osun State Chapter at Local Government Service Commission Hall, State Secretariat, Abere, Osogbo on 24 & 25 October, 2006.
4. Understanding Supervisory Roles in Health Care Services Delivery at A Seminar on Enhancing the Supervisory Competence of Community Health Officers in the Local Government Service of Osun State on 22nd & 23rd August, 2007.
5. Assessing the Effectiveness of Health Care Services at the Grassroots at A Seminar on Enhancing the Supervisory Competence of Community Health Officers in the Local Government Service of Osun State on 22nd &23rd August, 2007.
6. Health Care Financing options in a developing Economy at the Osun State Council on Health Meeting and Conference October, 2007organized by the Osun State Ministry of Health.
CONFERENCES ATTENDED (indicating titles of papers presented)
1. 25th annual and 4th International Conference of the Pediatric Association of Nigeria.
Title of Paper: Prevalence of protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) in Ibadan, Oyo State
2. In-house training & workshop on Tuberculosis mgt. & control jointly organized by LAUTECH Teaching Hospt. & Damien Foundation, Belgium, 14th Aug., 2002.
Title of Paper: Epidemiology, Prevention and Control of Tuberculosis
3. Workshop on Ending Gender-Based Violence using Media Practitioners in Ibadan jointly Organised by UNIFEM & Dept. of Community Medicine, UCH at Kakanfo Inn, Ring road Ibadan on 15th April, 2003.
Title of Paper: Gender Based-Violence: What is Gender Based Violence and Type of Violence against Women
4. Symposium on Fake and Expired Drugs at the Union Week of LAUTECH MEDICAL STUDENT UNION GOVERNMENT, LTH ON 14TH, Aug., 2003.
Title of Paper: Social Impact of Fake/Expired Drugs on the Community.
5. International seminar/workshop on cardiovascular disease prevention organized by Dept. of Internal Medicine, LAUTECH, CHS, Osogbo in collaboration with the University of Loussane, Dept of Preventive and Social Medicine on 22nd July, 2005.
Title of Paper: Socio-economic factors and cardiovascular diseases
6. Seminar on Translating Strategies Needed to Reduce Maternal Mortality to Action at Local Government Level organized by Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON), Osun State Chapter at Local Government Service Commission Hall, State Secretariat, Abere, Osogbo on 24 & 25 October, 2006.
Title of Paper: Assessment of Reproductive Health Needs.
7. Seminar on Translating Strategies Needed to Reduce Maternal Mortality to Action at Local Government Level organized by Association of Local Government of Nigeria (ALGON), Osun State Chapter at Local Government Service Commission Hall, State Secretariat, Abere, Osogbo on 24 & 25 October, 2006.
Title of Paper: Mobilizing Resources for Maternal and Child Health.
8. Seminar on Enhancing the Supervisory Competence of Community Health Officers in the Local Government Service of Osun State on 22nd & 23rd August, 2007.
Title of papers:
1. Understanding Supervisory Roles in Health Care Services Delivery.
2. Assessing the Effectiveness of Health Care Services at the Grassroots.
9. Osun State Council on Health Meeting and Conference October, 2007 organized by the Osun State Ministry of Health.
Title of paper: Health Care Financing options in a developing Economy
10. The 24th Annual National Scientific Conference of the Association of Public Health Physicians of Nigeria (APHPN)
Title of papers:
a. Consumer Assessment of Quality of Antenatal Care (ANC) Services in a Tertiary Health Care Institution in Osun State, Nigeria.
b. HIV/AIDS Preventive Measures among Public Secondary School Students in a Sub-Urban Community in South-Western Nigeria.
c. Barriers to Contraceptive Use among Women of Child Bearing Age in Inner City Area of Osogbo Metropolis. June 11-14, 2008.
d. Prevalence and determinants of Adolescent Obesity among Public Secondary School Students in Olorunda Local Government Area, Osun State, Nigeria.
e. Prevalence of Anemia and Assessment of Nutritional Status among pupils of a Rural Community Model Primary School in Osun State, Nigeria.
11. National Conference on Public Health in Nigeria.
Title of paper: Capacity Development in the Management of Infectious Diseases in Nigeria to Meet the MDGs and the Challenges of Achieving the MDGs: Science, Policy and Programme, July 2008.
12. 3 days training workshop on the Ethics of HIV Research and Service Provision organized for undergraduate and postgraduate medical students lecturers on research ethics sponsored by SIDACTION, France at Ibadan. 21st – 23rd Sept., 2010.
13. 5 days training for Doctors on antiretroviral therapy in the management of HIV/AIDS in adults and management of Tb/HIV co-infection organized by Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria (IHVN ACTION Project). At Sunview Hotel Akure, Ondo State, 19th – 23rd July, 2010
14. The 35th Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference of the West African College of Physicians, Nigerian Chapter, 12-15 July, 2011 in Lagos, Nigeria.
Title of Papers:
i. Parental expectations on school sex education in a sub-urban community in Osun State, Nigeria.
ii. Practice and content of sex education within family setting: a study among adolescents in a rural community in Osun State, Southwest, Nigeria.
15. IN-HOUSE TRAINING/WORKSHOP
1. 2 day Workshop for Provosts, Deans and Heads of Departments at Osun State University 1 & 2 August, 2011.
16. SIDCAIN 2nd Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs), Update Course, Annual Lecture & Scientific Conference on Feb 1-3, 2012
Title of Paper:
i. ASEKUN-OLARINMOYE EO, Akunwusi PO, Adebimpe WO, Isawumi MA, Hassan MB, Alebiosu CO, Adewole OA, & Makanjuola OB. Prevalence of Hypertension among rural adult population of Osun State,
Southwestern, Nigeria.
ii. ISAWUMI MA, HASSAN MB, AKINWUSI PO, ADEBIMPE O, ASEKUN-OLARINMOYE EO, ALEBIOSU CO, & ADEWOLE T. Prevalence of Causes of Ocular Morbidity in the Posterior Segment seen among Two Rural Communities of Osun State, Nigeria.
iii. ASEKUN-OLARINMOYE EO, ADEBIMPE WO, OMOBUWA O, OYEKENU-AGORO Y, & OMISORE AG. Awareness, Knowledge and Attitude towards screening and risk factors for Diabetes among staff of a University in Southwestern Nigeria.
17. IN-HOUSE CAPACITY BUILDING WORKSHOP FOR ACADEMIC STAFF, Osun State University, Osogbo. Feb., 10, 2012.
18. IN-HOUSE CAPACITY BUILDING WORKSHOP FOR ACADEMIC STAFF ON WRITING SCIENTIFIC ARTICLES AND AWARD WINNING GRANTS, Osun State University, Osogbo, July 2, 2012
19. 8th Annual Conference of the Institute of Strategic Management, July 4-6, 2012 at Fun Filled Park & Events, adjacent Leisure Spring Hotel, Iwo-Osogbo Road, Osogbo, Osun State.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
- Gardening, Music, Reading, Photography
- Member of Women’s Ministry of Seventh-day Adventist Church.
The Directorate of Research and Linkages is a Unit under the Office of the Vice Chancellor. The Directorate is currently headed by Prof. Amos Popoola, a Professor of Mathematics.
Core mandate of the Directorate is to pursue the implementation of the University Research Policy and facilitate the research efforts of the University which is geared towards fostering a culture of research excellence at the University.
To achieve the goal of the University in Research, the following activities coordinated by the Directorate are being undertaken by the University.
• Organising regular capacity building workshops for staff on research writing and grant seeking to enable them compete for international research grants
• Encouraging academic staff to undertake cutting edge research to enhance the rating and visibility of the University as a centre of excellence in research
• Encouraging academic staff to engage in result-oriented research activities in their areas of specialization especially those in line with the University’s priorities and are relevant to the needs of the immediate community, Osun State, Nigeria and the rest of the world.
• Providing enabling environment for cutting edge research through the provision of research grants and necessary facilities such as books, journals, laboratories, workshops, studios and ICT equipment.
• Strengthening the University Research Committee to promote and coordinate research activities in the University.
• Consolidating the University Research Ethics Committee to coordinate and regulate all matters pertaining to research ethics and integrity in the University
• Attracting and retaining seasoned research personnel to enhance the conduct of genuine problem solving research.
• Initiating and promoting research linkages with reputable institutions and agencies including industry, community, public service and professional organizations within and outside Nigeria.
• Implementing the existing policy on promotion as it affects research productivity of staff.
• Publishing research findings of academic staff annually to attract funding from various sources.
• Sourcing overseas placement for academics to gain more experience from advanced laboratories and colleagues.
• Supporting staff attendance at short training courses and learned conferences.
• Encouraging academic departments to host learned conferences on campus.
• Strengthen Postgraduate training to enhance the development of a research culture
• Nominating and rewarding staff whose research efforts attracts huge funding and those with publications in high ranking journals for award annually.
University thematic areas of research:
• Integrated food production for sustainable development
• Values systems and implications for education and development.
• Natural resource management
• Infrastructure development
• Human resource management
• Internal diversities and implications for development
• Security and governance in fragile environments
• Food quality and safety
• Renewable energy
• Health systems
• Agrochemicals and health
• Inclusive education
• Urban renewal
• Threatened languages
• ICT
Collaborating Institutions
The University currently have collaboration with the following Institutions/organizations:
• Aarhus University, Denmark
• Dullah Omar Institute, University of the Western Cape South Africa
• Stellenbosch University South Africa
• Medical Research Council (MRC) Gambia
• Indiana University
• University of Kwazulu-Natal South Africa
• University of The Gambia, Banjul
• Alabama A & M University
• International Development and Research Centre (IDRC), Canada
• University of Manitoba, Canada
• University of Saskatchewan
• Cape Breton University, Sydney
• National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN)
• Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research (NISER)
• Raw Materials Research and Development Council Abuja
• Teaching and Research in Natural Sciences for Development in Africa (TRenD in Africa)
Development of MOU with some other notable institutions all over the world is at different stages of processing by the Directorate in conjunction with relevant Units of the University.
The Department of Human Resource Development is under the College of Management and Social Sciences, Okuku. The Department offers one academic programme;
B.Sc. Industrial Relations and Personnel Management
PHILOSOPHY
The philosophy of the Department of Industrial Relations and Personnel Management, Osun State University, Okuku Campus is to produce graduates who are sensitive, skilful and able to appreciate political phenomena.
It also seeks to produce graduates who can make objective contributions to national development by offering viable alternative political and policy strategies and modules to national development in this period of national search for sustainable political development.
OBJECTIVES
i) Produce graduates who are generally competitive in the global village and develop entrepreneurial spirit in them.
ii) Prepare them for leadership careers in administration, diplomatic service and other managerial endeavors.
iii) To give them the needed exposure and strive vigorously to rekindle their interest in public affairs as enlightened and disciplined citizens.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
General
For admission into any of the first degree programmes of the University, a candidate shall be required to possess the following minimum qualifications:
1. Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE) or its equivalents with credit level passes in five (5) subjects at not more than two sittings. The candidate must also earn an acceptable score in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
2. Candidates seeking admission by direct entry into the 200 level, must have at least five (5) O/L credits, two of which must be at Advanced Level or approved equivalents.
Departmental Admission Requirement
U.M.E. Candidates
For admission into the first degree programmes in the Department of Human Resource Development, a candidate must have the Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSCE) or its equivalents with credit level passes in five (5) subjects: English Language, Mathematics, and one Business subject to form the core subjects, with credit in two other relevant humanities, social and management sciences, or even the natural and physical sciences subjects at not more than two sittings. The candidate must also earn an acceptable score in the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME).
Direct Entry Candidates
Candidates seeking admission by direct entry into the 200 level Human Resource Development programmes must have Advanced Level passes in at least two (2) relevant subjects, in addition to credit level passes in five of the subjects listed in 3.2.1 above at the SSCE or its equivalents. Candidates with ND and approved equivalents in relevant fields with at least a lower credit may be considered for direct entry into the programme. Candidates with acceptable pass in the UNIOSUN Foundation Programme (or the advanced diploma programme) are also eligible for admission into the 200 level, provided they possess the requisite qualification for entry into the 100 level of the programme.
Post UTME Screening
All Candidates seeking admission into the University, irrespective of their UTME scores, shall be required to pass the University post UTME Screening test before being admitted.
Registration Procedure
(a) Students shall normally complete registration at the beginning of the semester.
(b) Any addition or deletion from the courses for which a student is formally registered must be made with the consent of the course coordinator.
(c) A student may be allowed to withdraw from a course by the course administrator before a third of lectures might have been given. Such a student who withdraws after this time or who fails to sit for examination without reasons acceptable to the appropriate Faculty/College Board shall be deemed to have failed the course. A Grade point of 0F shall be recorded for the student in the course.
(d) Late registration in the course may be allowed with penalty of up to 4 weeks after the commencement of registration.
Duration of Degree Programmes
The minimum number of years to be spent to be awarded a first degree in a programme of study in non-professional area in the university shall be four years (or three years minimum for direct entry candidates). Registration shall not exceed an additional 50% of the duration of the programme if the student fails to graduate within the minimum number of years.
Graduation Requirements
To qualify for the award of a degree of the Osun State University, a student is required to have:
(i) completed and passed the prescribed number of units including all compulsory courses specified by the University.
(ii) completed and met the standards for all required and optional courses.
(iii) obtained the prescribed minimum CGPA.
Student Affairs is a unit within the Vice Chancellor’s Office and supervised by the Dean of Student Affairs. The Office of Student Affairs encourages and supports students’ success by providing a variety of support services, programme, and activities to enhance the students’ experience as well as assist students in meeting the many demands of the students, both personal and academic.
The staff advises student groups on a variety of issues including goal setting and event planning. Although the main office of the students’ affairs is at the main campus at Osogbo, branch offices exist in all the Colleges of the University with Sub-Deans overseeing activities at this level.
The Mission
The mission of the Student Affairs is to enrich the experience of every student at Osun State University through a wide range of educational, cultural, and social programmes as well as creating opportunities to build skills. We also maintain cordial relationship between Students and the community.
Student Affairs Office oversees:
- Orientation programme
- Matriculation programme
- Student Handbook production
- College / Departmental Students’ Associations
- Student Resource Information
- Student Support Services
Collation of information from scholarships and bursary awarding agencies, local governments and States.
The office also represents students’ interest before Management and appropriate statutory bodies of the University in addition to providing guidance and guidelines on Students conduct.
Office of Student Affairs is the primary resource on campus for students and serves as the main liaison between students and administration at UNIOSUN. We are also the “go to” office for a wide range of information such as ‘information about housing’ or ‘opportunities on academic support’.
We are partners with students in the academic process, and we stand committed to student success.
SUB-DEANS
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S/N |
COLLEGE |
NAME OF SUB-DEAN |
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1 |
Science, Engineering & Technology, Osogbo |
Dr. Oladejo Felix O |
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2 |
Health Science, Osogbo |
Dr. Adegoke A.A. |
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3 |
Agriculture, Ejigbo |
Dr. O. Jackob Osunkeye |
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4 |
Humanities & Culture, Ikire |
Dr. Alaje O.O. |
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5 |
Management & Social Sciences, Okuku |
Dr. Kolawole Sunday Ajibola |
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6 |
Education, Ipetu-Ijesha |
Dr. Iwintolu Rukayat Oyebola |
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7 |
Law, Ifetedo |
Dr. Bello Ayodeji Aliu |
CSO’S AND SUPPORT STAFF CONTACT AND CAMPUS
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S/N |
COLLEGE |
PHONE NUMBER |
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1 |
Health Science, Isale Osun |
07064465419,08109039816, 08166526835 |
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2 |
Agriculture, Ejigbo |
08137019990, 08133483397 |
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3 |
Humanities & Culture, Ikire |
08034627337, 09063202186 |
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4 |
Management & Social Sciences, Okuku |
07062110592, 08169718530 |
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5 |
Education, Ipetu-Ijesha |
08058096359, 07069698810 |
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6 |
Law, Ifetedo |
08067125501, 07033575796 |
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7 |
Main Campus |
08032488404,08109039816, 08166526835 |
Acting Dean of Student Affairs
Dr. Segun ADEBISI is a holder of B.Sc. (Hons) Chemistry (1985), M.Sc. Analytical Chemistry (1987) and PGDE (1991) of University of Ibadan. He also holds Ph.D. Analytical Chemistry (2007) of Federal University of Technology, Akure. Dr Adebisi joined the services of Osun State University as Senior Lecturer in Chemistry on 1st August, 2009. He was Ag. H.O.D. Chemical Sciences from 1st August, 2011 to 31st 2013 and 1st August,2014 to 31st July, 2015. He attended the International Higher Education Officers' Programme in Dubai between 21st to 26th March, 2015. He was appointed Ag. Dean. Students Affairs on 1st August, 2015
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Sub Deans
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MSS Brief ,
Sub-Dean, College of Humanities & Culture
Oluwakemi Abiodun ADESINA, B.A., M.A., Ph.D. (Ibadan), is a historian with research interests in migration, International commercial sex trade, gender and women’s studies. Her fields of research interests include: Women’s history; Social and economic change; migrations, and international prostitution.
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Sub-Dean, College of Education
DR. OKANLAWON Ayoade Ejiwale received his B.Sc. (Ed) in Chemistry and Education from University of Ilorin, Ilorin in 1990 and his Master of Education (Curriculum Development) from the same institution in 1997. Later in 2005, he obtained Ph.D. (Science Education) from the University of Ilorin.
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HEALTH SCIENCES Brief
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OSUN STATE UNIVERSITY, P.M.B 4494, OSOGBO NIGERIA |
Following the recent reduction in the Tuition Fee payable by Osun State University students, Management wishes to confirm the regime of fees payable during the 2011/2012 academic session by all students. For ease of reference, the table of fees as applicable to all students is detailed hereunder:
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ITEM |
NON-SCIENCE |
SCIENCE |
MEDICINE/LAW |
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Fresh |
Returning |
Fresh |
Returning |
Fresh |
Returning |
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Acceptance |
25,000.00 |
- |
25,000.00 |
- |
25,000.00 |
- |
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Tuition |
N75,000.00 |
N75,000.00 |
N75,000.00 |
N75,000.00 |
N100,000.00 |
N100,000.00 |
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ICT |
5,000.00 |
5,000.00 |
5,000.00 |
5,000.00 |
5,000.00 |
5,000.00 |
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Library |
5,000.00 |
5,000.00 |
5,000.00 |
5,000.00 |
5,000.00 |
5,000.00 |
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Games |
5,000.00 |
5,000.00 |
5,000.00 |
5,000.00 |
5,000.00 |
5,000.00 |
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Examinations |
5,000.00 |
5,000.00 |
5,000.00 |
5,000.00 |
5,000.00 |
5,000.00 |
|
Laboratory/ |
- |
- |
5,000.00 |
5,000.00 |
5,000.00 |
5,000.00 |
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College Handbook |
500.00 |
- |
500.00 |
- |
500.00 |
- |
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Caution |
10,000.00 |
- |
10,000.00 |
- |
10,000.00 |
- |
TERMS OF PAYMENT AND REGISTRATION FOR 2011/2012
- The tuition and other fees should be paid once and in full by all students to avoid creating time wasting challenges for the IMTC on Portal Management;
- Requests from individual parents for instalmental payment stating the amount payable and the terms of payment would be considered on its merit;
- The deadline for payment for returning students is Thursday, October 13, 2011;
- Late registration which will attract a penalty of ten thousand naira (N10,000.00) will start on Friday, October 14, 2011 and end on Friday, October 21, 2011;
- Any student who failed to register and comply with the deadlines will forfeit the semester;
- Fresh Students on the first batch admission list were expected to make full payment by Friday, October 14, 2011;
- Any fresh student on the first batch who failed to register on or before October 14, 2011, would forfeit the provisional admission offer; and
- The second and third batches of fresh students would have one week to register and make full payment upon publication of the admission list.
OVERPAYMENT
Students who already paid at the previous rates should please contact the Office of the Bursar to confirm whether they would prefer to be credited for subsequent sessions (if not in the final year) or to obtain refunds. All such students should come with evidence of payments made.
Any student that requires additional information or explanation should feel free to contact his/her College Accounts Officer.
Thank you.
Dr. J. O. Faniran, J.P. Registrar
EDITORIAL POLICY
UNIOSUN JOURNAL OF SCIENCE
OSUN STATE UNIVERSITY, PMB 4494, OSOGBO, NIGERIA.
Introduction
Section 1: General Editorial
Section 2: Editorial Board
Section 3: Signed Editorials
Section 4: Journal Website and Office
Section 5: Submissions
Section 6: Opinions and Challenges of Content
Section 7: Sponsorship and Page Charge
Section 8: Copyright, Reprint and Linking
Section 9: Author Guidelines
INTRODUCTION
The following is the Editorial Policy for the UNIOSUN Journal of Science. The document is intended as a description of the operations of the “UNIOSUN Journal of Science” and is used as a guideline for all materials published in this publication. These policies are necessary to ensure that Osun State University has a strong, world class University based journal which captures specialized areas of Science based disciplines. This policy should only be added to or altered with great discretion. All changes to this policy must be approved by the UNIOSUN Journals Committee.
1. GENERAL EDITORIAL – Scope and Content Sources
1.01 The mission of the UNIOSUN Journal of Science is to expand the body of knowledge in the core areas of Agriculture, Applied and Pure Sciences, Engineering, Environmental Sciences, Health Sciences and Science Education through our editorial content. Content includes columns (Vice-Chancellor, Editor-in-Chief), feature articles, short communications and the core of the publication-, peer-reviewed technical articles.
1.02 Two issues of UNIOSUN Journal of Science shall be published annually.
1.03 The Journal welcomes suggestions for editorial topics and potential content sources from all segments of the academic community, allied professionals, manufacturers, industry, including individual practitioners and firms and the general public. The content of the Journal shall be 50%, 30% and 20% from Nigeria, other African countries and other continents of the world, respectively. The final selection of those sources, topics and their treatment will be determined by the Journal's Editorial Board and the UNIOSUN Journals Committee.
2. EDITORIAL BOARD
2.01 The editorial board of UNIOSUN Journal of Science comprises an Editor-in-Chief, seven (7) review editors drawn from Nigeria and other continents, a Technical Editor, one Language/Formatting Editor and a Managing / Desk Editor. These shall be entirely composed of renowned reputable scholars within the scope of the Journal.
2.01 The positions in the editorial board of UNIOSUN Journal of Science are tenured.
2.02 All submissions are preliminarily evaluated by assigned editorial staff and, when appropriate, an editorial review board. Submissions are evaluated based on a list of criteria, including objectivity, applicability to Journal readership, conformity with Journal format, quality of writing and level of discussion.
2.03 In the case of peer-reviewed articles, members of the editorial review board will make every reasonable effort to check facts, quotes, figures and statements. But ultimate accountability and accuracy of the work rests with the author(s).
2.04 The Journal's editors and its editorial review board evaluate manuscripts for their intellectual content without regard to race, gender, sexual orientation, religious belief, ethnic origin, citizenship, or political philosophy of the authors.
2.05 The decision to publish a submission remains wholly with the editorial board and the UNIOSUN Journals Committee. When peer review is part of the submission process, the reviewers' evaluations drive the decision of whether to publish or reject the submission.
2.06 The Journal editors reserve the right to reject a submitted work without a formal review by the editorial review board should the editors deem the work inappropriate for the Journal's audience, repetitive of previous content, not of adequate depth, not well written, similarly published or under consideration elsewhere, too narrow in focus, or which otherwise does not fit the Journal's needs.
3. SIGNED EDITORIALS
3.01 In each issue of UNIOSUN Journal of Science, there shall be signed editorials from the Vice-Chancellor and the Editor-in-Chief.
4. JOURNAL WEBSITE AND OFFICE
4.01 Transactions with UNIOSUN Journal of Science is principally online. The Journal is domiciled within the official website of the Osun State University- www.uniosun.edu.ng All material published on the Journal website remains the property of the Journal. Reproduction of this material without proper citation is not permitted.
4.02 The articles or comments on the Journal’s website do not represent the views or opinions of the Journal, but of the author(s) or comment-writer alone. All submissions must contain the e-mail address of the author(s) or comment-writer.
4.03 The UNIOSUN Journal of Science operates under the Vice-Chancellor’s office of Osun State University. The Contact address is:
The Editor-In-Chief,
Vice-Chancellor’s Office
UNIOSUN Journal of Science
PMB 4494, Osogbo, Nigeria.
Tel: 07032981634
Email:
5. SUBMISSIONS
5.01 In the case of peer-reviewed technical articles, the concepts, approach, findings and support materials must be accessible, transparent and in sufficient depth that the study and findings may be replicated by other researchers to determine the validity (or lack thereof) of the work.
5.02 All authors submitting work for consideration of publication—from letters to the editor, to essays, to technical content—must reveal up front any substantive financial or other conflicts of interest that might affect the objectivity of their work. Such potential conflicts will be taken into consideration when determining suitability for publication and will be appropriately disclosed to the reader if the work is published.
5.03 Submission of articles should be done through e-mail attachment to the Desk Editor at .
5.04 Articles are anonymously peer-reviewed ("double blind") by the UNIOSUN Journal of Science’ Editorial Board or by other professionals with content expertise in the article topic. All submissions must to be firmly based on experience or research and must be relevant to current issues. Articles are reviewed for their quality, length, content, and applicability to an international readership with strict adherence to the UNIOSUN Journal of Science Author’s Guidelines.
5.05 Articles are accepted with the understanding that their content is the author’s original work, not slanderous, libelous, or plagiarized. All statements of opinion and supposed fact in the Journal are published under the authority of the authors. They are not to be accepted as the views of the editors, the publisher, the UNIOSUN Journals Committee, or the Osun State University.
6. OPINIONS AND CHALLENGES OF CONTENT
6.01 Criticism of the Journal content may be published in the form of a letter to the editor or as a follow-up technical paper. The criticism must be of sufficient quality, focused on the presentation and findings of the previously published work and cannot be personal, defamatory, or excessively offensive.
6.02 If the content of a published article in the Journal is found to be or challenged to be materially or factually in error, such that the underlying premise or conclusions of the article are in question, a letter could be submitted to the Editor-in-Chief (to which the original author may respond), the challenger could submit a technical manuscript written as a response to the article being criticized, or convincing evidence may be published as a correction.
6.03 Any challenges submitted as technical manuscripts will go through the Journal's peer-review process. Publication is not guaranteed.
6.04 A challenge to any Journal technical article may, if appropriate, be brought before an ad hoc appeals committee of academics, or other experts in order to assess and resolve the challenge. A report of the committee's findings will be made public. If a retraction is deemed necessary by the committee, a retraction statement will be published in the Journal. Notification of retraction will be posted on the Journal Web site as a link associated with that article.
7. SPONSORSHIP AND PAGE CHARGE
7.01 The UNIOSUN Journal of Science is supported through subscriptions and corporate sponsorships only from the Education Trust Fund (ETF) of the Federal Government of Nigeria and thus does not contain any advertising. Every effort is made to ensure that individual companies and individual authors are not unduly represented. Articles are reviewed to ensure that there is no intent to promote products, services, or specific companies. Such explicit promotion is cause for rejection of an article by the editorial board.
7.01 There are no page charges for articles accepted for publication in UNIOSUN Journal of Science. Additional copies may however be ordered for under conditions as may be spelt out by the UNIOSUN Journals Committee.
8. COPYRIGHT, REPRINT AND LINKING
8.01 Contributing authors assign copyright to the UNIOSUN Journal of Science.
By submitting an article to be published in the UNIOSUN Journal of Science, all authors agree to a “transfer of copyright.” This transfer agreement enables Osun State University to protect the copyrighted material for the authors, but does not relinquish the author’s proprietary rights. The copyright transfer covers Osun State University’s exclusive rights to reproduce and distribute the article, including reprints, photographic reproductions, or any other reproductions of similar nature and translations, and includes the rights to adapt the article for use in conjunction with computer systems and programs and online media. Authors are responsible for obtaining from the copyright holder permission to reproduce information or figures for which copyright exists.
8.02 No part of the UNIOSUN Journal of Science may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopy, recording, or any other information storage and retrieval system, without written permission from the Osun State University. Anyone wishing to use UNIOSUN Journal of Science content, whether through reprints or electronic sharing, must seek permission to reprint or permission to link.
The Editor-In-Chief,
UNIOSUN Journal of Science
c/o Professor O.C. Adebooye
Directorate of Research and Linkages
Vice-Chancellor’s Office
PMB 4494, Osogbo, Nigeria.
Tel: 07032981634
Email:
Article arrangement and style:
The text file should be arranged as follows:
1) The title page should contain:
- the full title (bold, lower case, font size 14, aligned central)
- name(s) of (co)author(s) (i.e. Odunayo C. Adebooye)
- address(es) (aligned central),
- corresponding author's e-mail address
- proposed running title
- an abstract of 20 lines (150-250 words) which should summarize the objective(s), major findings and conclusions
- up to six keywords (not repeating the title)
2) The next pages should contain the text file divided into: Introduction, Materials and methods, Results and Discussion, Acknowledgements, References, Tables and Figures.
Hierarchy of subsections in the text body must be clear.
First-order headings (e.g., Introduction, Materials and Methods) and second-order headings are in bold (e.g., Sampling procedure); third-order headings bold headers are in italics (Phenolics determination).
Referencing in the text: In the text references should be cited according to the following examples: ADEBOOYE (2006), ADEBOOYE and OLOYEDE (2005), (ADEBOOYE, 1996 a, b), ADEBOOYE et al. (1986), (ADEBOOYE et al., 1986). References cited in group should be arranged from the earliest to the most recent year (e.g.: (ADEBOOYE, 2005; ADEBOOYE and OLOYEDE, 2006; ADEBOOYE et al., 2007)
References List: References should be listed alphabetically with names of journal written in full and italicized with colon and full stop marks as indicated. For example:
ADEBOOYE, O.C. and F.M. OLOYEDE (2005) Chlorophyll contents of leaves. Leaf Chemistry 124: 12-21.
For Books:
STEELE, S.G.D. and J.H. TORRIE (1981) Advanced Statitics. MacMillan Publishers, UK. 483pp.
Chapter in a book:
ADESOJI, S.A. (2008): Extension methods and practice. In: ADEBOOYE, O.C. and K.A. TAIWO (eds.), Food and Health in Africa. Cuvillier Publishers, Göttingen, Germany. 321-422pp.
Published proceedings paper:
GEESEY, G.G. and J.W. COSTERTON (1986) The microphysiology of consortia within adherent bacterial population. Proceedings 4th International Symposium of Microbial Ecology, Ljubljana, 238-242.
Manuscripts should conform to standard rules of English grammar and style. Conciseness in writing and accuracy of grammar are major assets.
Formatting guidelines:
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Mrs. Tewogbade -- Deputy Registrar(Council Affairs Unit)
The Council Affairs Unit as the name implies, is in charge of all Council matters. As the property and finances of the University are vested in Council, the Unit is in charge of the implementation of all policies formulated by Council.
The Unit, as is true of all other units in the Registry, operates through the Committee system. Apart from Council itself, there are important Committees such as the Procurement Committee which is in charge of all contract awards in the University; the Finance and General Purposes Committee which considers all financial matters on behalf of Council and makes appropriate recommendations thereon to Council; the Appointment and Promotions Committee (Academic, Administrative and Technical and Junior Staff) respectively and the Honorary Degrees Committee among others. Council is very important to the University at large as it represents the interest of Government in the University.
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Mr. Adeniyi - Deputy Registrar (Personnel Affairs)
The Personnel Affairs Unit deals with all staff matters. The unit is divided into the;
• Academic Staff Establishment Sub-Unit
• Administrative and Technical Staff Sub-Unit
• Junior Staff Sub-unit
Each of the units is being manned by appropriate officers. The unit is coordinated by a Principal Assistant Registrar who is responsible to the Registrar on the activities of the Unit.
The Unit also operates the Committee system in the performance of its duties. Among others, the Unit is responsible to Council through the Appointment and Promotions Committee (Academic, Administrative and Technical and Junior Staff).
It is responsible for the appointment, promotion and discipline of staff as the case may be. The unit is the point of entry and exit into and from the University for all categories of staff.
Mr. ABIODUN, Adesoji Odetunde - Deputy Registrar (Academic Affairs Unit)
The Academic Affairs Unit is also a very important arm of the Registry because it is in charge of academic matters which is the very essence of the University. The Unit also operates through three major subdivisions such as Senate, Admissions as well as Examinations and Records all of which also operate through the Committee System.
Senate is the highest academic body of the University and it is responsible for decisions on all academic matters in the system. Because of the enormity of its businesses, Senate operates through an array of Committees such as the Committee of Provosts, Deans and Directors, Business Committee of Senate, Development Committee, Academic Matters Sub-Committee, Learned Conferences Support Committee, among others. Senate is responsible for policies guiding the admission and graduation of students in the University.
The Admissions Sub-Unit of the Academic Affairs Unit as the name implies, is responsible for the admission of students into the University and it performs this function through the Admissions Committee. This Committee does not just admit but it also carries out verification of results (from all examining bodies) of all students admitted into the University each year.
Another crucial function of the unit are the arrangement for examinations as well as the keeping of student records. This is done by the Examinations and Records Sub-Unit of the Academic Affairs unit. This function is performed by the sub-unit in relation with the Heads of departments, the Deans and the Provosts of the Colleges. This sub-unit is very important to the Academic Affairs Unit as its functions have implications for the credibility of the certificates issued by the University.
THE REGISTRY DEPARTMENT
The Registry is the Secretariat of the University and it is the center-nerve and the rallying point of all administrative activities in the University. The Registry is headed by the Registrar who is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor for the day-to-day administration of the University.
For the smooth and efficient running of the Registry as a department, it is divided for now into the Registrar’s main office, the Council Affairs Unit, the Personnel and the Academic Affairs Unit. The Registrar’s main office coordinates the activities of these other units apart from its involvement in the policy formulation and implementation of the University.
The Council Affairs Unit
The Council Affairs Unit as the name implies, is in charge of all Council matters. As the property and finances of the University are vested in Council, the Unit is in charge of the implementation of all policies formulated by Council.
The Unit, as is true of all other units in the Registry, operates through the Committee system. Apart from Council itself, there are important Committees such as the Procurement Committee which is in charge of all contract awards in the University; the Finance and General Purposes Committee which considers all financial matters on behalf of Council and makes appropriate recommendations thereon to Council; the Appointment and Promotions Committee (Academic, Administrative and Technical and Junior Staff) respectively and the Honorary Degrees Committee among others. Council is very important to the University at large as it represents the interest of Government in the University.
The Personnel Affairs Unit
The Personnel Affairs Unit deals with all staff matters. The unit is divided into the Academic Staff sub-unit, Administrative and Technical Staff sub unit and Junior Staff sub-unit with each of them being manned by appropriate officers. The unit is coordinated by a Principal Assistant Registrar who is responsible to the Registrar on the activities of the Unit.
The Unit also operates the Committee system in the performance of its duties. Among others, the Unit is responsible to Council through the Appointment and Promotions Committee (Academic, Administrative and Technical and Junior Staff).
It is responsible for the appointment, promotion and discipline of staff as the case may be. The unit is the point of entry and exit into and from the University for all categories of staff.
The Academic Affairs Unit
The Academic Affairs Unit is also a very important arm of the Registry because it is in charge of academic matters which is the very essence of the University. The Unit also operates through three major subdivisions such as Senate, Admissions as well as Examinations and Records all of which also operate through the Committee System.
Senate is the highest academic body of the University and it is responsible for decisions on all academic matters in the system. Because of the enormity of its businesses, Senate operates through an array of Committees such as the Committee of Provosts, Deans and Directors, Business Committee of Senate, Development Committee, Academic Matters Sub-Committee, Learned Conferences Support Committee, among others. Senate is responsible for policies guiding the admission and graduation of students in the University.
The Admissions Sub-unit of the Academic Affairs Unit as the name implies, is responsible for the admission of students into the University and it performs this function through the Admissions Committee. This Committee does not just admit but it also carries out verification of results (from all examining bodies) of all students admitted into the University each year.
Another crucial function of the unit are the arrangement for examinations as well as the keeping of student records. This is done by the Examinations and Records Sub-unit of the Academic Affairs unit. This function is performed by the sub-unit in relation with the Heads of departments, the Deans and the Provosts of the Colleges. This sub-unit is very important to the Academic Affairs Unit as its functions have implications for the credibility of the certificates issued by the University.
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The National Universities Commission (NUC) on realization of the need to put in place some management structure that would guide the orderly academic development of the University in the performance of its statutory functions of teaching, research and development as well as public service proposed and established the Academic Planning Unit in Nigerian Universities in the early 1980’s. Establishment of the Academic Planning Units in Nigerian universities is in response to the need to coordinate and streamline the academic policies and activities arising from sudden and sometimes uncoordinated growth, development and proliferation of programmes and units in the university system. Academic Planning Unit also handles the collection and management of data and information to guide the academic development of universities while ensuring compliance with NUC’s Minimum Academic Standards (MAS) and with the university senate’s academic regulations. Structure of the Academic Planning Unit The Academic Planning Unit is an integral part of the Vice Chancellor's office and headed by a Director. The Academic Planning Unit of Osun State University is currently headed by headed by Dr. M. O. Abanikannda, an Associate Professor of Computing/IT Education. The Director of Academic Planning Unit is complimented by other staff members. These include the Academic Planning Officer, Secretary, and Clerical Staff/Office Assistant.
Functions of Director of Academic Planning:
The Director of Academic Planning of Osun State University is responsible to the Vice-Chancellor in the general superintendence over the academic and administrative affairs of the Academic Planning Unit which include the following:
1. Coordination and collation of information to National Universities Commission (NUC) for national planning purposes.
2. Promotion of the quality of teaching, learning and research in the university through periodic evaluation of academic activities in the University Monitoring and advising on the growth of department and establishment of positions in various units of the University and advise the Vice-Chancellor on the creation of new positions;
3. Monitoring the FTE (Full Time Equivalent) students enrolment in relation to staff strength; Guide academic and related units of the University on the operations of the Academic Brief and participate in the review of the academic Brief and general curriculum development, as at when due;
4. Liaise with National Universities Commission (NUC) on matters relating to academic planning and quality assurance including the University System Annual Review Meetings (USARM), system-wide programme audit, and other academic matters that may be of interest and benefit to the University;
5. Coordinate and ensure compliance of academic and other units of the university with NUC guidelines on academic and other matters; Process proposals for the creation of new Departments and introduction of new programmes;
6. Coordinate and guide academic units/departments for purposes of programme accreditation and continuous quality assurance;
7. Coordinate and ensure the provision of conductive teaching, learning and research environment in the University;
8. Monitor the efficient and effective utilization of academic resources; Participate in the review of academic programme curricular of the University and evaluation of proposal for new academic programmes;
9. Generate and periodically update the University databank/statistics on academic and other matters and make necessary projections for the attention of the Vice-Chancellor; Generate policies for and identify priorities in the academic development of the University for the consideration of senate through the development committee;
10. Recommend desirable changes in the academic and administrative structures of the University to the Development Committee;
11. Participate in the preparation of the University Annual Budget; Maintain a computer based data bank on student and staff statistics for use in planning, budgeting and other management requirements
12. Carry out all other duties assigned by the Vice-Chancellor.
Philosophy:
The philosophy of the Academic Planning Unit is to enhance efficiency in pursuit of the mandate of the University and to ensure the generation, dissemination and publication of qualitative ideas, information and knowledge.
Vision:
To provide cutting-edge and excellent academic planning service with global standard.
Mission:
The mission of the Directorate of Academic Planning is to establish an integrated planning mechanism for the accomplishment of the goals of the University in order to ensure the operations are directed towards achieving stated objectives.
Activities:
It is the responsibility of the Unit to synthesize all data available in the University for the publication of the University Statistical digest. Specifically, the Unit’s functions are as follows:
- Planning
- Preparation of Academic Brief
- Curriculum Development and Evaluation
- Preparation of Annual Recurrent Estimates Monitoring of Resource Allocation and Utilization
- Accreditation of Degree Programmes - Collation and publication of data on Staff and Students
- Liaison with other Colleges, Schools, Departments and Units
- Data Base Management
Community Empowerment Service Project:
The University, as it is its practice, engaged in quite a number of community related services in the period under review. The highlights of these are presented as follows:
(i) Health Related Service/Engagement:
(a) Hepatitis B Awareness Campaign - The College of Health Sciences organized a public lecture to raise the awareness of members of the public on Hepatitis B and provided free Hepatitis B screening exercise for many people. The title of the lecture was “Global Elimination of Viral Hepatitis by 2030” and it was delivered a professor of Medicine and Consultant Gastroenterologist / Hepatologist, Professor D. A. Ndububa on 21st may, 2024.
(b) Awareness campaign on Mental Health – The College of Health Sciences organized its students of Medicine and Surgery to conduct an awareness campaign in the Osogbo Community in the month of November 2023. The campaign was on for 2 days and students seized the opportunity to counsel members of the public on the importance of mental health, lifestyles that precipitate bad mental health, and the need to seek medical advice any time they sensed symptoms of abnormal mental health.
(c) Community Health Outreach for UNIOSUN-Campus Hosting Communities The University undertook community health outreach services to the following towns hosting each of its Campuses: Osogbo, Okuku, Ejigbo, Ikire, Ifetedo and Ipetu-Ijesa. The exercise involved basic tests and diagnosis, as well as free medications for minor ailments.
(ii) Renovation of Patrol Vehicles for the Police: The University did a complete overhaul of two (2) dysfunctional police patrol vehicles and handed them back to the police to enhance their effective security surveillance and functionality. One of the vehicles was overhauled and given back to the Ipetu-Ijesha divisional police office while the other was done for the Oja-Oba division.
(iii) Reconstruction of Osun Grove/Isale-Osun Bridge As part of its corporate social responsibility, the University reconstructed the bridge that links the College of Health Science, Isale-Osun Campus to the Osogbo Community. That was a bridge with an average daily vehicular passage of 300 and thousands of pedestrians. It is the same bridge that links the Osun Grove. The bridge collapsed and made the road unpassable for months before the University took up the reconstruction in May 2023.
(iv) Massive farm product sale at cheap prices to members of the public: The University’s College of Agriculture, through its Teaching and Research farm, embarked a massive farming and farm produce within the period. On weekly basis, the Farm sold such the following food items to members of the public: cassava, garri, rice, cucumber, eggs, dried fish, honey, etc. The items were sold at very cheap rate compared to the prevailing food prices in town at the time.
(v) Lectures on Topical issues of Public Interest: The University organized quite a good number of public lectures that immensely benefitted members of the public within the period. Some of these include:
(a) Public lectures on topical issues and issues of public importance organised by the University Colleges.
(b) Inaugural lectures delivered by Professors with a large number of members of the public.
