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  Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has been awarded first place in the Best Institutional AI Policy in Higher Education Award (Universities Category) at the inaugural 2025 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Awareness Day in Higher Education. The event, held on Monday, February 17, 2025, was co-hosted by the Virtual Institute for Capacity Building in Higher Education (VICBHE), National Universities Commission (NUC), National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Okebukola Science Foundation (OSF), and the Association of African Universities (AAU). Professor Emeritus Peter Okebukola, National Coordinator of the 2025 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Awareness Day and former Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), has described Nigeria’s role in the global revolution in Artificial Intelligence as a significant milestone. The national virtual event brought together 856 participants, including heads of regulatory agencies (...

  Esther Olatunji A ceremony was held at Moremi Hall, Obafemi Awolowo University, to commission a newly donated borehole. The donation was made by Mrs. Akanni, the Hall Warden, and her household, in honor of her dedication to the hall. Dignitaries present included the Dean of Student Affairs, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration) Professor Abayomi Damilola, the Registrar, and other university officials. In his opening remarks, DVC (Administration), Professor Abayomi Daramola, who represented the Vice Chancellor and commissioned the project. commended Mrs. Akanni's generosity, stating that providing water brings blessings. He also urged students to remember their alma mater and give back to their community when they become successful. Residents of Moremi Hall expressed their gratitude for the new borehole, citing reduced stress and increased access to clean water. Adeleke Betty, a resident of Block C, said, "It's a good project. When you're in a position to help peop...

  Mr. Omotayo Adegboyega, an alumnus and philanthropist, through his Omotayo Adegboyega Foundation, has donated eleven million Naira (₦11m) to 110 deserving students of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU). The donation occurred during a cheque presentation ceremony. Each student received One Hundred Thousand Naira (₦100,000) to support their education and reduce financial strain. The Vice-Chancellor of OAU, Professor Adebayo Simeon Bamire, expressed his gratitude to Mr. Adegboyega and the Foundation for their commitment to the students' well-being. He urged other alumni to follow this example and contribute to the university's development. Mr. Adegboyega stressed the importance of helping students from disadvantaged backgrounds, stating that education can change society. He hopes the support will help the students succeed academically and give back to society. Professor Saheed Adekilekun, Chairman of the Board of the Foundation, emphasized the role of alumni in promoting instituti...

Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) in Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria, hosted a delegation from Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) on February 8, 2025, to explore a collaborative academic and research partnership. The two-day visit involved discussions aimed at fostering collaboration across various fields. The Penn State delegation included Professor Peter Idowu, Mr. Mel White, and Professor Sylvester Osagie. They were welcomed by OAU's Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adebayo Simeon Bamire, along with other principal officers. Professor Bamire stressed OAU’s dedication to strategic partnerships that enhance global academic excellence and saw the visit as a step toward collaborative innovation. He mentioned that this partnership aligns with OAU’s mission to tackle modern challenges through shared expertise, creating a bridge between continents and academic traditions with opportunities for research, faculty development, and student exchange programs. The collaboration aims to combine...

 Benjamin Oluwakasayo Emmanuel Abike Dabiri-Erewa, the Chairman/CEO of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NIDCOM), is appealing to graduates of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) to contribute to the development of their alma mater. She emphasized the importance of alumni giving back to the institution that played a crucial role in their formative years. Dabiri-Erewa made these remarks during a recent meeting in Abuja with the newly elected executive members of the Great Ife Alumni Association, Abuja chapter. In a statement released by Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Director of Media, Public Relations, and Protocols Unit at NiDCOM, Dabiri-Erewa commended the alumni for their continued dedication to OAU and their efforts to support its growth. "I am proud to support this initiative, and I will work with you to make it possible to give back to our great institution. This is a legacy we will all be proud of,” she stated during the meeting.   Dabiri-Erewa, who graduated from the then Univ...