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DON Tasks Govt, others on Tuberculosis Elimination

A Professor of Community Medicine at Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye, Prof. Olusoji James Daniel, has called for adequate investment to address the funding gaps needed for the elimination of tuberculosis in Nigeria. The don, who decried the perpetuation of the disease by society’s social and economic inequality, urged the government and all stakeholders to […]

OOU Unveils Activities for 40th Foundation Anniversary

…VC briefs media, highlights varsity achievements Activities marking the 40th Foundation Anniversary of Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye were flagged off on Tuesday, 31st January 2023 with a media parley and launch of the Anniversary Logo at the foremost state-owned institution. The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ayodeji Agboola, who addressed the press at the Senate Chamber, Main […]

MDCN Inducts 53 OOU Medical Graduands

A new set of medical graduands of Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye has been inducted by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN). The fresh doctors, numbering 53, took the Hippocratic Oath at their induction on Tuesday, 10th January, 2023 which was presided by the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Ayodeji Agboola, and conducted by […]

‘Why SSANU, Nasu Celebrated Prof. Olatunde’

Members of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) as well as Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and other Associated Institutions (NASU) at Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye came out in large numbers on Wednesday, 11th January, 2023 to celebrate the immediate past Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Ganiyu Olatunji Olatunde. Mostly decked in […]

OOU Muslim Community Honours Former VCS

The Olabisi Onabanjo University Muslim Community has honoured two former Vice-Chancellors of the University, Prof. Saburi Adejimi Adesanya and Prof. Ganiyu Olatunji Olatunde, for their uncommon transformation and tremendous contributions to the development of the institution during their respective tenure, noting that the two are exemplary leaders who will continue to be the pride of […]

Osinbajo Hosts OOU VC, Advocates more Varsity Endowments

The Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, has advocated the adoption of independent but creative sources of funding for Nigerian Universities to overcome the perennial challenges of poor funding. Osinbajo, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, made this submission on Thursday, 22nd December, 2022 when he received in audience, the delegation of Olabisi Onabanjo University, led by […]

Governing Councils, Tertiary Institutions’ Managers Counselled on Synergy

The Ogun State government has called for synergy between the Governing Councils and Managements of state-owned tertiary institutions to enable the universities, polytechnics and colleges of education across the state to achieve their core mandates. Rather than engaging in unhealthy rivalry, the government admonished each of the parties to know and understand their responsibilities, obligations […]

“Justice System Needs Artificial Intelligence, Clinical Legal Education, other Reforms’’

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Administration, Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye, Prof. Charles Olufemi Adekoya, has called for the adoption of artificial intelligence in Nigeria’s justice system to put an end to prolonged delays in justice delivery in the nation’s courts. Worried by the growing sharp practices and unethical conduct in the country’s legal profession, the distinguished […]