After two hours, the President of the University of Ibadan Students' Union, Covenant Odedele, cancelled the congress because of low turnout of students at the congress.Addressing the students, President Odedele announced that the congress could not proceed due to the failure to reach a quorum.“We have tried our possible best to reach a quorum for... Continue Reading →
Low Turnout: UI Student Leaders Mobilise Students for Congress
In response to low attendance at the University of Ibadan's student congress, student leaders have begun moving through various halls of residence to mobilise students. In his address, the Student Union President, Covenant Odedele, encouraged the students to be patient as they mobilise students. As of 12:00 p.m., only a few students had gathered at... Continue Reading →
UI’SU Reverses Suspension, Set to Hold Congress as Planned
The University of Ibadan Students’ Union has announced that the Student Union Congress will hold as earlier scheduled on Saturday, May 17, 2025, despite a prior memo suspending the Congress due to security threat. In a notice signed by the Union President, Covenant Odedele, and General Secretary, Segun V. Olowu, the Union notified the student... Continue Reading →
UI’SU Suspends Planned Congress, Gives Security Threat as Reason
Rianat Ademola The University of Ibadan Students’ Union has announced the suspension of the planned Congress scheduled for Saturday, May 17, 2025, following a confrontation with a group of students.In a statement jointly signed by the Union President, Covenant Odedele, and General Secretary, Segun V. Olowu, the Union disclosed that the decision became necessary after... Continue Reading →
Awo Hall Holds Freshers Day Event
Leonard DivineThe Obafemi Awolowo Hall held its Freshers Day event on the 10th of May, 2025, at the football field, opposite the hall. The event featured two programmes: the orientation session and welcome party.In attendance were the hall warden, Dr. Afolashade Adewunmi; Dr. Osagie from JAJA Clinic; Mr. Ogunrinde, one of the hall porters; Coach... Continue Reading →
Awo Hall HRC Approves Freshers’ Day Budget
Elizabeth Oladapo Note: In our previous article about the approved budget, we incorrectly stated that it was 'Freshers' Week.' The budget approved is actually for the 'Freshers Day.' We apologise for the mistake and any confusion it may have caused. The Obafemi Awolowo Hall Representative Council, OAH HRC has approved the budget for the upcoming... Continue Reading →
Boluwaji Adegboye Emerges as Chief Judge of Awo Hall Judiciary Council
Elizabeth OladapoBoluwaji Adegboye has been appointed as the Chief Judge of the Obafemi Awolowo Hall Judiciary Council. Her appointment, along with other members of the judicial arm, was officially ratified during the first sitting of the Hall Representative Council (HRC) for the 2024/2025 legislative session.The sitting which was held on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at... Continue Reading →
UI’SU Demands Fee Breakdown, Sets May 10 Deadline After Town Hall Resolutions
By Hadiza Usman The University of Ibadan Students' Union, UI'SU, Executive Council has released a memo on the outcomes of the Town Hall Meeting held on May 1st, 2025, with student leaders across the university.According to the memo with the signatories of the Students President, Covenant Odedele and the general secretary, Segun V. Olowu, "a... Continue Reading →
UI’SU Calls Stakeholders to Town Hall Meeting to Deliberate Pressing Issues
Rianat AdemolaThe Executive Council of the University of Ibadan Students’ Union has announced a crucial Town Hall Meeting scheduled to hold on Thursday, May 1st, 2025. The meeting is set to take place at 2 PM in the SRC Chamber.In a notice signed by the Union’s President, Covenant Odedele, and General Secretary, Segun V. Olowu,... Continue Reading →
UI’SU Addresses School Fees Concern
Rianat Ademola The Students' Union of University of Ibadan, UI'SU, released a memo on April 21, 2025, regarding discrepancies and increase in school fees across various departments.In the memo, the UI'SU urged the students to remain calm as they "are currently engaging in dialogues with the relevant school authorities to seek viable solutions that are... Continue Reading →
