Last Updated on February 4, 2014 by admin
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olusola Oyewole, has admonished the newly-admitted students of the University to be committed, focused and never lose sight of their primary aim for coming into the University.
Speaking at the 2013/2014 Orientation Programme for fresh students, Professor Oyewole, who was represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic, Professor Adekojo Waheed, disclosed that one unique advantage of studying in FUNAAB was that the University is committed to producing future leaders for the country, as he congratulated them for gaining admission into FUNAAB and charged them to abide by the existing rules and regulations.
The Registrar, Mr. Mathew Ayoola, in his presentation titled; “A Brief History of the University”, provided the students with basic information about the University, while the Dean of Student Affairs, Professor Yemi Akegbejo-Samsons, re-emphasized the fact that FUNAAB was one of the few Universities in the country that has a conducive environment for learning.”FUNAAB is one of the Universities in Nigeria where the students, lecturers and the Management are in one accord”. He, however, warned the students to have zero tolerance for cultism and other vices.
Representing the University Librarian, Dr. (Mrs.) Mulikat Salaam, Mr. Oyintola Amusa, spoke on “Library Activities”; the University’s Guidance Counsellors, Mrs. Modesta Ofodile’s and Mrs Olufunke Adegbite’s talks centred on “Decent Dressing and the Image of the University”, and hinted that the unit offers appraisal, information, planning and placement services, among others. Professor (Mrs.) Yemisi Eromosele, Chairperson, Students Welfare and Hostel Management Committee (SWEHOMAC), delved on “Students’ Accommodation and Hostel Facilities”. She charged the students to conduct themselves appropriately and avoid any form of violence in the hostels that could lead to suspension or rustication from the University.
The President of FUNAAB Students Union, Comrade Tope Adesipo, said “the aim of Students Union is to represent the interest of students and bring about innovation and ideas that can help in the pursuit of their academics”. He further explained that every matriculated student of the University
is by law, a member of the Union and has a right to vote and be voted for. At the occasion, the Dean, College of Management Sciences, Professor Banji Oyelere, said the University was better positioned to receive more awards and accolades because the College was determined to take FUNAAB to greater heights. He said the College will ensure that the proposed part-time and distance learning programmes of the University take-off successfully.
During the Orientation Programme, Mr. Moses Ayanda, Principal Assistant Registrar, Examinations and Records, gave an overview of the duties of his office which include the preparation of students’ statement of results, transcripts and Medium of Instruction while the Acting Director, Directorate of Technologists and Technical Staff, Mr. Olajide Ojo, highlighted the types, importance and rules guiding the use of laboratories.
The Head, Directorate of Public Relations, Mrs. Emi’ Alawode, represented by Mr. Adewale Kupoluyi, Assistant Director, Protocol and Passages, charged the students to see themselves as the Public Relations Officers of the University by being law abiding, well behaved, showing good comportment and avoiding any act that could bring shame to themselves, their families and the University.
The Acting Head, Information and Communication Technology Resource Centre, Dr. Olutayo Ajayi, gave the students practical tips on how they could go about their registration formalities without difficulties. He informed them that the University uses e-examination for its students.
The Director, Directorate of Environmental Management, Mr. Emmanuel Bankole, warned the students about the University’s rule that stipulates thus; ‘Cross the Lawn and go home’, while the National President, FUNAAB Alumni Association, Professor Lateef Sanni charged the students to become great ambassadors of FUNAAB.
Representatives of the College of Environmental Resources Management (COLERM): Dr. Gideon Efiogbuna, Dr. Abdulrahaman Ikililu, Mr. Israel Osunsina and Mrs. Elemo Annah, itemized the essence of water resources management to include training students on how to manage water resources and studying the impact of climate change. The College of Agricultural Management and Rural Development (COLAMRUD), represented by the various Heads of Departments/Units, Professor Wale Dipeolu, Professor Michael Ajayi, Dr. Eniola Fabusoro, Dr. Adebayo Shittu and Mr. Kehinde Aderinboye, who encouraged the newly-admitted students to aim for the best.
The Dean, College of Engineering, Professor Johnson Adewumi, charged the students to face their studies squarely, to finish in flying colours,
while Professor Babatunde Adewumi, warned the students to be careful of the type of friends they keep, Dr Olawale Dairo, gave a rundown of what is obtainable in the College, while Dr Adebola Adekunle, warned them against engaging in examination malpractice. Professor Peter Aiyedun and Engineer (Miss) Olubusola Nuga, enjoined them to always read their lesson notes conscientiously.
The College of Veterinary Medicine was represented by Dr. Samuel Omotainse, who led others to the occasion. He informed the students that if they want to be well recognized Veterinary Doctors, then they should be ready to stand out by doing their work properly and thoroughly. Mr Daniel Udofia, Deputy Director, Senate and Admissions called on the students to take their studies seriously by focusing on their core courses and making good grades out of them.
Professor Tunde Adetunji of the College of Plant Science and Crop Production (COLPLANT) and Dr. Ikechukwu James of the College of Animal Science and Livestock Production/Chairman, Time-table and Examinations Committee (TIMTEC), spoke on “Inter Religious Activities on the Campus”, where he advised the students to hold on to the golden rule which states that “do unto others as they would want them do unto you”.
A Counselling Psychologist from the Department of Home Science and Management, Dr. (Mrs.) Abolanle Lasode, spoke on “Relating with Opposite Sex as
Part of Campus Life/Coping with Peer Pressure”. She advised the students to understand their environment and maintain a healthy relationship with others. The Assistant Chief Environmental Officer of the University, Mr. Bolarinwa Peter, gave security tips to the students and admonished them to avoid trouble, night movement, unnecessary parties and deviant behaviours.
Other speakers included the Director, Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies, Professor Oluwafemi Onifade, who advised the students to pick up a vocation while they are still undergoing their undergraduate programmes; Chairman, Management Committee on Transportation (MANCOT), Dr Oluwafiropo Awokola, spoke on the rules and regulations guiding the operations of school buses and while the Director Sports, Mr ‘Bayo Oluwatoki, charged the students to be active in sports.
Other speakers included the Deputy Director (Final Account and College Finance), Mr. Ayodele Olusanwo, who represented the Bursar; Manager, FUNAAB Microfinance Bank and representatives of Guaranty Trust Bank, Zenith Bank and Enterprise Bank. Also, the Dean, College of Food Science and Human Ecology, Professor (Mrs.) Folake Henshaw said, “We believe in young men and women who have a vision and are focused; which is evident in the first statement on the first stanza of the University Anthem”.
The Deputy Dean, College of Food Science and Technology (COLFHEC), Dr. Wasiu Afolabi, who also represented the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, noted that the Department was about the science of food which entails management of health and diseases.
Before the Orientation Programme ended, some students spoke to FUNAAB Bulletin on the lessons gained. According to Gbagbose Olusegun, Department of Accounting, College of Management Sciences, FUNAAB “has been really nice, the environment is cool and everywhere is clean. I opted to study Accounting because I loved and did very well in business studies when I was in the junior school. I really like Accounting and I like business”.
Ishola Moyosore, of the Department of Banking and Finance said, “My College looks beautiful and after graduation from here, I see myself as being one of the Board of Directors of a big company or a big shot controlling the finance of this country’s economy. I chose FUNAAB because I know that I would gain practical and theoretical knowledge to make me excel in life.
Meanwhile, the week-long event, which was organized to educate the fresh students on the various activities of the University, also featured the FUNAAB Theatre Troupe, which entertained the students with a play titled, ‘Life on Campus’.
