Last Updated on August 16, 2025 by Olasunkanmi Olajide
Members of the University Community have been charged to take personal responsibility for their health by embracing lifestyle changes that promote longlife and well-being.
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde disclosed this today, August 13, 2025, on the second day of the University’s maiden Health Symposium held at the Prof. Oluwafemi Balogun Ceremonial Building.
The Vice-Chancellor explained that the programme was conceived in response to the recent loss of staff members, underscoring the need for both spiritual and physical health management. He stressed the importance of balancing medical care with spiritual support, noting that the symposium included separate prayer sessions for Muslims and Christians to seek divine intervention for good health.
Prof. Kehinde encouraged staff members to eschew bitterness, embrace forgiveness, manage stress effectively, and ensure adequate rest, citing the Academic staff’s six-week annual break as an example of the benefits of rejuvenation. He also commended the Health Services for initiating the symposium, which he described as an event that would be held annually.
Earlier, the Ag. Director of Health Services, Dr. Oluseyi Anjorin, in his slide presentation, titled “Why Must You Die Young? Socio-Economic Consequences of Poor Sleep,” stated that poor sleep can have significant consequences on physical and mental health, describing sleep as a fundamental biological process essential for maintaining physical health, cognitive function and emotional balance.
He also delivered a comprehensive talk on lifestyle as a key determinant of health and longevity. He warned against poor dietary habits, such as eating late at night, excessive calorie intake, and inadequate consumption of balanced meals, stressing the need for regular exercise, and avoidance of sedentary living.
Highlighting the link between mental and physical health, he urged participants to maintain strong social connections, develop a positive mindset, and seek help for depression or anxiety. He also cautioned against self-medication, emphasising the importance of professional medical advice, proper drug dosage, and awareness of possible drug interactions.
Dr. Anjorin further advised on the importance of financial planning, regular medical checkups, adequate sleep, and maintaining a healthy weight as part of a holistic approach to health.
The 2nd day of the symposium concluded with a resounding call for all members of the University Community to adopt healthy habits, stay active, and prioritise their well-being for a longer and more fulfilling life.
Dignitaries present included the General Overseer, Rock Foundation Church, Rev Tunde Amosun; Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Prof. Olukayode Akinyemi; Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development), Prof. Olawale Dairo; Registrar, Dr. Titus Adeniyi; the University Chaplain, Prof. Christian lkeobi; Chief Imam of the University Mosque, Prof. Idris Ayinde, and the former Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Prof. Oluyemisi Eromosele, among others.
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