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Prof. Adenegan becomes Ondo State Chairman of the Counseling Association of Nigeria

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In a momentous event held at the Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology in Akure on Monday 29th April 2024, the Ondo State chapter of the Counseling Association of Nigeria witnessed a significant transition as Prof. Taiwo Samuel Adenegan, the Achievers University Director of Academic Planning and Quality Assurance was formally inducted as the new chairman. The ceremony, which was attended by esteemed members of the counseling community, including the Director of the Ministry of Guidance and Counseling, marked a new chapter in the leadership and direction of counseling services in the state. During the handing over ceremony, Prof. Taiwo Samuel Adenegan was officially sworn in as the new chairman of the Ondo State chapter of the Counseling Association of Nigeria. He was handed over to by Dr. Jide Oyadeyi of the National Open University of Nigeria, Akure study center .With a distinguished career in counseling and a deep commitment to promoting mental health and well-being, Prof. A...

Ajayi, First UI-made female maths PhD holder makes case for women in maths

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""Life is often described as a beautiful journey." Mathematics is not only beautiful, but also captivating and intriguing, especially when presented by a charismatic and knowledgeable individual. In this case, we have the pleasure of learning from the esteemed Professor Deborah Ajayi, a seasoned and highly respected beautiful female mathematician of an international repute who publicly presented and explored the beauty and usefulness of pure Mathematics, a dreaded area for many still in years to come. The University of Ibadan (UI) recently celebrated a significant milestone as it hosted its 549th inaugural lecture, delivered by the esteemed Prof. Deborah Olayide Ajayi, the first female mathematician with PhD produced by UI. This event, held at the Trenchard hall of the University on 25th day of April 2024, marked a historic moment as Prof. Ajayi became the second UI female Professor of Mathematics to deliver an inaugural lecture after the foot-step of Prof. Olabisi Ooreo...

Science & Mathematics Olympiad begins in Owo LGA

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  In a quest to promote academic excellence in Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State, an Ã’wò-born Dr Foluso Bamidele Falaye, a philanthropist and an highly inclined academic giant, has taken a giant stride to initiate a Science and Mathematics Olympiad for students in secondary schools, begining with the senior category. The Olympiad is tagged FSMO which is going to be an annual event. Organizing a Science and Mathematics Olympiad for secondary schools in Owo Local Government is a commendable initiative that can significantly impact the educational landscape of the region. Science and Mathematics Olympiad  is renowned for promoting interest and excellence in the Sciences and Mathematics among students, fostering critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and nurturing future mathematicians and scientists. The Science and Mathematics Olympiad is an academic competition that tests students’ scientific and mathematical skills, knowledge, and problem-solving abilities. In a radi...

Achievers University at 16, Inaugurates Quality Assurance Inspectors

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  Achievers University Owo just marked its 16th year of academic activities, on 2nd April 2024, by inaugurating a team of Quality Assurance Inspectors (QAI). The inauguration ceremony was a significant event for the university, highlighting its commitment to maintaining high standards in education and ensuring quality across all aspects of its operations. According to Dr. Bode Ayorinde in his remarks, "the newly appointed QAI team will play a crucial role in monitoring and evaluating the quality of academic programs, facilities, and services offered by the university. Their primary objective is to uphold excellence and continuous improvement within the institution, aligning with international best practices in higher education". Furthermore, Ayorinde remarked that the future is tough but bright for the university who at its 17th year inception is dreaming big and making wave in the Education industry to produce outputs that are marketable in the work force. Meanwhile, the uni...

Nigerian youths' exclusion from politics: cause of hopelessness in a renewed hope era - Hammed spits

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Nigerian youths' exclusion from politics: has been seen as one of the major causes of hopelessness in a renewed hope era. Not only that, but it is also a cause of unhappiness, violence and radicalism. This was disclosed by Ayobami Hammed, a renowned Professor and counselling psychologist with over 28 years of teaching career in the Nigerian university system. Prof. Taslim Ayobami Hammed in his inaugural lecture at the 546th inaugural lecture of the premier university, University of Ibadan held on 21st March 2024 at Trenchard hall, did not spare words to unravel the challenges bedeviling the nigerian youths as he talked on an interesting topic " We Die Here Today’’: Youth Violence, Social Dysfunction and a Counselling Psychologist’s Pathway to Peace ".  Ayo Hammed who is a  Professor of Counselling Psychology/Peace Studies at the  Department of Counselling and Human Development Studies,  University of Ibadan disclosed  how counselling psychological principles and...

Pi day celebrated with Ife maths festival at OAU Ife

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I n a celebration of Mathematics and education, the Ife Maths Festival, christened IFEMATHFEST2024 was held at the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) in Ife, Nigeria on Pi Day, which is universally celebrated on March 14 coinciding with the digits 3 1 4.. The event brought together educators, students, and experts in the field of mathematics to discuss and address challenges in teaching the subject effectively. During the festival, renowned mathematicians Prof. Philip Jegede and Prof. Adeyinka Adesina took the stage to address the issue of poor mathematics teaching methods in schools. They emphasized the importance of engaging students through interactive and practical learning experiences to enhance their understanding and appreciation of mathematics. In his address, Prof Adeyinka Adesina who is the OAU Dean of the faculty of Science, pictured Mathematics as a fun and for everyone by changing the deeply held beliefs about the dreaded subject and it's teaching and learning that had h...

How Pa Ambrose Oke gloriously marched home in march

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The funeral of Pa Ayodele Ambrose Oke, who passed away at the age of 91 on February 14, which was a Valentine's day, was a solemn and dignified event that honored his life and legacy. The funeral service took place on March 1st at St. Leo’s Catholic Church in Ayeyemi, Ondo. Prior to the burial, a remarkable christian wake keep service was held at his Ayeyemi residence in Abayomi street, where family, friends, and well-wishers gathered to pay their respects and celebrate his life. Pa Ayodele Ambrose Oke, a respected Ondo indigene, was finally laid to rest at St. Leo's cemetery to join the saints triumphant as he marched home like a valiant soldier who has seen, fought and conquered. After the committal , a grand funeral reception was held at the popular OFM (Osebosola Fajemirokun Memorial) Hall opposite FFF junction in Oka, Ondo. The event, which attracted family, friends, and well-wishers, was filled with memorable activities that celebrated the life and legacy of the late Pa...