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NASFAT AWARDS SCHOLARSHIP TO 72 STUDENTS
Nasrullahil-Fath
Society
of
Nigeria
(NASFAT), the proprietor of Fountain Uni-
DUROJAYE, Olabisi Ganiyat
OLADUNJOYE, Mosunrayo Mariam
BALOGUN, Abiodun Rukayat
SANUSI, Basirat Romoke
versity, Osogbo has announced the first
batch of annual NASFAT Scholarship bene-
OYELEYE, Barakat Olamide
ficiaries for 2014/2015 academic session. In a
ABEJIDE, Ayobami Alimot
document signed by the Registrar, Alh.
ADEFABI, Oyindamola Barak
M.O. Olanrewaju, 72 beneficiaries have
been acknowledged for the first batch of the
KOMILOGBON, Peace Damilola
annual education support scheme of NASBanking and Finance
FAT.
ABDULSALAM, Olamilekan Mustaha
These indigent but brilliant Muslim students
include:
ADEBAMBO, Oriloye Yusuf
Biochemistry & Nutrition
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OLAITAN, Ayodele Taiwo
Economics
RAJI, Yinka Abdul-Rahman
BALOGUN, Opeyemi Rilwan
MUIZU, Toluwalase Sefia
ORINMANDE, Ayobami Qudirat
HAMMED, Jamiu Tosin
ABASS, Oluwatobi Idris
NISLT HONOURS FUO PRO-CHANCELLOR
FUO Pro-Chancellor and Chair-
recognition of his contribution
nised just like Prof. Adedipe was
man, Governing Council, Prof.
to the advancement of the core
being recognised with that award.
Nurudeen Nimbe Adedipe has
mandate of the Institute in par-
been honoured by the Institute of
ticular and science and technol-
Science Laboratory Technology
ogy in general. Speaking in an
with a Fellowship of the Institute.
interview, the Vice-Chancellor
The award , which was conferred
of Federal University of Tech-
on him at the Opening Cere-
nology, Akure,
mony of the Institute’s 2014 An-
Daramola, pointed out that the
nual Conference at the Obanla
laboratory scientists were the
Campus of the Federal University
father of sciences, hence their
of Technology,
contributions must be recog-
The FUO Vice-Chancellor, Prof.
Bashir Ademola Raji, the Registrar, Alh. M.O, Olanrewaju, the
University
Librarian,
Dr.
B.O,
Gbadamosi, the Dean of COMAS,
Prof. Adebiyi
Dr. Goke Lalude and the HOD of
Mass
FUO Pro-Chancellor and Chairman,
Governing Council, Prof. Nurudeen
Nimbe Adedipe
Communication
Depart-
ment , Dr. R.A. Adeyemi graced
the occasion in felicitation with
Akure (FUTA)
the FUO Pro-Chancellor.
October 30, 2014. The award was in
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NUC ON RESOURCE VISITATION TO FUO MASS COMM. DEPARTMENT
by Prof. Ralph Akinfeleye of Univer-
television studio, the PRAD studio,
sity of Lagos, had Prof. Victor Koga
Photo Studio and the News room.
(Imo State University) and Mr. Patrick Uka from the NUC. The Resource Visitation panel inspected
facilities the university has on
ground for the new programme.
They visited the University Library,
lecture halls as well as the new
Prof Ralph
Akinfeleye during
the resource visitation
They expressed their satisfaction and
suggested areas of improvement. The
team leader, Prof. Ralph Akinfeleye
advised the department to secure a
licence from the National Broadcasting Commission to commence community broadcasting as soon as possible.
Mass Communication Studio ComThe National Universities Commission
has visited Fountain University to assess the newly established Mass Communication Department. The team, led
plex. The panel were impressed as
they toured and tested equipment
provided in the different units of the
complex such as the radio studio,
FOU COMMENCES SPECIAL DEGREE PROGRAMMES
“Part-Time Degree
Fountain University has opened
aimed at removing all barriers around
the mode of entry while the Conver-
Programme would
wide windows of opportunities for
tertiary education and make higher
sion Degree Programme would last
last for five, four
busy executives, the working class
learning accessible to all and sundry in
two academic sessions for HND hold-
and people interested in pursuing a
Nigeria. This is one of the ways to im-
ers and three sessions for OND holders
respectively.
or three years
degree without losing their jobs or
prove the quality and quantity of human
depending on the
other opportunities that occupy
resources available for our industrial
mode of entry”
their time. These windows of op-
development in the country.
-Isaac Fadeyibi
portunities include Part-Time Degree Programme and Conversion
Degree Programme.
These innovative programmes are
Interested candidates can then visit
the university campus to obtain their
According to Mr. Isaac Fadeyibi, the co-
forms immediately or call the pro-
ordinator of the programmes, the Part-
gramme co-ordinator on 08063158990
Time Degree Programme would last for
for enquiry or further information.
five, four or three years depending on
NUC EXECUTIVE SECRETARY PAYS UNSCHEDULED VISIT TO FUO
The Executive Secretary, National Universities
Commission,
Prof. Julius Okojie has
paid an unscheduled
L-R: FUO VC; NUC
Secretary
visit to Fountain University, Osogbo. The
Prof. Bashir Ademola Raji and other
rewaju; the Bursar, Alhaja Silifat Ali-
principal officers of the University. At
Balogun; the Deans of the two Col-
the interactive session, Prof. Okojie
leges, Dr. Goke Lalude and Dr. O.B
enjoined the University Management
Bello as well as the Head of Depart-
not to relent on their effort to ensure
ment, Mass Communication, Dr. R.A
standard.
Adeyemi.
NUC helms man, who stated that he was
on a familiarisation tour of some universities in the South West, had an interactive session with the Vice Chancellor,
Among the principal officers on hand
to receive the NUC boss were the
University Librarian, Dr. B.O Gbadamosi ; the Registrar, Alh. M.O Olan-
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PROF. ADEDIPE ADVOCATES CONSISTENT GOVERNMENT
erning Council, Fountain University, Prof.
lenges stated that education is very crucial to
Nurudeen Nimbe Adedipe has advocated for
the realisation of national security. The guest
consistent government policy on education.
speaker further
He made this call in his opening address at
needed a disciplined and selfless government
the 6th Bola Ajibola Lecture Series hosted by
at the national level to ensure quality educa-
the Magna Curie Chamber of the Obafemi
tion that will address social issues and pre-
Awolowo University, Ile Ife. He urged gov-
pare students to advance themselves, their
ernment to stop changing policies so often
community and their nation at large.
so that the
needed development in the
education sector would be recorded.
Prof. N.O. Adedipe. FUO Pro Chancellor
The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Gov-
argued that the country
The occasion was attended by the Deputy
Governor, State of Osun, Mrs Titi Laoye-
The Governor of the State of Osun, Ogbeni
Tomori; the Vice Chancellor of Obafemi
Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola, while delivering
Awolowo University, Prof. Bamitale Omole as
the lecture titled Education as a Panacea to
well as the honouree of the occasion, Prince
National Insecurity and Developmental Chal-
NASFAT AWARDS SCHOLARSHIP TO 72 STUDENTS
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Political Science
ADANLAWO, Olaoluwa Aishat
OYETUNDE, Abayomi Damilola
OWEBUTE, Modupeola Ganiyat
GANIU, Olamilekan Ridwan
OKUNOWO, Mubarak Ayomide RUFAI, Tajudenn Olanrewaju
FOLAMI, Habeeb Olanrewaju
RAHMON, Olaomopo Fatai
OYEBAMIJI, Afees Oyetunde
SALIU, Sadiat Alimot
AJIBADE, Tajudeen Kehinde
BASHORUN Aishat Adedoyin
Mass Communication
AGBALAJOBI, Rahmon Adefowope
JIMOH, Olaitan Sikirat
KAREEM, Bisola Rahmat
KAMALDEEN, Ayomide Barakat
SALIHU, Kareemah
Accounting
FOLARIN, Mariam Opeyemi
LAWAL, Aderonke H
Sociology
OLAYINKA, Issa Adedeji
AYILARA, Prince Ridwan
Salam, Olabisi Mojeed
SANNI, Adebisi Ilyes
JIMOH, Olatunji Yusuf
OGUNBAJO, Akeem Ayodeji
AGBAJE, Adeola Nusrah
ADEBAYO, Adejoke Suliyat
FATOKUN, Zarat Mojisola
ODUMOSU, Sanni Olabanjo
OGUNTOLA, Ayomide Yusuf
OYEKOLA, Abimbola Sikirat
AKINYEMI, Mariam Taiwo
Business Administration
OLOWOPOROKU,
LAWAL, Babatunde Taofiq
Abdulmumini
ADENIYI, Abiodun Toyib
AHMADU, Jemilatu
arship scheme which will be
ADEBAYO, Nafisat Abiola
DOSUNMU, Adeola Hakeem
released soon by the organiza-
ODETOKUN, Tinuke Mariam
DISU, Soliat Ololade
ABAYOMI, Olalade Durotimi
Microbiology
OSHODI, Olayinka Yusuf
JEMBI, Sunmisola Semiat
SALISU, Jadesola Rukayyah
ALAO, Oluwaremilekun Wule- fare support scheme among
OGUNNIYI, Babajide AbdulKareem
ADEROJU, Busayo Sadiat
ADEDEJI, Sarafadeen Olamide
Opeyemi
The second batch of the schol-
tion will
ADERINTO, Islammiyah Yewand
MUBASHIRU, Olubukola Fatimo
OLANIYI, Olamide Toheeb
MUIDEEN Ayobami Mariam
Computer Science
mot
ADELEKE, Ayobami Rofiat
IDOWU, Rashidat Funmilayo
beneficiaries
to
around
total
150
students. With this scholarship
scheme, NASFAT has become
a trailblazer in education wel-
Physics with Electronics
ALASE, Opeyemi Sulaiman
increase the
Muslim organizations in Nigeria.
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NUSSA HONOURS FUO VICE CHANCELLOR AT HER 11TH GAMES IN UNIBEN
mola Raji with an Award of Excellence
this dream become reality in 2008
for Service. The award, given to Prof
when ABU hosted the 9th edition of the
Raji at the 11th NUSSA Games held at
NUSSA Games and since then the
University of Benin from 6
th
to 11
th
August, 2014, was to recognise his
efforts towards the resuscitation of
the Association’s games after 18
years of being moribund.
The Nigerian Universities Staff Sport
Prof B.A.
Raji
Association (NUSSA) has honoured
It would be recalled that the Vice Chancellor had sometime last year been
decorated by the National Association
of Nigerian Students (NANS) with an-
Prof. Raji was said to have ensured
other award of excellence and as well
that Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
had been nominated and hosted by
had the 9
FUO VC:
Games have bounced back to life.
th
edition of the games
staged on her campus after 17 years
Okanlawon Science Academy, Osogbo
as a Role Model for the school.
of accepting to host in 1991. He made
the Vice Chancellor, Prof Bashir Ade-
WE ARE READY TO PARTNER WITH FUO MASS COMMUNICATION
DEPARTMENT — Hon. Sunday Akere
The State of Osun
sity. The Commissioner stated this
promised to help fast track
Commissioner
while on an official visit to the De-
the acquisition of NBC license
partment.
on the community radio
for
Information & Strategy,
Hon.
Sunday
Akere has said his
Hon. Sunday Akere during his
visit to the Mass Comm Dept
of FUO
ministry was ready
to
partner
the
newly-
established Mass Communication Department of the Univer-
Hon. Akere used the opportunity to
briefly meet with the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Bashir Ademola Raji to
reiterate the state government’s
readiness to support the development
broadcasting for the university. On his entourage was a
former Secretary to the State
Government, Prince Qazeem
Ademola Adio.
the university . He then
FUO ALUMNI WINS UK VARSITY MASTERS SCHOLARSHIP
An alumnus of Fountain Uni-
Africa will afford her two full
based IT company before
versity, Osogbo, Miss Latee-
tuition fees for a Masters
getting the scholarship offer.
fah Abdkareem has won a
Degree in Computer Science.
scholarship to study in Nottingham University, United
Kingdom.
Award
The
Scholarship
tagged
Developing
Solutions Computer Science
Masters Scholarship for West
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Miss Abdkareem is a First
Class graduate of Computer
Science of Fountain University
in the 2011/2012 session. She
was working with an Abuja
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FUO PARENTS’ FORUM MEET; ELECT NEW EXECUTIVES
wards.
In his report of stewardship, the chair-
FUO PARENTS’ FORUM. PROF. YUSUF
The Fountain University Parents Forum
had its 7th sessional meeting at the Eti
-Osa Lecture Theatre. The meeting,
attended by all the principal officers of
dissolution of the pioneer executive
council and conduct of election for the
new executive council among other
issues.
The meeting was rounded off with the
Alhaji A.O Akinlade highlighted the ac-
election of new executive council by the
tivities and projects of the forum in the
forum. Prof Y.K Yusuf emerged Chairman
last four sessions. He listed the construc-
of the executive council which will pilot
tion of a befitting cafeteria for students;
the affairs of the Forum for the next four
purchase of a 30-seater coaster bus and
years. Other members are :
a 200 KVA electricity generating set as
major projects of the Forum. He then
cellor, Prof. Bashir Ademola Raji expressed appreciation on the support
of the Forum since its inception till
date. He then charged the parents not
to relent in their effort to ensure that
the University gives the best of intellectual and moral education to their
Alhaji Lekan Yusuf
- Vice Chair-
man
thanked the university management for
their cooperation during their tenure.
Dr. O.B Bello
-
General Secre-
tary
Before the dissolution of the pioneer
executive, the Forum deliberated on a
Alhaja F.B Fadiji
-
number of issues relating to physical,
tary
social and moral well being of the stu-
Alh. AbdRasheed Abiola
dents. One of the major decisions was
Secretary
the approval of professional computer
In his opening address , the Vice Chan-
projects to assist the University.
man of the pioneer executive council,
the University, featured consideration
of the draft constitution of the forum,
ents’ Forum has carried out landmark
Ass. Gen. Secre-
-
Financial
Alh. S.A Alli-Balogun
- Treasurer
of N30,000 for the courses above the
Alh. Apena
- PRO
school fees. The Forum also agreed to
Alh. Akinlade Oladepo - Ex-Officio Mem-
assist the University in her effort to con-
ber
courses for all students and the payment
struct a perimeter fence for the campus.
A sum of N1.5m was slated to be paid as
Alh. Mistura Liasu - Ex-Offico Member
first instalment for the perimeter fencing.
It would be recalled that the FUO Par-
FUO HOLDS FRESHERS ORIENTATION WEEK
The Students Affairs of Fountain Uni-
CROSS
SECTION
OF
STUDENTS
versity has released the programme
of activities
for the orientation of
fresh students who were admitted for
the 2014/2015 academic session.
2015 featuring interactive session
and novelty match between the
freshers and the staylites.
All freshmen are mandated to
attend and staylites are enjoined
The three-day programme comes up
on Thursday October 23 to Friday 25,
facilities and units, familiarization
to be part of the events
with the management, career counselling,
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FUO CELEBRATES SCHOLARS
Fountain University, Osogbo
S.N
NAME
COURSE
LEV
CGP
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
ADEBAYO IBRAHIM AYODEJI MAS/12007
ACCOUNTING
EL
200
A
4.62
OSHINOWO YUSRAH YEWANDE AS/12085
ACCOUNTING
200
4.65
BALOGUN SAEED BABATUNDE MAS/13053
ECONOMICS
200
4.60
YUSUF SHUKURAH AJOKE MAS/11185
ECONOMICS
300
4.54
AKINIYI RASAQ AKINWUNMI MAS/12035
ECONOMICS
300
4.66
ABDULLATEEF HAMZA OLANREWAJU
COMPUTER
100
4.84
7.
AS/13003
AKINSANYA BARAKAT JAYEOLA
SCINENCE
COMPUTER SCI-
100
4.86
8.
AS/13003
ABDULMUMIN RAHMAN IBRAHIM
ENCE
MICROBIOLOGY
100
4.88
NAS/13005
AKINWANDE OYINKANSOLA NAS/13035
MICROBIOLOGY
100
4.85
MUSTAFA SAKINAH ENIOLA NAS/12052
MICROBIOLOGY
200
4.53
KOLAWOLE MUSA OLANREWAJ
BANKING & FINANCE
300
5.00
BANKING & FINANCE
300
5.00
has released the list of
Fountain Scholars for the
2013/2014 Academic Session.
According to a document
issued by the Academic
Affairs Department of the
University, up to twelve
students across the colleges
have their CGPA between
4.50 and 5.00.
The students, in the tradition of the University are
addressed
as
9.
10.
11.
Fountain
Scholars and had been issued Letters of Commendation as a form of recogni-
12.
tion. They are:
MAS/11103
POPOOLA NAFISAT OLUWASEUN
MAS/11151
YOBE STATE GOVT GRANTS SCHOLARSHIP TO 25 INDIGENES @ FUO
The Yobe State Government under
State Scholarship Board from different
Political Science and Administration,
the auspices of His Excellency Alhaji
Local Governments across the state and
Economics, Sociology, Business Admini-
Ibrahim Geidam has granted schol-
they will be studying various degree
stration
arships to Twenty Five students of
at
Fountain
were treated to a warm reception and
had since been full of life, moving round
comes as a result of the Memoranof
Understanding
the campus to acclimatize themselves
(MOU)
with their colleagues. According to La-
signed by the University with Yobe
wan Iliya Majakura, ‘we can’t wait to
state Government on human capac-
Gov. of Yobe State: His Excellency Alh. Ibrahim Geidam
ity development.
courses which include Micro Biology, In-
The recipients where drawn by the
Ministry of Higher Education and
Communication
The students, led by Musa A Gumsumi,
University
Osogbo, Osun state Capital. This
dum
Mass
among others.
the state to study various degree
courses
and
dustrial/Environmental
Chemistry,
Bio
grab every opportunity on this fountain
of knowledge, as everybody appears
nice and friendly’.
Chemistry/Nutrition, Computer Science,
Published By Publication Committee, Mass Communication Department, Fountain University, Oke Osun,
Osogbo. State of Osun. 2014