The Thursday, February 17 town hall meeting was not the first of its kind in the recent history of the Students’ Union. It might not be the last. But, in a bid to provide an answer to the uncomfortable question if it was the adequate answer to the inadequacies posed […]
“Representation without responsibility is a facade, promising unity but delivering discord.” Anonymous. Hostel life constitutes a distinctive chapter in the journey of students, bearing significant influence on both their academic pursuits and personal development. Amidst the dynamic ambiance of communal living, the presence of floor representatives emerges as pivotal. […]
“… establishing the historical context, connecting the intersection, and restating the need for the ideological repositioning of the Students’ Union.” Background Last Thursday, February 1, the remembrance of Kunle Adepeju was a rare occasion for the student community at the University of Ibadan to revisit an occurrence that was highly […]
In the University of Ibadan (and the world at large), members of the fourth estate are tasked with the roles and duties of not only keeping individuals and groups including political office holders accountable, but also passing information on happenings in the university to the public. To dutifully perform […]
Upon getting into the University of Ibadan, a couple of things become apparent almost immediately. One, everyone, at every single point in time, regardless of their course of study, is reading. Two, contrary to what the perception of outsiders is, UItes will always seek a means of having fun. Three, […]
As the first Students’ Union movement to be established in Nigeria, the election or the act of voting should be the expression of students’ commitment to themselves, to one another, to the country and even our world. The election ahead is a critical juncture in consolidating students’ democracy, of which […]
The new University of Ibadan Students’ Union came into office with a basket full of promises- like their predecessors. All of these were said to be geared towards making life better for all students of the institution. It is also important to note that this particular set of student leaders […]
It is approximately a month away but you don’t feel it as much as you can see it. Heading into the university from the endlessly occupied Agbowo Express, you spot, standing several feet above you, a mass of black plastic. It extends from end-to-end on a billboard, veiling what is […]
Issues pertaining to the supply and distribution of electricity at the University of Ibadan is first-off, to be very factual, not a recent event. On the 29th of April, 2016, the erstwhile leadership of the Students’ Union, under the leadership of Olateju Aliyu, through the then Public Relations Officer, Ayantola […]
Student-led administrations in the various denominations of the University of Ibadan have learnt to adopt and use various innovations. These ideas aim to help the smooth running of their administrations. Adopting them is supposedly student-needs-driven and would help them reach and serve the needs of their colleagues who have trusted […]
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