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RESOLUTION OF THE MEETING WITH THE COMMISSIONER FOR POLICE, KWARA STATE COMMAND

Earlier today, a delegation of Union officials ably led by the President, Taofik Waliu Opeyemi (OMOLUABI) met with the Commissioner of Police, Kwara State Command to discuss ways to curb the incessant police harassment and extortion.

At the meeting which also featured PPRO of Kwara State Command, DPO F' Division, Union officials and other Union members, the Union confessed its displeasure towards the actions of some of the officers harassing and extorting its members.

The Commissioner however reaffirmed his promise to put end to the menace. He also stressed that the command has began to place appropriate sanctions on erring officers.

The following are the resolutions of the meeting:

- The Command will ensure the safety of lives and properties which is its primary objective;
- Students arrested for cybercrime (or other crimes) should be allowed to communicate with people;
- Police officers should not raid students' hostel unless it is permitted by the DPO of F division and such officer must identify himself and the reasons for engaging such student;
- Any student that is able to identify himself as a student should not be arrested unless there is an huge evidence of an offence committed by him;
- Students should obey the rule of law that banned the movement of motorcycles from working beyond 9pm;
- Students should report cases of brutality to the Union.

Also, it was agreed that a seven man committee of the Student Union will be meeting the Commsioner of Police every fortnight (two weeks) to give comprehensive reports of situations of police brutality from the Tanke area. Thus, all issues of harassment should be reported to the Union officials and if there is any harassment by any police officer, the name of the officer as written on his uniform should be noted and sent to the president and any member of the committee that will soon be constituted for such purpose.

We urge every Unilorites to be law-abiding as we remain steadfast in our commitment to be people focused.
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REPORTED CASES OF POLICE HARASSMENT IN ILORIN

The leadership of the Union is not unaware of the reported cases of brutality and harassment on members of our Union by some members of the Kwara State Police Command and drastic actions are currently being taken to ensure justice is served.

After several reports and complaints, the Commissioner of Police has hereby directed that some of the erring officers be redeployed while investigations continue to ensure appropriate sanctions are taken against them.

Also, we have been scheduled for a meeting with the leadership of the command in the early hours of tomorrow, Tuesday May 31, 2022 to further discuss ways to bring end to the incessant harassment.

Ultimately, we urge our colleagues in Ilorin to remain law abiding and not hesitate to report any case of harassment, extortion, intimidation or brutality to the Union or the command. Be assured of our unalloyed commitment to remain people focused and steadfast in the struggle to attain justice.
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YOUR PVC, YOUR VOICE

As voters' registration winds off in few days time, the Union hereby admonish all Unilorites who have attained the voting age and are yet to get their Permanent Voters' Card to get it done before the deadline.

It is worthy to note that your PVC is your voice to elect credible and visionary leaders during elections.

As stated by INEC, the online pre-registration will be suspended on the 30th May, 2022 while the physical registration at designated centres will end by 30th June, 2022.

The Continuous Voters' Registration (CVR) online platform is enabled to capture your data after which you are scheduled for biometric capture at an INEC office or designated centre close to you.

Follow the steps below for the registration:

◉ Visit - cvr.inecnigeria.org for pre-registration.
◉ Create an account with a valid email address.
◉ Follow the account activation link sent to your email address.
◉ Login and fill the form.
◉ Select a convenient date for your biometric capturing.
◉ Submit form and wait for application slip containing ID, QR Code and other details.
◉ Print out the application slip.
◉ Visit your INEC registration centre to capture your biometric on the appointed date.
◉ A registration slip will be issued once registration is completed.
◉ Use the issued slip to collect your Permanent Voters' Card (PVC)
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100 DAYS AT HOME: WE ARE TIRED

It is no longer a news that today marks a 100-day that we have been at home due to the lingering ASUU strike.

Recall that few weeks ago, we organized a peaceful protest in front of the University gate where we made our positions known to the Federal Government and the respective ministers hoping that the industrial action is sorted and we can continue our academics uninterrupted.

Though shortly after that time, we saw the meeting facilitated and chaired by the Chief of staff to the President, Professor Ibrahim Gambari but no tangible result till this moment.

As the lingering strike enters 100 days today, we want to appeal to the Federal Government, concerned ministries, critical stakeholders to immediately engage ASUU among other Unions so that the demands can be sorted out finally because our patience at home is running out.

We also want to publicly advise our colleagues to use this period to obtain their voters' cards to elect credible office holders as election looms.

We remain steadfast in our demands to reopen the schools as we will continue to engage necessary stakeholders on the next steps to take if the dispute is not resolved sooner than expected.
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ADEBOLA AND RAPHAEL SHINES AT ACEN FLF DESIGN PROPOSAL COMPETITION

The leadership of the Union celebrates Adebola Sanni, 400-level Mechanical Engineering department and Bamidele Raphael, 500-level Electrical and Electronics Engineering department on their outstanding performance at the Association for Consulting Engineering in Nigeria (ACEN) FLF Design Proposal Competition.

In the competition which was keenly contested by students from various tertiary institutions across country, Adebola Sanni won the Mechanical Engineering category while Bamidele Raphael clinched first runner-up position in the Electrical Engineering category. The participants were required to develop a Computer-Aided Design Proposal for an architectural drawing based on their respective fields of Structural/Civil, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering.

The duo and other winners were awarded and celebrated at the 2022 FIDIC AFRICA FUTURE LEADERS' CONGRESS SYMPOSIUM held at the Eko Hotels and Suites on Sunday 15th May, 2022.

We commend the lads for their remarkable performance which upholds the Better-By-Far nature of the University. We also charge Unilorites to always strive for outstanding excellence in their various quests.
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ILORIN #EndASUUStrike PROTEST

We use this medium to appreciate every Unilorites and Nigerian Students who came out to participate in the peaceful demonstration held earlier today against the continuous ASUU strike.

The protest which held at the University gate led by the President of the Union, Comrade Taofik Waliu (OMOLUABI) also had in attendance Union executives, faculty presidents, NANS officials, newly-elected SU officials and the general student populace.

It also featured the presence of the security agencies to maintain law and order as well as the media for coverage.

As said by the President while addressing the students and the media, the intention is to kickstart a continuous movement that will put pressure on the Federal Government to attend to the demands of the striking varsity lecturers.

Students who were on board showed their grievances towards the lingering strike by holding placards and banners with different inscriptions that communicate their various displeasures.

We also commend the efforts of our colleagues who joined the movement on Twitter and other social media platforms to ensure that the hashtag #IlorinProtest trend.

While we give the Federal Government and necessary stakeholders till the end of this week to end the strike, we enjoin everyone to continue the online protest by making different post on social media with the necessary hashtags. Further directives as regards subsequent protest are going to be announced if occasion demands.
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NOTIFICATION OF PEACEFUL PROTEST

This is to inform the general public, Unilorites, media and all Nigerian Students of the planned peaceful protest against the incessant ASUU Strike which has marred our academic stability.

The peaceful demonstration will be a platform for all Nigerian Students in Ilorin to express our grievances to the Federal Government of Nigeria for its inability to settle its feud with ASUU and other Unions in the University System thereby toiling with our future as we students are at the receiving end of this menace.

We hereby call on all Students of the better by far University and other students to come out en masse and in solidarity to join this peaceful protest. The demonstration is scheduled to hold as follows:

Date: Tuesday 10th May, 2022
Converging Point: University of Ilorin Gate
Time: 9:00am

Students are enjoined to conduct themselves in a well behaved manner. We also encourage you all not to be fearful as all necessary apparatus has been put in place for maximum security and hitch-free transportation.

Other students who are not available within reach can also join the movement by posting their contents, pictures and videos from their respective locations with the following hashtag:

#EndASUUStrike
#IlorinProtest
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HAPPY EID-EL-FITR CELEBRATIONS

The leadership of the Union join the University Muslim community to celebrate the occasion of Eid-el-Fitr, a festival that marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan.

We thank the Almighty Allah for the grace to witness this auspicious occasion and pray that He grant us long life and sound health to observe more of Ramadan and Eid-el-Fitr on earth.

Beyond the celebration, we also urge Muslim faithfuls to imbibe in the lessons of the holy month of Ramadan in all their various endeavours.

Eid-Mubarak!
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HAPPY EASTER CELEBRATIONS

The People Focused Administration felicitates with the University Christian community on the celebration of Easter 2022.

Easter is a time to reflect on the significance of the crucification and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. It reminds us of the need to profess the virtues of love, forgiveness and tolerance amongst all citizens.

We also seize this medium to charge Unilorites to at this season, seek for God's face for restoration of peace and tranquility in our dear nation, Nigeria.

Wishing you a season filled with peace, joy, and blessings.

Happy Easter Celebrations to all Unilorites!
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ECOWAS YOUTH COUNCIL APPOINTS GIDADO AS AMBASSADOR, AWARDS HIM

With so much joy, the entirety of the Union under the leadership of Taofik Waliu OMOLUABI felicitate with Amb. Dauda Abdulrazaq Gidado on his appointment as ECOWAS Youth Ambassador and the conferment of Nelson Mandela Leadership Award of Excellence by the ECOWAS Youth Council.

A letter signed by the Council President, H.E. Amb. Emmanuel S. Williams on Gidado's appointment reads: "The appointment is not unconnected with your laudable antecedents of dedication, hard work and diligence in the area of service to humanity and your commendable works as an advocate and relentless crusader of promoting entrepreneurship for African youths."

'Gidado' as fondly called, is a 400-level student of Common and Islamic Law. Without mincing words, he has exhibited high level of diligence and commitment in past positions held at LAWSAN, LSS and the Union at large. The appointment is a well-deserved one and we wish him greater achievements in this new role and future ones.

We also appreciate the Council for the finding him worthy for this position. Finally, this is to charge every Unilorites to always give the best in their respective endeavors.
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RAMADAN MUBARAK!

The leadership of the union felicitates with the University Muslim Community on the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan. Beyond the fast, it is a time to encourage self-discipline, self-control, love, generousity, peaceful co-existence and other teachings of the Prophet Mohammad (S.A.W.).

It is however pertinent that we all inculcate and practice these teachings even after the season.

As it is also a time to seek Allah's face, we therefore implore all our Muslim brothers and sisters to remember our dear nation, Nigeria in prayers.

Ramadan Mubarak! 🌙
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STUDENTS' UNION CELEBRATES PROF. L.T. AJIBADE AND DR. ALEX AKANMU

The Students' Union Executives under the leadership of Taofik Waliu Opeyemi aka OMOLUABI congratulate Professor Lanre Tajudeen Ajibade and Dr. Alex Morenikeji Akanmu on the completion of their tenure as Dean and Sub Dean of Student Affairs Unit respectively.

While speaking at the Students' Union Building, Omoluabi expressed his gratitude towards the efforts of the duo in ensuring adequate welfarism of students and optimal support they gave the Union while in office. He equally pray that God bless their future endeavors.

The occasion which was held at the Student Affairs Unit also witnessed the introduction of the new Dean and Sub Dean of the unit, Professor M. T. Yakubu and Dr. O. D. Ajewole respectively as well as presentation of award of honour to the outgoing ones by the Union Executives.
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TEAM UNILORIN THRIVE AT NUGA GAMES 2022 IN UNILAG

On behalf of all Unilorites, we welcome Team Unilorin back from the NUGA Games 2022 which was hosted by University of Lagos.

Team Unilorin which has 213 athletes on board was able to finished 4th out of 73 Nigerian Universities that participated with 11 Gold medals, 12 Silver medals and 16 Bronze medals.

The entirety of the Union is proud of the team members and we celebrate them on this great win. We equally wish them more wins in future endeavors.

We also appreciate the teeming support of Unilorites who came from far and wide to support the team in Lagos.
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ASUU STRIKE - OUR POSITION

The Academic Staff Universities Union has earlier embarked on a four week warning strike to ensure that their demands are met by the federal Government. The demands include; the implementation of the 2009 agreement, revitalization of the University system, payment of earned allowances, change in payment methods from IPPIS to UTAS among others.

However, as the warning strike winds off, the federal government has not exhibited the traits of meeting the demands.

This is not only bad for the lecturers but terrible for the University system. As a student body, we are poised towards a better educational system and stand completely with ASUU on this sojourn.

It is highly imperative for the Federal Government to note that quality education is the bedrock of every Nation's development, and as such it will be very unwise to poorly fund the system or neglect adequate welfarism of our teachers.

Alongside other stakeholders, we call on the federal government to meet the demands of the Universities' lecturers so that they can resume to classes.

If they fail to do that, we will embark on a constructive means of ensuring compliance and adherence to the 2009 agreement among other demands. While we do this, we urge all Unilorites and every Nigerian student to stand up as we join forces together to fight for our right - quality education.

#EndASUUStrikeNow
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2020 IT/SIWES ALLOWANCE

The leadership of the Union has met the management of the University SIWES Unit to make clarifications on the payment of 2020 IT/SIWES programme allowance to students.

In our conversation with the officials, it was established that the ITF officials from the headquarters just concluded the vetting of University of Ilorin students Logbook in the month of February and collation of student details for payment is expected to follow.

Concerned students are to note that disbursement of the allowance is going to be made by ITF to students' accounts as soon as all the processes are completed.
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NATIONAL UNIVERSITY GAMES 2022

This is to announce that the University of Ilorin will be participating in the upcoming National University Games (NUGA) 2022 which is going to be hosted by University of Lagos. The competition which is scheduled to take place between 16th and 27th of March, 2022 will have Unilorin and 135 other Nigerian Universities participating in various sporting activities like football, athletics, chess, volleyball, handball and many others.

As much as the University is zealous towards ensuring adequate preparations through consistent training of participants, we equally charge every Unilorites who resides in Lagos State to come out en masse to show support for our teams at the competition.

For more information, contact:
Phenomenal - https://wa.me/2348029361572
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IMPORTANT NOTICE

This is to inform all finalists that the ongoing clearance does not have a deadline as long as the ASUU strike persists.

Finalists in school hostels are hereby enjoined to pack out of their respective hostels today Tuesday 1st March, 2022 as earlier directed by the Student Affairs Unit and Hostel Management.
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