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  THE AWO TIMES Campus News | June 14, 2025 --- GREAT IFE STUDENT UNION PRO RAISES THE BAR WITH 'TUG OF WORDS' DEBATE COMPETITION  The Great Ife Student Union Public Relations Officer in conjunction with The Obafemi Awolowo University Literary and Debating Society, on Saturday, 14th of June 2025, hosted an inter-institution tournament —TUG OF WORDS – A British Parliamentary Tournament.  Held at Oduduwa hall in Obafemi Awolowo University. The tournament featured four great institutions namely: University of Ibadan (UI), Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA). The event commenced with an opening prayer, alongside a spirited recitation of the Nigerian National Anthem and Great Ife Anthem. Hereafter, the Public Relations Officer of the Great Ife Student Union, came on stage to give the opening remark. In his speech,  the Public Relations Officer, appreciated God for the ability to go this far and the hurdles he faced during his p...

 THE AWO TIMES Campus News | June 13, 2025 —  OAU STUDENT FINANCE CLUB HOSTS PITCH 5.0 CONFERENCE SPOTLIGHTING AI AND THE FUTURE OF AFRICAN FINANCE On the 13th of June, 2025, the student finance club at Obafemi Awolowo University , hosted its much anticipated conference – The Pitch 5.0 – INVEST, INCLUDE, INNOVATE – AI  & the future of African Finance: Unlocking Investment Potentials, Driving Inclusion & Empowering Growth. The conference took place at Oduduwa hall, on OAU campus, drawing aspiring entrepreneurs, industry mentors, and academic leaders to campus. Now in its fifth edition, the event has become a cornerstone for showcasing student startups, fostering creative business ideas, and building a thriving culture of innovation within the academic community. The event kicked off with an opening prayer, after which there was a melodious recitation of the Nigerian National Anthem and the OAU Anthem, setting a fitting tone for the event. Moving forward, the speake...

 THE AWO TIMES Campus News | June 12, 2025 —  OAU STUDENT FINANCE CLUB GEARS UP FOR "THE PITCH 5.0" WITH A CARCADE PUBLICITY  The student finance club at Obafemi Awolowo University is set to host its much anticipated summit, The pitch 5.0, tomorrow. The event which will be held at Oduduwa hall, promises to be a vibrant platform, to foster financial literacy among students. To build excitement and raise awareness, the club organized a carcade publicity around campus with music and enthusiastic club members. The aim is to rally students interest and encourage participation The pitch 5.0 is designed to inspire students from all faculties to engage with financial literacy. There will be a case study competition and also participants will have the chance to present their ideas and many more activities. With a line up of distinguished speakers, it promises to be a great event. All students are encouraged to get involved, this is a unique opportunity to connect with like-minded ...

  THE AWO TIMES Campus News | June 1, 2025 — OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY DENTAL STUDENTS ASSOCIATION HOSTS HEALTH STORYTELLERS SUMMIT TO ELEVATE AWARENESS THROUGH STORYTELLING  On May 31st, the Dental Students Association at Obafemi Awolowo University in collaboration with the office of the PRO of Great Ife Student Union, organized a Health StoryTellers Summit, themed; The Content Cure: Storytelling As A Tool For Elevating Health Awareness For A Healthier Tomorrow. The summit, held at ACE Hall, ICT on Obafemi Awolowo University Campus, drew a large attendance of students. It officially kicked off with a melodious recitation of both the Nigerian National Anthem and the OAU Anthem, setting a fitting tone for the event. Moving forward, the President of the faculty of Dentistry, Idris Adebayo delivered an opening address. He welcomed everyone and provided a brief introduction to the theme of the summit highlighting its significance to the faculty, especially with the presence of Dr...

  THE AWO TIMES Campus News | May 30, 2025 — MUTMAHINAH SURGERY DREAMS CLOSER TO REALITY AS FACULTY OF LAW COMPLETES FUNDRAISING  The Faculty of Law, here at Obafemi Awolowo University has successfully raised the funds needed for their ailing Coursemate, Mutmahinah Oladosu's surgery. The initiative, which began on wednesday, with a campus-wide rally and fundraising drive by the Faculty of Law culminated into a triumphant moment for the Faculty and the entire university community. Oladosu Mutmahinah, a 200 level student of the faculty of law, Obafemi Awolowo University is suffering from an acute kidney injury. The total cost of the surgery needed, including post surgery costs is estimated at #40 million naira.   The amount seemed quite a stretch, but the part 2 Law student took to the streets of the university campus rallying for financial assistance to save the life of their coursemate. With the students' relentless efforts, coupled with the generosity of donors and ...

  THE AWO TIMES Campus News | May 28, 2025 -- Faculty of Law Rallies for Mutimainah In a moving show of solidarity, students from the Faculty of Law took to the streets of Obafemi Awolowo University today in a rally for their ailing coursemate, Mutimainah Oladosu, who is currently battling chronic kidney disease and urgently requires a kidney transplant. Towards the Student Union Building, their chants and placards bore a common message: "Mutimainah’s Life Matters." But while the passion was loud, one cannot help but ask—is the campus hearing them well enough? In times like this, we are reminded that student activism is not just about protests; it's about compassion, unity, and fighting for one of our own. Yet the momentum must not stop at a march. More needs to be done. The urgency of Mutimainah’s condition requires a louder, more sustained campaign—across faculties, across platforms, and across hearts. She needs ₦40,000,000. So far, only ₦2,557,600 has been raised. The ...