UNICEF charges media on improved reportage of water supply

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has charged the media in Nigeria to improve on reportage of issues of sanitation and provision of potable water in the country to enhance healthy living.

Speaking at a two-day media dialogue on Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) in Uyo, Akwa Ibom state on Tuesday, UNICEF Communication Specialist, Mr Geoffrey Njoku charged newsmen on increase thorough investigative journalism on water, sanitation and Hygiene.

He explained that the media dialogue on WASH was organised by UNICEF with supports from European Union to boost the understanding of the journalists on issues that concerned water, sanitation and hygiene as they affect child survival.

According to him, “this media dialogue is aimed at promoting advocacy for water and sanitation, understanding of the link between water and child survival and the roles of UNICEF and EU as well as their efforts in water, sanitation and hygiene in Nigeria.”

“We urge journalists to generate and publish human interest stories so as to create visibility for Water situation and interventions in Nigeria, particularly in the Niger Delta in order to encourage more investments in water supply in the region. Such stories should be shared on social media with #WASHDialogue”.


“Increased reportage of water, sanitation and hygiene in terms of in-depth, incisive and analytical features would assist in achieving the SDGs and benefit the citizenry, particularly the downtrodden.”

“Specifically, there is need to tell the public about the interventions of the EU in water and sanitation project in the Niger Delta which include Delta, Akwa Ibom, Edo, Bayelsa and Rivers states,” Geoffrey said.

The Akwa Ibom state governor, Mr Udom Emmanuel who was represented at the media dialogue by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Political, Legislative Affairs and Water Resources, Mr Nse Edem disclosed that the state government is providing new strategic policies that would ensure provision of potable water across the state.

UNICEF WASH Specialist, Mr Moustapha Niang in his presentation highlighted facts and figures depicting the current situation on provision of water and environmental sanitation in Nigeria.

Another UNICEF WASH Specialist, Ms Martha Hokonya enumerated the benefits of provision of potable water and urged journalists to do the needful in prompting the government to invest in provision of potable water.

The acting General Manager of Akwa-Ibom State Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Agency, Mr Idongesit Ido said with the release of the counterpart funds the Akwa Ibom state governor, 30 solar power mini water schemes and 24 sanitation facilities have been awarded to contractors and some of the have already been delivered.

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UNICEF Communication Specialist, Mr Geoffrey Njoku briefing media men on the objectives of the media dialogue

Over hundred thousand children die in Nigeria annually due to inadequate breastfeeding
At least 103,742 children died in Nigeria annually as a result of inadequate breastfeeding, according to the United Nation Children Fund (UNICEF).
UNICEF Nutrition Specialist, Mrs Ada Ezeogu disclosed this at a 2-day Media Dialogue on Breastfeeding and Global Breastfeeding Collective held in Ibadan, Oyo State, as part of activities marking the World Breastfeeding Week.
The media dialogue was organized by the Child Rights Information Bureau (CRIB) of the Federal Ministry of Information and Culture in collaboration with UNICEF and sponsored by the Department for International Development.
Ezeogu said “the prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding in children below the age of six months is only 17 percent, which means that at least 5.4 million children each year do not get the powerful health and immunological benefits of breastfeeding.”
She explained that when cognitive losses and health costs are added in, inadequate breastfeeding is estimated to cost the Nigerian economy $21 billion per year, or 4.1 percent of its Gross National Index (GNI).
According to her, in a country with a high under-five mortality rate and high birth rate, inadequate breastfeeding leads to 103,742 child deaths each year which in turn translates into almost $12 billion in future economic losses for the country.
Ezeogu enumerated the necessary actions and steps required to enhance successful breastfeeding and charged health care providers to give adequate attention to issues of breastfeeding.
In his remarks at the media dialogue, The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohummed charged the media to step-up public enlightenment on optimal breastfeeding of babies to prevent infant mortality and produce healthy and intelligent children.
The Information Minister who was represented by the Assistant Director, Child Rights Information Bureau, Mr Olumide Osanyinpeju urged journalists to assist in educating and sensitizing the public on the need to ensure optimal breastfeeding of infants.
The Minister said it has become very necessary to propagate optimal breastfeeding in the country and that government and all stakeholders must take necessary actions propagate optimal breastfeeding.
According to him, “there is need for all to rise up for the propagation, as early breastfeeding can make the difference between life and death. Government alone cannot fight this cause, hence, the need for collaboration with agencies, NGOs and other partners and organizations to advocate on how best to address the issue.”
In his remarks, the UNICEF Chief of Akure Field office said this year’s edition of the annual world breastfeeding week with the theme “Sustaining Breastfeeding Together” was a significant event to promote breastfeeding.
Tejinder said breastfeeding helps provide children with the healthiest start to life. He explained that breastfeeding also acts as the child’s first vaccine by providing antibodies.
His words “Breastfed children have at least 6 times greater chance of survival in the early months than non-breastfed children. An exclusively breastfed child is 14 times less likely to die in the first six months than a non-breastfed child.”
UNICEF Communication Officer, Mrs Blessing Ejiofor said the dialogue was aimed at creating opportunities for informed media advocacy on breastfeeding and issues of children’s well-being and survival in Nigeria.
According to her, “the dialogue is to provide journalists with more information and materials to hold government accountable to its responsibility to promote breastfeeding”
UNICEF Communication Specialist, Mr Geoffrey Njoku said the dialogue was designed to equipped journalists with necessary information through in-depth and analytical presentations on the subject matter to prevail on the government to expedite action on low level of breastfeeding in Nigeria.
Njoku said “there is need for aggressive reportage on breastfeeding with focus on increasing government funding to increase the rate of breastfeeding in Nigeria.”
Also, the Assistant Chief Nutrition Officer at the Federal Ministry of Health, Mrs Rakiyat Idris said the federal government has put necessary policies in place to support family development and that the government would not relent in promoting optimal breastfeeding.

The Olufi of Gbongan in Ayedaade Local Government area of Osun State, Oba Adetoyese Oyeniyi has urges the Police to conduct a very diligent investigation and ensure proper prosecution of the 80-year-old man, Ganiyu Oladosu that was caught with human parts in the town.

The monarch urged the police to ensure that the culprit and his accomplices face the full wrath of the law. He explained that what Oladosu did was alien to the community and that the murderer would no longer be accepted in the town.

Olufi said this while addressing the Chiefs and head of communities after an emergency meeting of the Gbongan Traditional Council held at the Olufi Pallace. The traditional ruler said he disowned Oladosu who is a prince from the Sooko ruling house in the town.

Oladosu who was caught with human parts in his house at the Idifa located at Ile-Eesu compound in Gbongan was handed over to the police and he was detained at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Osogbo, the state capital.

Oba Oyeniyi said he is a true Christian and that he would never allow anyone to killing another human being for any reason. He urged the state government to take appropriate steps to ensure that perpetrators would not go unpunished.

“Gbongan is a very peaceful town and we embrace visitors. This ancient town remains very peaceful. The disturbing case of one Ganiyu Oladosu from Sooko ruling family that was caught human parts was very unfortunate as it is contrary to our way of life here.”

“I want to appeal to the state government and the police to handle this matter properly and without delay. People of this town want justice to be done. The perpetrators must be punished according to the law.

“Failure to punish him appropriately through the necessary state mechanisms might attract the anger of the people who had wanted to kill him before we persuaded them to release the suspect to the police just to avoid jungle justice”, Olufi explained.

Speaking with journalists after the meeting, the Vice Chairman of Gbongan Progressive Elements, Chief Saka Kola Owopade said the Olufi spoke the minds of the entire people of the town.

Owopade said, “As our Kaabiesi said, the suspect must face the full wrath of the law. The matter must be thoroughly investigated. We are surprised that there were no reported cases of missing persons in this town; yet, the man has killed many people. Definitely, his victims are not indigenes of the town. Who are is accomplice? We want the police to find out all these and bring the perpetrators to book.”

A traditional High Chief who is also from the royal family where the suspect hails from, Chief Oduola Abioye condemned the action of Oladosu and expressed regret that the family name was tarnished.

Abioye said “In fact, it was my children that noticed that something wrong was happening in Oladosu’s house due to violent odour that was coming out from the building. We eventually searched the house and discovered some parts of boy of human being there. He wanted to run away but we caught him and handed him over to police.”

“Oladosu was living in Abeokuta before he relocated to Gbongan and he started selling bread when he came back home. We didn’t know that he was perpetrating such evil in his house. One of his wives died sometimes ago and the second wife had left him long time ago.”

“When he was stay in Abeokuta, we know that he has eleven children and they used to come with him occasionally but we don’t know the whereabouts of his children at the moment.”

“Oladosu and quarrel with me when i prevented him from selling his father’s house which was built on a land that belong to all of us. Because I didn’t allow him to sell the building after the death of his father, he considered me as his enemy and we have not been talking to each other. That was why I didn’t know much about him after his return to Gbongan from Abeokuta”, Abioye explained.

Police parade driver that killed UNIOSUN student, others

From Hameed Oyegbade, Osogbo

Osun State Police Command has paraded a driver, Elijah Oyebode, as the suspected killer of a female student of Osun State University (UNIOSUN), Rofiat Damilola Adebisi.


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A civil society group under the aegis of Initiative for Leadership and Economic Watch has lauded the Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Engr Saleh Dunoma for the improved operation in the nation’s airports.

The Executive Director of the group, Ambassador Splendour Agbonkpolor in a press statement said there has been an improvement in the operations of FAAN and urged the Dunoma to ignore his detractors and remain focused.

Agbonkpolor noted that the Dunoma has introduced unique initiatives, blocked leakages and jacked up revenue generation of FAAN within the period he has served as the MD.

He explained that Dunoma’s sterling innovations have revitalized and strengthened FAAN and elevated the international rating of Nigeria’s aviation notches.

“It is on record that our airports across the nation were in a comatose state with periodic air mishaps before the appointment of Engr. Saleh Dunoma who has now reversed that ugly and unsavory trend that threatened other sectors of our economy as investors were wary of travelling on our air space”.

“The scenario of cattle and other forms of animals grazing and straying into the airport tarmac and disrupting flight operations have also been eradicated and security has been strengthened at our Airports especially with the parameter fencing”.

“These improved security and safety measures have helped to significantly restore confidence in the Nigerian Airports, with an attendant influx of foreign investors and tourists who can rely on the safety and security of our air ways”.

“Engr. Saleh Dunoma has demonstrated patriotism, selflessness and portrayed excellence in serving our Fatherland and as such should be applauded for same”, Agbonkpolor said.

Agbonkpolor said the performance of Dunoma in FAAN was in tandem with the agenda of the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari and urged the MD to double his efforts in sanitizing and repositioning the agency.

Osun holds Africa’s first cocoa festival
The first cocoa festival in Africa has been held at Eti-Oni, the ancient community which pioneered the production of cocoa in Nigeria over 120 years ago.
Cocoa farmers, produce buyers, dignitaries and tourists converged at the Gureje Square in Eti-Oni in Atakumosa East Local Government area of Osun State where the cocoa festival took place.
The Oloni of Eti-Oni, Oba Dokun Thompson, while speaking on the occasion, expressed worry that Eti-Oni and other cocoa producing communities in Nigeria were wallowing in abject poverty.
He frowned that despite the richness of the land, the cocoa wealth did not manifest in the lives of the cocoa farmers and their communities because of the anger on the Land. The monarch warned that poverty would persist unless the Land was appeased.
The traditional ruler explained that there may have been a curse upon the Land following the manner a renowned Yoruba king, Oba Emmanuel Olajide Layode, Soun of Ogbomoso was killed mercilessly in 1969 during the Agbekoya revolt that occurred following the hike in taxation on cocoa.
During the cocoa festival which was tagged Gureje Day, Oba Thompson raised the Bible that was presented to him by the Christian community in Eti-Oni and showered blessings on the community and the nation.
According to him, “This Cocoa Festival was meant to mark the 120 years of cocoa production in Nigeria as pioneered by Eti-Oni. But you would be wondering that this wealthy community was languishing in abject poverty over the years”.
“There would be wealth on the land and poverty would varnish when we appease the Land. That was why I sought the intervention of the King of kings who created the Heavens and the Earth”, Oba Thompson said.
The Osile Oke-Ona Egba, Oba Adedapo Tejuoso who was Royal Guest of Honour on the occasion joined his host, Oba Thompson in appeasing the Land and speaking out blessings upon the Land through the Scriptures.
Speaking on the occasion, Osun State Governor, Mr Rauf Aregbesola reiterated the need to go back to farming as the panacea to the current economic situation caused by dwindling oil revenue.
The governor lauded Oba Thompson for his pragmatic approach to redirect the attention of the people to focusing on profitable cocoa production that would bring maximum gain to the farmers and change the fortune of the people.
Aregbesola who was represented by the Coordinating Director in the Osun State Ministry of Agriculture, Food Processing and Youth Engagement, Dr. Isaac Aluko promised full support for any initiative geared towards agribusiness.
The governor formally presented the Premium Artisan Eti-Oni Chocolate Brand to the public and also launched the Eti-Oni Model Smart Town which is to be developed in line with the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.
The Chief Executive Officer of Eti-Oni Development Group, Ms Adaeze Ekwueme while speaking on the agenda of EDG said the initiative was designed to develop Eti-Oni community to be self-sustained.
Also speaking, Erelu Kuti of Lagos, Erelu Abiola Dosumu, who was represented by Erelu Modupe Martins commended the organisers of the cocoa festival and pledged support for the development of Eti-Oni.
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Tourists storm Osun for Cocoa festival at Eti-Oni
Tourists from different parts of the world who are partaking in the first cocoa festival in Africa have converged on the Eti-Oni, the ancient town in Osun State that pioneered the production of cocoa in Nigeria over 120 years ago.
The maiden edition of the cocoa festival which began on Sunday November 27 would come to a climax with a grand finale on Saturday, December 3rd. The cocoa festival is the first of its kind in Africa and it was set up to motivate cocoa farmers to step up their production.
The event was designed to train the cocoa farmers and sensitize the on the modern technology in cocoa farming so that they would be producing high quality cocoa and make maximum profit.
To achieve this objective, a Farmer Field School was organised at Eti-Oni in which experts from Osun State Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security were taken to the cocoa farms to train the cocoa farmers on the best way to cultivate, harvest and market their cocoa.
The State Governor, Mr Rauf Aregbesola said his administration was committed to ensure welfare of farmer by providing social amenities in the rural areas across the state, saying that the cocoa festival would assist in charting a new course for cocoa production.
Aregbesola who was represented by the Director General of the Office of Economic Development, (OEDP), Dr Charles Akiinola commended the traditional ruler of Eti-Oni, the Oloni of Eti-Oni, Oba Dokun Thompson for initiating the cocoa festival.
The governor said the festival has provided a veritable platform to bring stakeholders in the cocoa business together to share ideas on cocoa production and other aspects of agribusiness as a way out of the current economic recession.
Aregbesola urged other traditional rulers in the state to take a leaf out of Oloni of Eti-Oni by coming up with initiatives that would promote the agriculture potentials in their domains.
In a chat with our correspondent, Oba Dokun Thompson said the cocoa festival became necessary to remind people of the gigantic benefits of cocoa in the South-West in the past, encourage the cocoa farmer not to relent and also inspire children to pick interest in cocoa.
The monarch said the festival attracted tourists from different parts of the world because of the historical background of the Eti-Oni as the pioneer of cocoa production in Nigeria.
Oba Thompson added that because of the significant roles played by his forefather, Gureje in the Kiriji/Ekiti Parapo war which terminated between Igbajo and Imesi-Ile in Osun State, the cocoa festival would also be used to mark the 130 years of the signing of the treaty that brought war to an end.
He also lauded Governor Aregbesola for the construction of the tarred Igangan/Eti-Oni road which terminated at Olopon. The monarch also commended Governor Aregbesola for grading the remaining 9.8km kilometres to the centre of Eti-Oni for easy access into the community during and after the festival.
Oba Dokun Thompson also disclosed that during the grand finale of the weeklong festival, tagged ‘Gureje Day’, Governor Aregbesola would formally present the Premium Artisan Eti-Oni Chocolate Brand to the public and also launch the Eti-Oni Model Smart Town which is to be developed in line with the United Nation 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.

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The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has issued a 21-day ultimatum to Hajj and Umrah tour operators to obtain operational licences and warned those operating illegally to prepare to face the full wrath of the law.
The NAHCON inspection team in charge of Lagos axis led by the Head of Tour Operator Unit, Mr Alidu Shutti disclosed this while speaking with our correspondent in Osogbo, shortly after an inspection visit to the offices of Hajj and Umrah tour operators in Osun State.
Shutti explained that after the completion of the 2016 Hajj operation, the Commission submitted the reports of the exercise to President Muhammadu Buhari. He added that after studying the reports, the President ordered that Hajj and Umrah operations must be cleansed.
Shutti advised Hajj and Umrah tour operators to follow necessary procedures and ensure that they register with the commission within 21 days if they desire to continue to operate.
He hinted that President Buhari has mandated security agencies and anti-graft bodies in the country to collaborate with NAHCON to eradicate fraud in Hajj and Umrah traveling operations.
“NAHCON which is the sole regulatory agency for Hajj and Umrah in Nigeria set up three inspection committees to inspect all Hajj and Umrah tour operators. This was intended to look at the activities of the tour operators so as to ascertain whether they are operating in conformity with NAHCON rules and regulation.”
“The tour operators who have not obtained licenses are advised to process and obtain license within 21 days because the commission would be closed down. Any tour operator that operates without license thereafter would be arrested and prosecuted by the commission”.
Shutti said the commission would publish the names of licensed Hajj and Umrah tour operators ahead of 2017 Hajj and advised Nigerians not to patronise any operator that is not licensed by NAHCON.

CP sensitises Osun communities over threat by armed robbers



The Commissioner of in Osun State, Mr Fimihan Adeoye has met the people of Kelebe communities and sensitise them on the necessary moves to take to scuttle the plans of the armed robbers that threatened to strike in the community.

It would be recalled that a letter supposedly written by armed robbers circulated in the area, notifying the residents of the community about a proposed visit by the armed robbers.

The letter caused tension in the Kelebe communities and some of the residents started relocating from the area because of the impending robbery attack.

The CP who visited the communities along with the officers in charge of Criminal Investigation Depertment and the Special Anti-Robbery Squad, the Osogbo Area Commander and the Police Public Relation Officer assured the people of Kelebe communities of adequate security.

The CP visited the palace of the traditional ruler of Kelebe and also visited the house of the Chairman of landlord association. The CP discussed security tips with stakeholders in the communities and told them to always call the police whenever they notice suspicious movements.

The CP also advised the traditional ruler and the chairman of landlord association to ensure that the bushes in the uncompleted building in the communities are cleared so that the bush would not serve as hideout for criminals.

The people of the area commended the commissioner of police for his quick intervention. The traditional ruler of Kelebe Community told the CP that the Otaefun police division was too far from Kelebe and demanded for a police post at Kelebe community.

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Osun intensifies efforts to stop open defecation
Osun State Government has intensified efforts to stop open defecation so as to ensure proper hygiene and good health of the people of the state.
The state government was collaborating with the United Nation Children Fund (UNICEF) and the European Union-Water Supply and Sanitation Sector Reform Programme (EU-WSSSRP-II) to sensitize the residents of Osun to desist from open defecation because of its hazards.
The Project Coordinator, Water Resources, Rural Development and Community Affairs in Osun State, Engr Adelere Oriolowo told Daily Trust that the state government, EU-WSSSRP-II and UNICEF collaborated to celebrate "2016 World Toilet Day" because of the urgent need to stop open defecation in the state.
According to him, "Sanitation is a global development priority. Toilets play a crucial role in promoting good health and prevention of diseases as well as ensuring the safety and dignity of the people, particularly women and children.”
Oriolowo said the State Task Group on Sanitation (STGS) that was set up by the Rural Water and Environmental Sanitation Agency (RUWESA) was keenly monitoring communities where open defecation was rampant in a bid to stem the tide.

Aregbesola urges teachers to engage students in extracurricular

Osun State Governor, Mr Rauf Aregbesola has urged teachers in the state create and engage students in secondary schools in extracurricular activities so as to prevent them from involving in nefarious activities.
The Governor said this during the grand finale of a debate organised by Segun Adegoke Youth and Development Foundation (SAYDEF) for secondary school students in the state held at the Ikire campus of Osun State University.
Aregbesola who was represented by the Executive Secretary of Osun Education Quality Assurance and Morality Enforcement Agency, Dr Ayodele Owoade urged the teachers to be committed to their jobs and assured them that the arrears of their salaries would be paid.
The governor commended the founder of the SAYDEF, Mr Segun Adegoke for his positive impact on the youth and his contributions to the betterment of the lives of other people in the state.
At the end of the debate, Regina Mundi Girls Secondary School, Iwo emerged the overall winner. Greys International School, Ede won the second position while Deeper Life International School, Agunbelewo Osogbo came third. The winners got cash prize and learning materials. .
Owland National School, Olupona came 4th in the competition while Fatimah High School, Ikire came 5th and they also received cash and other consolation prizes.
The founder of the SAYDEF, Mr Segun Adegoke said he set up the foundation to motivate youths and encourage them to engage in intellectual activities.

Sunday, November 20, 2016
Osogbo residents panic over notification letter by armed robbers
There was palpable fear at Kelebe Community in Osogbo, capital of Osun State over a letter that was circulated in the area, by unknown people, notifying the residents of the community about a proposed visit by the armed robbers.


The letter which was written in Yoruba language has circulated widely in the community and some of the residents were apprehensive about the scheduled armed robbery attack.

Daily Trust correspondent got a copy of the letter from one of the landlords in the community. A landlord hinted that some people have started relocating from the community because of the impending robbery attack.

The spokesperson of Kelebe Landlords Association, Mr Hakeem Bolarinwa told journalists that the warning was real and called on police and other security agencies in the state to be proactive by setting up necessary security measures that would ensure the safety of residents of the area.

Speaking on the development, the Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Fimihan Adeoye assured that policemen would be deployed to the area. He advised the residents of Kelebe and the entire people of Osun State not to panic over the purported letter.

The CP who spoke through the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Folasade Odoro said police detective would investigate the supposedly armed robbers’ notification letter.
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UNIOSUN new VC okays sack of randy lecturer, Ojoniyi over illicit sex with student

The newly appointed Vice-Chancellor of Osun State University (UNIOSUN), Osogbo, Professor Labode Popoola has okayed the dismissal of a lecturer at the Department of Languages and Linguistics, Dr. Olabode Wale Ojoniyi for engaging in illicit sex with a student of the institution, Miss Mercy Ikwue.
It was learnt that the embattled lecturer has written a letter to the management of the university to protest his dismissal and demanded that he must be reinstated. In his letter of appeal, according to a source, Ojoniyi claimed that he was set up and that he was not ready to leave the university.
But, in his maiden press briefing at the main campus of the university in Osogbo, on Tuesday, the new VC who assumed duty this week said the dismissal of Ojoniyi followed due process and that the decision to disengage him was in order.
Professor Popoola expressed disappointment that a lecturer who was supposed to be a father and mentor to his students could engage in such 'immoral' act that brought his name to disrepute.
When asked whether Ojoniyi's doctorate degree could be withdrawn, the VC said “Degrees are worked for and earned. Degrees are issued on learning and character. I’m not in best position to speak on his degree. The university that awarded him the degree is in position to do so.”
Professor Popoola urged the media and other stakeholders in the state to put the Ojoniyi’s sex scandal behind and support his vision to take the university to greater heights.
The VC said he has put machineries in place to ensure moral and value re-orientation and assured the students and their parents that such ugly incident would no longer be experienced in the university.
He said, "Teaching, learning and community service never stopped at any time despite the crisis. The crisis might have affected morale and confidence of some but it has not stopped us from working and moving on.
"All the stakeholders have agreed to put the challenges behind us and move forward. We enjoin everyone, including the media to join us so that we can take UNIOSUN to greater heights."


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UNIOSUN: Why we sack lecturer caught in sexual affair with student

The management of Osun State University, Osogbo has said that a lecturer at the Department of Languages and Linguistics, Dr. Olabode Wale Ojoniyi who engaged in illicit sex with a female student, Miss Mercy Ikwue has been sacked because of his immoral act that embarrassed the university.


A member of the Governing Council of the university who preferred anonymity told Daily Trust that the appointment of Ojoniyi with UNIOSUN was terminated after the conclusion of the investigation on the sex tape that captured the lecturer’s illicit sexual affair with Mercy.


The randy lecturer appeared nude in the video, caressing the student. According to the video, Ojoniyi was seen struggling to have sex with Mercy unknowing to him that the student was recording his actions. Students of UNIOSUN who spoke with our correspondent said Ojoniyi was a dubious lecturer and they celebrated his dismissal. The council member who is also the provost of one of the colleges in
UNIOSUN said “I’m not supposed to disclose our decisions and the rationale behind such decisions to journalists or anyone. Our oath of office does not allow that. Let me just tell you that Dr. Ojoniyi was sacked because of the disgrace he brought to this university.”

“The Chairman of the Governing Council, Mallam Yusuf Ali, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and all of us felt disgusted over the reckless action of Dr Ojoniyi and no reasonable and sane person would allow such shameless individual to remain in this citadel of learning. That was why he was dismissed.”


“The termination of Dr. Ojoniyi’s appointment followed due process. His offence was punishable under the Code of Conduct of Staff of Osun State University, part II, articles 15 and 23. Therefore, his sack was
the best decision so as to ensure sanity in the system.” His conduct derogated his status as a lecturer and betrayed his academic qualification as a PhD holder. In fact, he has come to the end of his carrier in the academics. He may even be handed over to relevant state authority for prosecution.


Reacting to the allegations of illicit sex against him, Dr Ojoniyi did not deny being the one in the video but he insisted that said he wanted a trial that would be broadcast live a national television. When asked whether he was aware of the termination of his appointment, Dr. Ojoniyi said the truth would soon come out.


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UNIOSUN: Why we sack lecturer caught in sexual affair with student

The management of Osun State University, Osogbo has said that a lecturer at the Department of Languages and Linguistics, Dr. Olabode Wale Ojoniyi who engaged in illicit sex with a female student, Miss Mercy Ikwue has been sacked because of his immoral act that embarrassed the university.


A member of the Governing Council of the university who preferred anonymity told Daily Trust that the appointment of Ojoniyi with UNIOSUN was terminated after the conclusion of the investigation on the sex tape that captured the lecturer’s illicit sexual affair with Mercy.


The randy lecturer appeared nude in the video, caressing the student. According to the video, Ojoniyi was seen struggling to have sex with Mercy unknowing to him that the student was recording his actions. Students of UNIOSUN who spoke with our correspondent said Ojoniyi was a dubious lecturer and they celebrated his dismissal. The council member who is also the provost of one of the colleges in
UNIOSUN said “I’m not supposed to disclose our decisions and the rationale behind such decisions to journalists or anyone. Our oath of office does not allow that. Let me just tell you that Dr. Ojoniyi was




sacked because of the disgrace he brought to this university.”

“The Chairman of the Governing Council, Mallam Yusuf Ali, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria and all of us felt disgusted over the reckless action of Dr Ojoniyi and no reasonable and sane person would allow such shameless individual to remain in this citadel of learning. That was why he was dismissed.”


“The termination of Dr. Ojoniyi’s appointment followed due process. His offence was punishable under the Code of Conduct of Staff of Osun State University, part II, articles 15 and 23. Therefore, his sack was
the best decision so as to ensure sanity in the system.” His conduct derogated his status as a lecturer and betrayed his academic qualification as a PhD holder. In fact, he has come to the end of his carrier in the academics. He may even be handed over to relevant state authority for prosecution.


Reacting to the allegations of illicit sex against him, Dr Ojoniyi did not deny being the one in the video but he insisted that said he wanted a trial that would be broadcast live a national television. When asked whether he was aware of the termination of his appointment, Dr. Ojoniyi said the truth would soon come out.


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Shameless man. He is even making it a family affairs. He is just trying to indict innocent people and complicating his own problem. Very reckless Ojoniyi.