An adage that says whatever that has beginning must have an end is now the case for the second (rain) semester that is gradually coming to an end with the students who have just started their semester examination on Monday 8th August, 2016.

The semester which began some months ago witnessed a serene and calm atmosphere in lecture rooms and strategic places where students usually hang out before are seen quietly taken over by students who are seen busy writing examinations or reading and having group tutorials.

In few of the examination halls visited and comments from some examination invigilators reveal that the newly introduced Downloaded Tutorial List (DTL) as examination attendance sheet supporting document has actually helped the College to fish out many unregistered students who had come to sit for the ongoing examination. In fact, some students were found destabilized and worried in the examination halls when they could not found their names on the DTL. Various dramatic showswere displayed by those students involved as they seek divine intervention for way out for them. Some presented cloned registration form to justify themselves while others resolved to beg for permission to be allowed to write the examination and to do the normal registration thereafter.

As a matter of fact, some lecturers attested to the fact that when they later downloaded their tutorial lists which they have downloaded previously, the number has magically and marginally increased due to the measure introduced as some of the students have rushed to pay their school fees and consequently registered. Some of them had even paid but never registered until the examination day. It is hoped that this measure will create the awareness of early and due registration culture in students and deter those who have ever thought they can defraud the College without paying fees and write exams successfully.

On a very remarkable note, the College Management under the leadership of the Provost, Prof. Olukoya Ogen is well appreciated for the peaceful atmosphere that is witnessed in the College and in the examination halls. The examination is expected to end in the firt week of September.

The Public Relations Officer {PRO} of Adeyemi College of Education {ACE} Ondo, Mr. Akinfolarin Olusola Moses, has giving out his daughter’s hand in marriage in Ile-Oluji town, headquarters of Ile-Oluji/Okeigbo Local Government in Ondo State. The colourful ceremony was held on Saturday August 6, 2016.

In a sermon delivered at the Church service where the solemnization of the holy matrimony between his (Akinfolarin’s) daughter, Oluwatoyin Ore-ofe and her heartthrob, Olutayo Ademola Agunbiade took place, the Senior Pastor of the Life Solution Apostolic Ministry (LISAM) Ile-Oluji, Ondo State Rev. Raphael Obolanle, advised the newly married couple, to always surrender their lives to Christ, stating that the decision would enable them have successful marriage life.

Speaking on a topic entitled: “Foundation and rules for Achieving a successful Christian Marriage,” the cleric while citing the book of Ephesian 5:20-33, observed that for the concept of marriage to be properly understood, there is need for people to have good idea of the type they want to choose and adequate knowledge of what it entails.

He listed various types of marriages that are common in Yoruba land, South-West Nigeria, to include traditional, Christian, Islamic as well as the one conducted in the Registry popularly referred to as court marriage.

While emphasizing the need for people particularly Christians to show more preference for marriage undertaken through Christian mode above others, the religious leader said his assertion was not propelled by sentiment, but by the fact that the foundation of such marriage is guided by biblical injunction and firmly rooted in the word of God.

Expressing serious concern on what he described as increasing cases of failed marriages, which according to him is fast becoming the trend in the contemporary society; Rev. Obolanle blamed the situation on what he described as “wrong perception of what marriage entails” by people.

The cleric condemned the practice of lesbianism, sodomy, single sex and gay marriages currently in vogue in some advanced countries, stating that the act which should be avoided, negates the commandment of God which only permits people of opposite sexes to marry.

He said: “The problem that is noticed nowadays in marriage occurs, because some people have wrong perception of what marriage look like.

“Christian Marriage is premised on one man, one woman and not man to man, woman to woman, which is an act from Satan and not from God”.

On how to achieve peace at the home front and have a successful marriage, the cleric stressed the need for husband to exhibithigh degree of responsibility in the performance of his role as the head of the house.

Similarly, he equally advised the wives to be submissive and show respect to their husbands stating that the development would help in making their marriages to succeed.

Rev. Obolanle also harped on the need for husband and wife to constantly seek the face of God through prayers and regular reading of the bible, in order to enjoy spiritual blessings. 

The LISAM Senior Pastor listed six steps that could be taken by married couple while undergoing marriage journey to include having a mindset of what marriage entails, submission of wife to husband, display of love by husband to wife, learning how to live together as one as well as covering the nakedness or weaknesses of one another and learning to forgive each other.

While congratulating the newly married couple and their parents for guiding and placing them on the right path, the religious leader advised them not to deviate from the word of God, by adhering strictly with the vow they made to each other.

He equally advised them to exhibit tolerance, perseverance and mutual understanding by regarding marriage as “as a School of character, where learning is undertaken till eternity”

The two-day marriage ceremony which began with engagement ceremony held at the residence of the Akinfolarin’s, climaxed with the entertainment of guests at Odundun multipurpose Hall, Ile-Oluji town.

The colourful ceremony was attended by eminent personalities from home and abroad. They include the Lisa of Ile-Oluji, High Chief Akin Fagbamiye, Otunba Olapeju, the Chairman of the occasion, Hon. (Mrs) Folake Omojuwa; Chairperson Mr. John Akindutire, Hon. (Mrs.) Akinbobola Iyabo, father of the groom, Mr. Agunbiade, Staff of Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo, family and friends of bride and groom among others.

The Nigerian Association of Engineering Craftsmen (NAEC) has dropped the hints of plan to confer award on the provost of Adeyemi College of Education {ACE} Ondo, Prof. Olukoya Joseph Ogen.

The National Secretary of the association, Umar Usman Maikunlele, an Engineer, made the disclosure during a courtesyvisit made to the College on Monday August 8, 2016 leading a delegation of the Engineering body to the Office of the Deputy Provost of the College, Dr Samuel Akintunde, who received them on behalf of the Provost, Umar explained that the decision to confer the award on Prof. Olukoya Ogen was in recognition of his administrative acumen, astuteness and commitment to the development of education and progress of the college since his assumption of duty as its helmsman.

He said the award slated to hold in the College later in the year, would also be used to honor some eminent personalities in Nigeria who have made valuable contributions to the development of Engineering Profession

The NAEC National Secretary used the occasion to appeal to the College Management under the leadership of Prof. Olukoya Ogen, to continue to support the association by allowing its members in the College to attend Engineering Seminars and workshops organized by the body as stipulated by the Council for the Registration of Engineering Profession in Nigeria (COREN).

He explained that attendance at the seminars and workshops would enhance their performance, skills and proficiency.

Responding on behalf of the Provost, Dr. Samuel Akintunde, who is the Deputy Provost, thanked members of the association for the visit and reiterated the commitment of the institution to worker’s welfare and professional development.

He highlighted various efforts being made by the college at ensuring that some percentage of funds released by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND) to the institution are made available to both Teaching and Non-Teaching staff for them to attend the seminar, workshop and conferences. He, assured members of the association of the readiness of the college to continue to provide the necessary fund for the program as long as it has the resources.

Dr. Akintunde thanked the association for its decision to honor the Provost, Prof. Olukoya Ogen, who he said merited it, because of his outstanding leadership qualities and contributions to educational advancement in the country.

In his vote of thanks, a member of the NAEC in the college, who is also the Deputy Director, Division of Physical Planning Works and Services (DPPWS), Mr. Avirho Dafiewhare, an Engineer, expressed appreciation to the college management for the reception accorded members of the association and pledged the readiness of the body to continue to partner with them in their resolve at taking the institution to greater height.

The event held at the Deputy Provost’s office featured presentation of the associations flyers and program of activities to the Deputy Provost Dr, Samuel Akintunde by the National Secretary of NAEC, Umar Usman Maikunlele and climaxed with group photograph.

No fewer than forty-four members of the academic staff were recently appointed into various positions in the College. The appointments which include Deans, Vice-Dean, Directors and Heads of Departments cut across all the five schools in the institution.

The schools are Arts and Social Sciences, Education, Vocational and Technical Education as well as Languages and Science.

Similarly, the appointments were also made in several Departments which include Computer Science, Chemistry, Business Education, Educational Foundation and Counseling. Others are Physical and Health Education, Home Economics, Primary Education Studies, Geography, Physics as well as Social Studies, Fine and Applied Arts and Biology.

Also affected by the appointment are Department of Continuing/Adult & Non-Formal Education, Administration and Planning, French, Special Education and Curriculum Studies and Music.

The appointments were also made in the Department of Religious Studies, History, Early Childhoodcare Education, Economics, Educational Technology, Mathematics, Yoruba, English and General Studies. Other areas where the appointments also took place include Department of Hausa, Agricultural Science and Integrated Science.

While Informing and congratulating each of the appointees in a letter signed by Mrs. Olufisayo Fakorede, Deputy Registrar, Pension and Staff Welfare, on behalf of the College Registrar, Mr. Felix Aderinboye, the statementenjoined them to regard their new position as one that “carries with it high responsibility of academic leadership, maturity and competence.

“It is my hope that during this period, the school will benefit tremendously from your qualities and experience in this respect.” the statement remarked.

Appointments of Deans, Vice Deans, Directors and Heads of Department for 2016

ALABI Ayomikun Temple - Assistant General Secretary

OJEDELE Oluwatosin Oluseye - Public Relation Officer

SALAUDEEN Kehinde Hussein - Deputy Director of Welfare

PACHECO Opeyemi Joel - Deputy Director of Welfare

OLALEKE Wasiu Akoraye - Director of Welfare

OGUNNIYI Tunde Lawrence - Director of Welfare

OYELOLA Nathaniel - Director of Welfare

MOSHOOD Yusuff Akorede - Director of Sports

BELLO Gaffar Adedayo - Director of Sports

AYORINDE James Taiwo - Director of Socials and Culture

ERIC Benjamin Ejiro - Director of Socials and Culture

AGBOOLA Oladele Jacob - Treasurer

ADIGUN Sunday Gbola - Treasurer

ALIMI Idris Omoniyi - Director of Finance

ADARAMOYE Oyeyinka Oyinbo - Director of Finance

DANIYAN Olutayo O. - General Secretary

OGUNLEKE Samuel Olamide - General Secretary

BABALOLA Mercy Abiola - Vice President

AKINWUNMI Benson O. - Vice President

OMOSEBI Oluwatobiloba Insight - President

OLUREMI Philips Dare - President

AYOOLA Liadi Opeyemi - Director of Finance

1.0       INTRODUCTION

Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo intends to execute her year 2016 Capital and Years 2013/2014/2015 (Merged) Tetfund Normal Intervention Projects. Consequently, interested and reputable contractors are hereby invited to forward their documents for the purpose of Prequalification AND Tender for the following projects:

A -- 2016 CAPITAL PROJECT

i. Construction of a Block of Four (4) Classrooms

B -- YEARS 2013/2014/2015 (MERGED) TETFUND PROJECTS

i. Construction and Furnishing of 200 Capacity Students Hostel with Associated External Works.

ii. Construction and Furnishing of 500-Seater Lecture Theatre with Associated External Works.

iii. Construction of a New Health Centre with Associated External Works.

iv. Construction and Furnishing of Block of Office for School of Languages with Associated External Works.

v. Construction and Furnishing of Block of Classrooms with Associated External Works.

vi. Rehabilitation and Furnishing of Classrooms.

vii. Procurement, Installation and Testing of Solar Power.

viii. Procurement, Installation and Testing of Various Equipment.

2.0       PRE-QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Prospective contractors shall be required to submit the following pre-qualification documents:

i. Evidence of registration with Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC)

ii. Evidence of Tax Clearance Certificate for the last three (3) years (2013, 2014 and 2015)

iii. Evidence of Company’s Audited accounts for the last three (3) years (2013, 2014 and 2015) and its annual turnover.

iv. Evidence of compliance with Pension Reforms Act 2004 by inclusion of current Pension Clearance Certificate (2016) issued by National Pension Commission (PENCOM).

v. Evidence of compliance with Industrial Training Fund (ITF) Act 2011 by inclusion of current ITF Certificate issued by the ITF.

vi. Evidence of Registration on the National Database of Contractors, Consultants and Service providers by inclusion of Interim Registration Report issued by BPP.

vii. Evidence of a court sworn affidavit clearly indicating the following:

a. that bidders do not have any Director who has been convicted in any country for any criminal offence relating to fraud or financial impropriety or criminal misrepresentation or falsification of facts relating to any matter.

b. disclose whether or not any officer of the relevant committees of in Adeyemi College of Education is a former or present director, shareholder or has any pecuniary interest in the bidder, and;

c. confirm that all information and documents presented in its bid are true, genuine and correct in all particulars.

viii. List of equipment to be used for the execution of the project listed as owned, hired or leased with evidence.

ix. Company profile to include organizational chart (Organogram), curriculum vitae, contact details and copies of credentials of staff showing the company’s experience and technical qualification of key personnel relevant to the project.

x. Evidence of similar projects successfully executed with their location over the last five (5) years i.e. from 2012 to date by inclusion of verifiable letters of award and original copies of reference letters from three (3) clients on duly completed or on-going projects addressed to the Registrar.

xi. Evidence of financial strength and bank support by inclusion of bank reference letter addressed to the Registrar and statement of account

3.0       TENDER REQUIREMENTS

Prospective contractors shall be required to:

i. Visit any bank and make payment of N50, 000.00 on eTranzact PayOutlet for Adeyemi College of Education Tenders, Collect tender documents in the office of the Director, Physical Planning, Works and Services on production of payment receipt.

             OR

ii. Prospective Contractors can make a payment of N50, 000.00 using debit or credit cards on Adeyemi College of Education portal at www.eppms.portal.aceondo.net. and then download a copy of the tender documents.

4.0       SUBMISSION OF PRE-QUALIFICATION/TENDER DOCUMENTS

Pre-qualification and Tender documents should be neatly packed in SEPARATE sealed envelopes marked “PRE-QUALIFICATION” and “TENDER” FOR YEAR 2016 CAPITAL PROJECT for “A”  and “PRE-QUALIFICATION” and “TENDER” FOR YEARS 2013/2014/2015 (Merged) Tetfund Projects for “B”  (indicating specific project) at the top left hand corner of the envelope addressed to:

The Registrar,

Adeyemi College of Education,

P.M.B 520, Ondo.

And submitted to the office of the Registrar not later than Six (6) weeks from the date of publication of this advertisement i.e. 12 noon on the 19th September, 2016 and will be opened as follows:

Closing Date/Time:   19th September, 2016/12 noon

Opening Date/Time:  19th September, 2016/12 noon

Opening Venue:        Council Chamber

5.0       E – TENDERING

Contractors are also required to submit electronic copies of the pre-qualification and tender documents using the guidelines below:

i. The electronic bid documents should be in PDF format.

ii.  Electronic bid documents must be password protected with the password only known to the respective bidders.

iii. Visit www.eppms.aceondo.net and upload password protected electronic version of e-document as stated above.

iv. On opening date and at opening time, all tenderers are required to submit their passwords or send them to the Registrar and Director, Physical Planning, Works and Services at registrar@aceondo.edu.ng, francisajayi63@yahoo.com

v. Electronic versions of password protected documents shall be opened with the submitted passwords during tender opening process. Prospective contractors are to ensure that their tender documents are pass-worded.

Please Note:

i. Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo reserves the right to verify claims made in the pre-qualification documents submitted by interested contractors and the College is not bound to pre-qualify any Contractor.

ii. Pre-qualification documents should be arranged and compiled as listed in 2.0 and duly paged.

iii. Interested companies are by this notice invited to attend the opening exercise.

ADMISSION!               ADMISSION!!              ADMISSION!!!

This is to invite candidates who sat for the 2016/2017 UTME examination and scored 180 and above for online screening in preparation for admission into the NCE and degree programmes mounted by the College. Direct Entry candidates are also expected to be screened online. Candidates that did not choose Adeyemi College of Education can also apply.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

HOW TO OBTAIN YOUR REGISTRATION PIN

EITHER

1.   Visit any bank nationwide

2.  Ask to use the eTtranzact Pay Outlet platform to pay for Adeyemi College ofEducation 2016/2017 Admission Screening Fees and pay the sum of #2,500.00

3.  The bank will generate a PIN (Confirmation Order No.) for the processing of the application online.

OR

1.    Visit http://aceondo.net

2.    Click on “Pay Online”

3.     Choose “2016/2017 Admission Screening Fee”, enter your JAMB Reg. No., choose “eTtranzact” and click “Pay Fees”

4.     The portal will generate a PIN (Confirmation Order No.) for the processing of the application online.

HOW TO REGISTER ONLINE

1.    Visit http://aceondo.net

2.    Click on “Apply Online”

3.    Enter your PIN/ Confirmation Order No., select payment status as “Paid”.

4.    Click “Apply” and fill the form correctly as editing is not allowed once application form is submitted.

5.     Correctly enter your O’Level or NCE results as applicable.

6.     Upload passport photograph not more than 100kb which must be JPEGor JPG with no eye glasses or veil

7.        Upload the digital copies of scanned JAMB result slip, O’Level result(s),    NCE result, (for Direct Entry), Birth Certificate, Local Government Area Identification.

8.       Enter your personal email correctly as further correspondence shall be through the submitted email address

9.    Confirm your entry.

10. Submit your application form.

11. Print your Online Application Form to ascertain that your registration is successful.

12. Wait for the publication of admission list by the College on its website.

DEADLINE FOR THE SCREENING EXERCISE: Sunday, 16th October, 2016.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR DEGREE PROGRAMMES

Candidates and their guardians are to note that the College is affiliated to the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife for its Degree programmes, and as such the fees regime for the programmes would not be too different from what obtains at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.

WARNING

To checkmate the activities of fraudsters, applicants and their guardians are strongly advised to contact only the listed telephone numbers and/or visit the College admission portal: http://aceondo.net

For further enquiries, call 08034261893 and 08130299102 between 8.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m.

Students of Adeyemi College of Education (ACE) Ondo, have elected a new President to run the affair of their union for the 2016/2017 academic session. He is Omosebi Oluwatobilola Insight.  The new Student Union leader, replaces Ogunrotifa Richard whose tenure ended recently.

Omosebi was declared winner having polled the highest votes in a keenly contested election, organized by the College through the electronic voting (e-voting) method.

The election held on Saturday August 20 and Tuesday August 28, 2016 respectively was supervised by the Independent Student Electoral Commission (ISEC), which later announced its outcome.

Similarly, several other students totalling One Hundred and Twenty (120), were also elected into the Student representative Council (SRC), which is the legislative arm of the Student Union as well as the halls of residence. The schools where they were elected to represent include Science, Arts and Social Sciences, Languages, Education as well as Vocational and Technical Education, while the halls of residence include Olunloyo, Oduduwa, Café, Wande and Tinubu.

Others are Abiodun, Kiladejo and Education Trust Fund (ETF) halls respectively.

Reacting to the outcome of the election, the Dean, Student Affair (DSA) in the College Mr. Olaniyi Olaluwoye commended members of the Independent Student Electoral Commission (SIEC), for peaceful conduct of the election and the students for exhibiting maturity. He described the feat as another landmark achievement recorded by the Prof. Joseph Ogen-led administration in the sustenance and entrenchment of democratic legacy in the College.

Attributing the progress recoded in this year’s edition to increase awareness among the students, Olaluwoye stated that their participation in the exercise, through the use of Cellphones, Laptops and physical presence at the College Management Information System {MIS} centre in large numbers more than what was observed last year, serves as indication that the use of the e-voting method, has gained wide acceptability in the institution.

The DSA commended the College Management under the leadership of Prof. Olukoya Ogen for providing financial support to the SIEC and creation of enabling environment, which contributed immensely to the success of the election. He said “ I want to appreciate the College Management ably led by Professor Olukoya Joseph Ogen.  The Management have been very cooperative during the process of making preparations for the election by granting financial assistance to the Independent Student Electoral Commission to ensure that the election was conducted peacefully.

“Again, I wish to appreciate the Provost and College Management for good administrative tactics.  The Provost has been very wonderful in the discharge of his duties since he came, his relationship with students and staff is super and commendable” he stated.

Meanwhile, the result of the Student Union election has continued to elicit reactions in the College Cross section of members of the College Community who spoke on the exercise commended the College Management for sustaining the achievement recorded in year 2015, when similar exercise was organized.

They also lauded the use of Information Computer Technology {ICT} in the election noting that the device has helped immensely in facilitating increased participation and early release of result.

The Provost of Adeyemi College of Education {ACE} Ondo, Prof. Olukoya Ogen, has assured Part-time Degree and Nigeria Certificate in Education {NCE} students of the institution, that the Management under his leadership would accord priority to their welfare.

Prof. Ogen gave the assurance on Monday September 5, 2016 while addressing the student before the commencement of their 2014/2015 contact examinations in the College.

While reminding the students to be conscious of the institutions zero tolerance to examination malpractices, the Provost stated that the warning has become necessary “as anyone caught violating the law would be sanctioned accordingly”. He harped on the need for them to obey all rules and regulations guiding the examinations and assured that the Management under his leadership, would continue to provide all necessary facilities, that would enhance their academic performance.

Responding to questions from issues raised by some of the students on alleged harassment by College security personnel, power outage in the hostels, school fee, regularization fee as well as Laboratory matters and On-line registration, the Provost assured the students that all grievances would be looked into while the College Management would put measures in place to address the situation. Prof. Ogen advices the students to be law abiding during their stay on campus by wearing their identity card at all times to enhance easy identification.

He enjoined them to spend their time wisely and abstain from any act that could make them run foul of the College rules and regulations.

In addition, he also emphasized the need for them to ensure prompt payment of all fee charged by the College and acceptance of On-line method of registration for their courses instead of the Manual format, which is fast becoming out model in the modern day Information Communication Technology {ICT} world.

In his address, the Director of Part-time Studies {DPTs} in the College, Dr. Afolabi Festus Oluwole, expressed appreciation to the College Management for the support given to his Directorate. He assured members of the College Management and the students of his determination to build on the legacy bequeathed to him by his predecessor. Mr. Agun Olufemi Felix.

The event held at the Babatunde Ipaye lecture theatre was attended by some Principal Officers of the College including the Deputy Provost, Dr. Samule Akintunde; Acting College Librarian, Mr. Akinade Awoyemi; Assistant Director, Part-time Studies, Dr. Ambode Alexander Abiodun; immediate past Director, Part-time studies, Mr. Agun Olorunfemi Felix.

Also in attendance was the Principal Assistant Registrar, Information and Public Relations Unit, Mr. Akinfolarin Moses Olusola; staff from the School of Part-time studies, Information andPublic Relations Unit as well as Centre for Educational Technology {CET} to mention but a few.

The Directorate of Academic Planning and Quality Assurance (DAPQA), Adeyemi College of Education (ACE) Ondo, has organized a one-day seminar for staff of the institution, on windows of opportunities provided for academic development by the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFUND).

The programme held on Tuesday September 6, 2016 featured the presentation of topic entitled : ‘’ The Process and Procedures for accessing Tetfund Academic Intervention Funds’’ bythe Chairman, Tetfund Research Committee, who is also the  Director, Directorate of Academic Planning and Quality Assurance ( DDAPQA)  in the College,  Dr ( Mrs) Ireti Folasade Alao.

Explaining the role performed by Tetfund in the advancement of education in Nigeria, the DDAPQA listed areas of intervention of the body to include thematic areas such as Science, Technology, and Innovation as well as Cross cutting, Humanities and Social Sciences.

In addition, she also stated that as a way of boosting academic content and advancing development of academic staff, Tetfund has about five intervention areas such as local and international conference attendance, academic staff training and development, local and foreign studies sponsorship, Research and Development grants as well as Academic manuscript and Book intervention among others, through which it carry out its activities.

While emphasizing the need for academic staff in the College to make effective use of the opportunity provided by Tetfund to enhance their career, through early submission of their letters of application, Dr. (Mrs) Ireti Folasade Alao noted that the establishment of the body by the Federal Government, as intervention agency, was aimed at providing support to people, who wants to make advancement in their academic career, but could not do so, as a result of inadequate finance.

She urged them to embrace various opportunities available in the Tetfund intervention, by applying for them and abide with rules and regulations guiding their utilization.

According to her, even though Tetfund intervention is meant for both teaching and non-teaching staff, it is only those whose appointments have been confirmed, and have fresh letters of admission from approved tertiary institutions, that could be allowed to participate in the utilization of the funds, in line with dictates of the organisation.

She enumerated various intervention modes offered by Tetfund, as well as the amount allocated for each intervention for academic staff wishing to pursue Masters and PhD programmes in local and foreign universities.

While assuring fairnessin the treatment of all applications submitted to the Tetfund Research Committee under her leadership, which also have  Dr. Akinmusire Aliu Patrick,  Vice-Dean, School of Education, Mr. Ayeyemi Oluwatoyin Ebenezer, Vice-Dean, School of Arts and Social Sciences, Mr. Bolarinwa Kayode Omotayo, Vice-Dean, School of Vocational and Technical Education as well as Messer’s Ogunranti Julius Ipadeola and Sanni Rafiu Olugbenga Vice-Deans School of Languages and Science respectively as members, she, however, stated  that application for use of the fund would be considered  on first come, first serve basis.

Dr (Mrs) Ireti Folasade Alao, however, enjoined beneficiaries to always ensure full retirement of money released to them and acknowledge Tetfund in all documents pertaining to the programmes for which they were sponsored by the agency.

The event which held at the Olusegun Obasanjo auditorium climaxed with questions and answer session.

Workers in Adeyemi College of Education (ACE) Ondo have been advised to pay adequate attention to their health, in order to live longer, enhance their physical well-being and achieved improved productivity.

This advice was given by counselling experts and a Medical Practitioners at a one-day seminar held on Tuesday June 28, 2016 for Non-teaching staff in the College by the institution’s Counselling and Human Development Centre (CHDC).

In his remark while declaring the seminar open, the Provost of the College, Prof. Olukoya Joseph Ogen, represented by his Deputy, Dr. Samuel Akintunde described it as good initiative coming few weeks after a similar exercise was organized for members of the academic staff in the institution.

Underscoring the importance of healthy living, Prof. Ogen emphasized the need for staff of the College to always pay maximum attention to their well-being saying the decision would enable them to discharge their job effectively and efficiently.

The College helmsman congratulated the CHDC for organizing the seminar and urged them not to rest on their oars in organizing other activities in future that would have positive impact on the staff.

He reiterated the determination of his administration to continue to support good ideas that would help in improving the welfare of staff and enhance growth and development of the institution.

Earlier in an address of welcome, the Acting Director CHDC, Dr (Mrs.) Caroline Babasola Obasoro, explained that the seminar with the theme: ‘’ Achieving A Healthy Lifestyle and Balancing Work and Family Life’’, was organized to provide encouragement and pathway, which could help us achieve work and family life’’.

Describing the seminar as second in the series to be organized for staff of the College, Obasoro urged participants to make judicious use of the knowledge acquired at the seminar and thanked the College Management for supporting the programme.

Also while presenting a paper entitled: ‘’ Antidotes for Achieving a Healthy Lifestyle, Balancing Work and Family Life’’ from psychological perspective, Obasoro stressed the need for people to eat healthy diet, undergo regular exercise and create time for themselves.

In addition, she also emphasized the need for staff of the institution to always strike a balance between work and family life by drawing a clear line between the duo, allow free flow of communication at home and work places, avoid perfectionism as well as making honesty a watchword among others.

Similarly, another lecturer in the institution, Dr ( Mrs) Oyenike Alake Oyinloye from the Department of Educational Foundations and Counselling, while speaking on the topic entitled: ‘’Achieving A Healthy Life Style, Balancing Work and Family Life’’ from social perspective encouraged staff to socialize saying the decision would help in reducing stress.

She highlighted skills that could be applied in enhancing social interactions to include persuasion, use of communication, conflict management, exhibition of leadership trait as well as bonds building and management of change.

Also in his presentation, the Director of Medical Services ACE, Dr. Adekunle Ekundayo Ogunmosin, listed ten most common causes of premature death as including stroke, heart attack, lower respiratory tract infections as well as chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases.

Others include HIV/ AIDS, Respiratory Cancer, Road injury, diarrhea diseases, diabetes mellitus and pre-maturity cases.

While stressing the need for the workers to avail themselves of regular medical examination in recognized medical facilities, Ogunmosin said “ prevention is also cheaper than cure, it is much better to live a healthy lifestyle than to be burdened with managing diseases “.

The College Director of Medical Services also spoke extensively on disease management, stress, detoxification, nutritional supplements as well as the need for people to exercise moderation in the consumption of fatty foods.

Ogunmosin also harped on the need for regular exercise and warned against alcoholic and cigarette addiction saying people who indulge in them could endanger their life.

The programme held at the Babatunde Ipaye Lecture theatre was attended by some of the Principal officersof the College including the Registrar, Mr Felix Eniola Aderinboye; representative of the Bursar, Mr Ganiyu Abdul, Mrs. Taiwo Adedoyin, who is also the Deputy Bursar.

Also in attendance were Deputy Registrars which include Mrs. Fisayo Fakorede, Mr Ajayi F.A, Mrs. Adeyinka Tugbiyele, Mr. Gabriel Adeyemi Awe, Mrs. Veronica Akpe, Mrs. Agnes Kehinde Fajiye, Mr. Peter Okunniga and Principal Assistant Registrar, Information and Public Relations Unit, Mr. Moses Olusola Akinfolarin.

Also present on the occasion were Chairman College branch of the Senior Staff Union Colleges of Education, Nigeria (SSUCOEN), Comrade Liasu Olaniyi Jimoh and his Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) counterpart, Comrade H.O Akingbola to mention but few.

A.      Harmattan Semester

B.   Rain Semester

The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) has organized a two-day training programme for Management, Directors, and Heads of Units of Adeyemi College of Education (ACE) Ondo.

Speaking on a topic entitled “Overview of the Public Procurement Act 2007”, the Head of Training Unit at the BPP, Mr. Lanre Obasa described procurement as a serious business which encompasses a sequence of related activities which begins with the assessment of needs, award and management of contracts, and final payment for jobs executed.

While stressing the need for all Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) established by the Federal Government to get acquainted with information contained in the Public Procurement Act 2007, Obasa said this was necessary because Nigeria cannot take the back seat in the comity of nations in the application of the Public Procurement Act, which is now accepted globally by developed and developing countries alike.

He enlightened participants on various topics contained in the Procurement Act 2007 which include functions and powers of the BPP, scope of application of the Act, fundamental principles of procurement, responsibility of Accounting Officers, overview of the Public Procurement process as well as what constitutes offences and sanctions that would be meted out to offenders.

While emphasizing the need for heads of MDAs to always be conscious of their responsibility as accounting officers, the head of BPP Training Unit advised them to exercise total control and supervision of all procurement activities undertaken in their establishments.

He stressed the importance of unity and cooperation stating that the procurement process, which could be likened to a chain, required the performance of series of activities by different sets of people, hence anyone who failed to carry out the role assigned to him or her could be sanctioned. 

The BPP official emphasized the need for the establishment of Procurement Planning Committee (PPC) and Technical Evaluation Committee (TEC) stating that their services are needed during the pre-bid, bidding and post bid stages. He also underscored the need for openness and transparency during the process of bidding and Tender Opening.

Obasa, however, warned officers in charge of procurement not to indulge in any unethical act that could affect their career. Such acts include collusive agreement, procurement fraud, splitting of tender amount, bid rigging, alteration of procurement documents as well as the use of fake documents and willful refusal to allow BPP officers have access to any procurement records.

Also in his presentation, the Head of Procurement at the BPP, Mr. Aliyu E. Aliyu spoke on the need for all MDAs to have a Procurement Office as well as Procurement Planning Committee (PPC) in their establishments.

As prerequisite qualifications, Aliyu said such officers must be familiar with and have adequate knowledge of procurement materials and associated skills in order to enhance effective discharge of their responsibilities.

Speaking on the topic: “Understanding the Use of Standard Bidding Documents (SBD) and Stand Request for Proposal (SReP)”, the BPP head of e-procurement highlighted areas of coverage of the SBD to include procurement of works, small works, goods and national shopping.

On Complaints Procedure and Administrative Review under the Public Procurement Act, 2007, Aliyu stated that it is only bidders that took part in a procurement process that can seek administrative review of their complaints. He highlighted steps that could be taken in matters relating to administrative review and period required for any action to be taken.

The BPP senior official advised procurement officers and heads of MDAs to always act within the ambit of the law in order to achieve favourable results from the procurement process.

In addition, he also admonished them to abstain from acts that are unlawful and unacceptable, ensure that bid losers are debriefed, make effective use of SDB and SRFP, and define qualifying criteria among others.

In his remarks, the Provost of the College, Prof. Olukoya Ogen lauded the BPP for organising the training which he said was necessary to keep the staff of the institution abreast with the vision of the Federal Government.

He stated that his administration has always been acting within the rules and regulations specified in the Public Procurement Act 2007 and has always exhibited transparency in all its dealings.

The Provost reiterated the readiness of the College Management to cooperate with the BPP in its efforts at ensuring transparency in the conduct of government activities in the country.

The two-day programme which held on Wednesday 21st and Thursday 22nd September, 2016 at S.K Babalola Conference Room was attended by members of the CollegeManagement including the Provost, Prof. Olukoya Joseph Ogen; his Deputy, Dr. Samuel Akintunde; Registrar, Mr. Felix Aderinboye, Bursar, Mr. Ganiyu Abdul and Acting Librarian, Mr. Akinade Awoyemi.

Others were the Coordinator SERVICOM and Head, Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) in the College, Mrs. Victoria Omolabake Akindehin, Deputy Registrar, Council Affairs, Mrs. Adeyinka Tugbiyele; Deputy Director, Internal Audit, Mr. O. I. Abimbola andDirector, Physical Planning, Works and Services, Mr. Babatunde Francis Ajayi.

Also in attendance were Deputy Registrar, Legal Unit, Mr. B. A. Yusuf, Dean, School of Science, Dr. Folorunso Ojo Balogun, staff from Physical Planning, Works and Services (DPPWS), Information and Public Relations Unit (I&PRU), Management Information System (MIS) and Centre for Educational Technology (CET).

The Management of Adeyemi College of Education (ACE) Ondo, has been commended on the smooth and transparent manner in which the Pre-qualification and Tender Opening Exercise was conducted in the Institution on Monday September 19, 2016.

The commendation came from independent observers and representatives of professional bodies who came to witness  the exercise, and some contractors whose companies took part in the Pre-qualification and Tender Opening Exercise for year 2016 capital projects and the ones earmarkedfor the years 2013/ 2014/ 2015 (Merged) Tertiary Education Trust Fund) Normal Intervention projects in the College.

The projects advertised include construction of a block of four (4) classrooms, construction and furnishing of 200 capacity student hostel with associated external works, construction and furnishing of 500-seater lecture theatre with associated external works construction of new Health Centre with associated external works as well as construction and furnishing of blocks of offices for School of Languages with associated works.

Others are construction and furnishing of a block of classrooms with associated external works, rehabilitation and furnishing of classrooms, procurement, installation and testing of solar power as well as the procurement, installation and testing of equipment.

While reiterating his administration’s commitment to openness, transparency and fairness, the Provost of the College, Prof. Olukoya Ogen, observed that the exercise which was done in compliance with rules and regulations specified by TETFUND and the Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP), is a continuation of the process which started long time ago and the application of e-procurement mode in line with government directive.

Prof. Ogen commended all the contractors who applied for the projects advertised and gave assurance that the College Management under his leadership, would continue to exhibit transparency and fairness in the move at taking the Institution to greater heights.

Earlier in his short remark, the Director, Physical Planning, Works and Services (DPPWS) in the College, Mr. Babatunde Francis Ajayi stated that the Pre-qualification and Tender Opening Exercise was done in line with rules and regulations specified in the Public Procurement Act 2007.

The exercise which began with Technical Pre-qualification of one hundred and sixty (160) contractors was later followed by opening of Tenders presented by those who scaled through the evaluation process.

The event which held at the new Centre for Educational Technology (CET) building was witnessed by observers from professional associations as well as Principal Officers of the College including the Deputy Provost, Dr. Samuel Akintunde; Registrar, Mr. Felix Eniola Aderinboye; Bursar, Mr. Ganiyu Abdul; and Acting Librarian, Mr. Akinade Awoyemi.

Also in attendance were the Coordinator, Service Compact (SERVICOM), Mrs. Victoria Omolabake Akindehin, who is also the Chairman, Anti-Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU) in the College; representatives of TETFUND, officials from the Directorate of Physical Planning, Works and Services, Management Information System (MIS) and Head, Information and Public Relations Unit of the College, Mr. Moses Akinfolarin to mention but a few.

The Provost of Adeyemi College of Education (ACE) Ondo, Prof. Olukoya Ogen, has hinted of the plan by his administration to introduce Electronic Management (e-Management) System in the Institution by January 2017.

Prof. Ogen disclosed this while giving his opening remarks at the 2016 Registry Retreat organized for staff of the Registry Department in the College on Saturday September 24, 2016 in the Institution.

Underscoring the importance of Information Communication Technology (ICT) in information dissemination in the present world, the College helmsman said the move by his administration to introduce electronic management, was aimed at facilitating and enhancing the flow of information in order to fast-track development in the College.

The Provost congratulated the organisers of the event and lauded the staff of the Registry Department for living up to expectation in the discharge of their duties.

He reiterated the determination of his administration to continue to support the Department in its effort at improving the efficiency of its members.

Earlier in his welcome address, the Registrar of the College, Mr. Felix Eniola Aderinboye explained that the retreat, which is the eight edition under his leadership in the Institution, was aimed at boosting the skills of workers and improving their efficiency.

He expressed appreciation to the College Management under the leadership of Prof. Olukoya Ogen, for supporting the programme and he thanked the entire staff of the Registry Department for their cooperation.

In a paper delivered on the occasion by Mrs. Elizabeth Oyepeju Oyebisi, Acting Director, Corporate Services, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) Ile-Ife, and titled “Efficiency and Service Delivery in Administration”, she stressed the need for workers in the Institution to redouble their efforts in the discharge of their duties, in order to add value to the College.

Describing the Registry as “the heart of an organisation, where all official letters are received, documented, processed and sent to schedule officers for necessary action”, Oyebisi listed some of the services performed in the department to include record keeping, handling of official correspondence (mail), servicing of committees, interpretation of rules and regulations, performance of follow-up activities and supervision of subordinates.

On how effective service delivery could be achieved in the College, the OAU Acting Director, Corporate Services, listed three ways: implementation of customer-focused strategy; satisfaction of customers’ need; and exhibition of right attitude to duty.

While emphasizing the need for service providers to always give good account of themselves, by being conscious of their responsibility to customers, Oyebisi stressed the need for staff in the Registry Department to have a good understanding of the mission, vision, desire and aspirations of their organisation.

In addition, she emphasized the need for them to have a sound understanding of the functions of their department and the need for workers to behave responsibly, imbibe punctuality at work, dress neatly to the office as well as possess the ability to make predictions, identify problems and make consultation where necessary.

She further implored the participants to constantly seek self-improvement and hone their administrative skills. More importantly, she urged them to embrace Information Communication Technology (ICT) if they would be relevant in this ICT-driven world.

On the need for the participants to preserve their jobs, Oyebisi advised them to refrain from indulging in illegal and unethical activities that could lead to premature termination of their appointment and career.

She listed such activities to include involvement in admission racketeering, tampering with staff and students records, leaking of official information, disrespect to superior officers or constituted authorities.

Others are stealing College property, forming cliques or caucuses on the basis of promoting religion and  tribal sentiment, sexual demand or other forms of gratification from students and colleagues, and hiding official information to punish students or colleagues to mention but a few.

The one-day retreat also featured delivery of papers on various topics by three Deputy Registrars which include “The Duties and Responsibilities of an Administrator” by Mrs. Olufisayo Fakorede, “The Duties and Responsibilities of Confidential Secretaries” by Mr. Gabriel Awe, and “The Duties and Responsibilities of Executive and Clerical Officers/ Porters: Assessment of Prevailing Situation’’ by Mr. Oladele Olufemi Balogun.

The event, which held at the Olusegun Obasanjo Auditorium, was attended by Principal Officers of the College including the Deputy Provost, Dr. Samuel Akintunde; Bursar, Mr. Ganiyu Abdul and the Acting Librarian, Mr. Akinade Awoyemi.

Youths in Nigeria have been asked to initiate good ideas that would make them become self-reliant and to explore ways through which they could help the country overcome its present economic conundrum.

This call was made by resource persons who spoke during separate paper presentations at the Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA), a programme organized by the Rotary Club International of District 9125, which took place on Tuesday September 20, 2016. The programme which had participants selected from 23 states of the Federation including the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) was held at ACE, Ondo from Monday September 19-Saturday September 24, 2016.

Speaking on the theme: “Capacity Building Towards Self-Employment and Entrepreneurship”, two resource persons, Dr. Kehinde Adenegan, a lecturer in the Department of Mathematics and Assistant Director, Management Information Systems Unit,  Adeyemi College of Education (ACE) and Chief (Hon.) Tola Wewe, former Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Ondo State respectively, stressed the need for youths to spend their time wisely by standing up to the challenges of the present time in the country, by being creative and showing more interest in entrepreneurship and wealth creation instead of sitting idle and looking endlessly for non-available white collar jobs.

Dr Adenegan, in another paper titled “Entrepreneurship as a means of Achieving Economic Growth in Nigeria”, described economic growth as the increase in value of goods and services produced in an economy.

He lamented what he described as the present poor state of Nigeria’s economy, which he noted was once described as the most developed in Africa, a description now fit for South Africa.

On how to remedy the situation, the Mathematics lecturer advised citizens of the country, particularly its youth to embrace entrepreneurship and acquire relevant skills, through which they would transform themselves from job seekers to job providers, adding that the step would go a long way in boosting the country’s economic growth.

Underscoring the importance of entrepreneurship, Adenegan mentioned that when youths learn a trade or craft, they would become employment creators and make meaningful contributions to national development.

In his paper: “Art and craft as a means of earning a living”, the former Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Ondo State, Chief Tola Wewe, highlighted various opportunities available in art and craft through which youths could earn a living. These opportunities include weaving, leather work, blacksmithing, carpentry embroidery, toy and bead making, as well as sculpture and painting.

Harping on the need for youths to rise up and participate in the development of the art, culture and music industry, Wewe said the step would help in the creation of employment opportunities and boost the country’s foreign exchange earnings.

Earlier in his remarks, the Provost of the College, Prof. Olukoya Ogen represented by the Dean, School of Science in the College, Dr. Folorunso Balogun, commended the Rotary Club International District 9125 for organizing the programme in the Institution.

Prof. Ogen described the theme of the five-day programme as apt, noting that its message is in consonance with his vision for the College.

The College administrator, however, advised participants to make judicious use of the knowledge acquired during the programme and urged them to continue to contribute their best to the development of the nation.

In his welcome address, the District Governor, Rotary International 9125, Rotarian Clement Adebisi Adegoke, stated that the Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) was initiated for the purpose of creating opportunities for participants to learn skills that would make them useful in the future.

He advised participants to exhibit self-confidence, discipline and obey all rules and regulations during the exercise and urged them to make judicious use of knowledge acquired during the programme by going back to give their best to the society.

The colourful event also featured a welcome address by the Chairman RYLA Planning Committee, Rotarian Bose Olanusi and inspection of guards by the DG, Rotarian Adebisi Adegoke.

The programme also featured activities such as skills acquisition workshops, motivational talks, health lectures, football matches, camp-fire night, quiz competition, debate and beauty contests, and a recognition of the Houses in which the participants were grouped: Blue, White, Lilac, Yellow, Purple, Orange, Green and Red.

The Provost of Adeyemi College of Education (ACE) Ondo, Prof. Olukoya Ogen, has been conferred with an Ambassador award by the Rotary Club International in an award presentation ceremony which took place on Thursday September 15, 2016 at the office of the Provost in the College.

Speaking before decorating the Provost with the award badge, the 2016 / 2017 District 9125 Governor of Rotary Club International, Rotarian Clement Adebisi Adegoke explained that the global humanitarian organisation’s decision to honour Prof. Ogen, was in recognition of his contributions to the growth of the club as well as the developments recorded by his administration since assumption of duty as the head of the institution.

Describing Rotary Club International as one of the foremost international humanitarian organisations that have shown great commitment to the eradication of polio in the world, Rotarian Adegoke stated that in its fight against the scourge, the club had spent over two billion dollars gotten from contributions received from its members across the world.

He dropped hint of plan by the organisation to embark on free medical outreach in Ondo City in no distant time and spoke on the move to invite 30 medical doctors from India who would perform free surgical operations on the people of the community who have health challenges that may require surgery.

The DG of the Rotary Club District 9125 listed other areas where the organisation has made useful contributions to the society including disease prevention, water and sanitation, economic empowerment, mother and child health, peace and conflict resolution as well as promotion of literacy and basic education.

Rotarian Adegoke commended the efforts of Prof. Ogen in effectively steering the ship of the College even in the face of the current economic situation and prayed for God’s guidance, protection, peace and progress of the institution.

On the plan by the club to organise  a one-week empowerment training programme tagged ‘Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA)’ scheduled to begin in the College on Monday September 19, 2016, Rotarian Adegoke said the College was chosen as host in order to give it global recognition and to enable its students benefit maximally from the programme.

He stated that during the programme, participants nominated from various local Rotary Clubs across 24 states of the Federation including Abuja, would be chosen from secondary schools, tertiary institutions and private organisations.

In addition, he stated that the participants would attend workshops on skills acquisition where topics such as leadership fundamentals and ethics, communication skills, problem solving and conflict management as well as community and global citizenship would be treated by resource persons from various fields of human endeavour.

While assuring the College Management that the 350 participants selected for the programme would be of good behavior during their stay, the Rotary International DG for District 9125 pledged the readiness of his organisation to continue to partner with Management in the task of moving the Institution to a higher level.

Earlier in his welcome address, the President, Rotary Club of Ondo, Adeyemi College of Education, Dr. Jimoh Rafiu described the visit of the DG as historic. He used the occasion to pour encomium on the College Provost, Prof. Olukoya Ogen for his numerous contributions to the advancement of the Club in the Institution.

Similarly, a one-time President of the Rotary Club of Ondo and holder of the Paul Harris Fellow award, Sir Ayo Akingbule also paid glowing tributes to the College Provost and appealed to him to continue to identify with the club in its effort at improving the welfare of the less privileged in the society.

The colorful ceremony which climaxed with the decoration of the Provost, Prof. Olukoya Ogen with the Rotary Ambassador award badge by the DG Rotary International District 9125, Rotarian Adebisi Adegoke and subsequently group photograph, was witnessed by Principal Officers of the College including the Deputy Provost, Dr. Samuel Akintunde, Bursar, Mr. Ganiyu Abdul and Acting College Librarian, Mr. Akinade Awoyemi.

Also present were past presidents, Rotary Club of Ondo, ACE, Dr. Mrs.  Brownson, Mrs. Justinah Ogboru as well as several members of the club from ACE- Mrs. Olufisayo Fakorede, Dr. Kehinde Adenegan, Dr. Mrs. Abiodun Olarewaju and Ondo City Rotary club members, Assistant Governor Bose Olanusi, to mention but a few.

In appreciation for the successful hosting of the 2016 Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA) in the College, the Rotary Club of Ondo-Adeyemi College and the participants of the District 9125 RYLA have donated a large collection of books and waste bins to the College.

Presenting the items to the College, members of Rotary Club of Ondo-Adeyemi College led by the club President-Elect, Mr. Olatunde Ojeyinka, a lecturer in the Department of French, thanked the College Management under the leadership of Professor Ogen for providing an enabling environment which contributed immensely to the successful hosting of the programme.

He said the donation comprises books for College students on different subjects such as Geography, Mathematics, and History; books, crayons and erasers for nursery, primary, and secondary school students; and ten (10) waste bins for the use of the College.

Receiving the items on behalf of the College Management, the Deputy Provost, Dr. Samuel Akintunde, congratulated the Rotary Club for the successful hosting of the RYLA in the College, noting that the Provost, Professor Olukoya Ogen was happy to have given such opportunity to Rotary Club whose vision and ideals are in tandem with his vision.

He observed that the meeting has put the College on the Rotary world map and expressed gratitude to all the participants for judiciously utilising College facilities without damaging any.

Dr. Akintunde thanked all members of the College and Ondo Rotary Club for the handsome donation and promised that a letter of appreciation will be forwarded to the Club for the good gesture.

In attendance at the brief ceremony were the Chairman, RYLA Organizing Committee, Assistant Governor Bose Olanusi, Rotarian Tunde Ojeyinka, Rotarian Dr. Kehinde Adenegan, past President Rotary Club ACE, Rotarian Dr. Mopelola Brownson, Rotarian Dr. Mrs. Abiodun Olarenwaju, Rotarian Lizzy Okoroafor, Rotarian Olofisayo Fakorede and Rotarian Oluseto Olatuyi.

Workers in Adeyemi College of Education (ACE) Ondo have been advised to seek the face of God through constant prayers, in order to get divine attention and enjoy heavenly blessings.

This advice was given on Tuesday October 4, 2016 by a member of the College Pastoral team, Mr. Johnson Oluremi Falade, while delivering a sermon at the October edition of the monthly prayer meeting organised in the Institution.

He highlighted various ways through which the Almighty God Has shown goodness, mercy and grace to mankind, stating that as beneficiaries of the uncountable blessings. He said, the best way human beings could show appreciation, is by expressing gratitude to God at all times.

Reminding people of the importance of prayers, Falade, a clergyman cum Lecturer in the Department of French in the College, explained that the Lord Jesus Christ used the Parable of a widow, who repeatedly sought the help of a judge for justice, as stated in the book of Luke chapter 18 v 1-8 to depict the need for people to pray to God “without ceasing”.

He cited the book of Rev 8:1-5 to buttress his point and described prayers as raw materials needed in heaven by God, to bring miracles “adding that the Almighty father is always expecting prayers from those that are “born again” to give them the expected result”.

The cleric bemoaned what he observed as negative trends of prayerlessness and increasing lack of faith, that is gradually creeping into Christendom in the present world, a development he said, has misled some people to place their trust on human beings as exemplified by church leaders and pastors, instead of relying on Jesus “who owns the key that opens door”.

In his short remarks, the Deputy Provost, Dr. Samuel Akintunde, who spoke on behalf of the Provost, Prof. Olukoya Joseph Ogen, enjoined workers in the College to continue to show commitment in the discharge of their duties and appealed to them to continue to remember the College Management and the Institution in their prayers.

He thereafter briefed the College community about the trip of the Provost to Uganda, Kampala for a one-week International manuscripts development workshop. He stated that the programme, held under the auspices of the American Council of Learned Societies, would take place from 4th-9th October, 2016.

The monthly prayer event which featured rendition of songs, delivery of sermon and offering of prayers for the country’s economic recovery, peace, progress and advancement of the College, was attended by the Acting Librarian, Mr. Akinade Awoyemi, members of the College Pastoral team, staff from various Departments and Units in the Institution.

Government at all levels and owners of private schools in Nigeria have been advised to place more priority on welfare of Teachers, in order to boost their interest, restore dignity and prestige, which they enjoyed in the past.

This advice was given on Wednesday, 5th October, 2016 by the Director General / Chief Executive Officer (DG/CEO), Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN), Prof. Josiah Olusegun Ajiboye in a paper presented at the 2016 World Teachers’ Day celebration held in Adeyemi College of Education (ACE), Ondo.

Speaking on the theme: “The Teacher as a Professional in Time Perspective,” and making strong case for teachers to be treated well in the society, Prof. Ajiboye said his position is premised on the fact that in spite of the effect of the current economic challenges in the country, “the teacher is the only enduring element in human race, that plays significant roles in everybody’s life.”

He said teachers besides serving as instrument of socialization and medium of transmission of information from one generation to another, also play, significant role in maintenance of order, regimentation conformity and continuity in the society.

While also speaking on the sub-topic, “Valuing teachers and improving their Status, the TRCN boss stressed the need for them to be equipped, and motivated adequately by Public and private employers of labour, saying the move would enable them to impact the right knowledge and skills to the students.

He identified globalization as one of the greatest challenges facing teachers in the 21st century, adding that what is needed by them to overcome this is by embracing technological advancement.

The former Chairman, Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) University of Ibadan chapter, warned on the dangers of sitting on the fence by teachers in the acquisition of knowledge on Information Computer Technology, (ICT) saying “teachers without the knowledge of ICT, will be phased out of the system, by those who are technologically equipped.”

He further emphasized the need for encouragement of teachers by government through introduction to digitalisation, stating that the digital age, if properly harnessed, will make them globally competitive, improve their efficiency and expose them to necessary skills, that would enable them manage modern competitive enterprises and sophisticated technologies.

On efforts being made by the Federal Government at checkmating quackery and restoring teachers professionalism, the TRCN DG/CEO said the enactment of the Teachers Registration Act of 2004 and the establishment of TRCN through which no fewer than one million, five hundred thousand, (1,500,000) members have been registered, was targeted at addressing the problem.

While urging teachers to live above board in the discharge of their duties, Prof. Ajiboye said the TRCN Act was enacted to match teacher quality, discipline, professionalism, reward and dignity with international standard.

In a speech delivered on the occasion by the Deputy Provost of the College Dr. Samuel Akintunde who spoke on behalf of the Provost, Prof. Olukoya Ogen, he stressed the need for teachers to re-dedicate and show more commitment to values that are cornerstones to the profession by updating their knowledge, in areas of their specialization and obey rules and regulations.

While harping on the need for workers to exhibit right attitude at all times in their places of work, Prof. Ogen also admonished members of the academic staff in the College, to carry out their duties diligently and shun acts such as records manipulation, encouragement of illicit behaviour among students, engaging in fraudulent activities that has to do with examination, and delay in turning in scores of students after examination warning that his administration would no longer tolerate any behaviour that puts “the teaching profession in disrepute.”

Earlier in his address of welcome, the Chairman, Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU), Adeyemi College of Education (ACE) Ondo chapter, Dr. Tope Rufus Oziegbe, described teaching as one of the noble professions that has made positively impact in the society.

He used the occasion to highlight the achievements of the Union under his leadership and thanked the College Management for their cooperation.

Comrade Oziegbe, however, appealed to the Federal Government for the restoration of the University status of the College, which was placed “on hold” saying the reversal of the decision, would enable the institution to contribute its quota to the development of education in the country.

The well attended event had side attractions which include musical interlude and presentation of awards to three eminent personalities which include two former lecturers in the College, Prof. Samuel Ibidapo Ogunrinde and Dr. Abayomi Koleoso as well as an alumnus of the College and a retired School Principal, Dr. Jerry Akindojutimi.

Similarly, the occasion also featured delivery of address by the Chairman, 2016 World Teachers’ Day Planning Committee, in the College Dr. Jerry Adejumo and presentation of scholarship awards by COEASU to the best students in the Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) and Degree programmes in the Institution.

The lucky students were a degree student in the Department of Agricultural Science, Iyiola Aminat Olubukola with cumulative grade point average of 4.87 and an NCE student in the Department of Mathematics, Okijiola Saimon with cumulative grade point average of 5.0.

The awards were received on their behalf by Doctors S.A. Akinbani, Dean Vocational and Technical Education and Folorunso Balogun Dean, School of Science respectively.

The colourful event was attended by the Principal Officers of the College which include the Registrar, Mr. Felix Eniola Aderinboye; Bursar, Mr. Ganiyu Abdul; Acting Librarian, Mr. Akinade Awoyemi, Members of COEASU, Head, Information and Public Relations Unit, Mr. Moses Akinfolarin, students from Adeyemi College of Education Demonstration Secondary School, families and friends of Awardees among others.