Venite University Staff Holds Development Bootcamp with Focus on Excellence and Global Visibility.

Venite University Staff Holds Development Bootcamp with Focus on Excellence and Global Visibility.

Venite University commenced its 2026 Staff Development Bootcamp, calling on staff to strengthen institutional excellence, embrace digitalization and contribute to the university’s growth ahead of the 2026/2027 academic session.

The two-day Bootcamp commenced on 27 October 2026, Day One featured addresses by Hon. Dapo Kolawole, Director of Strategy, Advancement and Partnership and member of the Governing Council and Associate Professor Adenike Kolawole, member of the governing council, who emphasized the need to raise professional standards and improve institutional visibility.

Hon. Dapo Kolawole, Director of Strategy, Advancement and Partnership and member of the Governing Council, led a session on the university’s vision, mission, values and institutional culture. He reaffirmed Venite University’s commitment to quality education and urged staff to demonstrate consistency, dedication and excellence in service delivery.

He disclosed plans for the university’s radio and television stations to begin transmission this new semester.

Associate Professor Adenike Kolawole urged staff to embrace a culture of ownership, accountability, mentorship and proactive service, while treating students with care and empathy.

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Charity Aremu emphasized that every staff member is an ambassador of the university and has a role in strengthening its reputation. She highlighted academic excellence, quality teaching, impactful research, digitalization, professional conduct and external partnerships as key drivers of institutional visibility. 

She also urged staff to promote student achievements, share institutional success stories, participate actively in university events and build professional networks to enhance Venite University’s recognition and competitiveness.

The day also featured an interactive session on Quality Assurance, moderated by the University’s Public Relations Officer, with contributions from Dr Olutayo, Head of the Department of Computing; Elder Oluranti Olu-Ajayi, Chief Laboratory Scientist; Mr Kayode Aladegbehingbe, Acting Bursar; and Dr Olowolaju, Head of the Department of Nursing.

As the university prepares for a new academic session, the message was clear: institutional growth requires every staff member to uphold honesty, integrity and innovation while translating Venite’s vision into quality service and measurable results.

The programme ended with group photographs and the recitation of the Nigerian National Anthem, Ekiti State Anthem and University Anthem.

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Venite University Staff Holds Development Bootcamp with Focus on Excellence and Global Visibility.

Venite University Staff Holds Development Bootcamp with Focus on Excellence and Global Visibility.

Venite University commenced its 2026 Staff Development Bootcamp, calling on staff to strengthen institutional excellence, embrace digitalization and contribute to the university’s growth ahead of the 2026/2027 academic session.

The two-day Bootcamp commenced on 27 October 2026, Day One featured addresses by Hon. Dapo Kolawole, Director of Strategy, Advancement and Partnership and member of the Governing Council and Associate Professor Adenike Kolawole, member of the governing council, who emphasized the need to raise professional standards and improve institutional visibility.

Hon. Dapo Kolawole, Director of Strategy, Advancement and Partnership and member of the Governing Council, led a session on the university’s vision, mission, values and institutional culture. He reaffirmed Venite University’s commitment to quality education and urged staff to demonstrate consistency, dedication and excellence in service delivery.

He disclosed plans for the university’s radio and television stations to begin transmission this new semester.

Associate Professor Adenike Kolawole urged staff to embrace a culture of ownership, accountability, mentorship and proactive service, while treating students with care and empathy.

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Charity Aremu emphasized that every staff member is an ambassador of the university and has a role in strengthening its reputation. She highlighted academic excellence, quality teaching, impactful research, digitalization, professional conduct and external partnerships as key drivers of institutional visibility. 

She also urged staff to promote student achievements, share institutional success stories, participate actively in university events and build professional networks to enhance Venite University’s recognition and competitiveness.

The day also featured an interactive session on Quality Assurance, moderated by the University’s Public Relations Officer, with contributions from Dr Olutayo, Head of the Department of Computing; Elder Oluranti Olu-Ajayi, Chief Laboratory Scientist; Mr Kayode Aladegbehingbe, Acting Bursar; and Dr Olowolaju, Head of the Department of Nursing.

As the university prepares for a new academic session, the message was clear: institutional growth requires every staff member to uphold honesty, integrity and innovation while translating Venite’s vision into quality service and measurable results.

The programme ended with group photographs and the recitation of the Nigerian National Anthem, Ekiti State Anthem and University Anthem.

#StaffDevelopmentBootcamp2026 #InstitutionalExcellence #QualityAssurance #GlobalVisibility

#SDG4QualityEducation

#VeniteUniversity

Betta Edu celebrates 40th birthday with Benue IDPs; offers life changing support for livelihood, scholarships for school children, and lots more.

Betta Edu celebrates 40th birthday with Benue IDPs; offers life changing support for livelihood, scholarships for school children, and lots more.

As part of activities marking her 40th birthday, Dr Betta Edu on Tuesday celebrated with internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Ichwa IDP Camp, Makurdi, Benue State, providing health care for over 10,000 persons from various camps, livelihood support, start-up capital, educational assistance, food and non-food items to vulnerable families.

Edu said her choice of spending her birthday with the IDP was not politically motivated but a show of gratitude to God for the gift of life and in service to humanity. She said the health and humanitarian outreach was driven by her genuine passion for people and her desire to give back to society in gratitude to God for preserving her life.

Speaking with journalists during the outreach, she said she had visited Benue in 2023, where she met most of them personally and remained committed to supporting displaced families to get back on their feet. 

“Today, I am in Benue because it is my birthday. I am here to reach out to thousands of people in IDP camps across the state. This is my passion and my covenant with God and humanity,” she said.

Edu, who is also the Co-Director of the Directorate of Women Mobilisation of the APC Presidential Campaign Council, said the initiative was designed to help beneficiaries rebuild their livelihoods through start-up funds for small businesses and the provision of equipment, including sewing machines, grinding machines, hairdressing kits and deep freezers.

From 40 business startup grants and 40,000 academic scholarships in 10 years, to 40 mobile hair-washing kits , 40 sewing machines and trainings, 40 deep freezers, medical outreach for over 10,000 people and 40 grinding machines, 4000 wrappers etc; smiles and grateful hearts were overflowing across all Dr Betta Edu At 40 empowerment categories, yesterday at ichwa IDP Camp, Makurdi, Benue State. 

Dr Betta explained that scholarships and other educational support are provided to enable displaced children to return to school, while food items distributed to families will address their immediate needs.

Dr Edu said the intervention was intended to complement the efforts of President Bola Tinubu, the First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, and the Benue State Governor, Rev. Fr. Hyacinth Alia, towards improving the welfare of displaced persons. She commended the support of government and international partners, noting that durable solutions must replace temporal relief.

She, however, stressed that the outreach was not politically motivated but a personal expression of gratitude to God and a commitment to serve humanity.

According to her, the ultimate goal is to help displaced families move beyond temporary relief, regain economic independence, and achieve lasting resettlement.

“The real idea is to ensure that we can pull them out of here back to their ancestral homes and permanently settle so they can be productive and support Nigeria with food,” she said.

The outreach also featured a free medical programme for thousands of internally displaced persons in camps across Benue State.

Edu said Benue was chosen for the birthday intervention because of the peculiar humanitarian challenges facing displaced persons in the state and the need for sustained support for affected families. She also called on the international community, development partners, and well-meaning individuals to support and collaborate with the state government in addressing the challenges speedyly.

The beneficiaries and indeed the whole camp went Agog with Joy celebrating because everybody went home with something. The Youths in town and wo.en were not left out as they too benefited from the birthday celebration. They prayed for greater heights for Edu.

Ekiti First Lady, Prof. Olayemi Oyebanji, Bags MWAN Award for Championing Women’s, Children’s Health.

Ekiti First Lady, Prof. Olayemi Oyebanji, Bags MWAN Award for Championing Women’s, Children’s Health.

The Wife of the Ekiti State Governor, Prof. Olayemi Oyebanji, has received the Champion of Women’s and Children’s Health Award from the Medical Women’s Association of Nigeria (MWAN), Ekiti State Chapter.

The award was in recognition of her commitment to promoting the health and well-being of women and children.

The award was presented during the association’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Scientific Conference held at the NAM Building, Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado-Ekiti.

Oyebanji, who was represented by Dr. Omolola Alao, expressed appreciation to the association for the recognition, describing it as an encouragement to sustain efforts towards improving healthcare and the welfare of women and children.

She commended MWAN for its commitment to promoting healthcare and its contributions to improving the quality of healthcare delivery in the state.

The First Lady also acknowledged the importance of the association’s professional engagements in addressing health challenges affecting women and children, while wishing its members success in their efforts to achieve better health outcomes.

The conference, themed “Digital Health and Artificial Intelligence: Balancing Innovation and Ethics,” brought together medical professionals to examine emerging developments in healthcare technology and the ethical considerations surrounding their application.

Discussions at the conference focused on the use of artificial intelligence in healthcare, patient safety and the responsible application of digital technologies in medical practice.

Participants also examined issues relating to career transitions and personal development under the sub-theme, “From Career to Personal Identity: My Strategic Exit Plan.”

The conference provided a platform for medical professionals to discuss the opportunities and challenges associated with technological advancements in healthcare and the need to balance innovation with ethical standards.

The event was attended by medical professionals and other dignitaries from across the country, including the Ekiti State Head of Service, Dr. Folakemi Olomojobi.

Oyebanji’s recognition underscores the importance of advocacy and collaboration among healthcare professionals and other stakeholders in promoting the health and well-being of women and children.

Ajijola Mobilises Ekiti for PBAT Door-to-Door Mega Rally, Campaign Vehicle Distribution on Thursday.

Ajijola Mobilises Ekiti for PBAT Door-to-Door Mega Rally, Campaign Vehicle Distribution on Thursday.

A chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ekiti State, Chief Lateef Ajijola, popularly known as Always Standing, has urged residents of the state to turn out en masse for the party’s mega rally scheduled for Thursday at the Ekiti Parapo Pavilion, Ado-Ekiti.

The rally, organised by the PBAT Door-to-Door Movement 2027 in support of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima, is expected to attract APC leaders, party faithful and supporters from across the state.

Ajijola called on residents, particularly APC members and supporters, to participate actively in the rally, describing it as an opportunity to demonstrate solidarity with the Tinubu administration and strengthen the party’s grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2027 general elections.

The event will also feature the distribution of PBAT campaign vehicles as part of the movement’s efforts to strengthen its grassroots mobilisation and outreach across the state.

Governor Biodun Oyebanji, is expected to lead other APC leaders to the rally, which is being coordinated by the movement under the leadership of High Chief Government Tompolo.

Ajijola urged supporters to mobilise their friends, families and associates for the gathering, which he said would demonstrate the party’s unity and reinforce support for the Tinubu-Shettima political project.

The rally is scheduled to commence at 10 a.m. on Thursday at the Ekiti Parapo Pavilion, Ado-Ekiti.

The event is expected to attract party loyalists and supporters from different parts of Ekiti State.

Where Compassion Meets Conviction: Ekiti's First Lady Crowned Champion of Women's and Children's Health.

Where Compassion Meets Conviction: Ekiti's First Lady Crowned Champion of Women's and Children's Health.

By Maxwell Olu-Ajayi

Some honours are merely collected. Others are earned in clinics, in classrooms and in the quiet corners of the state where hope had almost run dry.  The Champion of Women's and Children's Health Award, conferred on the First Lady of Ekiti State, Her Excellency Prof. Olayemi Oyebanji, belongs firmly to the second kind.

The Medical Women's Association of Nigeria (MWAN), Ekiti State Chapter, presented the recognition at its Annual General Meeting and Scientific Conference at the Ekiti State University Teaching Hospital, Ado-Ekiti. Though Prof. Oyebanji was ably represented by Dr. Omolola Alao, her gratitude was unmistakable. She called the award a reminder that "there is still much to do" for the well-being of the state's women and children.

That humility is the hallmark of her tenure. Since 2022, the First Lady has treated women's and children's welfare as a mission rather than a ceremonial portfolio. She has backed the Maternal Newborn and Child Health Week, a bi-annual drive that takes life-saving services to health facilities across all council areas, with a pledge to drive down infant mortality. Her WAOH Project, unveiled in October 2023, was designed to plant hope in the hearts of Ekiti's women and children. She has settled medical bills for indigent patients, extended empowerment support to widows, orphans and the aged, and visited physically challenged students with gifts and cheer. Her advocacy has earned wider acclaim, including the TrailBlazer of the Year 2024 Sheroes Award.

Her place in history adds another layer of significance. As the first back-to-back First Lady of Ekiti State, she carries a mandate renewed by the people's trust, and the MWAN honour affirms that she has repaid that trust in service.

In her message, she commended MWAN for convening professionals to confront emerging issues such as digital health and artificial intelligence, with ethics and patient safety at the centre. She also thanked the Head of Service, Dr. Folakemi Olomojobi, and the distinguished guests present.

Her closing words carry the spirit of the day: an Ekiti where every woman and child can live a healthy and fulfilling life.

For a leader who has spent four years turning compassion into policy and kindness into action, this award is not a finish line. It is a lantern held higher, lighting the road ahead.

Senate Leader Ends Bitter Feud as FUOYE VC Ogunwole and Ex-VC Fasina Reconciled.

Senate Leader Ends Bitter Feud as FUOYE VC Ogunwole and Ex-VC Fasina Reconciled.

It was a huge sigh of relief over the weekend after the current Vice Chancellor of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Professor Joshua Olalekan Ogunwole, and his predecessor, Professor Abayomi Sunday Fasina, who had been embroiled in a bitter crisis of confidence, agreed to sheathe their swords in the interest of peace. 

The rapprochement was brokered by the Senate Majority Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, who invited the two academics to his residence and successfully resolved the differences between them. A reliable source at the senator’s house disclosed that when Professors Ogunwole and Fasina met, they initially exchanged friendly banter before Senator Bamidele invited each man to state his grievances. 

According to the source, | Professor Fasina accused his successor of punishing him by withholding his entitlements and victimising his loyalists within the university system. Professor Ogunwole, for his part, alleged that his predecessor had been making life difficult for the current administration through cyberbullying, citing certain leaked audio recordings circulating on social media. 

Following Senator Bamidele’s intervention, both parties agreed to bury the hatchet. They shook hands and shared a meal together as a mark of reconciliation. 

Confirming the development during the university’s management meeting yesterday, Professor Ogunwole stated that the highly respected senator had invited both himself and Professor Fasina for a truce. Both men, he said, had shifted ground in deference to the Senate Majority Leader and in the wider interest of peace. 

The incumbent Vice Chancellor informed principal officers that the university would recall some staff members who had been suspended during the crisis, including the former Dean of the Faculty of Law, Dr Kehinde Adeola. He also undertook to ensure the payment of Professor Fasina’s outstanding entitlements. 

Professor Ogunwole declared that his administration would do everything possible to ensure that peace continues to reign in the university, stressing that rapid development cannot take place where there is no peace.