1 CHAPTER ONE LAYING THE FOUNDATION The introduction of the free primary education programme by the government of Western Region of Nigeria in 1955 brought about the urgent need for manpower in sufficient numbers and quality, especially in the teaching profession. The Regional Government sought external assistance to face the Herculean task squarely. In response, the Ohio State University from the USA with her International Cooperation Administration Project came on board. The need had arisen for more Grade Two teachers, and therefore, there was the need to produce more teacher trainers. By 1958, a post-grade two certificate institution was established at the Moor Plantation in Ibadan to produce Grade 1 teachers. In 1960, Ransome-Kuti College of Education, a full fledged College of Education(COE), running a three year programme, leading to the award of the Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) was established to complement the efforts of the Ohio State University project. The Government of Western Region did not stop there as it was ensured that the Moor Plantation Project was upgraded to another COE named Olunloyo College of Education. One would have thought that with the establishment of those two Colleges of Education, the Regional Government would have been satisfied with her giant strides in tertiary education. No, that was not to be. The free Universal Primary Education programme had started to produce students for the few existing secondary schools in large numbers. Teachers were then needed, not only for Teacher Training Colleges, but also for the expanding secondary schools in the Region. In corroboration with the dream of the Western Regional Government, the Ashby Commission recommended that the country needed to produce more middle-level manpower for the economy. The Western Regional Government went ahead in 1964 to establish yet another College of Education named ADEYEMI COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, ONDO. Just as the
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CHAPTER ONE
LAYING THE FOUNDATION
The introduction of the free primary education programme by the
government of Western Region of Nigeria in 1955 brought about the urgent
need for manpower in sufficient numbers and quality, especially in the
teaching profession. The Regional Government sought external assistance
to face the Herculean task squarely. In response, the Ohio State University
from the USA with her International Cooperation Administration Project
came on board. The need had arisen for more Grade Two teachers, and
therefore, there was the need to produce more teacher trainers. By 1958, a
post-grade two certificate institution was established at the Moor Plantation
in Ibadan to produce Grade 1 teachers. In 1960, Ransome-Kuti College of
Education, a full fledged College of Education(COE), running a three year
programme, leading to the award of the Nigeria Certificate in Education
(NCE) was established to complement the efforts of the Ohio State University
project.
The Government of Western Region did not stop there as it was
ensured that the Moor Plantation Project was upgraded to another COE
named Olunloyo College of Education. One would have thought that with
the establishment of those two Colleges of Education, the Regional
Government would have been satisfied with her giant strides in tertiary
education. No, that was not to be. The free Universal Primary Education
programme had started to produce students for the few existing secondary
schools in large numbers. Teachers were then needed, not only for Teacher
Training Colleges, but also for the expanding secondary schools in the
Region.
In corroboration with the dream of the Western Regional Government,
the Ashby Commission recommended that the country needed to produce
more middle-level manpower for the economy. The Western Regional
Government went ahead in 1964 to establish yet another College of
Education named ADEYEMI COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, ONDO. Just as the
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earlier two Colleges were named after pioneer educationists, this third
COEwas named after Reverend Canon Moses Craig Akinpelumi Adeyemi.
Canon M. C. Adeyemi was born on the 5th of September, 1882 to
Seriki Lawani Adeyemi, a Prince from one of the royal families in Oyo, and
Madam Olatunwonsi Adeyemi from the famous Awosika family of Ondo.
Among the schools, Canon M. C. Adeyemi attended were St. Stephen’s
Primary School, Ondo; St. Andrew’s College, Oyo; and Forah Bay College,
Freetown, Sierra Leone, where he studied classics. On his return from his
postgraduate studies in Education at Cheltenham College, England, the
Church Missionary Society (CMS) appointed him as the Education Secretary
and Inspector of Schools. While carrying out this big task, the need for a
secondary school in Ondo land dawned on him, the CMS and the Ondo
community. He had to resign his appointment as Education Secretary to
become the first Principal of what turned out to be called Ondo Boys’ High
School. He retired from the headship of the school for full ministry as a
priest. He was appointed the Vicar of St. Stephen’s Church, Oke-Aluko,
Ondo in 1939 a position he held until he died in 1942.
It is noteworthy that twenty-two years after his death, a decision was
taken on the 24th of April, 1964 by the Western Regional Government to
immortalize his name by naming the new COE after him–ADEYEMI
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, Ondo.
On the 22nd of May, 1964, Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo was
formally opened by the Government of Western Region of Nigeria with 93
students made up of 69 male students and 24 female students.
Discussing the location briefly, Adeyemi College of Education is
located in Ondo town between latitude 7o 5’N and 7o 83’N of the Equator and
between 4o 5’E and 4o 83’E of the Greenwich Meridian. It is bounded in the
North by Laje Road, in the East by Ondo/Ore Road, in the West by the
National Institute of Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA), and
in the South by Palmgrove-Oka quarters. The College covers a total land
mass of about 264,792 hectares (654,314 acres).
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Aims and Objectives of the College
Ransome-Kuti College of Education and Olunloyo College of Education
were merged with Adeyemi College of Education in 1965 and 1968
respectively. When the College was opened in 1964, it had the following
aims and objectives:
i) to provide an additional source of preparing highly qualified non-
graduate teachers for secondary schools and teacher training
colleges in the Western Region;
ii) to conduct in-service training programmes for teachers of
secondary schools and teacher training colleges;
iii) to conduct research and experiment on methods at all levels of
education.
These were the lofty objectives of the College at its inception. Financing the
big project was to become a big challenge for the Regional Government when
the UNESCO came on board to help the three regions in Nigeria then –
North, East and West to set up such COEs. For the Western Region,
Adeyemi College of Education came handy for the UNESCO project. While
the Regional Government provided funds for the building of physical
structures on the 654,314 acres of land donated by Ondo community,
UNESCO paid the salaries of its experts, stocked the library and provided
financial assistance for staff training as well as equipment worth ₤390,600
for the College use.
The seriousness and the commitment of the Western Region
Government at that time can be appreciated through the long list of the
initial structures put up in the College : one administrative block, two
spacious classroom blocks, a language laboratory, two lecture theatres with
a seating capacity of 150 people each, a student dining hall with modern gas
cookers and electrical equipment, four students’ hostels including one for
the female students, a large theatre for the staging of plays with aseating
capacity for 600 people and another air-conditioned projection theatre for
only 100 people. Also on the list were a big library and three well equipped
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laboratories for Chemistry, Biology and Physics as well as a well equipped
gymnasium for the teaching of Physical and Health Education. Finally, fifty-
six quarters for senior and junior staff members were put in place.
SOME OF THE FIRST SET OF BUILDINGS IN PICTURES
1. Administrative block
2. Old Arts block
3. Old Mathematics/English block
4. College Auditorium in/out
5. The two old theatres in/out
6. One fence hall one mile hill
7. The gymnasium
8. One senior quarter, one junior
Administration of the College
Throughout this early life of the College, it was just a unit of the
Ministry of Education of the Western Region of Nigeria. The Ministry was
responsible for the recruitment of staff and the administration of the
College, thus making the staff public servants. They were subjected to civil
service bureaucracy which impacted negatively on the development of an
academic culture. However, the academic programme of the College at this
initial stage was moderated by the Institute of Education of the University of
Ibadan.
Administrative headship of the College was strictly limited to public
servants. The first Principal of the College was Mr. Jack C.E. Greig who
served in that capacity for one year, 1964 to 1965.
He was succeeded by the second Principal, Mr. A. O. Ogundipe,also
headed the College for one year, 1965-66. The civil service bureaucracy
mentioned earlier can be clearly seen at work, now when one considers the
short and ineffective tenure of the principals. Mrs. P. A. Ogundipe succeeded
Mr. Ogundipe as principal, and she too served in this capacity for just one
year.
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Mr. L. O. Sofenwa, was luckier than his predecessors as he was
allowed to head the College for three years. No wonder he was able to
solidify the academic programmes of the College between 1966 and 1969.
Chief W. B. Akingbola came in, in 1969 as the fifth principal of the
College succeeding Mr. L. O. Sofenwa. Although, he was in office for only
one year,he happened to have experienced the first students’ protest in the
history of the College. It was caused by the dwindling number of academic
staff in the College which emanated as a result of the overseas programmes
being pursued by many of the academic staff at that time. Mr. Sofenwa was
able, through wisdom and God’s grace, to control the crisis.
Conclusion
Starting a new project especially a new academic institution is not an
easy task. The seriousness and determination of the Western Region
Government at that time coupled with the timely intervention of UNESCO
should be seen as a great blessing for the powerful and successful take-off of
Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo. The coming of the sixth Principal, Mr.
B. O. Rotimi, takes us into another phase of the life and history of ournoble
College.
THE FIRST SET OF PRINCIPALS IN PICTURES
Mr. Jack C.E. Greig
Mr. A. O. Ogundipe
Mrs. P. A. Ogundipe
Mr. L. O. Sofenwa
Chief W. O. Akingbola
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CHAPTER TWO
THE EARLY YEARS
• The First Convocation Ceremony in 1967 • The Period of Mr. W.Akingbola1969-1970 • Administrative Structure/Organogram • Town-Gown Relationship • Concluding Remarks
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CHAPTER TWO
THE EARLY YEARS
The First Graduation Ceremony in 1967
The first convocation of the College was held in 1967.1Itcame up
during the Nigerian civil war, hence, it was a low-key celebration. The
Principal who organised the convocation ceremony was Mr. L.A. Sofenwa. In
his remark during the ceremony, he laid emphasis on the success so far
made by the College in the training of teachers for the secondary level of
education in the then Western State by the College.2
Mr. Sofenwa was of the opinion that since the inception of the College,
there had been a very high improvement in the production of teachers who
could handle the intermediate level of the country’s education. In all, 90
students were awarded the NCE certificate at that graduation ceremony.3
THE PERIOD OF MR. W. O. AKINGBOLA 1969-1970
Mr (later Chief) L.O. Akingbola was the 5th Administrator or Principal
of the College.He resumed duties in the College as Principal in 1969, after
the exit of Mr. (later Chief) L.A. Sofenwa.He was an indigene of the town
and this was used very well to his advantage. Mr. Akingbola was described
by those who worked with him as very good and fluent in Latin.4 He
administered the College for just a year within which he managed the
second students’ protest in the history of the College. The protest was said
to have been caused by reduction in the number of academic staff due to
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overseas programmes pursued by many of them.5 His wisdom in managing
the students’ crisis was one major achievement credited to him. There were
insinuations that Mr. W.O. Akingbola was high handed in the management
of the College. Being diligent, he was commended for managing the
College well.
Mr. W.O. Akingbola(1969-1970)
Mr. Akingbola was described as a very funny and jovial administrator
who treated his colleagues to many of such jokes.6 For instance, when he
was replaced by the government of Western State in 1970 during a public
meeting where the representative of the government announced a change in
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the headship of the College without a formal letter to that effect, he was
reported to have made a funny remark using a Latin word to qualify his exit
in the same public meeting without injuring the feelings of his audience.7
ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE/ORGANOGRAM IN THE EARLY YEARS:
1964-1991
The College administrative structure or organogram could be seen
from two different perspectives looking at it in two separate historical
epochs; 1964 to 1984 and 1984 to date. During the first twenty years, there
were eight Principals at the helm of administration in the College. However,
by 1984, the nomenclature changed to Provost and to date, there had been
seven Provosts including the incumbent.
At the helm of the College affairs during the early years was the
Principal who was responsible for the day to day administration of the
College. He was to over-see the other staff both teaching and non-teaching
staff.8 He was the custodian of all College records. He ran the institution
more or less like a secondary school. He was responsible to the Ministry of
Education in Ibadan.9 Directives, promotion and appointments of staff were
handed down from the Ministry. The College at this stage therefore did not
have any well structured registry as we have it today.10
The Principal of the College was assisted by a Vice Principal also
appointed by the Ministry but on the recommendation of the incumbent
Principal.11 His duties included assisting the Principal in the daily
administration of the College. He deputized for the Principal in case of his
absence at any College statutory meetings or briefings.
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Next to this in the hierarchy of administration of the College at this
early stage were the Heads and Coordinators of Units, Hall Wardens and
other lower officers.12 There was a College Kitchen which took care of
students’ feeding and this was coordinated by a College Catering Officer.13
Supplies to the kitchen in particular was handled from the Ministry
through contractors sent from Ibadan but on the recommendation of the
Principal. The Office of the Principal and Vice Principal had secretarial and
clerical staffs who were appointed from the Ministry of Education.14
However, after the tenure of Mr. J.O. Oyewale as the Principal of the
College (1976 – 1979), the nomenclature of the Chief Academic Officer of the
College was changed to Provost and the first Acting Provost was Mr.
Vilanilathu Ninan (1979-1984). It was at this point that heads of tertiary
institutions were given the powers of Chief Executive. Under this new
arrangement, the Chief Executive was to be directly responsible to
Governing Council. However, as the College was under the supervision of
the University of Ife coupled with the absence of a full-fledged Governing
Council, he could not operate appropriately in that capacity.15
The manifestation of the new structure did not come into force until
Professor Segun Adesina assumed duties as the first substantive Provost.
He was on sabbatical leave at University of Ife but was seconded by the Vice
Chancellor to be the first Provost of the College.16As the Provost, he had
some power to operate at a higher level under the supervision of the Interim
Governing Board already put in place by the University of Ife. He could also
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preside over the Academic Board which was the highest academic and
result-approving organ of the College. He was assisted by a Deputy Provost
who could stand-in for the Provost to preside over certain statutory bodies.
The first Deputy Provost of the College was Dr. (Mrs.) Phebean Olusola
Fayemi.17
The Chief Administrative Officer of the College was the College
Registrar, who also was the Secretary to the Governing Council. He
coordinated the Registry made up of several divisions and units today.
In all, there are five Principal Officers of the College who oversee the
day to day running of the administration along with the Provost who himself
is responsible to the Governing Council. These are the:
1. Provost,
2. Deputy Provost,
3. Registrar,
4. Librarian and
5. Bursar.
Beside these Principal Officers, there are also Deans of Schools, Vice Deans
and Heads of Departments and Units. The interrelationship between the
various organs of the College Administration is as indicated in the College
Organogram.
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The College Academic Structure
The College is made up of the following:Schools, Departments, and
Units. Each School is headed by a Dean who is responsible to the
Provost, while the Departments have Heads who are responsible to the
Deans. Activities of the Departments for the academic members of staff
include active engagement in teaching, research and community
service.
Seminars are also organized at School level while lecturers across Departments
contribute and present papers at academic conferences. Besides, they
regularly attend learned conferences to update their knowledge and
competence in their chosen fields.
School of Arts and Social Sciences
The School of Arts and Social Sciences is one of the foundation
Schools in the College. It was formerly known as the School of Arts until
1992/93 academic session. The School, which was formerly Division of
Arts, was headed by Deans in the following order:
1. Dr. E. A. Abiodun
2. Prof. D. O. Oke
3. Rev. B. F. Adeniji and
4. Dr. I. A. Osisanwo
When leaving office, Dr. Osisanwo handed over to two Deans: Dr. O. Oshin,
School of Arts, and Dr. L. O. Arohunmolase, School of Languages.
The School initially housed three departments, namely: Department of
Geography, History and Religious Studies. Others established later were the
Departments of Economics and Social Studies (1992/93), and Music (2011).
Their introduction had severally increase student enrolment, human and
physical resources, responsibilities of the School towards manpower
development in Nigeria.
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The School of Arts and Social Sciences had been administered by the
following Deans since its inception in 1994:
• Dr. V. E. A. Akorede 1st August 1994 – 31st July 1998
• Mr. C. O Ayodele 1st August 1999 – 31st July 2003
• Mr. J. O. Arowolo 1st August 2003 – 31st July 2005
• Mr. C. O Ayodele 1st August 2005 – 31st Dec. 2006
• Dr. S. I. Fabarebo 1st January – 31st July 2007
• Dr. J. S. Babatolu 1st August 2007 – 31st July 2011
• Dr. D. A. Falade (Acting) 1st August2011-31st July 2012
• Dr. A. Ikuejube 1st August 2011-date
Since its inception, the School has trained thousands of competent
professional teachers who have served and still serving in various Nigeria
educational institutions. In the same vein, some graduates had gone for
further studies which have enabled them to become successful bankers,
lawyers, business parliamentarians and civil servants.
The School of Arts and Social Sciences has regular academic
publications which include Ondo Journal of Arts and Social Sciences, Review
in Social Science, Zaxred, Periscope, Conference Procedures, and the annual
book publications. These scholarly publications and annual conference of
the School severally attract researchers, lecturers, teachers and professional
organisation from all over the country. Generated ideas and reflections on
the contemporary social, economic and political development across the
world in referenced books and journals are sourced by notable libraries and
learners as instructional materials.
Furthermore, a number of academic staff serves the College in many
positions of responsibility, and other higher educational institutions as
visiting lecturers and External Examiners for quality assurance of their
academic programmes. The School is also rich in talented fellows who are
resource persons to some reputable national and international
organisations.
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School of Education
The School of Education is one of the foundation Schools established on 1st
January, 1985. It mainly provides compulsory education service courses for
students in other four Schools. The School of Education comprises eight
departments, namely: Department of Adult and Non-Formal Education,
Department of Early Childhood Care and Education, Department of
Educational Administration and Planning, Department of Educational
Foundations and Counselling, Department of Educational Technology,
Department of General Studies, Department of Primary Education Studies
and Department of Special Education and Curriculum Studies.
The School of Education had been administered by the following Deans
since its inception in 1984:
• Dr. S. A. Adediran 1st August 1982 – 31st July 1984
• Dr. A. O. Aboderin 1st August 1984 – 31st July 1986
• Dr. E. A. Abiodun 1st August 1986 – 31st July 1991
• Dr. A. O. Olarewaju 1st August 1991 – 31st July 1993
• Dr. M.O. Akindehin 1st August 1993 – 31st July 1997
• Dr. R. A. Adeboyeje 1st August 1997 – 31st March 1999
• Dr. W. O. Olaniyi (Acting) 1st April 1999 – 31st July 1999
• Mr. B. A. Abanikannda 1st August 1999 – 31st July 2001
• Dr. G. B. Olaniyi 1st August 2001 – 31st July 2005
• Mr. J. B. Arogundade 1st August 2005 – 31st July 2007
• Dr. S. O. Oyekan 1st August 2007 – 31st July 2011
• Dr. (Mrs.) I. F. Alao 1st August 2011 – 31st July 2013)
• Dr. (Mrs.) O. A. Oyinloye 1st August 2013 –date.
Professional competence and ethics of teaching are imparted to teacher-
trainees in all the Education courses, especially the Teaching Methods
courses in specialised subject curricula. This makes Teaching Practice
Committee (TPC) to be housed in the School. Being College-based training
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machinery, TPC has the Dean, School of Education as Chairman; all Heads
of Departments in the School; and representatives of other Schools as
members. Annually, TPC makes concrete arrangement for teaching practice
by posting student teachers to primary and secondary schools in Ekiti,
Ondo and Osun States; mobilising qualified Supervisors; and submitting a
comprehensive report on the teaching practice to the Academic Board.
Teaching practice is, therefore, an indispensible exercise that exposes the
NCE and Degree students to practical teaching and professional ethics in
real classroom situations.
The School also has a functional Centre for Education Technology
(CET) which anchors micro- teaching activities of the student teachers. Our
Counselling Laboratory is equipped with necessary facilities and qualified
guidance counsellors, who readily assist the students on varying academic,
personal and career matters. Cordial relationship with the community is
further enhanced by Departments of ECCE and PES whose students teach
in many nursery and primary Schools in Ondo town.
Furthermore, the School has a number of academic publications
including the Journal of Educational Innovation and Practice, and Journal of
Educational Administration and Planning; and referenced books authored by
erudite scholars. The annual national conference of the School brings to the
College many researchers, lecturers, teachers and representatives of
professional organisations. Hence, the School focuses on effective teaching,
productive research works, and vibrant community services for sustainable
human capital development in all aspects of nation building.
School of Languages
The School of Languages was an integrated Unit in the defunct School of
Arts before it was carved out as a full-fledged School on 1st August, 1993. It
is anchored on the fact that language is an essential instrument being used
to pilot the affairs of the nation. This makes the School to be trying in the
unification of the linguistic diversity in the country.
The School of Languages comprises of five Departments, namely:
Department of English, Department of French, Department of Hausa,
Department of Igbo and Department of Yoruba. The School of Languages
had been administered by the following Deans since its inception on 1st
August 1993:
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• Dr. L. O. Arohunmolase 1st August 1993 – 31st December 1994
• Mr. O. O. Adedeji 1st January 1995 – 31st July 1997
• Dr. L. O. Arohunmolase 1st August 1999 – 31st July 2001
• Mr. R. A. Ogunyemi 1st August 2001 – 31st July 2005
• Dr (Mrs.) Y. O. O. Akorede 1st August 2005 – 31st July 2009
• Dr. Y. M. Ogunsiji 1st August 2009 – 31st July 2013
• Dr. J. O. Ojo 1st August 2013 –date
Academic programmes in the School of Languages are designed to equip the
NCE and Degree students with creative knowledge and skills of listening,
speaking, reading and writing English, French, Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba.
The basic principles and techniques of teaching these foreign and Nigerian
languages are imparted to the learners in the classrooms, well equipped
ultra- modern language laboratory, French Resource Centre, Yara Isembaye
(Yoruba Museum) and acculturation centres across Nigeria. It is intended to
upscale the students’ competence and proficiency in language, culture and
literature.
The School also prepares students for remedial programmes to facilitate
their success in public examinations such as Senior School Certificate (SSC)
and Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME). Graduates of the
School have become prominent teachers, erudite scholars, entertainers,
politicians, businessmen, bankers, lawyers and civil servant. Relevance of
the School is, therefore, shown in its production of vibrant, competent and
responsible manpowerfor nationaldevelopment.
School of Science
The School is the largest School with many of its Departments
established with the College in 1964. It comprises seven departments,
namely: Department of Biology, Department of Chemistry, Department of
Computer Science, Department of Integrated Science, Department of
Mathematics, Department of Physical and Health Education and
Department of Physics. The School of Science had been administered by the
following Deans since its inception:
• Dr. M. O. Oladimeji
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• Dr. A. Koleoso
• Dr. B. S. Adeyemi
• Dr. T. Akinsanmi 1st August 2001 – 31st August 2003
• Dr. (Mrs.) I. Ogunlade 1st August 2003 – 31st August 2005
• Mr. A. B. Aganga 1st August 2005 – 31st July 2007
• Dr. T. Akinsanmi 1st August 2007 – 7th February 2009
• Dr. A. O. Ogungbenro 8th February 2005 – 31st July 2011
• Mr. B. F. Akinwale 1st August 2011 – 31st July 2013
• Dr. F. O. Balogun 1st August 2013 – date
Departments of Computer Science and Integrated Science came into
existence during the1992/93 academic session. Students are exposed to
the scientific principles and techniques during classroom teaching, practical
exercises and field trips as means of demonstrating academic and
professional excellence in teaching science.
Many graduates of the School are distinguishing themselves in diverse
careers in the society such as teachers, politicians, scholars and information
communication experts. A number of academic staff is occupying relevant
Collensis positions of responsibility thereby contributing to the growth and
development of the College. Early processing of examinations in the College
was facilitated by the development of a database application known as in the
Department of Computer Science.
The School has some academic journals which attract contributors
across the tertiary educational and research institutions. Reflections on the
global trends in science and technology during seminars and conferences
are published in referenced books and journals.
School of Vocational and Technical Education
The School of Vocational and Technical Education emerged from defunct
School of Applied Arts and Sciences.All its Departments were established in
1964 except Department of Business Educcation which came into existence
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in 1992.Other old Departments are Department of Agricultural
Science,Department of Fine and Applied Arts and Department of Home
Economics. Students are exposed to the basic knowledge, entrepreneurial
skills and managerial attitudes that enable them become competent
teachers and employers of labour.
The School of Arts and Social Sciences had been administered by the
following Deans since its inception in 1984:
1. Dr. (Mrs.) P. O. Fayemi 1st August 1984 – 31st July 1986
2. Mr. R. O. Ajidahun 1st August 1986 – 31st July 1990
3. Dr. S. I. Ogunrinde1st August 1990 – 31st July 1992
4. Dr. J. O. Adejumo1st August – 31st December 1992
5. Dr. O. Oyerinde1st January 1993 – 31st July 1993
6. Dr. (Mrs.) A. Aliu 1st August 1993 – 31st July 1995
7. Dr. J. O. Adejumo1st August 1995 – 31st July 1999
8. Dr. F. O. Adegunloye 1st August 1999 – 31st July 2001
9. Dr. O. R. Adeniyi1st August 2001 – 30th November 2004
10. Dr. F. O. Adegunloye 1st December 2004 – 31st July 2009
11. Dr. O. R. Adeyemi1st August 2009 – 31st January 2010
12. Dr.E. O. Adeleye1st February 2010 – date.
The School has a functional Teaching and Research Farm with poultry,
goatry, rabbitary, piggery, and crop production units. With its oil pam
production, quality home management techniques, creative artistic designs
and business orientation of students to explore viable survival options for
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creation of employment and wealth, the graduating students are empowered
to contribute to the economic growth of the nation.
Furthermore, the School organises stimulating seminars, workshops and
conferences on critical issues associated with sustainable agricultural
production, entrepreneurial development, artistic creativity and poverty
eradication. Generated ideas and reflections on human survival devoid of
unemployment, poverty and diseases are published in referenced books
and learned journals such as the Journal in Management and Business
Education. Since its inception, the School has produced many self-reliant
and competent professionals in public and private organisations associated
with farming, cottage industries, artistic designs and quality nutrition acros
the nation.
TOWN-GOWN RELATIONSHIP
The relationship between Ondo community and Adeyemi College of
Education, Ondo may be described as cordial from inception as the
community was excited at the location of a tertiary institution within the
town.18A wide acreage of land was released for its development. Between
1961 and 1964 when the buildings were being constructed, the contractors
and their workers resided within the town around the place known today as
Odosida, and Loro area. Their stay in the town helped to boost the
economy.19
The cordiality of the town-gown relationship may also be seen in the
light of the roles played by successive Osemawes of Ondo Kingdom.
Between 1964 and 1974, the Osemawe was His Royal Highness, Oba
Adesokeji Aderele (Tewogboye II).19 His perception of the College was that it
should have sufficient number of Ondo indigenes as staff. This expectation
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was not realised during this time since many of the indigenes were into
other disciplines like medicine, law, banking and the like that would not fit
into working as staff in the College. The personal interest of Oba Adesokeji
Aderele was therefore not met.
Between 1967 and 1972 during the reign ofOba Aderele, Nigeria
witnessed a civil war (July 1967-January 1970) during the military rule of
General Yakubu Gowon. During this period, many Nigerians would prefer
to be employed in their respective States since the country was divided into
twelve States.20 It was therefore to the benefit of the Ondo indigenes who
were absorbed into the lower cadre of the workforce of College staff. His
Royal Highness, Oba Adesokeji Aderele played very good role in mobilizing
the support of his people for the College.
However, between 1972 and 1984, there seemed to be a change in
the relationship perhaps because the College administration was
transferred to the University of Ife. As soon as this was done, the
University decided to review the processes of appointment of staff into the
College. Non-teaching staff were posted from the workforce of the University
of Ife to the College to man important positions and coordinate units as the
need arises. For instance, there was no Maintenance ServicesDepartment
until about 1974 when the Principal, Mr. B.O. Rotimi, decided to set up
one.23The Bursary Department too was just set up to manage the imprest
sent to the College by the University of Ife,first under an Executive Officer
(Accounts) Mr. Osasona; and later two pioneer staff, Messrs Babalola and
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Fadare who were Principal Accountant and Accountant II respectively.
Salaries of staff were paid directly from the University of Ife, Ile-Ife.24
At this period, one crucial thing that affected the relationship of the
College with the community was the abrogation of feeding of students in
tertiary institutions in Nigeria by the Federal Military Government in 1983.
This led to the laying off of staff in the kitchen, majority of who were lower
cadre staffs from the community.25When Professor ‘Segun Adesina became
the Provost in 1984, he implemented the Federal Government policy of
employing the junior staff cadre from the community, and this impressed
the Osemawe in Council during the reign of His Royal Highness, Oba
Robert Itiade Adekolurejo (Jisomosun III).27
Prof. Adesina was succeeded by his Deputy Provost, Dr. (Mrs.)
Phebean Olusola Fayemi. She continued with the policy of her predecessor,
and the town-gown relationship was maintained between 1985 and 1990.28
There was not much deviation between this administration and the
succeeding ones of Reverend Benjamin Folarin Adeniji and Professor
Babatunde Ipaye respectively.29 Indeed, the Registrar,Mr. (later Chief) Isaac
Olufemi Adesulu under Professor Ipaye was an Ondo indigene.30 The town-
gown relationship has improved tremendously ever since. Today, the town
has produced two Registrars, Deputy Registrars as well as highly placed
academic staff who are Chief Lecturers and Reader and numerous junior
staff.31
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There are a number of outlets through which the College impacts positively
on its immediate community. Notable examples are the:
1. Directorate of Part-Time Studies,
2. Directorate of Preliminary Programmes,
3. Directorate of Postgraduate Studies and Research,
4. Directorate of Ventures and Linkages,
5. Nursery and Primary School,
6. Demonstration Secondary School,
7. College Bookshop (now Ayomidele Bookshop),
8. College Guest House,
9. College Sports Centre and,
10. Arbico Millennium Market.
Other outlets provided by renowned private enterprises within the College
premises are Tanterliser Plc for quality food; and Aogo Microfinance Bank,
Skye Bank Plc, and United Bank for Africa Plc for financial services
including savings, money transfers and cash withdrawals through
automated teller machines (ATM). Many artisans, traders and professionals
from Ondo and nearby towns secure shops in our shopping complexes and
market to render varying services that improve the welfare and security of
the people.These town-gown arragements benefit the College staff and
students as well as the people in the surrounding towns and States across
the country.
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Directorate of Part- Time Studies
The National Policy on Education (Federal Republic of Nigeria, 2004)
allows individuals that possess junior and secondary education to continue
their education at the tertiary level. The policy stipulated that open and
distance learning should provide viable options to these categories of people
where they will be able to combine work and schooling at the same time, or
seek gainful employment and then continue their education at a later period
of their choice. In view of this, Adeyemi College of Ondo established the
Institute of Academic Extension and Services (IAES) in July 1991. In order
to keep pace with global developments and reflect the increase in the scope
of its functions and needs of the community, the name of this impactful
academiccentre was changed from IAESto Directorate of Part-Time Studies.
In conforming to the Ashby Report (1960), the main focus of the Directorate
is to:
• improve the quality of education of primary school teachers
• ameliorate the effect of internal and external brain drain in
institutions by utilization of experts as teachers regardless of their
locations or places of work (FGN, 2004)
• provide opportunities for higher education for those already in some
gainful employment and;
• Provide quality instruction at the primary level of education.
The Directorate was housed in the compound of the Demonstration
Secondary School, Adeyemi College of Education,and Ondo. It runs the part-
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time Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) and Degree programmes using
the subject curricula approved by the NCCE and NUC in full-time NCE and
B.A/ B.Sc /B.Ed academic programmes. The only difference with the full-
time programmes is that they are mounted during the long vacation (July –
September) for practising teachers and individualsto update their
educational knowledge and skills, and also to enjoy the benefits of
professional teachers on their graduation.
Here is the list of Directors from its inception:
1. Late Prof Babatunde Ipaye August 1991-July 1993
2. Dr. E.A. Abiodun August 1993- Jan.1994
3. Dr. A.O. Olarewaju April 1994-March 1998
4. Dr. A.K. KoleosoMarch 1998-July 2001
5. Mr. A.B. Aganga August 2001-Dec. 2002
6. Dr. A.O. Arohunmolase 1st Jan. 2003-31st Dec. 2005
7. Mr. R.A. Ogunyemi Jan 2006-31st Dec. 2006
8. Dr. A.O. Ogungbenro Jan. 2007-Feb. 2009
9. Dr. S.I. Fabarebo 2nd May 1st 2010 to date.
The NCE sandwich programme is made up of five (5) contact sessions while
the part-time Degree programme consists of four (4) contact sessions
through direct admission of NCE graduates.The Institute is headed by a
Director, who is assisted by a Deputy Director and other administrative
staff. They are provided with required funds and facilities for successful
operations.
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In February 2009, the Institute of Education, Obafemi Awolowo
University (OAU), Ile-Ife extended its Part-Time Degree Programme to
Adeyemi College of Education (ACE), Ondo. The first set of students resumed
studies on 29th July, 2009. The programme is housed in the Directorate of
Part-Time Studies within the premises of ACE Demonstration Secondary
School, General Hospital Road, Ondo. The approved courses are for the
award of B.A, , B.Sc. and B.Ed. degrees of OAU, Ile-Ife.
The matriculation for the part-time Degree students was conducted in 2010
on the same day it was conducted for the regular students at the Faculty of
Education, ObafemiAwolowo University, Ile-Ife. The contact period is fixed
for public schools’ holidays. It is grouped into two contact sessions i.e. first
and second. It has been the tradition of the College to run its yearly contact
session between the months of July and September when students of the
school programme who are mainly school teachers would be on holidays.
These part-time programmes have helped many teachers to upgrade
their skills and certificates, secured teaching jobs in Ondo State schools and
its environs, and assisted many unqualified teachers to remain on their jobs
as teachers. However, the Directorate needs a permanent site for more
expansion to accommodate the increasing number of candidates applying
yearly for admission into its NCE and Degree programmes.
Directorate of Preliminary Programmes
The idea of pre-NCE programme was conceived after the creation of
the Department of General Studies in the School of Education during the
1994/95 academic session. The pre-NCE programme started in 1992.
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Therefore, the pre-NCE programme together with the special elective courses
in the Collegewas housed in the Department of General Studies, until March
2007. The proposal for the autonomy of the programme was put forward by
the Provost, Prof. Adeyemi I. Idowu, to the Governing Council under the
Chairmanship of Late Alhaji S. Allah Khayi who approved the establishment
of the Directorate of Preliminary Programmes.
Hence, pre-degree programme was introduced in October, 2009 in
addition to the ongoing pre-NCE programme. The Directorate owns nine
large classrooms, each of which accommodates 60 – 84 students for
lectures; and a standard, well furnished administrative block for the staff.
Three Directors who have managed the affairs of the Directorate are:
Mrs.(now Dr.) I.F. Alao, (2007 - 2009), Dr. F.O. Afolabi (2009 - 2010) and Dr.
J.O. Akinbi (2010 to date). The Directorate is situated in the premises of
Adeyemi College of Education Demonstration Secondary School, Ondo with
its separate facilities.
The objectives of the pre NCE and Pre-Degree programmes are to
provide preliminary programmes to prepare qualified candidates and others
with deficiencies in their O’ level results for the regular NCE and Degree
programmes of the College. Basic studies are offered in different subject
combinations in the Schools of Arts and Social Sciences, Education,
Languages, Science and Vocational and Technical Education.
The Directorate runs a two-semester calendar Pre-NCE/Degree
programmes. Each semester lasts for 13 weeks during which each student
takes 10 courses (four courses on each of the subject combinations and one
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General English course) making a total of 20 courses for the two semesters.
The Pre-NCE/Degree results are moderated by external examiners as
stipulated in the NCCE Minimum Standards. Moreover, every Pre-
NCE/Degree student sits for the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination
(UTME) as required by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, for
admissions into NCE and Degree programme. Successful candidates are
also expected to pass the post-UTME screening of the College.
Seasoned lecturers are drawn from the College to teach in the pre-
NCE/Degree programmes to ensure that the students are well prepared for
admission into the regular NCE/Degree programmes. Since 1994, the
percentage of pre-NCE students who qualify for admissions into the full-time
NCE/Degree programmes has varied steadily from 62% in 1994/95 session
to 84.6% in 2006/2007, 80% in 2007/2008, 80% in 2008/2009, and 60%
in 2009/2010. For Degree programme, it from rose 35% in 2009/2010
session to 55% in Pre-NCE programme in 2011/2012 Session.
THE DIRECTORATE OF POSTGRADUATE STUDIES AND RESEARCH
The National Policy on Education (Federal Government of Nigeria,
1981) required that teachers at all levels of education must be in possession
of professional qualification not below Nigeria Certificate in Education by
1998. It was for this reason that the College proposed to mount the
Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) programme for practising
graduate teachers without prior training in Education. In the light of the
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above, the College sought affiliation with the Obafemi Awolowo University
(OAU), Ile-Ife to run the University’s PGDE. The Senate of the University
approved the proposal at its meeting of April 22, 1992. Thus, the course of
study leading to the award of the PGDE was approved to be run in the
College as designed for the Faculty of Education, OAU, Ile-Ife.
To adequately house the PGDE programme, the College established
the Directorate of Postgraduate Studies and Research (PGS&R) in August
1992 and the programme took off with sixteen (16) students during the
1993/1994 session.
The purpose of the PGDE programme is to provide professional
training in education to graduate teachers without first-degree training
background in education. Within this context, the objectives of the PGDE
programme are to provide:
(a) the facilities for in-service training, research and professional
upgrading of un-trained graduate teachers in Nigerian Schools; and
(b) the much needed professional climate in Nigerian teaching industry
by ensuring that all academically qualified teachers are also
professionally trained;
The objectives of the PDGE programmes are congruent with the general
objectives of postgraduate studies of Obafemi Awolowo University and aspire
to meet the objectives of the National Policy on Education (FRN, 2004) in the
area of Teacher Education.
The pioneerDirector, Dr. C. B. Oguntonade had been succeeded by Dr. A. O.
Olarewaju, Dr. M. O. Akindehin, Dr. Tunde Akinsanmi, Dr. V.E.A.Akorede,
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Dr. J.O. Adejumo, Dr. G.B.Olaniyi and Dr. J. O. Arowolo. Smooth running of
the Directorate is facilitated by a Deputy Director, Principal Assistant
Registrar, Typist and Senior Clerical Officer.The building housing the
Directorate has duly undergone general renovation and provision is being
made for two lecture rooms for the PGDE students.
Admission Requirements, Duration and Award of PGDE
An applicant for admission to the PGDE programme shall be a graduate of
ObafemiAwolowo University, Ile-Ife or any other approved University with a
minimum of third class honours.The programme is expected to run for two
Semesters for full-time students. Our typical academic calendar is made up
of 15 weekendss for lectures,and 6 weeks for the mandatory practical
teaching in approved secondary schools.
To fulfil the requirements for the award of PGDE, the candidate shall
satisfy the minimum attendance of 75% required at courses, obtain a
weighted average mark of 50%(B) or better in the written examinations, and
a grade of not less than 45%(C) in any of the courses.
Special Lecture
The other major component of the programme of activities of the
Directorate has to do with coordinating research activities of senior
academics (from within and outside the College) often culminating in the
Special Lecture Series of the College. The Lecture Series is in the mode of
the inaugural lecture series of the university system; and research-active
Chief Lecturers (or equivalent scholars) with proven record of academic
excellence are eligible to deliver the special lectures.
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ADEYEMI COLLEGE OF EDUCATION DEMONSTRATION NURSERY AND
PRIMARY SCHOOL
The importance of primary education made Adeyemi College of
Education,Ondo to establish its own nursery and primary school. Itprovides
a relief and sound foundational education for the children of members of
staff in search of quality education for them.The goals of primary education,
according to the National Policy on Education (FRN, 2004), are to:
1. Inculcate permanent literacy and numeracy and ability to
communicate effectively;
2. Lay a sound basis of scientific and reflective thinking;
3. Give citizenship education as a basis for effective participation in and
contribution to the life of the society;
4. Mould the character and develop sound attribute and morals in the
child;
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5. Develop in the child the ability to adapt to the child’s changing
environment;
6. Give the child opportunities for developing manipulative skills that will
enable the child function effectively in the society within the limits of
the child’s capacity; and
7. Provide the child with basic tools for further educational
advancement.
These goals form the basis of the primary education in all States of
federation and government welcomes the contributions of the voluntary
agencies, private organizations and tertiary institutions. In order to make
the cardinal objectives realisable in Nigerian children, the Management of
Adeyemi College of Education decided to establish its own demonstration
schools, among other reasons.
Demonstration Nursery and Primary School (DNPS) was inaugurated to
commence academic activities on 17th September, 2001, after the College
Governing Council’s request to the Federal Ministry of Education was
approved. It is a co-educational school, with primary objectives that the
school will serve as a practice school for the Adeyemi College of Education
as well as give a relief for College staff members finding a school with a high
standard for their children and wards which at the same time saving them
the rigours of conveying them to and from various schools.
Growth and Development of theSchool
The school kicked off with a population of four hundred and fifty (450)
pupils, under the pioneering and currently serving Headmaster,Mr. S.I.
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Ekpenyong with nineteen (19) class teachers and six (6) non-teaching staff.
However, the school witnessed a rapid growth, occasioned by the setting of
the school which attracted more patronage from people of all walks of life.
Table 1: Enrolment in the School between 2009 and 2013
and infrastructures, among others. In terms of administration, Mr. Greig,
an expatriate, Mr. Ogundipe, Mrs. Ogundipe and Mr. Sofenwa were the first
set of Principals to manage the affairs of the College. The administrative
structure was a simple type and easy to maintain with the support
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UNESCO, and Western Region Government. Hence, it was responsible to
the Western State Ministry of Education in terms of many things.
Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo was provided with the best staff
and infrastructural facilities of those days by the Western Region, later
Western State Government. For instance, the two lecture theatres built
then by the government (known today as Upper and Lower Lecture
Theatres) are still structurally relevant for lectures. The College Auditorium
built then (known today as Olusegun Obasanjo Auditorium) has been
described by theatre experts as the third of its kind in the country today.
The old Administrative Building that was also constructed to house the
Management at that time is not only there but aesthetically relevant to
modern architecture.
Moreover, the programmes of the College designed in the early years
are still being operated, although with modifications and new innovations
to meet the challenges of the contemporary society. The calibre of
foundation staff employed by the Western Region (later Western State)
government to manage the school has also been described as committed
and excellent. A reminiscence of this shows that the founding fathers of
our College had a good vision for the South West. The town-gown
relationship that had been cordial since inception has also been
maintained. The set of students produced during this early years have
ruled the world of their chosen careers.
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Between 1964 and 1969, the College was controlled by the Western
State Ministry of Education, Ibadan and the University of Ibadan. Soon
after the merging of Ransome Kuti and Olunloyo Colleges with Adeyemi
College of Education, the College entered another phase which began
gradually in 1970 and was consolidated by 1972. This shall be the focus of
the next chapter.
Notes and References
1. Rotimi, B.O.(1975) “Adeyemi College of Education: 1964-1974” (A
Decade of Experiment in the Supply of Middle Level Manpower in
Teacher Education) in West African Journal of Education Vol. XIX No.
3 October, 1978 pp.503-516.
2. ibid.
3. ibid
4. Rotimi, B.O.(1975) “Adeyemi College of Education…
5. ibid...
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6. ibid.
7. Rotimi, B.O. (1971) “Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo: Principal’s
Annual Report at the 5th Convocation Ceremony of the College” Held
on 17th July, 1971.
8. Oral Interview held with Chief L.A. Sofenwa (87+) …
9. ibid
10. ibid
11. ibid
12. ibid
13. ibid
14. Oral Interview held with Dr. E.A. Abiodun (82+) A Former Lecturer
and Dean in School of Education, Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo
on 13/12/ 2013.
15. Oral Interview held with Mr. O.O. Adedeji (74+) A Former Lecturer
and Dean in School of Languages, Adeyemi College of Education,
Ondo on 28/01/2014, 2014.
16. Oral Interview held with Dr. E.A. Abiodun (82+) 12/12/2013
17. Oral Interview held with Mrs. V.O. Akindehin (60+) A former Registrar
of the College on 19th July, 2013 and February, 17, 2014 in her
Office. (She is at the moment the Director, SERVICOM/Anti-
Corruption and Transparency Unit (ACTU), Adeyemi College of
Education, Ondo.)
18. ibid
19. ibid
20. His Royal Highness, Oba Adesokeji Aderele reigned as Osemawe of
Ondo land between 1944 and 1974
21. Gen. Yakubu Gowon created the twelve state structure in Nigeria
slightly before the Nigerian Civil War broke out in 1967.
22. Oral Interview held with Dr. E.A. Abiodun (82+)…
23. ibid.
24. ibid.
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25. Bursary records Adeyemi College of Education Ondo.
26. Oral Interview held with Chief Mrs. Florence Abimbade Adegbembo
(85+)…
27. Oral Interview held with Dr. E.A. Abiodun (82+)…
28. Oral Interview held with Professor Segun Adesina (78+) A Former
Provost of Adeyemi College of Education, at his Residence in
Abeokuta on 12/12/2013.
29. Oral Interview held with Dr. E.A. Abiodun (82+)… and Mr. O.O.
Adedeji …
30. Oral Interview held with Rev. B.F. Adeniji (82+) A Former Acting
Provost of Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo on 11th July, 2013 &
22/01/2014
31. Chief Adesulu was the Registrar of the College between 1992 and
2000. It must be noted that he was not tipped for the position by the
town.
32. Mrs. V.O. Akindehin was also the Registrar of the College from 2001-
2006. She also stated on interview that she was not tipped for the
position by the town. She was appointed after a keenly contested
interview organized by the Governing Council
33. Information elicited from Dr. Bunmi Ogungbenro on 13/03/2014.
Chapter Three
Forging Ahead Under New Management: 1970-1991
• The Period of Mr. B.O.Rotimi, Principal (1970-1976) • ThePeriod of Mr. J.O. Oyewale , Principal (1976-1979) • The Period of Mr. V. Ninan: Acting Provost (1979-1984) • The First Provost: Prof. Segun Adesina (1984-1985) • Dr. Mrs. P.O. Fayemi: 1st Deputy Provost, Ag. Provost
• Revd. B.F. Adeniji: Acting Provost (Jan.-March 1991) • The Registry in Perspective • Bursary In Perspective • Health Centre In Perspective • Student Affairs Division In Perspective • Directorate of Physical Planning, Works and Services in
Perspective • College Library In Perspective • Concluding Remarks
Chapter Three
Forging Ahead Under New Management: 1970-1991
Introduction
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The College up till 1972 was administered by the Western State
Government and the University of Ibadan, Ibadan. However, by 1972, the
administration of the College was transferred to University of Ife (now
Obafemi Awolowo University), Ile-Ife.1 Before this period that is, 1964-1972,
the appointment and promotion of staff was done by the Western State
Government through its Ministry of Education located in Ibadan. The
teachers were called Tutors and Education Officers. The Tutors were in
Grades I, II, and III. All teachers were holders of First Degree in their
various fields.2
By 1972 when the University of Ife took over from the University of
Ibadan and the Western State Ministry of Education, appointment of staff
was streamlined. Members of staff were given the option of either returning
to the Ministry of Education, Ibadan or remaining with the University of Ife,
Ile-Ife.3 Few members of staff opted to remain while majority went back to
the Ministry. The reason was that those who opted to stay back were to be
re-interviewed by the University of Ife for the regularization of their
appointments in line with the University staff standard. Those who opted
to stay included: Mr. B.F. Adeniji, Mr. O.O. Adedeji, Mr. (later Dr.) E.A.
Abiodun, and Mr. (later Professor) J. B. Ipaye.4 They worked till retirement
while Prof. Ipaye even became the College Provost (1991-99)
Between 1970 and 1991, seven Principals and three Provosts had
administered the College. These were Mr. W.O. Akingbola whose tenure
started from 1969 and ended in 1970. He was succeeded by Mr. B.O.Rotimi
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(1970-1976), and Mr. J.O. Oyewale (1976-1979). After him, those
who headed the College were referred to as Provosts. The next was Mr. V.
Ninan, an expatriate who was the first Acting Provost between 1979 and
1984.5 He was succeeded by Professor ‘Segun Adesina who was the first
Professor to head the College as the first substantive Provost between 1984
and 1985.6 The next was Dr. (Mrs.) P.O. Fayemi, first Deputy Provost and
also the first female College Provost. She was the Acting Provost between
1985 and 1989, and substantive Provost between January and December,
1990 when she retired from the College. Hence, she was succeeded by
Revd. B.F. Adeniji, who was the Acting Provost from 2nd January to 31st
March, 1991 before another substantive Provost, and the second Professor
to head the College was appointed in the person of Professor Joseph
Babatunde Ipaye (2nd April, 1991- 31st March 1999).
Below are a few details about the seven administrators of the College
between 1970 and 1991.
THE PERIOD OF MR. B.O.ROTIMI1970-1976
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Mr. B.O. Rotimi, fondly called ‘BORO’ (coined from a combination of
his initials and the first two letters of his surname) by both students and
staff, became the Principal of the College in1970 and he held the position
until he was relieved of it in 1976. He was the sixth administrator of the
College. He projected the name and reputation of the College to the
international community by publishing the College history in the
prestigious West African Journal of Education (a learned Journal) in 1975.7
He became the Principal of the College in the twilight days of the Nigerian
civil war.Mr. B.O. Rotimi was described as a very strict but considerate
administrator. He was transferred to the College from the Ministry of
Education where he had spent a good part of his life. He was reputed to
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supervise the security staff at night and monitor the Tutors at work during
the day.8
Mr. Rotimi also had a students’ unrest to manage and this led to his
exit from the College. He was provoked by the students’ populace and he
responded in frustration. His action had been variously attributed to his
temperament and his connection with the powers that be in the then
Western State politics.9 The Management of the University set up a panel of
investigation headed by Professor Adeniji Adaralegbe that found him guilty,
and he was recalled by the University of Ife.10
THE PERIOD OF MR. J.O. OYEWALE 1976-1979
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The exit of Mr. B.O. Rotimi opened the door to Mr. J.O. Oyewale who
became the Principal in 1976, a position he held until his voluntary
retirement in 1979. He was the seventh Principal and he led the College for
three years. Mr. Oyewale’s diligence, hard work and commitment was said
to have led to his appointment on 1st October, 1976, by the Vice Chancellor
of the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University) as the Principal of
the College.11 He gave an exemplary leadership to the College by example.
Mr. Oyewale was the Patron of a campus organization called Farm Forestry
for Food and Freedom (4F).12
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Mr. Oyewale was described as a complete gentleman who was not
willing to take up the mantle of leadership of the College when he was called
upon as the most senior academic staff. He was described as very sensitive
to his staff and students’ welfare. He had no crisis with both the staff and
students.13 His tenure of office was noted to be peaceful, especially when he
came on board after a period of turbulence. Mr. Oyewale proceeded on his
accumulated and terminal leave in 1979 and retired on 30th October, 1980
after serving the College meritoriously for 12 years and 2 months.
MR. V. NINAN: PRINCIPAL AND FIRST AG. PROVOST 1979-
1984
A British born Indian, Mr. V. Ninan became the eighth College Principal
in 1979. He joined the services of University of Ife as Senior Lecturer in
1972, a position he occupied till his appointment as Principal and later
acting Provost of the College in 1979.14
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Mr. Ninan was credited with the sinking of the first borehole in the
College using internally generated revenue on the approval of the University
of Ife. This borehole was commissioned by the then Vice-Chancellor,
Professor C. Agodi Onwumechili.15 He contributed immensely to the
academic, social and administrative development of the College before he
voluntarily retired in 1984. Mr. Ninan was succeeded by Professor ‘Segun
Adesina who was a Visiting Professor to the College in July 1984.
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THE FIRST SUBSTANTIVE PROVOST: PROFESSOR SEGUN
ADESINA 1984-1985
The First Substantive Provost: Prof. Segun Adesina 1984-1985
Professor Segun Adesina was the first Professor to head the institution
as Provost, between July 1984 and October 1985. A visiting Professor from
the University of Ilorin, Ilorin to the University of Ife, Ile-Ife, Prof. Adesina
was credited with so many landmark achievements during his memorable
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tenure of 16 months. He was the first substantive Provost. 16 The two
buildings known today as ‘Uncompleted Buildings’ were initiated by his
administration. The buildings were intended to be world-class standard
lecture rooms, laboratories and staff offices designed to ease the problems of
shortage of classrooms and office accommodation at the time. The
prestigious Wande Abimbola Hall, a student Hostel, was also started during
his tenure but completed after his exit.
Educational and Professional Background
Professor ‘Segun Adesina was born on 15th January, 1941 in
Abeokuta, Ogun State. He attended St. Augustine Primary School, Abeokuta
before proceeding to Loyola College, Ibadan; and Nigerian College of Arts,
Science and Technology for his Higher School Certificate (HSC). Thereafter,
he went to the prestigious University of Ife, Ile-Ife (1962-65), as one of its
foundation set, for his B.A. (History), 2nd Class Honours, Upper Division.
As a brilliant and hardworking teacher with a flair for knowledge, Prof.
Adesina secured the Federal Government scholarship and African-American
Institute fellowship for his Masters degree in Educational Administration
(1967) at Columbian University, United States of America. He returned to
Nigeria and started teaching at the University of Lagos in 1967. The thirst
for power of knowledge made him to return the Columbian University, USA
(1970-75) for his Ph.D. (Educational Administration).
The intrinsic interest in breaking new grounds propelled him to the
University of Ilorin, Ilorin and Kwara State where his diligence and erudition
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was duly recognised and rewarded with promotion to the exalted position of
Professor of Educational Management in1978. Prof. Adesina later became
the Dean, Faculty of Education (1980-84). Afterwards, his sabbatical took
him to the University of Ife, Ile-Ife in July 1984 on his transformation trip to
the College as the Provost (1984-85), courtesy of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof.
Wande Abimbola.
Achievements
Prof. Adesina mobilised all academic staff of the College to pursue
postgraduate programmes and many of them actually did. He was also the
first Provost to preside over Academic Board meetings since he was a
Professor.17 Prior to this time, Academic Board meetings were presided over
by Professors from the Faculty of Education, University of Ife, Ile-Ife.
Furthermore, Prof. Adesina enhanced the newly introduced degree
programmes during the 1982/83 academic session by his push for more
qualified academic staff and professional development of the existing ones.
These degree programmes were housed in the Departments of English,
French, History, Yoruba, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Physical and
Health Education. He also initiated some landmark protests about the
status of the College in relation to University of affiliation and Federal
Government funding.19
I. Academic and Professional Development
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1. Introduction of staff training with study leave for lecturers on
postgraduate programmes within and outside Nigeria.
2. Strengthening the supervision of staff and students for effective study
and service to the College
3. Signing and issuing of about 8000 outstanding certificates which
restored the glory of the College
4. Consolidation of degree programmes with the appointment of three
(3) Professors having satisfied all the procedures
5. Restructuring the academic programmes into distinct Schools and
Departments with their own specialised courses and lecturers
6. Encouragement of academic staff to attend learned conferences and
seminars, write quality referenced books, and publish their research
works in reputable journals
7. Establishment of research-oriented Journal of Teacher Education
(JTE), which stimulated Schools and Departments to float their own
journals
8. Recruitment of professionally trained and qualified staff with Masters
and Ph.D. degrees to ensure quality assurance for degree
programmes
9. Commencement of the Pre-NCE programme in French to attract
candidates for studies in French.
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II. Infrastructural Development
In terms of building structures, Professor Adesina handled the
construction of six cafeterias now used as students’ hostel through direct
labour internally mobilized.18 The construction was funded by University of
Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University), Ile-Ife. Other notable achievements
include:
1. Rehabilitation and renovation of the lecture theatres, classrooms,
laboratories and staff offices
2. Provision of two(2) boreholes for water supplies to students’ and
staff quarters
3. Purchase of a new bigger generator with the construction of its
power house
4. Rehabilitation and tarring of all the roads
5. Complete rehabilitation of the College Auditorium
6. Rehabilitation and furnishing of the College library
All these monumental achievements have been enhancing academic
growth, and excellent performances of staff and students beyond the
College. This might have been the tonic for industrial peace and cordiality
with Ondo community.
Moreover, on assumption of office, Prof. Adesina noticed that there
was no close interaction between the College and its immediate community,
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the Ondo Kingdom. To improve it, he worked closely with the ruling
Osemawe, His Royal Highness, Oba Robert Itiade Adekolurejo (Jisomosun
III) and adopted the catchment area policy of the Federal Government
which permitted him to employ the junior staff (Grade Level 1-6) mainly
from the community of the College.20 Without any staff and student
protest, Professor Segun Adesina completed his tenure and he was
honoured by the Osemawe with a chieftaincy title of Obamoyegun of Ondo
land at a colourful send-off ceremony organised for him on 25th October,
1985 by the Ondo community.21Shortly after leaving the College, the
Federal Government appreciated and appointed Prof. Adesina as the
Executive Secretary, Nigerian Educational Research and Development
Council in 1985. He also suggested that the College should become a
University of Education in view of all the existing academic programmes
and infrastructures. This will strengthen this noble institution to be a key
player in human capacity building and national development.
DR. (MRS.) PHEBEAN OLUSOLA FAYEMI (1985-1990)
Dr. (Mrs) Phebean Olusola Fayemi was the 10th Head of the Institution
and the 2nd Provost of the Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo. Shewas the
first Deputy Provost of the College under Professor Segun Adesina.
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Dr. (Mrs.) P.O. Fayemi: Ag. Provost (1985-1989), Substantive Provost
(Jan. –December, 1990).
Dr. (Mrs.) Fayemi was also the first female administrator that bore
the title Provost.22 For four years, she operated in acting capacity, that is
1985-1989 and she became the substantive Provost from 1st January till
31st December, 1990s.23 She was described by many students who
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schooled in the College in her days as “Margaret Thatcher” or “An Iron lady”
because of her strictness in the handling of students’ disciplinary cases.24
The two buildings, known today as ‘Uncompleted Buildings’, were
initiated by her administration. The buildings were intended to be world-
class standard lecture rooms, laboratories and staff offices designed to ease
the problem of shortage of classrooms at the time. However, the solid
structure could not be completed after her departure owing to shortage of
funds. Also, the prestigious Wande Abimbola Hall of Residence was
completed and commissioned under her administration.25 She pursued and
secured from the Senate of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, the approval
for the commencement of the Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)programmes in
Agricultural Science and Home Economics for the School of Vocational and
Technical Education; herself being a specialist in Home Economics.26 Her
tenure was laced with prolonged student protests. Dr. (Mrs.) P.O. Fayemi
went on voluntary retirement on December 31st, 1990.
REVEREND BENJAMIN FOLARIN ADENIJI (JANUARY-MARCH
1991)
Reverend Benjamin Folarin Adeniji was the 11th Head of the Institution
and the 3rd Provost of Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo. He was a
Provost of the College in an acting capacity for three months between 2nd
January and 31st March 1991. During his short period of leadership, he
brought normalcy back to the hitherto crises ridden College.27
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Reverend Benjamin Folarin Adeniji,Acting Provost (January-March 1991)
Before his appointment, he had worked in the College from 4th
December, 1967 to 1990, a period of almost twenty-three years. This
perhaps gave him upper hand over the crises that rocked the College before
his assumption of duty.28 He also assisted the Cooperative Societies of the
College to introduce cheque-off dues that made the running of the
cooperative societies easier through monthly deductions from staff
salaries.29 He proceeded on retirement on 30th September, 1992.
THE REGISTRY IN PERSPECTIVE
The evolution of the Registry of Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo
may be traced to the period when the College was a constituent part of the
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University of Ife, (now Obafemi Awolowo University), Ile-Ife. Prior to this
period, the records of the College were handled by the Ministry of Education,
Ibadan; and the administrative support staff were appointed by the Ministry
like other staff. However, from the period the University of Ife took over from
the Western State Government, the University Registry provided secretarial
support for the Management of the College.30 The record office was,
therefore, at various times headed by an Executive Officer or a Senior
Administrative staff from the University of Ife. Messrs. A.I.O. Ayeni and
E.M.Gbakinro were the last of such personnel posted from the University of
Ife.31
This arrangement continued until April, 1981 when the University of
Ife Council approved that an Interim Governing Board be set up for Adeyemi
College of Education, Ondo. As a result of this new provision, a separate
Registry was established to provide administrative support for the day-to-
day running of the College.32
Initially, the Registry had only three Divisions. These were:
• Academic and Student Affairs
• Personnel Affairs
• General Administration
The three divisions were confined to three rooms allocated to Registry in the
Old Administrative Block. Its operations were later spread out with the
construction of the Utility Block in 1982/83.33 The operational tools were
limited to old manual typewriters which tasked the secretarial staff to the
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full.34 Later, electric typewriters were introduced and these ultimately gave
way to desktop and laptop computers which had in no small measure added
to the effectiveness and efficiency of secretarial staff. With the increase in
population of staff and students, the functions of the Registry increased
tremendously and this called for commensurate increase in the staff of the
Registry.35
The fully organised Registry which started in 1982 with the Registrar
supported by two Senior Assistant Registrars, an Assistant Registrar and
five Administrative Officers, along the line has grown by leaps and bounds to
the extent that it now has eight Deputy Registrars, ten Principal Assistant
Registrars, three Senior Assistant Registrars, nine Assistant Registrars,
twenty-two Administrative Officers and many staff of the Executive,
Secretarial and Clerical Cadre.36 The previously sparsely furnished offices
have been transformed to more comfortable places. This has not only
enhanced the self esteem of the officers but has promoted the efficient
performance of their duties.37
Today, the Registry operates in well-staffed Divisions and takes care of
all administrative functions in the College: servicing the Governing Council
and its sub-committees; servicing the College Academic Board and its sub-
committees as well as dealing with all staff and student matters. Each
Division is headed by a Senior Administrative Staff responsible to the
Registrar. The Divisions were patterned after the Obafemi Awolowo
University Registry and comprise the following:
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• Division of Academic Affairs;
• Division of Personnel Affairs;
• Division of General Administration;
• Division of Students’ Affairs; and
• Division of Council Affairs.
The Divisions/Units of the Registry have since been expanded both in scope
and functions to meet the management needs and vision of an autonomous
Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo which was created by Decree no 12 of
11th May, 1991.38The Staff Training and Development Unit, and the Alumni
Relations Unit are new additions in the Registry.
REGISTRARS
Mr. (now Barrister) Afolabi Ojuawo was the pioneering Registrar of the
College. On assumption of duty in 1982, he commenced the recruitment of
senior administrative and support staff. His vision was for a Registry where
the junior staff would not vegetate in that cadre. Most of those recruited in
those early years were qualified for University admission, so there was rapid
turnover of the junior Staff as many gained admission into higher
institutions. Under his leadership the Regitry enjoyed a lot of respect as he
ensured that all administrative Staff understood the tenets of the operations
of the Registry in a higher institution. He retired in 1989. He was followed by
Mr. (now Chief) Olufemi Adesulu, a seasoned University administrator
assumed duty in the College in January 1991. Like Mr. Ojuawo, he ensured
that administrative officers move around the different Divisions of the
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Registry to acquire experience in all areas. Junior Staff were encouraged to
acquire degrees. It was during his time that the position of Registrar became
tenural. He retired in December 2001.Mrs. Victoria Omolabake
Akindehin,the first female Regisrar in the College came into office on 21st
December, 2001. She was well experienced, having worked in all divisions of
the Registry and understudied the two Registrars before her.Mrs Akindehin
was able to pursue the policies and consolidated on the accomplishments of
her predecessors by ensuring a standard Registry.The Legal Unit was
created from the Division of General Administration under her watch in
2006. During this period, many of the Clerical Officers earlier recruited
became lecturers, administrative officers, accountants and so on in the
College and in other institutionss based on the acquisition of relevant
degrees and diplomas. The Registry expanded under her and administrative
staff continued to attend seminars and workshop to improve their
competence. Her tenure ended in December, 2006.
Two people also led the Registry in acting caparcity at different
times.Mr.M.A.Ogundare acted for the Registrar from October, 1985 to May,
1986 when the incumbent, Mr. Ojuawo went for his legal training at the
Nigerian LawSchool in Lagos.Mrs. O. O. Fakorede also led in acting
capacity at the end of Mrs. Akindehin’s tenure. She was in the saddle from
December, 2006- June, 2007.Mr. Festus Eniola Aderinboyeis the fourth
substantive Registrar. Under his leadership, the Registry has witnessed
tremendous expansion. In line with the current trend, the operation of the
Registry has been computerized to a large extent and the retrieval of records
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has thus been facilitated. He also introduced the Annual Registry Staff
Retreat which exposes the Staff to contemporary practices in administration
in higher institutions.
Divisional Heads
The various Divisions of the Registry were led at different times by the
following senior administrative Officers: Mr. M. A. Ogundare, Mr. Olaewe
Ewegbemi, Mr. Busayo Alabi, Mr. J. F. Odomo, Mrs. V. O. Akindehin, Mr. S.
O. Ajiboye, Mrs. A. O. Aladejana, Mrs. S. O. Olowookere, Mr. O. O. Fakorede,
Mr. F. A. Ajayi, Mr. G. A. Awe, Mr. B. A. Yusuf, Mrs M. M. I. Popoola, Mrs. A.
O. Tugbiyele, Mr. R. O. Akinkuoye and Mrs. V. Akpe.
The Division of Academic Affairs
The Division which commenced in 1982 under the leadership of Mr. Olaewe
Ewegbemi performs the following major assignments:
• Admission Matters for Degree, NCE, Sandwich Pre-NCE,
Certificate/Diploma programmes.
• Coordinating the administration of examinations and records
• Attending to students’ transcript matters
• Servicing Academic Board and Committee works,
• Keeping College statistical data
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• Students’ disciplinary matters
• Writing and issuing certificates.
Division of Personnel Affairs
The main functions of the Divisions of Personnel Affairs which started in
1982 under Mr. M. A. Ogundare as Head of Department include the
following:
• Recruitment of staff;
• Annual review of all staff (i.e. Senior and Junior Staff);
• Determination of those due for pension and payment of their
entitlements when due;
• Servicing statutory committees such as Appointments and Promotions
Committee, Administrative and Technical Staff Committee, and Junior
Staff Committee as well as the Board of Trustees for Pensions and
Gratuity;
• Servicing the College Selection Panels; and
• Staff discipline and welfare matters.
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Division of General Administration
The Division of General Administration of the College came into
existence in 1982 with an Assistant Registrar, Mr. Busayo Alabi as the Head
of Department. It serviced the Interim Governing Board set up that time and
all its Committees.
The Division of General Administration comprised the following major areas:
• Interim Governing Board/Governing Council
• Planning, Budgeting and Monitoring
• Publication and Publicity
• Registration of Contractors
• Issuance of Identity Cards
• Supervision of the College Postal Agency
The Division also performs other major tasks today that have to do
with the servicing of the College Management Committee (CMC), handling
the booking of Auditorium, Lecture Theatre, Issuance of Pensioners’ Identity
Cards, and other College assignments as directed by Management.
Division of Council Affairs
The Division of Council Affairswhich was carved out of the Division of
General Administration came into existence on 19th March, 2007 under a
Senior Assistant Registrar, Mr. R.O Akinkuoye. The Divisionservices the
Governing Council and all its committees.
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In summary, the Registry has come a long way from being a single
unit record office to a full-fledged well structured administrative set-up
under Mr. Ojuawo, Mr. Adesulu, Mrs. Akindehin and Mr. Aderinboye. This
development has also brought great pressure on the College for more
accommodation since there has been the appointment of more senior and
junior administrative staff. Hence, the construction of new spacious
administrative blocks to complement the old administrative blocks in the
College.
Old Administrative Block
Besides, the Registry has updated its functions from manual to
Computerised processing of students’ admissions, examination results,
students’ registration for courses, allocation of students’ accommodation and
such other operations.44 The Registry has imbibed the ICT world view and
this has facilitated its operations. Preservation and retrieval of records have
also been positively affected. Although the entire system is yet to be fully
computerised, on-line registration of students is a huge step forward in an
attempt to cope with the population explosion
The College Past and Present Registrars
Mr. Afolabi Ojuawo (1982
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line registration of students is a huge step forward in an
attempt to cope with the population explosion of students45.
The College Past and Present Registrars
Mr. Afolabi Ojuawo (1982-1989)
line registration of students is a huge step forward in an
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Mr. Isaac Olufemi Adesulu (1991 – 2001)
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Mrs. Victoria Omolabake Akindehin (2001
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rs. Victoria Omolabake Akindehin (2001-2006)
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Mrs. Olufisayo O. Fakorede, Ag.
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rs. Olufisayo O. Fakorede, Ag. Registrar (Dec., 2006-June,
June, 2007)
Mr. Felix Eniola Aderinboye (2007 till date)
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Mr. Felix Eniola Aderinboye (2007 till date)
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The Bursary in Perspective
The Bursary at the beginning was just an Accounts’ Unit under the
Bursary Department of the University of Ife (now OAU), lle-lfe.46 Officers
overseeing the Unit were usually seconded from OAU Bursary Department,
while skeletal accounting works were merely performed at the Unit.
However, in 1981 when the College was granted some measure of
autonomy, Messrs Babalola and Fadare were appointed Principal
Accountant and Accountant II respectively in the mid-1980s to restructure
the Accounts Unit with less dependence on the Bursary Department of the
University of Ife.47 These two officers did not stay too long to effect any
significant change before they left the services of the College.
However, the lot of the Accounts Unit was improved with
disarticulation of the administration of the College from OAU with effect
from 1st January, 1990. Messrs I.O. Isijola, A. Olowookere and T.J.
Kolawole were subsequently appointed Accountant I and Higher
Executive Officer (Accounts) respectively with other middle and junior
officers.47They were charged with the responsibility of re-organising and
restructuring the small accounting unit to a full-fledged Bursary
Department. Subsequently, Mr. I.O. Isijola was designated the Acting
Bursar, and he acted as the College Bursar from 1991 to 1994.48
In January, 1995, Mr. J. B. Folarin, the first substantive Bursar, was
appointed by the College and he led the Bursary department up till 1999.49
He was succeeded Mr. A. Ebeye who was appointed as the second College
Bursar between 2000 and 2004.50 Between 2004 and 2006, the College had
no substantive Bursar and Mr. I.O. Isijola was designated again as Head of
Bursary.51 Thereafter, Mr. E. A. A. Oresegun was appointed the College
Bursar in 2006 and he operated until the end of his five year tenure of office
in 2011.52 The present Bursar, Mr. G.O. Abdul succeeded him in an Acting
capacity from 2011 until 2014, when the College Governing Council
appointed him the substantive Bursary with effect from January, 2014.53
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The staff in the Department has equally improved in quantity and
quality from a handful of staff at inception through to the early 1990. The
staff strength of the Bursary today stands at thirty seven, both junior and
senior staff. Out of the twenty eight (28) officers on the accounting line,
fifteen (15) are professionally qualified accountants. This basically suggests
that the services in the Bursary are in competent hands.54
Like the Registry, the College Bursary Department started its
operations from three offices allocated to it in the old administrative block
from 1964 to 1994. During this time, typewriter was the major electronic
device for accounting and secretarial operations in the Department.
However, between 1994 and 1999, the College Management supplied the
Bursary with two desktop computer systems. This was the beginning of
modern College Bursary in the College.55 Bursary staff were encouraged to
acquire computer literacy skills and news salary package was introduced by
1997/98.
The period between 1999 and 2005 saw appreciable development and
improvement in the system and quality of service. Following the staff crisis
that engulfed the College between 2003 and 2004, all the five (5) seasoned,
experienced and professionally qualified accountants in the Bursary
Department were either affected by the Government white paper released
on the crisis or Federal Government severance exercise of 2006/2007.56
Later, senior and middle-level officers were appointed to fill the
vacuum already created by the exit of senior bursary staff.57 The
Management went further to create an enabling environment for the staff
to develop themselves academically and professionally. The outcome of
this was the production of fourteen (14) professionally qualified
accountants between 2007 and 2012, which is a rare feat to achieve in
any organisation.
It is worthy of note that the current Management has really
assisted the Department at keeping pace with the world of Information
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Communication Technology. The operations of cash office and salaries &
wages units of the Department have been computerised while efforts at full
computerisation of the entire Bursary Department are at an advanced
stage. Computer systems were equally made available to all officers to
aid operations in the section. This is to ensure departure from the manual
methods of direct collection of school fees and other related payments to
an on-line system/e-transaction. This innovation comes with the
advantages of convenience, cost effectiveness and generation of instant
and accurate information for management use.58
The College Bursary which was initially a unit of the Bursary of the
University of Ife in 1972 with the Bursar of the University administering
both the Capital and Recurrent Grants made available by the National
Universities Commission (NUC) through the University of Ife is now of age.
It has now grown to its present state with six sections, namely:
• Budget and Statistics
• Fund Management (Expenditure Control)
• Treasury Service (Cash Office)
• Final Accounts
• Salaries and Wages
• Central Stores
A befitting, spacious building complex has also been constructed to house
the Bursary Department of the College. The major functions of the College
Bursary Department are the application of financial regulations and the
management of all financial matters of the College.
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At varying degrees and with respect to the various circumstances that
existed within the various dispensations that the College had passed
through, the operation of the bursary section has been guided by the
following objectives:59
• Interpreting, operating and maintaining the accounting system of the
College.
• Keeping record of assets, liabilities, income and expenditure to
complywith statutory and other financial requirements.
• Providing timely, accurate and reliable information for
Management toassist them in controlling the various activities of
the College on a day-to -day basis.
• Providing suitable financial framework for planning College
future activities by means of budgets and long term plans.
• Preparing College Financial Statements.
Hence, the Bursary Department is a vital organ that oversees finances,
and revenue drive of the College. It also facilitate budgetary designs and
execution of contractual projects for quality infrastructures.
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The ultra-modern Bursary Department
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Directorate of Physical Planning, Works and Services in Perspective
In the first ten years (1964-74) of the existence of Adeyemi College of
Education, Ondo, only skeletal maintenance services were carried out in the
College through the Ministry of Works and Transport of the defunct Western
Region and later Western State Government.60 The physical structures of the
College then lacked the necessary maintenance attention and aesthetic
attraction. In response to this situation and on the advice of the Director of
Works of the then University of Ife, Ile-Ife, the College Principal in person of
Mr. B. O. Rotimi set up a Maintenance Service Department in a modest
way.61
The staff composition then was just two artisans, two drivers and a
few labour hands. This was the beginning of what we know today as the
Directorate of Physical Planning, Works and Services.
This Department attended to the maintenance needs of the College in the
areas of Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing, Automobile, Servicing and
Bricklaying or Building. The unit also coordinated the drivers through the
driver’s section of the Department. Members of staff at this initial stage
were mostly technicians, who were supervised by Mr. A. A. Babatope (1973-
1984) as Coordinator.62
From 1984, there was the appointment of professional hands in the
Maintenance Departmen. To this end, the College Interim Governing Board
effected a significant change in the headship, with Engineer Adesina
seconded from the University of Ife as Coordinator.63Other people who had
earlier coordinated the Department included:
• Engineer Olaniran Jogbodo (1984-1989),
• Engineer Steve Oboh (1989-1990),
• Dr. V.E.A. Akorede (1990-1991).
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• Engr. C.B. Oke 1992-2005; who became the first substantive
Director of Works on 1st June, 2006 before he retired on 31st
December, 2006.
The influence of the Department was not well felt in the College until the
period of disarticulation of the College from OAU, Ile-Ife. It was immediately
after disarticulation that the Department consolidated and asserted itself
with better defined goals. The period witnessed the promotion of Engr. C. B.
Oke who later became the first substantive Director of Works and
Maintenance Services. Prior this time, he was appointed as Pupil Engineer
on 28th March, 1985.64 Engineer C.B. Oke was a COREN registered Civil
Engineer. Although, he did not have all it took to operate as a full blown
Director for some time, he operated within the ambit of available resources.
An additional Engineer and a Quantity Surveyor were employed to assist
him before his retirement in December 2006. Under his supervision, a
number of buildings in the College were constructed, the climax of which
was the 1500 seater Ipaye Lecture Theatre.
Engr. Oke was succeeded by Dr. S. O. Oyekan on 2nd January, 2007.
He supervised the Department as a Coordinator of Works till 30th June
2007, when Mr. B. A. Ayodele was appointed as a substantive Director of
Works. Mr. Ayodele led the Department for just a year, between June 2007
and July 2008. It was under his administration that the current
Management, led by Professor Adeyemi Idowu restructured the old Works
and Maintenance Department into a full-blown Directorate of Physical
Planning, Works and Services (DPPWS) as it is today.
The sudden exit of Mr. Ayodele returned Dr. Oyekan to the Directorate
as a Coordinator between 8th July 2008 and 30th November 2009. He
supervised DPPWS with Engrs. Dafiewhare, F.K. Akintade and S.O.
Olawoye; Quantity Surveyors A. Edo and ‘Wunmi Olatona; Maintenance
Officer, Rotimi Oladunjoye; and many artisans in different crafts and trades.
Their collective cooperation and determination facilitated the execution of a
number of building projects, among which are:
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• New Bursary Building Complex,
• The Students’ Recreation Centre,
• Fine and Applied Arts Building,
• New Agricultural Science Building and
• Home Economics Department Building
• Renovation of Council Chairman’ Lodge.
Dr. Oyekan finally left the Directorate on 30thNovember, 2009 after the
appointment of a substantive Director of Works.65
The incumbent Director of Works, Mr. B. F. Ajayi assumed duties on
1st December, 2009. A significant innovation during this period was that he
operated under this new designation in the Directorate of Physical Planning,
Works and Services (DPPW&S) earlier created and functional since 2007.
This innovation by the present College Management has taken the activities
in the DPPWS far beyond repairs, and maintenance activities. It now entails
initiation of plans for physical developments, supervision and execution of
projects, routine maintenance of buildings and other facilities to achieve
excellence in functional infrastructures and services fors teacher education.
Mr. Ajayi, the current Director is a visionary leader privileged to also
be working with Professor Idowu, another clear focused leader. The
Directorate that started with only four staff in 1974 can now boast of three
Engineers, two Quantity Surveyors, one Town Planner and numerous lower-
grade specialists and professionals. 66
Past and Present Directors and Coordinators of Works
Engineer C. B. Oke
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Past and Present Directors and Coordinators of Works
Engineer C. B. Oke Director, 2006-2007
Past and Present Directors and Coordinators of Works
2007
Mr. B. A. Ayodele ,Director of Works s(July
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Mr. B. A. Ayodele ,Director of Works s(July 2007-2008 July)2008 July)
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Dr. S. O. Oyekan, Coordinator Of Works (Jan.-June 2007: July 2008-
November, 2009)
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Mr. B. F. Ajayi Director of Works (December 2009 to date)
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The College Health Centre in Perspective
Adeyemi College Health Centre commenced operations in 1974, ten
years after the establishment of the College, with the deployment of Mr. S.
O. Odetokun, a Nursing Superintendent from University of Ife (now
Obafemi Awolowo University), Ile Ife, Health Centre.67 He was the sole staff
and consequently acting as the doctor, the nurse, the pharmacist and
environmental officer. A block of eight rooms boys' quarters (now Aso
Rock Female Hostel) standing in front of the current Health Centre building
served as the operational base of the centre then. A few years later, it
expanded into the Abiodun Hall Annex. The Annex was used as Out-
Patient Department, while the boys’ quarters served as In-Patient
Department.
In 1975, the staff strength increased to two with the employment of
a Nursing Assistant, Mr. Ekundayo. He was employed to assist with
dressing of wounds and other errands. This was followed in 1976 with the
appointment of a Pharmacy Technician; Mr. Agbejobi.68 He took over the
procurement and dispensing of drugs from the Nursing Superintendent.
Due to the growing population of the College, Mr. Oladosu Idowu was
later employed to assist in the Pharmacy Section. Staff diversity for
effective service delivery was further ensured in 1982, when a Health
Superintendent, Mr. R. A. Busari, assumed duty and took over the
supervision of environmental health activities in the College.69
The fortune of the Health Centre was greatly advanced with the
engagement of the first doctor in 1978, Dr. (Mrs.) Pereira.70This was
informed by the significant growth in the population of the College staff
and students. She was later succeeded by Dr. Loy Camoens, Dr Iranlade
Adegoroye (the first Nigerian Doctor in charge of the Health Centre) and
Dr. Akin Fatiregun who left in 1997.71Between the space of 1997 when
Dr. Fatiregun left and 2000, there was no Medical Doctor in the
College Health Centre. It was manned by Matrons and Senior
Nursing Officers like Mrs. Akinkugbe, Mrs. Olabode, Mrs Akinsiku,
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Mr. Olasan and others. This was the situation until May, 2000 when
Dr. Adekunle Ekundayo Ogunmosin was employed as Senior Medical
Officer. He has risen through the ranks to become the first Director of
Medical Services on 9th September, 2011.72
Dr. A. E. Ogunmosin Director, 2011 till date
The College Health Centre was moved into the current multi-
purpose-built health facility in 2001. This was due in part to the ever
increasing population of the College staff and students and demand for
better health services. The facility has the full outlook of a standard
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health centre with consulting rooms, records’ section, pharmacy,
laboratory, medical store, treatment room and male and female wards.
In addition, there are staff offices for various cadres of staff. In 2010,
the Health Centre building was extensively renovated with significant
modifications in the wards. All old and dilapidated furniture were
replaced and new ones procured to improve the working environment
in the Health Centre. In the same year, a brand new Ambulance was
purchased to replace the old one.73
There has been a significant improvement in staff recruitment into
the Health Centre in the last seven years. What started in 1974 as a one
man unit is now well staffed and comprises the following units and man-
power:74
Medical Unit
• Two Medical Doctors
• Two Medical Records Technicians
• One Confidential Secretary
• Two Ambulance Drivers
• One Clerical Officer
Nursing Unit
• Twelve Nursing Officers
• One Community Health Technician
• Eight Nursing Aides
Pharmacy Unit
• One Pharmacist
• Two Pharmacy Technicians
• Two Health Assistants
• One Store Keeper
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Medical Laboratory Unit
• One Medical Laboratory Technologist
• One Medical Laboratory Technician
• One Health Assistant
Environmental Health Unit
• One Environmental Health Superintendent
• Two Health Assistants
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Entrance to Old Health Centre Block (Now Aso Rock Female Hostel)
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The New Health Centre Building front view
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Student Affairs Division in Perspective
The Division of Student Affairs commenced as a Unit within the
Division of Academic Affairs in the College Registry.75 However, when a
panel recommended to the Federal Government that there should be a
Student Affairs section headed by an academic staff in higher institutions all
over the nation, the Unit became a separate Division. The Student Affairs
Division is headed by a Dean, who is responsible to the Provost. The
Division deals with students’ welfare matters, which include:
1. Students Accommodation,
2. Guidance and Counselling,
3. Information Services,
4. Orientation Programmes for Fresh Students,
5. Monitoring of Students Union Activities/Elections,
6. Health Services,
7. Religious Services of Students and
8. Students’ Social Clubs and their Discipline.
The Division of Student Affairs is run through committee system. The Dean
is assisted by a Vice Dean, senior Administrative Officers, Guidance
Counsellors and some clerical staff.
Between 1992 and 2014, a number of Deans had managed the
affairs of this indispensable organ of the College. They include:
• Dr. A.O. Olarewaju
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• Dr. B.S. Adeyemi
• Dr. E.A. Adewole
• Dr. R.O. Adeniyi
• Dr. S.O. Oyekan
• Dr. A.O. Ogungbenro
• Dr. R.O. Ajayi
• Dr. A.O. Olajuyigbe
• Dr. N. Olarinoye
Hence, there are the following Committees which are being serviced by the
Division:
(i) Students Advisory Committee
(ii) Hall Management Committee
(iii) Students’ Disciplinary Committee
(iv) Orientation Committee
The Division of Student Affairs ensures students welfare, peace and
harmony among the students, staff and the immediate community. Students
are always encouraged to be of good behaviour in learning and character
devoid of cultism, academic malpractices and alcoholism.
Hall Management Committee
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The Hall Management caters for the welfare of the students
accommodated in the Halls of Residence. In line with the laid down policy
there are five categories of students who could be accommodated because of
the limited bed spaces in the Halls of Residence. They are: the first year
students, final year students, disabled students, Sportsmen/Women and
foreign students in that order. Other students have spaces allocated to
them on first come first served basis after catering for those on priority list
stated above.76
Problems in the Halls of Residence
Although the College has a population of well over eleven thousand
(11,000) students, the halls of residence have only 1,662 bed spaces. This
implies that the College can only afford to accommodate about 15% of the
student population. It is pertinent to point out that the initial provision of
accommodation at inception in 1964 was to cater for five hundred (500)
students. So much has been done over the years to improve on this.77
Considering the high population of students, compared to the few bed
spaces available in the existing halls, the College is striving to build more
hostels to enable it to cope with the present high rate of demand for
accommodation by students. The problem of inadequate bed space is
compounded by the grossly insufficient facilities in the halls of residence,
and inadequate water supply in the halls. Attempts have been made over
the years by different administrations to increase the number of student
halls of residence.
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The current management of the College is doing its utmost best to
improve on the infrastructure and ameliorate the living conditions of the
students in the halls.
Students’ Disciplinary Committee
Adeyemi College, as an academic community, has its own way of
maintaining peaceful co-existence among students. As a micro-community,
there is bound to be among the students, some that are law-abiding and
peace loving while a few behave in ways that are deviant of the acceptable
social norms. In view of this, the College Management set up a Student
Disciplinary Committee that looks into matters relating to student
discipline. This Committee is made up of a very Senior Academic Staff as
Chairman, Dean, Students’ Affairs, two senior non-academic staff as
members, and the Student Affairs Officers serve as the Secretary.
Disciplinary Measures
The severity of punishment the Committee can impose on any erring
student depends on the gravity of the offence. However, disciplinary actions
range from written warning, suspension, to expulsion from the College. For
the past years, the Committee has considered cases on examination
malpractice, theft, assault and various students’ misdemeanors. In all
situations, the affected students were given fair hearing.
Issue of Cultism
There has not been a confirmed case of established cultists in the
College in the past few years. Though, there had been series of incursions
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by cultists from other campuses to invade the College to recruit and initiate
students as members, these attempts have always been defeated through
the joint efforts of the College security personnel, the student para-military
clubs, the student leaders and the entire student body.
As a way of checking such student anti-social behaviours, the
Student Affairs Office has incorporated lectures on drug abuse, cultism,
dress code, examination malpractice and so on in the orientation
programme for the freshmen. In addition, the College Management has
approved the proposal of the Student Leadership for an “Anti-Cultism
Campaign Team” (ACCT) to resist the likely activities of the cultists from
outside the College. The Campaign Team is currently operating in the
College.
Examination Malpractices
The issue of examination malpractice is a common phenomenon
among students of tertiary institutions all over Nigeria. The Students
Disciplinary Committee has tried various cases of examination malpractice
and students are always encouraged to face their studies with a strength of
intellect and character.
The Committee has tried students who committed such offences and
treated every case on its own merit. The punishment usually imposed on
any student involved in examination malpractice depends on the gravity of
the offence, ranging from warning to expulsion from the College. Cases of
students involved in examination malpractice that had been reported and
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sent to the Students Disciplinary Committee were duly investigated while
the affected students were given the opportunities to defend themselves.
Other Disciplinary Cases
There are other disciplinary cases beside those of the examination
malpractices which might be either minor or major. The minor cases such
as simple misunderstanding among students, harassment and the like that
can be handled by the Student Affairs Office, while the major ones like
forgery, sexual harassment, and other forms of breach of matriculation oath
are usually referred to the Students Disciplinary Committee.
Student Unionism
The Students Union is an organization of which all admitted
students should be member, though in principle its membership is
voluntary. It is not an arm of the administration but it is a
machinerydesigned for students’ self – government and leadership training.
The organization of the students union is a major concern of the Division of
Student Affairs. The Division monitors the elections of the Union through
the Electoral Commission. Members of the Students Union Executive are
elected annually through a secret ballot in which all registered students
participate.
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Ultra-modern Administrative Complex Division of Student Affairs
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The College Library in Perspective
The library is the heart and lifeline of any citadel of higher learning.
The quality of teaching, learning and research is predicated on the
robustness of the availability, accessibility and utilization of library and
information resources. Libraries have been the repositories of the wisdom of
mankind throughout the ages. They are the source of educational
inspiration and intellectual food on which lecturers, researchers,
administrators and students are nourished.
Babs Fafunwa Library (formerly called College Library) was
established in 1964 at the inception of the College to provide intellectual and
academic support for the teaching and learning programmes and the
administrative functions of the College.78The Library also inherited the
collections of Olunloyo College of Education, Ibadan. The operations of
College Library was initially limited to the main library building until 1992
when the foundation of the new library extension was laid by the former
Minister of Education, Professor Babatunde Fafunwa.79 The main library
accommodates the general reading area with shelves containing reading
materials on various subjects offered in the College.
Since academic development is seriously dependent on the quality of
the Library, Babs Fafunwa Library can boast of a building that is imposing
and that, for years to come, will be most suitable and adequate for all forms
of expansion that are bound to take place as the College grows in number of
academic programmes, staff and students. Presently, the Library can
conveniently seat 1,500 users. The holdings of the Library which increased
from 3,000 at inception to over 30,000 are in one main building and an
extension attached to it.80
The appointment of the pioneer Chief Librarian in November 1964,
followed closely by the recruitment of a set of junior staff, marked the
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beginning, as it were, of the rendering of professional services by the
Library. The College Library operates a centralised library system. The
system is itself based on the academic structure of the College.86
Fig. 1- The Main Entrance to Babs Fafunwa Library
Babs Fafunwa Library serves and promotes the teaching, learning
and research environment where information resources are made accessible
for those who are engaged in the pursuit of knowledge and excellence in
teaching, learning and research. The library primarily supports its parent
organization, a student-centered and research-based teacher training higher
education institution through provision of library and information services.
Brief History of the College Library
The College Library has passed through various phases since
inception in 1964 under different Chief Librarians and College Librarians.
The achievements of the various administrations are presented below.
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Mr. Desmond: 1964 to 1973
The pioneer Chief Librarian was Mr. Desmond, who piloted the library
between 1964 and 1973. He made remarkable achievements with the take-
off collection of resources inherited from Olunloyo and Ransome Kuti
Colleges. 82
Mr. A Adefidiya: October 1973 to 1994
Mr. A Adefidiya took over from Mr. Desmond in October 1973 and
headed the library until his demise in 1994 spending twenty-one (21) years
in office. Mr. Adefidiya happened to be the longest serving Head of the
Library. During his tenure the College commenced the degree programme
which enhanced the College Library collections considerably.83
Mr. J.O. Ogunmilade: 1994 and 2001
Revd. J. O. Ogunmilade
Mr.(now Revd.) J. O. Ogunmilade was employed in October 1984 as
Librarian I. He assumed the leadership of the College Library in 1994 after
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the demise of Mr. Adefidiya.84 In May 2000, Revd. Ogunmilade was
appointed a substantive College Librarian. Under Revd. Ogunmilade, the
staff strength grew from two (2) to four (4) professional Librarians, including
the College Librarian, three (3) para-professionals and twenty-six (26).85
Library collection also improved to about 26,000 volumes of books in
different subject areas and about 5,500 volumes of periodicals.86
In October, 2001, Revd. Ogunmilade retired on the attainment of 35
years in service. Between 2002 and 2003, Mr. E Adefarati served as the
head of the College Library until the appointment of a substantive College
Librarian in 2003.87
Mr. E. A. Dina: 2003 to 2008
Mr. E A Dina
Mr. E.A. Dina assumed duty as the College Librarian on March 3rd,
2003.88The staff strength increased from three professionals as at 2003 to
seven in 2007. The Library collection also rose to about 30,000 volumes.
The tenure of Mr. Dina witnessed the beginning of the construction of the
Virtual Library and PTDF’s ICT building. Mr. Dina’s tenure as College
Librarian ended on 31st March, 2008.89
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Dr. Y. M. Ogunsiji
Dr Y. M. Ogunsiji: April, 2008 to October, 2009
After Mr. Dina’s tenure, the mantle of leadership fell on Dr. Y. M.
Ogunsiji, a lecturer in the Department of English, as Coordinator. 90 The
collection grew steadily. The tenure of Dr. Ogunsiji pioneered the release of
quarterly allocation of N125,000.00 (One Hundred and twenty-five thousand
Naira only) by the Federal Government for acquisition of books91. Another
remarkable achievement was the provision of e-services in order to satisfy
the demands of the library users, subject based soft copy of resources were
acquired along with VCD player, computer set, television, and cassette
players. The Library, for the first time, had access to the internet.92
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Dr R. A. Egunjobi
Dr R. A. Egunjobi: October, 2009 till date
Dr R.A. Egunjobi assumed duties on 2nd November, 2009 with a clear
vision of transforming the library to meet the academic needs of staff and
students, and the challenges of globalization.93 Major reorganization took
place as distinct sections in the library were recognized. Staff strength
increased tremendously. The collectionss of the library also improved
considerably.94 He initiated the sourcing of book donations from a USA
based organization- Zeecek Foundation. 95
One remarkable achievement of this era is the fulfillment of Library
automation project with the introduction of open software named
Koha.96With this development, the library collection can now be accessed
through On-line Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) as well as the internet.
Professional Librarians attend conferences, while workshops are organized
periodically for Library Officers and other support staff. There is better
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collaboration between academic staff and the library in terms of research
and publication. The Library has also developed an interactive social
network where staff especially and students can share information and post
their queries.106These queries are always attended to and feedback provided
within a period of two days. The forum e-mail address is
The Library has employed the benefits of open access initiatives to
subscribe to the following open sources free of charge:
Access to Global Online Research in
Agriculture(AGORA)http://www.agora.com
Program for the Enhancement of Research in information(PERII)
a) Scitation Library Services –: www.librarians.scitation.org
b) Ingenta Connect- www.ingentaconnect.com
c) SPIE Digital Library- www.spiedigitallibrary.org
d) Royal Society Journals on-line -www.royalsocietypublishing.org
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e) Annual Review - www.arjournals.com.
• Acoustical Society of America (ASA)
• African Journals Online (AJOL)
• American Chemical Society
• American Institute of Physics (AIP):
• American Physical Society (APS):
• American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE)
• Annual ReviewsJournal Citation Reports (JCR®).
• Edinburgh University Press
• Emerald Group Publishing Ltd
• Access to Research in Health Programme (HINARI):
• Royal SocietySage Publications
• SPIE Digital Library
• World Bank e-library
World Bank World Development Indicators (WDI) Online Database:
Sections in the Library
At present the sections in the library are Acquisitions, Circulations,
Cataloguing and Classification, Reference and Virtual Reserved and Serials
Section. The Bindery is under the serial section.
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Fig. 8 - Circulations Unit
Physical Facilities
• Size of the Library: The College Library operates in two separate, but
joined buildings: the Main library and the Library Extension. The
Main Library covers an area of 791.6m2, while the extension is
461.5m2 totaling 1,253.1m2. However, the Main library has further
been expanded to provide additional seating capacity for about 400
readers. 97
Gifts of books and other donations are welcomed from individuals
and institutions. With the assistance of the College Librarian and the
support of the College Management, valuable collection covering several
subject areas were received from Ceezek Foundation based in the USA.98
This gift has further increased the library collection. The Library has also
attracted donation of books and other resources from distinguished
Personalities, Bodies and Agencies. The College Management has been
steadfast in the usual release of quarterly allocation of N125,000.00 (One
Hundred and twenty Thousand naira) for book acquisition. However, the
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major financier in terms of sponsorship has been TETFund. The Library,
through the Management, has attracted over N30,000,000.00 (Thirty Million
Naira) from TETFund for library development within the last four years.99
This has greatly enriched the library infrastructure and changed the face of
shelves within the Circulation Unit.
Presently, total overhauling and equipping are going on in the
Library. Since inception, the Library has not had it so good under the
present College Management ably represented by the Provost, Professor
Adeyemi Idowu. The main library and adjoining extensions are being
equipped with standing air-conditioners to create a better atmosphere for
research and learning. To arrest the erratic power supply by the Power
Holding Company of Nigeria, a stand-by generator has been installed in the
Library. With all these developments, the automation process of the library
would be optimally utilised.100
Vital Services
Serial Section of the Library
Management Information System/Virtual Library
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Management Information System, which is a complete set of computer
assisted processes and procedures for data collection, processing, storage
and utilization for best management practices has been identified as an
important tool for administration of tertiary institutions in the country. This
has led the Nigeria Universities Commission (NUC) as far back as 1987, to
conceive the idea of the establishment of a Management Information System
unit in all tertiary institutions, and actually piloted the scheme in major
Nigerian Universities. This trend was also embraced by the National
Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE), which specified Information
and Communication Technology (ICT) compliance as basis for future
cooperation between it and Colleges of Education in Nigeria.
Thus, for the above stated reasons and many more, the Governing
Council approved the establishment of the Adeyemi College of Education
MIS unit in September, 2006 to realize the following objectives:
(a) to standardize the system of obtaining required reports and
information on students, staff, library and financial matters from the
various departments and units within the college.
(b) to assist departments and units in modern record keeping, retrieval
and analysis.
(c) to guarantee the exchange of information with external agencies such
as NCCE, NUC and Ministry of Education, in accordance with
acceptable best practices.
(d) to ensure a timely and accurate information gathering and processing.
(e) to ensure efficient processing of information for planning, budgeting
and decision making.
(f) to ensure the college’s capacity in training and re-training all
categories of staff and students on beneficial uses of MIS and ICT.
(g) to guarantee advisory services to the college on MIS and ICT matters.
One of the remarkable achievements of the MIS was the design and
Implementation of Collensis software package to process NCE students’
records. Desirous of improving the automation status of the College, the MIS
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embarked on the design and development of a mega software system portal
to handle student’s admission processes, students screening and
verification processes, students matriculation number assignment processes
and students’ core progress data management. This was dubbed “Student
Data smart”, and has gone through two distinct revisions. This project
started in early 2007 and by the end of that year, the students’ admission
processes package, the students screening and verification package as well
as the matriculation number generation and assignment package were ready
for use.102
The students’ admission processes package was effectively deployed in
processing the Post-UTME admissions in the College for the year 2007/2008
as well as the year 2008/2009. Screening and verification package were
equally used in conducting immediate data capture for students in the two
sessions stated above, and screening slips generated from the package was
distributed to screened students.103 Attempts were also made to design and
implement a functional Website for the College (www.adeyemiedung.com)
with support from the defunct Intercontinental Bank PLC. The project
started in January, 2008, utilizing a partition from the site hosted for the
College by the Intercontinental Bank for the Eduportal business.104
The MIS Unit also embarked on the design and implementation of
College Campus Network (AdeyemiNet) to provide internet access to
members of the academic community. With the assistance of the
Management, the MIS unit was able to conceptualize, design and
implement the College’s own Campus Network (AdeyemiNet).105 The campus
network was launched on March 13, 2009, with a fully dedicated server
room (housed in the ICT/Virtual Library) and five other internet base
stations spread around the College campus. The hub is served by a C-band
satellite dish with a 5-watt BUC, i-direct modem, servers and an internet
bandwidth of 512KB/1024KB. All this was to guarantee a system that can
withstand variability in terrestrial environmental changes, scalable shared
bandwidth and an allowance for opening up the space in the near future.
Application servers were also acquired as part of the equipment in the hope
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and spirit that the College would begin to deploy its on-line applications by
itself.106
Fig.11 - Front View of the Management Information Systems Building
Training and Web Services Sub-Unit of MIS
Having realized the need for specialized training of staff and students
in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in order to put the
College in the forefront of ICT literacy, the Management of the College made
aggressive efforts to provide facilities to meet the training need. A wing of the
MIS unit was designated to cater for this need.
Virtual Library/ICT Centre
The ICT revolution has brought about access to information in
diversity of ways. Because of globalization, libraries functions and roles are
changing, hence the conception of the virtual library/ICT Centre. The
ICT/Virtual library project was equipped with ‘state-of-the-art’ computing
facilities and excellent cooling system necessary for the attainment of the
expected goal. The goals here are to facilitate access to databases and
electronic resources, internet web browsing by the College community.
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These activities have been structured into two sections tagged virtual
library1 and 2. Each of the sections contained 23 units of complete systems,
networked with internet access.107
ICT/Virtual Library Extension Building
The College has put in place a structure to serve as an extension of
the ICT/Virtual Library Complex. The building is now fully completed and
equipped with state of the art ICT facilities. It is worthy to note that the
2013 maiden edition of the Computer-based Unified Tertiary and
Matriculation Examination was conducted using the facilities of the New
ICT/Virtual library Extension.
Fig. 12 - ICT/Virtual Library Extension Building
Power Supply for ICT/Virtual Library Centre
The issue of adequate electric power supply to the ICT Centre has
been vigorously pursued. The College Management in this case has just
achieved a milestone in the provision of electrical power to the ICT/Virtual
Library Centre. This has to do with installation of a 150KVA Generating set
as an alternative to the Power Holding Company of Nigeria supplies.108
The College Cybercafé
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In order to meet the internet access and secretarial needs of students
and other members of the College Community, the MIS was further
extended, while facilities including staff were provided to realize the
objective.
Concluding Remarks
The period between 1970 and 1991 may be described as the period of
stabilization for the College in all its ramifications. During this period,
seven different administrators managed the College. These were: Messrs.
W.O. Akingbola, B.O. Rotimi, J.O. Oyewale, V.Ninan, Professor Segun
Adesina, Dr. (Mrs.) P.O. Fayemi and Mr. B.F. Adeniji.
It was during this period that the nomenclature of the Chief
Academic Officer changed from Principal to Provost. During this period,
new academic programmes were introduced and the College commenced
the Degree programmes in some of its old Departments. Many of the
foundation staff pursued and got their postgraduate degrees; and there
were further improvements in the College infrastructures. For instance,
Wande Abimbola Hostel was added to the existing ones to cope with the
increasing student enrolment.
Furthermore, the Registry, the Bursary, the Health Centre, the
Student Affairs Division, the Directorate of Physical Planning, Works and
Services and the College Library as we have them today were organized
during this period. It was also during this period that the College got
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anInterim Governing Board, a step meant to prepare the College for
autonomy. The period ushered in the era of administrative disarticulation
of the College from OAU, Ile-Ife.
Notes and References
1. Rotimi, B.O. (1975) “Adeyemi College of Education: 1964-1974” (A
Decade of Experiment in the Supply of Middle Level Manpower in
Teacher Education), in West African Journal of Education, Vol. XIX No. 3
October, 1978, pp.503-516.
2. Oral Interview held with Rev. B.F. Adeniji (Aged 80+) A Former Acting
Provost of Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo on 11th July, 2013 and
on 22/01/2014
3. Oral Interview held with Mr. O.O. Adedeji (74+) A Former Lecturer and
Dean in School of Languages, Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo on
28/01/ 2014.
4. ibid.
5 ibid.
6. Professor Segun Adesina assumed Duty as Provost in the College in
1984 and finished in 1985.
7. Oral Interview held with Rev. B.F. Adeniji (82+)…
8. Oral Interview held with Mr. O.O. Adedeji (74+)…
9. Oral Interview held with Dr. E.A. Abiodun (82+) A Former Lecturer and
Dean in School of Education, Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo on
13/12/2013.
10. ibid.
11. ibid.
12. ibid.
13. ibid.
14. ibid
15. ibid.
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17. Before the tenure of Professor Adesina, the College Academic Board
meetings were presided over by Professors from University of Ife. All our
informants gave this information.
18. Oral Interview held with Professor Segun Adesina (Aged 78+) A former
Provost of Adeyemi College of Education, at his residence in Abeokuta
on 12th December 2013.
19. ibid.
20. ibid.
21. Professor Segun Adesina was conferred with Bamoye of Ondo Land by
HRH, Oba Robert Itiade Adekolurejo in 1985
22. Oral Interview held with Dr. E.A. Abiodun (82+)…
23. Registry Record, Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo.
24. Six Alumni of the College in her days were interviewed, only one of them
did not subscribe to the description.
25. Wande Abimbola Hall of Residence was opened for use in 1989 for the
students.
26. These two courses were not part of the other courses approved in
1982/83 by the University of Ife.
27. Oral Interview held with Revd. B.F. Adeniji (82+)…
28. Oral Interview with Pa. O.O. Adedeji
29. Information elicited from interaction with Professor Osisanwo, one time
Deputy Provost of the College.
30. Oral Interview held with Mrs. V.O. Akindehin (60+) A former Registrar of
the College on 19th July, 2013 and February, 17, 2014 in her Office.
(She is at the moment the Director, SERVICOM/Anti-Corruption and
Transparency Unit (ACTU), Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo.)
31. ibid.
32. Oral Interview held with Barr. Afolabi Ojuawo (70+), a former Registrar
of the College (between 1982 and 1989) on 12/12/2013 at his residence
in Ado-Ekiti.
33. ibid
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34. Oral Interview held with Mrs. V.O. Akindehin (Aged 60+)…
35. ibid.
36. ibid.
37. ibid.
38. Decree No. 12 of 11th May, 1991 backed up the Disarticulation of
Adeyemi College of Education and placed her under the NCCE along
with other FCE in Nigeria.
39. Registry Records, Adeyemi college of Education, Ondo.
40. ibid.
41. ibid.
42. ibid.
43. ibid.
44. The Present Management under the leadership of Professor A.I. Idowu
has transformed the College to meet up with it counterpart elsewhere in
the world.
45. Oral interview with Mr. F.E. Aderinboye
46. Oral Interview with Mr. G.O. Abdul, the current Bursar on … in his
office
47. Bursary Records, Adeyemi college of Education, Ondo
48. ibid.
49. ibid
51. Registry Records, on Mr. J.B. Folarin, Adeyemi College of Esducation.
52. Registry Records, on Mr. E.A. Ebeye, Adeyemi College
53. ibid.
54. ibid.
55. ibid.
56. Bursary Records, Adeyemi College of Education…
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57. The Professor Babatunde Ipaye-led Management of Adeyemi College of
Education must be credited with the introduction of computers into the
operations of the Bursary of Adeyemi College.
58. Registry Records…
59. ibid.
60. Bursary Record…
61. Bursary Record found in Bursary Accounting Manual of Operations.
62. Oral Interview with Dr. E.A. Abiodun…
63. Oral Interview with Revd. B.F. Adeniji …
64. Mr. (later Chief) A.A. Babatope was in the Maintenance Department
of5the College from 1973 to 1984.
65. Engr. Adesina was seconded by the University of Ife on request of the
Interim Governing Board to Adeyemi College of Education.
66. Registry Record on Engr. C.B. Oke
67. Telephone Interview with Dr. Sam Oluseyi Oyekan the Coordinator of
DPPW&S on 26/02/2014
68. Oral Interview with Mr. B. F. Ajayi, Director, the current Director,
Directorate of Physical Planning, Works and Services in his office on
22/10/2013 and Record of the Directorate of Physical Planning, Works
and Services, Adeyemi college of Education, Ondo.
69. Oral Interview with Mr. Simeon Adetoro Odetokun, 80+ at his
Residence, in Saka Famuditimi Street Lipakala Area, Ondo.
70. ibid
71. Registry Records…
72. ibid.
73. ibid.
74. ibid.
75 ibid
76. Oral Interview with Dr. Adekunle Ekundayo Ogunmosin, 40+ Director of
Medical Services, Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo in his office.
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77. Registry Records…
78. Oral Interview with Mrs. V.O. Akindehin…
79. Oral Interview with Mr. N.O. Olarinoye 50+ the Current Dean, Student
Affairs Division, Adeyemi College of Education
80. ibid.
81. Rotimi, B.O.(1975) “Adeyemi College of Education: 1964-1974”…
82. Babs Fafunwa Library Record: Ogunmilade, J. O. (2001), Report of
Stewardship as College Librarian, 1994 – 2002.
83. ibid.
84. ibid.
85. ibid.
86. ibid.
87. College Registry Official Record
88. ibid.
89. College Registry Official Record
90. ibid.
91. Babs Fafunwa Library Record Dina, E A (2008), Report of Stewardship
as College Librarian, March 2003 – March 2008
92. Babs Fafunwa Library Record Ogunsiji, Y. M. (2009), Handing over note
as Coordinator of Library Services, April 2008 – October, 2009
93. ibid.
94. ibid.
95. ibid
96. ibid
97. R.A. Egunjobi, R.A. Awoyemi, "Library automation with Koha", Library
Hi Tech News, Vol. 29 Iss: 3 pp. 12 – 15
98. ibid.
99. Babs Fafunwa Library Record…
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100. ibid.
101. ibid.
102. ibid.
103. ibid.
104. ibid.
105. ibid.
106. ibid
107. ibid
108. ibid
109. ibid
110. ibid
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CHAPTER FOUR
DISARTICULATION FROM OAU AND A NEW LEASE OF LIFE UNDER
NCCE
The National Commission for Colleges of Education (NCCE) was
established through Decree 3 of 1989 to assume the responsibility of
regulating the activities of Colleges of Education in Nigeria. In December
1989, Adeyemi College of Education was disarticulated from the Obafemi
Awolowo University (OAU) Ile-Ife with effect from from 1st of January,
1990; the College became one of the babies of the NCCE. This
development profoundly assisted the rapid maturation of the College
such that the College became the undisputed pacesetter in Teacher
Education in Nigeria. As a result of the robust and regular assistance (in
financial and material terms) from the NCCE, giant strides were made in
the areas of physical development, academic growth, staff and students’
welfare and College- community relations. The burgeoning staff and
student’s population had been putting a lot of strains on the limited
infrastructures available to the College. Even with the additional
structures – 2 staff office blocks, expanded maintenance section, a
bukateria complex for students, and a new Hall of Residence (Wande
Abimbola Hall) provided by the Dr. (Mrs.) Fayemi’s administration
between 1986 and 1990; the situation did not alter appreciably. It took
the coming into office of the Professor Babatunde Ipaye’s administration
in April 1991 for the fortunes of the College to take a positive turn in the
sphere of physical development.
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Collaboration with the Faculty of Education, Obafemi Awolowo
University, Ile-Ife
The College up till 1972 was administered by the Western State
Government and the University of Ibadan. However, by 1972 the
administration of the College was transferred to University of Ife (now
Obafemi Awolowo University) Ile-Ife. The University had been running
degree programmes since 1967/68 session, while the College was running
the Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE) programmes. By 1982/83 session,
the College got approval from the Senate of the University to commence
degree programmes in B.A.(Education) in English, French and History.
Other degree programmes followed in B.A., B. Sc and B.Ed. Biology,
Chemistry, Geography,Mathematics, Physical and Health Education, Fine
and Applied Arts, Home Economics, Agricultural Science and Yoruba. The
College got approval of the Senate in 2011/2012 session to run additional
Degree programmes in B.A; B.Sc and B.Ed. Religious Studies, Economics,
Social Studies, Mathematics/ Integrated Science and Guidance and
Counselling.
The degree programmes of the university in the College are
coordinated by the Deans, Faculty of Education and moderated by the
lecturers in the cognate Departments in the university. Listed below are the
Deans of the Faculty of Education, O.A.U. Ile-Ife to date.
Pictures of the Deans of the Faculty of Education, O.A.U., Ile-Ife
Prof. A.B. Fafunwa 1966-1972; 73-75 Prof. A. Adaralegbe
1972/73-; 75-79;83-85 Prof. A. Fajana (1979-83)
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Prof. O. Makinde 1985-87 Prof. S.A. Olatunji (1987-
89) Prof. A.A. Taiwo (1989-90)
Prof. J.A. Adejumo (1990-92) Prof. I. Agun (1992-1996)
Prof. J.O. Fawole (1996-2000)
Prof. O.J. Ehindero (2000-2002) Prof. D.K. Akanbi (2002-
2006) Prof. K.A. Alao (2006-2010)
Prof. J.A. Aderinto (2010-2011 Prof. P.O. Jegede
(2011- Date)
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Prominent among the Coordinators of Degree Programmes in the
Faculty are Professors T.O. Fasokun and B.I. Popoola. They help in the
moderation of examination questions, consideration of the results and their
processing to the university Senate for award of Degrees to deserving
candidates.
PROFESSOR JOSEPH BABATUNDE IPAYE: 1991-1999
Professor Joseph Babatunde Ipaye (B.Ed., Ph.D. Ibadan) was the 12th
Head of the Institution and the 4thProvost of Adeyemi College of Education,
Ondo. He assumed duties on the 2nd April, 1991 and managed the affairs of
the College till 31st March 1999.
Insert Prof. J.B. Ipaye’s Pictures
During his memorable tenure as the Chief Executive, Prof. Ipaye
recorded valuable achievements in basic infrastructural development,
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welfare improvement of staff and students, and introduction of new
academic programmes with his Deputy Provosts:
1.Dr. C. B. Oguntonade (1991 – 1993)
2. Dr. R. A. Adeboyeje (June 1993 – June 1995)
3. Dr. (later Professor) I. A. Osisanwo (1996 – March 1999)
Educational and Professional Background
Professor J.B. Ipaye was born on the 16th of May, 1940 at Korowa,
Oka-Akoko, Ondo State. He started his primary education in 1949 at Z.I.
Primary School, Oka-Akoko; finished at Jubilee Secondary Modern School,
Ikare in 1958 before proceeding to the Joint Provisional Grade II Teacher
Training College, Ile-Ife in 1963.
Thereafter, Prof. Ipaye attended University of Ibadan, Ibadan where he
graduated with First Class Honours, B.Ed. (History and French) 1969; Ph.D.
(Educational Psychology) 1975. He taught at Adeyemi College of Education,
Ondo (1969–1972) and became the first Professor of Guidance and
Counselling in Africa at the Faculty of Education, University of Ilorin, Ilorin,
Kwara State.
During his working life, Prof. Ipaye severally served as Head of
Department, Dean, Faculty of Education, University of Ilorin, Ilorin; and
Director, Institute of Education, Ondo State University, Ado-Ekiti. These
professional development and critical assignments largely prepared and
sustained him for the future tasks of the College Provost between 1991 and
1999.Hence, Prof. Ipaye achieved remarkable development of the College in
physical facilities, academic growth and students’ welfare, and college-
community relations.
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I. Physical Development
Ipaye’s administration’s transformative agenda was felt in virtually all
aspects of the college’s corporate life but more profoundly so in the area of
infrastructural development. By 1994, an extension to the library had been
built and this increased the total sitting capacity of the library complex to
510. This was a significant improvement on the 1990 figure of 292. Within
the period of 1994 to 1997, the following infrastructures were put in place:
1. A Complex housing eight big lecture rooms known as the ‘Y-block’ in
local parlance;
2. Additional Fine Arts block consisting of textile/ceramics studio and a
kiln;
3. Extension to the Home Economics block;
4. Reconstruction of former School of Education Office Complex;
5. Construction of School of Languages’ Office Complex;
6. Construction of Agricultural Science and Integrated Science Complex;
7. Two additional Boreholes constructed by Navy Captain A. I.
Onyearugbulem, the Ondo State Military Administrator;
8. An imposing College Main Gate (partly funded by the Military
Administrator);
9. An ultra-modern lock-up shopping complex named as Peter Lassa
Shopping Complex;
10. Construction of a 1,200-seater Lecture Theatre ( later named
after Professor Ipaye)
11. The uncompleted Applied Arts and Science Complex were partly
furnished in a determined effort to provide more infrastructural
facilities for Dean’s Office, and Department of Business Education.
12. Renovation of College Guest House I.
13. Renovation of some flats in the Staff Quarters.
14. Constitution of the College Learned Conference Committee for
sponsorship of academic staff to conferences.
While all these monumental developments were taking place, the
tradition of academic excellence was not compromised in any form. In fact,
many of the additional facilities created more conducive environment that
facilitated teacher education and welfare of staff and students.
II. Academic Growth
Shortly after assuming duty as Provost in 1991, Professor Babatunde
Ipaye mooted and vigorously pursued the idea of conducting a course
leading to the Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) in the College.
The main impetus for this idea was the requirement of the National Policy
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on Education (Federal Government, 1981) that all teachers in the country
should possess the teacher’s professional certificate (not below the standard
of NCE) by 1998. The Provost, with the authority of the College Academic
Board, and through the Faculty of Education of Obafemi Awolowo
University embarked upon a series of negotiations with the Post Graduate
College of the University with a view to bringing the proposal into reality
through affiliation with the University. The Senate of the University finally
approved the proposal at its meeting of 22nd April 1992.
Dr. C.B. Oguntonade, a former Deputy Provost of the College, was then
appointed as the Director, Postgraduate Studies and Research. There were
16 candidates on the list of the first set of students in the 1993/94 session.
They consisted of four candidates who were members of the academic staff
of Adeyemi College of Education, and twelve candidates from outside the
College, including four secondary school principals. A total of 12 Post-
graduate students were matriculated on Tuesday, 6th July, 1993. The
lecturers of the course were members of academic staff of Adeyemi College
of Education not below the rank of Senior Lecturer.
In July 1991, Prof. Ipaye also introduced the NCE sandwich
programme in the College. The first set of students was matriculated on the
6th of September 1991. At the ceremony, the Provost said inter aliathat the
programme was necessitated by the desire “… to accommodate the
yearnings of unqualified teachers in the primary schools to obtain the
minimum teaching qualification” required by the government under the
National Policy on Education.
Another notable index of academic growth at this point was the
establishment of the Department of Computer Science during the
1993/1994 academic session. With this development, the College
responded positively to the unfolding ‘cybernetics age’ with its infinite
potentials. At present, the Department runs a regular programme for NCE
students and part-time weekend Diploma and Certificate programmes for
the working class. Prof. Ipaye also provided academic support for students
that were withdrawn from a subject combination in the NCE programme.
They were transferred to the Department of Primary Education Studies to
complete their studies.
Worthy of mention also was the establishment of Department of
Business Education offering courses in Secretarial Studies and Accounting.
The Department was well equipped with up to date manual and electric
typewriters and qualified personnel. New Departments such as Social
Studies, Integrated Science, Primary Education Studies, General Studies
and Economics were also established and infused with vitality into the
College system. In addition, the existing Departments received a new lease
of life with the provision of staff, equipment, tools, machineries and
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instructional materials. The greatest beneficiaries were the Departments of
Home Economics, Fine and Applied Arts, Agricultural Science and French.
Furthermore, incentives were put in place in 1991 to encourage
healthy academic competition among students. The first was the college
scholarship programme under which the best students each year would
receive College sponsorship thereby becoming college Scholars. Three
graduates of the College who made First Class Honours in the 1990/91
degree examinations were offered automatic teaching employment. In fact,
within the first four years of the Ipaye Administration, student population
had grown to about 4,000 regular students and another 4,500 sandwich
students. The staff strength also increased to 180 academic staff, 70 senior
non-academic staff and about 400 junior staff. This had serious
implications for social-welfare matters and peaceful coexistence.
III. Staff and Students’ Welfare
Welfare matters have always been the source of crisis in the College. It
could be recalled that in 1990, the College was closed down for some
months after a violent students’ demonstration over welfare matters.
Even after resumption, agitations over staff and student welfare matters
continued. Thus, early in 1994, a Federal Government sponsored
Visitation Panel was instituted to look at the issue of incessant crises in
the College. The recommendations of the Panel were to prove very useful
in curtailing crisis in the College in subsequent years. It must be
emphasized that it was not as if the College Management at various times
was not doing anything in the area of welfare of members of the
community. But the progressively expanding population of the staff and
students widely outstripped the available funds and facilities. A lot of
coping strategies were put in place in order to bridge the gap thereby
ensuring peace and harmony.
Healthcare delivery system was equally improved with more medical
staff, drugs and facilities. The medicalpersonnel operateda shift system
unlike the situation previously when it was only morning duty and
emergency call. Increasing bed spaces through the introduction of double
bunks and the conversion of utility rooms (like stores and laundry rooms)
to living spaces were affected to cope with the increasing student
population in the Halls of Residence.
In the area of recreation and useful diversionary therapies, the College
Management in collaboration with some governmental agencies achieved
a lot. For the students, the College provided a television and video
viewing centre equipped with a satellite dish for global reach. For the
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records, the military administrator of Ondo State donated the sets of
television and video players for the project. Sporting activities continued
to receive the encouragement and support of the College authorities. This
spurred the College to greater height and achievements in collegiate
competitions like Nigerian Colleges of Education Games Association
(NICEGA). The Ipaye administration even went a step further in 1991
when it introduced inter schools/units sports’ competition with Provost
Cup as a deserving trophy for the winners. This went a long way in
defusing tension and engendering peaceful existence. In addition, the
College received two buses from the Federal Government under the
Federal Government Assisted Mass Transit Programme. This alleviated
transportation problems for both the students and staff.
IV. College-Community Relations
It must be stated from the outset that the College has always enjoyed
excellent relations with the community since its inception. This is not to
say that all has been well or that the relationship had been maximized to
the full advantage of both parties. There are always rooms for
improvement in human relations. But it must be observed that apart
from serving as a source of employment and training ground for willing
and qualified indigenes, new avenues, which broadened the horizon of
College – community interface were created. These included the
involvement of the College in business ventures such as vehicle and
chairs/tables rentals, Hall and shops rental for social and business
engagements. Guest House operations, key community personalities (like
the Osemawe of Ondo Kingdom, his chiefs and prominent politicians and
businessmen) were regularly involved in College programmes and social
activities. In these diverse ways, the College has more than justified its
social relevance and utility value.
Prospects for the Future
Professor Ipaye believed that the main focus for the future was to
achieve autonomy for the College in the conduct of courses leading to the
awards of:
i. The Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PDGE)
ii. The Master’s Degree in Education (M.Ed.)
iii. Doctoral Degrees (Ph.D.).
The vision was in line with the belief of Professor Ipaye that education is an
enduring legacy to develop human capacity and improve the world. There is
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no doubt that this is an inevitable and logical direction of development for
this and some other Colleges of Education in the country. Such autonomous
Colleges of Education abound in more developed countries. Examples are
Malven College of Education in England, and the Western Washington State
College (WWSC) on the Western Coast of the United States of America.
CHAPTER FIVE
THE COLLEGE MARCHES ON: 1999-2006
THE ERA OF DR. REUBEN ADEPOJU ADEBOYEJE
The 13thHead of the Institution and the 5thProvost of Adeyemi College
of Education, Ondo was Dr. Reuben Adepoju Adeboyeje (B.A, M.A., Ph.D.
(Ife)). He was the first Provost sourced from the mainstream of competent
academic staff within the College system in Nigeria.
Insert the Picture of Dr. R.A. Adeboyeje
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He assumed duties on 1st April 1999 and managed the affairs of the College
till 18th March 2005. Dr. Adeboyeje was assisted by four Deputy Provosts,
namely:
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1. Dr. I. A. Osisanwo (2nd April, 1999 – 2000)
2. Dr. F. O. Akindehin (2000 – 2001)
3. Dr. A. O. Olarewaju (2001 – 22nd May, 2002)
4. Dr. V. E. A. Akorede (May 2002 – 2004).
Amidst the perennial staff and students’ crises, Dr. Adeboyeje recorded
some modest achievements in quality development of infrastructures,
human resources, policy formulations, academic programmes, and welfare
enhancement of staff and students. This developmental tempo sustained our
quest for excellence in professional training of teachers as veritable tools in
national development.
Educational and Professional Background
Dr. Reuben Adepoju Adeboyeje was born at Igbinsin-Oloto, via
Okitipupa, Ondo State on 12th December 1946. He attended Local Authority
(L.A.) Primary School, Ilutitun before obtaining his Teachers Grade II
Certificateat St. John/Mary Teachers’ College, Owo in 1968. Thereafter, he
proceeded to the University of Ife (later Obafemi Awolowo University), Ile-Ife
for B.A. Education (Yoruba/Geography) 1975; M.A. (Educational
Administration) 1980; and Ph.D. (Educational Administration) 1984.
Perhaps, these academic and professional trainings might have harnessed
the inherent talents and vision of Dr. Adeboyeje for his arduous task of
manpower development at all levels of education in Nigeria.
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As a professional teacher, Dr. Adeboyeje had taught in many schools
including L.A. School, Okitipupa (1965-66); United Grammar School, Ode-
Irele, Ondo State (1969-71); Universal Primary Education (UPE) Teachers’
College, Shahuei, Kano (1975-76); and Divisional Teachers’ Training College
Ile-Ife, Osun State (1976-77). Consequent upon his outstanding qualities
and meritorious performance, Dr. Adeboyeje was employed by Obafemi
Awolowo University (OAU) at Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo. He
assumed duty on 1st March 1977 as an Assistant Tutor II. With a penchant
for hard work and devotion to effective teaching and research, the resilience
and commitment of Dr. Adeboyeje were recognised and rewarded with
promotion to the positions of Assistant Tutor I (October 1981); Lecturer II
(October 1982); Lecturer I (October 1985); Senior Lecturer (October 1987);
Principal Lecturer (1990); Chief Lecturer (October 1992); and
Reader/Associate Professor (November 1998).
During this working period, Dr. Adeboyeje readily served the College
as Chairman or member of many Committees; Head, Department of
Educational Administration and Planning (1985-1989; 1991-1993); Deputy
Provost, Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo (June 1993-1995 June); and
Dean, School of Education (August 1997-1999 March). The expansive
opportunities severally created by these appointments and positions of
responsibilities might have prepared, strengthened and distinguished him
for the exalted position of the College Provost.
While still serving his tenure as an elected Dean, Dr. R.A. Adeboyeje
was interviewed and recommended by the College Governing Council to the
President, Federal Republic of Nigeria for appointment as the first College
Provost to be produced from the stream of competent academic staff of
Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo. Dr. Adeboyeje assumed office on 1st
April, 1999 as the 12th College Provost with an intrinsic faith for the
leadership tasks ahead. The vacuum created in the School of Education was
filled by the appointment of (late) Dr. Wilson O. Olaniyi as Acting Dean, to
complete his tenure.
The Provost, Dr. Adeboyeje was a member of many professional
bodies/organisations including the Nigerian Association for Educational
Administration and Planning. As a prolific writer and erudite scholar, he
attended many learned conferences and published scholarly articles in
national and international journals of repute. Dr. Adeboyeje also authored
and co-authored some books as well as having chapter contributions and
commissioned papers by notable organisations based on his acclaimed
expertise and experience. Consequently, he was recognised and made to
serve as Consulting Editor and Editor-in-Chief of some journals including
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Nigerian Journal of Theoretical and Applied Research: Humanities and
Sciences, African Journal of Research in Education, Journal of Educational
Information and Development, and Studies in Pre-Primary and Primary
Education. Dr. Adeboyeje also edited some referenced books exemplified by
Fundamentals of Education for Colleges and Universities (1992).
Dr. Adeboyeje took the mantle of leadership from Professor Joseph
Babatunde Ipaye on 1st April 1999 amidst students’ crisis. It continued to
be incessant struggle that was punctuated by intermittent staff strike
actions, and which often resulted in the closure of the College and
disruption of academic calendar on some occasions. By dint of hard work
and support of the College Governing Council under the chairmanship of Dr.
Edward Obi-Akatchak, the College Management and stakeholders made
concerted efforts to restore peace and harmony back on the campus. This
was eventually facilitated by his insightful inauguration of the Parents/Staff
Forum (PSF) on 11th August 2001 under the chairmanship of Revd. B. F.
Adeniji: a former Acting Provost of the College (1st January- 31st March
1999).
Activities and Achievements in the College
Amidst the raging storms and streams of supportive Governing
Council, Management, PSF, staff and stakeholders of the College, Dr.
Adeboyeje resolutely struggled with spirited efforts and available resources
to have the following achievements:
I. Infrastructural Development
1. Construction and commissioning of the new Health Centre
2. Construction, Furnishing and commissioning of the Computer
Science/Mathematics Complex
3. Rehabilitation of the College Roads
4. Establishment of Adeyemi College of Education Demonstration
Nursery/Primary School, which began with 520 pupils and 24
teachers in October, 2001.
5. Renovation of the College Guest House
6. Procurement of Furniture Items for Offices
7. Construction of Perimeter Fencing, Phase I (main to second gate)
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8. Construction of Isyaku Kabir Administrative Block, Phase I
9. Extensive Renovation of Adeyemi College of Education
DemonstrationSecondary School, Ondo.
10. Construction and commissioning of the School of Education Complex
11. Procurement of Xerox Photocopying Machines for the College
12. Construction of 38 Lock-up Shops at ACE Demonstration Secondary
School, Ondo.
13. Naming of vital Buildings and Roads in the College
II. Students’ Welfare
1. Purchase of a new bus for the Students’ Union
2. Renovation of the Students’ Hostels
3. Purchase of a new 511 KVA Generating Plant for Halls of Residence
4. Clearing of the Nine-year Backlog of NCE Sandwich Results
5. Purchase of a Set of Colour Television and Video in Students’
Hostels Common rooms
6. Preparation of Certificates for the Regular Students
7. Regular Supply of Water to Hostels
8. Procurement of Lawn Mowers
9. Construction of a 200-bed students’ Hostel.
10. Curtailment of Cultism in the College.
11. Introduction and Enforcement of Dress Code, an example which
other higher educational institutions are emulating today.
12. Relentless War Against Examination Malpractices by outlawing
wearing of veils covering faces in the College premises.
13. Relocation of Students’ Religious Activities to “Uncompleted
Buildings”.
III. Staff Welfare
1. Conversion of Daily-rated Staff to Permanent Staff
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2. Prompt payment of Staff Salaries and Allowances
3. Introduction of Provost’s Special Loan (PSL)
4. Raising the Amounts of the Imprest Account for all HODs/Unit
Heads
5. Purchase of a new 511 KVA Generating Plant for Staff Quarters and
School Area
6. Recruitment of a Medical Doctor of the Health Centre
7. Purchase of new Vehicles for Principal Officers
8. Regular Promotion and Confirmation of Staff
9. Improvement of the College Security Network
10. Procurement of Books and Journals for the College Library
11. Increase in the Staff Strength, both the Academic and Administrative
Staff
12. Procurement of Equipment and Drugs to the Health Centre
13. Provision of Equipment and Reagents for Biology’ Chemistry,
Integrated Sciences and Physics Laboratories.
14. Strengthening of the College Security Unit with Human and
Materials Resources.
15. Establishment of Parents/Staff Forum (PSF) for peaceful
development of the College.
IV Revenue Generation Scheme
1. Establishment of Oil-Palm Plantation, which covered over thirty-
three (33)Acres of land with 2000 stands
2. Constitution of Guest House Management Committee, which
generated substantial revenue for the College
3. Revitalisation of the College Bookshop
4. Renovation and Commercialisation of the College Laundry
5. Inauguration of the College Commercial Farm Committee for mass
production of:
(a) Arable crops such as maize, cassava, oil-palm, melon, tangerine,
orange and leafy vegetables.
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(b) Quality livestock such as poultry, piggery, rabbitry and snailery.
6. Constitution and Inauguration of the College Rental Services
Committee.
7. Commercialisation of Technical Unit of Centre for Educational
Technology
The modest achievements and contributions of Dr. Adeboyeje largely
resulted in more staff, facilities, equipment and services for quality
instruction, increased internally generated revenue, and enhanced welfare of
both staff and students. Hence, the College further grew in academic
excellence in teacher education with a vision of becoming a foremost
University of Education in the nearest future.
Challenges
Dr. Adeboyeje was the 12th Provost for six (6) years from 1st April 1999
to 18th March 2005, when he was retired amidst the protracted crisis in the
College. He resumed duties amidst the students’ crisis which were
intermittently punctuated with staff industrial and strike actions. Most
events of these unfortunate occasions, which often led to the closure of the
College and elongated academic calendar, were requests beyond the powers
of the College Management. This made the College to have lost the
2000/2001 academic session since its inception.
On assumption of office, Dr. Adeboyeje had a vision of achieving the
foundational objectives of training qualified teachers, organizing refresher
courses for serving teachers, and fostering active research into matters
pertaining to education. Hence, he introduced a lot of innovative policies,
programmes and projects that would enhance the developmental progress of
the College. With the cooperation of the staff, Management and Governing
Council, Dr. Adeboyeje had some modest achievements earlier mentioned
above.
Against his personal wish and collective aspiration of the College
community, the scope of achievements of Dr. Adeboyeje was limited by
inadequate funds to provide more lecture rooms, staff offices, laboratories
with equipment and reagents, diesel to fuel the two 511 KVA generators, and
sponsorship of staff on conferences and higher educational programmes as
means to raise the quality of staff, teaching and service delivery. In spite of
these constraints and differences in interests, Dr. Adeboyeje endeavoured to
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sustain the working relationships with Ondo community and Obafemi
Awolowo University, Ile-Ife for the degree programmes.
Prospects for the Future
The College continually witnessed an era of change and challenges
with more responsibilities for making it the foremost and preferred teacher-
training institution. Hence, Dr. Adeboyeje implored the staff and students
to do their best according to their conscience, nurtured by truth. To him, if
the Management and staff do their work promptly, there would be peace,
justice and satisfaction in the College without any acrimony and protests.
With the quality of infrastructural, academic and staff development,
Dr. Adeboyeje strongly believed that the College is ripe to be considered for
autonomous degree-awarding status, as a University of Education. The
continuity of expansive development of viable policies, programmes and
projects will enable the College to cope with new challenges and
responsibilities in providing the required manpower needs for the national
economy.
THE PROVOSTSHIP OF DR. V.E.A. AKOREDE: 2004-2006
Dr. V.E.A. Akorede was the 14th Head of the Institution and the 6th
Provost of the Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo. He was the Deputy
Provost when he took over the mantle of leadership in acting capacity from
Dr. R.A. Adeboyeje in 2004.
Dr. V. E. A. Akorede (later Professor) came to work in Adeyemi College
of Education, Ondo in 1986 as Principal Lecturer in the Department of
Geography. Before then, he had lectured at University of Benin and Oyo
State (now Osun State) College of Education respectively. In 1988, the
Provost of the College, Dr. Mrs. Fayemi, appointed Dr. Akorede as
Director/Supervisor of Works – a job he combined with teaching in the
Department of Geography. He later became Chief Lecturer and subsequently
Reader during the era of Professor Ipaye as the College Provost.
During the tenure of Professor Ipaye as Provost, the School of
Humanities was split into two schools namely: School of Arts and Social
Sciences and School of Languages. Dr. Akorede then became the pioneering
Dean of the School of Arts and Social Sciences. Professor Ipaye completed
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his tenure as Provost and left the college in 1999. The new provost, Dr.
Reuben Adeboyeje, approved the application of Dr. Akorede for sabbatical
leave in the University of Maiduguri. When Dr. Akorede returned from
sabbatical leave in 2001, the incumbent Director of the Directorate of
Postgraduate Studies and Research (PGSR), Dr. Olarewaju was appointed as
Deputy Provost. Dr. Akorede was then put in the office vacated by Dr.
Olarewaju.
In May 2002, Dr. Olarewaju died in a ghastly road accident while on
official assignment. The mantle of the position of Deputy Provost then fell on
Dr. Akorede shortly afterwards.
During that period, the College was in crisis. Majority of the staff of
the College, both teaching and non-teaching, were stiffly opposed to the
management style of the Provost, Dr. Reuben Adeboyeje. At the peak of the
crisis, the Provost sacked hundreds of staff members he perceived as his
enemies. The unions went on strike; students were sent home; the college
was at war with itself. Armed robbers “were sent” to the College. Well armed
mobile policemen were deployed to take over the college for months to
prevent the situation from degenerating further. It was perhaps the darkest
period in the history of the college. Professor Akorede, in a recent interview,
described the situation as “a total blackout”. The Federal Government waded
into the matter and sent an investigation panel to the college from Abuja.
The Provost, Dr. Reuben Adeboyeje was placed on indefinite suspension in
2004 (from which he was retired) while Dr. Akorede, the Deputy Provost,
was appointed as the Acting Provost and retired from the College in 2006.
In the circumstances in which Dr. Akorede took over the leadership of
the college, he needed more than human strength and wisdom to overcome
the seemingly insurmountable challenges staring him in the face. In 2014, a
decade after, he said: “we prayed and prayed…. we had assistance and
understanding from the community itself, from the Federal Government and
from the council of the College”.
Dr. Akorede worked tirelessly to return the college to normalcy and
reverse the damage done in the previous few years. He will be remembered
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especially for bringing back the hundreds of workers dismissed by his
predecessor and for persuading the Federal Government to approve payment
of the arrears of their salaries for the fifteen months they were out of work.
Peace and calm gradually returned to the college and the hitherto tension-
soaked atmosphere gave way to an enabling, hostility-free working
environment.
The administration of Dr. Akorede also pursued and achieved a more
cordial relationship with the host community. Particularly noteworthy is the
support and good will of community leaders such as High Chief Bayo
Akinnola the late Lisa of Ondo Kingdom, and Chief Gbenga Ogunniya, a
member of the National Assembly who from time to time got in touch with
the Provost and put heads together with him to find ways of moving the
College forward.
Furthermore, the administration of Dr. Akorede embarked on
comprehensive renovation of students’ hostels and began the construction of
three new hostels. It also did a lot to eliminate the problems of water
shortage and epileptic supply of electricity in the college. Lecture theatres
were renovated; laboratories were equipped and new blocks of classrooms
and offices were built including the Igbo Block, and the History Block.
The era of Dr. Akorede also witnessed massive and unprecedented
acquisition of computer sets for all offices and departments in the college, to
replace the aged typewriters which were hitherto the prevalent means of
data processing in the college. Arrangements were also put in place for the
training of staff on the use of computer. In addition, the staff housing loan,
car refurbishing loan and furniture loan schemes which had been
suspended by the previous administration were resuscitated by Dr. Akorede.
Describing the situation of things under the leadership of Dr. Akorede, Dr.
Fatusin, a lecturer in the Department of English and foremost critic of
preceding Provost, stated:
The College is super placed… in the sense that things are working normally. In the past few years, it has been crisis all over because of bad leadership. But currently… somebody who had been in the system but
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under a terrible leadership is himself performing wonderfully well. Everybody is contented. Everyone is getting what belongs to him. Nobody is complaining. The workers are working and the students are performing. Things are working normally well.
CHAPTER SIX
RELIGIOUS AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC LIFE IN THE COLLEGE
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1. Religious Organizations in the College
a. Catholic Christian Community
b. Protestant Christian Community
c. Muslim Community
2. Clubs and Societies
a. Mighty Mujemu, Ebony Sister and Others
b. Co-operative Societies
3. Staff and Student Unions
a. Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU)
b. Senior Staff Union of Colleges of Education Nigeria (SSUCOEN)
c. Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU)
d. Student Union (SU)
4. Sporting Activities
5. College Agricultural Farms
6. Concluding Remarks
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Introduction
In every community, social and religious lives have always gone
together. This is because man is naturally a social being and the need to
link up with one’s creator is also paramount in the heart of every man. The
Adeyemi College of Education community has not been an exception in this
regard from inception. In its simplest form, religion is the relationship
between God and man. It is a phenomenon which started at the time man
began to respond to the goodness of God through worship. It knows no
bounds in terms of place, race and colour, because all people without
discrimination accept one religion or another.
When the College was established in 1964, it was influenced by the
existing religious ideological conception of the country. That is, freedom of
religion was guaranteed for both students and staff. Although the College
was named after an Anglican priest, Cannon M. C. Adeyemi, Adeyemi
College of Education Community embraced Christianity and Islam. The
Christian community in the College comprised two sects: the Catholics and
the Pentecostal group. From inception, all College Managements regarded
the Muslims as consisting of one sect. The various College Managements
had always adopted the use of religious activities to regulate the entire life
style of both staff and students.
Moreover, a man would not be regarded a man if he cannot express
himself as a social being. It was against this backdrop that the College
community had also used social clubs over time as a platform for students
and staff to express themselves in social interactions. There were numerous
social clubs operating under the College regulations governing the clubs and
society activities. These included: Mighty Mujemu and Ebony Sisters’ Club,
Klobb 11, Man ‘O War Club, and several others. It was through these socio-
religious activities that the socio-cultural, physical, metaphysical and the
spiritual atmosphere of the College were regulated.
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Religion has played an important role in the ethical life of the College
community as a useful instrument for enforcing moral codes as emphasized
by Amadi (1982:3). Moral code is one of the fundamental principles in
religion and human socio-political life.
Christian Religious Activities in Perspective
The Christian community in Adeyemi College of Education was
regarded by the College Management as two groups: the Catholics and the
Pentecostal Christian group.
Catholic Christian Community in Adeyemi College of Education, Ondo
The Catholics in the College worshipped separately from other
Christian groups. Initially, they attended St. Matthews Catholic Church,
Oke Padi. Later, the Catholic Bishop of Ondo Diocese appointed Reverend
Fathers from Saint Matthew’s Catholic Church, Oke Paadi as Chaplains.
Some of the priests appointed were: Reverend Fathers Cahil, James
Clesham, and Very Rev. Fr. Hugh Mac Laughline. In the early 1990s, priests
from Don Bosco, whose vocation was the formation of youths, were
appointed as Chaplains. Those served as Chaplains were Rev. Frs. Italo
Spagnolo, Ricado Castelino and Gabriel Wade. A remarkable event occurred
at the time. On 17th August, 1992, the College Management allocated land
to the Catholic community vide a letter referenced ACE/R/GA/029/328
when Mr. R. O. Akinkuoye was the President of the Nigerian Federation of
Catholic Students.
However, the situation changed in 1994 when Reverend Father F. B.
Akinseye was appointed as a Lecturer in the Department of Religious
Studies. The newly employed priest assumed the position of the Chaplain.
With the approval of the Catholic Bishop of Ondo Diocese, he gave the
Community the name: Our Lady Queen of Peace Chaplaincy. The
Chaplaincy comprised members of staff and students and had various
groups such as the Catholic Charismatic Renewal of Nigeria, the Precious
Blood of Jesus, the Legion of Mary, the Sacred Heart of Jesus
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andImmaculate Heart of Mary and others. He was succeeded by another
priest, Andrew Oni. Later, Matthew Madewa, Peter Amowe and Tai Oludare
officiated as chaplains in the College.
Some Catholic members of staff, who involved in the activities of the
Chaplaincy, were: Mr. S. O. Odetokun and late Mr. B. Okete, Health Centre;
Messrs. S. F. Fakayodeand P. O. Fatoba (now Prof.), Department of Biology;
Mr. Dayo Bernard, Department of English; Mr. R. O. Akinkuoye, College
Registry; Mrs. A. B. Loto and Mr. O. M. Olorunmota, School of Education;
Mrs. M. T. Fatoba, Physical and Health Education; Ms. Lizzy Okoroafor,
Mrs. Catherine Nnandi and Dr. Mrs. Onuegbu, Department of Igbo; Mr. C. I.
Onuegbu, Department of Business Education; Mrs. Justianah Amoko and
Mr. O. O. Akinlami, Department of Chemistry; Mr. C. Adeniranye,
Department of English; Mr. B. F. Ajayi, Director, Physical Planning, Works
and Services, and a host of others.
Notable among the Catholic students in the early years of the
chaplaincy were: Mr. Peter Atoba; Andrew Fadoju, who later became a
doctor; Mr. Jude Erese; Chika Ezenwabachili; Reverend Sisters Rita Akin-
Otiko, Francisca Obatolu and Catherine Edeke; Reverend Br. Gabriel Onwu;
Emmanuel Izah and Ambrose Olasinde, who later became Reverend Fathers;
Mrs. C. O. Olotu; Messrs. P. B. Adebayo; R. O. Akinkuoye; Tope Ogunleye
and Mrs. M. T. Fatoba.
The Pentecostal Christian Community in Adeyemi College of
Education, Ondo
The Christian Pentecostal or Protestant group in Adeyemi College of
Education Campus established what is known today as the Christ Chapel
(Interdenominational). This interdenominational worship centre housed the
Pentecostal Christians. When it started among students in 1964 with a few
members, it was simply called the “Chapel”. Mr. A.B. Aganga was among the
foundation members. It was also attended by staff resident on Campus. At a
point, it was coordinated by the Students Christian Movement and it was
attended by all students and very few staff who shared the Pentecostal
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backgrounds from their home except the Baptists who were never involved
in the Chapel.
About 1979, the coordination of the Chapel was in the hands of a
group called the “Chapel Committee”. The committee was made up of
members of staff one of whom was the Chairman of the Committee and
students one of whom was the Secretary. The Chapel never had a student
president like other fellowships but the Secretary to the Chapel Committee
was always a student who acted in similar capacity among other students.
The Chairman of the Chapel Committee about 1979 was one Mr. Faturoti, a
Tutor in the Department of Fine and Applied Arts. Later, Dr. Fola Akindehin
joined the workforce of the College and he joined the Chapel and succeeded
Mr. Faturoti as Chairman of Chapel Committee.
Another staff from the Department of Geography, Mr. Onisile also
joined the Chapel and eventually became a member of the Chapel
Committee. The mantle of leadership of the Chapel Committee fell on Mr.
Onisile when Dr. Akindehin was admitted for his PhD at the University of
Ibadan. in 1983. Dr. (Mrs.) Yinka Ogunlade (who became a professor later)
at that time also joined the Chapel as an active member. Dr. (now Bishop)
C.T. Omotunde an Anglican Priestwas also a member. Some of the student
who joined the Chapel around this period were Mr. (later Dr.) Emmanuel
Okogbue, Mr. Ife Akinyosoye, Miss Caroline Akinbosede (later Mrs. Caroline
Akinyosoye) Mr. Deji Okegbile, Mr. (later Pastor) Johnson Oluremi Falade,
Mr. (later Dr.) Dolapo Zacchaeus Olupayimo. Other staff joined as they were
appointed and as they were persuaded. In this group we have Mr. (now
Professor) Akin Alao, Mr. R.J.O. Igbaro, Mr. J.B. Bada, Dr. Abayomi Koleoso
and his family, Mr. (later Dr.) Bunmi Ogungbenro, Mr. Tunde Obisesan, Mr.
A.B. Aganga. Others, who were not staff but joined the Chapel, included Mr.
(later Cannon) Crown Adepeko and Dr. (later Canon) Seyi Tewe.
There was also a period when the Registrar, Mr. Afolabi Ojuawo,
approached the Bishop of the Anglican Communion, Bishop Aderin, to
second a priest who could work with the Chapel as a staff of the College as
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practised in University of Ife then. Bishop Aderin sent Mr. J.F. Odomo who
was appointed as Assistant Registrar, Halls. Later it was observed that Mr.
Odomo would be under utilized as an Assistant Registrar, hence he was
integrated into the mainstream of Registry. It must be stressed that there
was no time the Chapel was operated as part of the College administration.
About 1991, the Chapel entered another phase in its development
and more staff joined the few ones who earlier attended it, while many
student fellowships also sprang up. Prior to this period, there were only a
handful of student fellowships and the Chapel used the College Auditorium
as its worship centre. The Chapel leadership also before this time closed
with the session and members returned to their home churches in town.
By the turn of 1993, some members of the Chapel met with Dr. Fola
Akindehin and suggested that the Chapel should not go on break with the
students. This was the beginning of a new era when Chapel no longer went
on break. Members of the church at this stage were very few but committed
to the decision never to close down again. At this time, prominent members
were Dr. F. O Akindehin, Mrs. V. O. Akindehin, Mrs. Kemi Olajuyigbe, Mrs.
R.O. Ojo, Mr. J.B. Bada, Mr. R.J.O. Igbaro, Dr. A. Koleoso, Dr. Campbell,
Mr. (later) Dr. F.O. Afolabi, Mr. Dare S.O., Mr. A.O. Adesoji, Mr. (later
Professor) Akin Alao, Mrs. (later Dr.) Ireti Alao, Mr. and Mrs. Crown
Adepeko.
Under the new dispensation of the Chapel, its administration was
restructured and a constitution was fashioned for it. There was the
establishment of a Christ Chapel Board which was saddled with the day to
day administration of the Chapel. It was made up of seven members: three
staff members, two student members and two non-student and non-staff
members. There was also the Coordinators’ Committee which saw to the
smooth running of the Departments of the church on behalf of the Board.
Besides, there was the Chapel Advisory Council made up of three Christians
with acceptable integrity and the Chapel Board. At the tip of Chapel
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Administration was the Christ Chapel Family Meeting. This body had the
responsibility of appointing the leaders of the Chapel every two years.
As earlier mentioned, the College Management allocated land to all
religious bodies sometimes in 1992/93 session, and the Chapel took
possession of the land allocated to protestant group in the College. A mighty
building plan was drawn by the Chapel Board under the leadership of Dr.
Fola Akindehin. The foundation laying of the building was done by the then
Provost, Professor J.B. Ipaye. Ever since, the building has been under
gradual construction until it was roofed recently under the current Christ
Chapel Board, led by Dr. D.Z. Olupayimo.
The Christ Chapel has had effects on Adeyemi College of Education
Community in tremendous ways. Before the era of proliferation of Christian
fellowships in the College, Christ Chapel coordinated Christian students’
activities. Today, this is no longer so. However, many of the student
fellowships have their Staff Advisers in Christ Chapel; hence there still
exists some level of indirect coordination. The Chapel members have equally
affected the College community positively in terms of maintaining peace and
harmony, and instilling Christian ethics into the community. Christ Chapel
has been a spiritual blessing to the society by producing many servants of
God (Clergymen). Few of these include: Pastor J.O. Falade, Revd Deji