FATSSSA PRESS -- University of Ibadan, Nigeria

  By Faith Ajewole The Faculty of The Social Sciences, University of Ibadan, on April 7, hosted a comprehensive orientation programme for newly admitted students alongside the Dean’s Roll of Honour ceremony at the Faculty Large Lecture Theatre (LLT).  T he event commenced at 11:20 a.m. with the rendition of the National and University anthems, attended by lecturers, students, and distinguished guests. In attendance at the event, were; the Dean of the Faculty, Prof. B. O. Ehigie; the Staff Adviser, Prof. S. Lafenwa; the Faculty Librarian, Mrs. Susan Ayodele Tomomonwo; the Director of UI-CDC, Prof. D. A. Oluwole; the Sub-Dean, Dr. Adegoke; and other notable academic staff. In his welcome address, the Faculty President, Adegoke Peter, congratulated the Freshmen on their admission into the University of Ibadan, describing the institution as prestigious and encouraging them to contribute to the vision of building the Faculty of The Social Sciences into one of the greatest in the Un...

  Peace Nkenta The Fatsssa House of Representatives (FHR) on Friday, March 27, 2026 in the Small Lecture Theater (SLT) held its inaugural sitting for the 2025/26 academic session. The sitting which began at exactly 12:19p.m started with the inauguration of honorable members for the 2025/26 academic session.  This was followed by the election of principal officers. An in-house election was conducted to this effect and the following honorable members were elected; Hon Mic-Gideon as the Chief Whip, Hon Grace Iyanu as the Deputy Clerk, Hon Temi as the Clerk, Hon Lawal Matrix as the Deputy Speaker and Rt. Hon Oduola Peter who was re-elected to serve as the Speaker of the House. Afterwards, the Returning Officer of the Independent Fatsssa Electoral Commission (IFEC) was appointed, in person of Ms. Aina, a 400 level student of the department of Geography.  The next agenda for the sitting featured the conducting of bye-elections for aspirants vying for the different vacant execut...

  Peace Nkenta The student community of the Faculty of The Social Sciences (FATSSSA) on Friday, March 27, 2026 received an internal memorandum on the notice of a lecture free-day on Monday, March 30, 2026, following the passing of the late Professor Olugboyega Obafemi Omololu of the department of Sociology whose impact on staff and students and remarkable contributions to the Faculty remain indelible.  As stated in the memo, members of the Faculty are enjoined to observe the day in reflection and respect for the memory of the departed.

  Peace Nkenta The University of Ibadan is set to begin its physical admission clearance exercise for all new students offered provisional admission in the 2025/26 session. This exercise is slated to run from Monday, March 23 to Friday, March 27, 2026.  New students of whom this exercise apply to are to come along with the following documents (both original and photocopies), they include; Jamb Result Slip, Form B003 duly filled, Birth Certificate, Two Passport Photographs, amongst others.  The University Management stated in the notice, the importance of the physical clearance exercise and has urged candidates to be present at their designated venues on the days scheduled for them, highlighting that only cleared students would receive letters of certificate of admission.  New students are to check the UI website for their scheduled days for the physical admission clearance.

Peace Nkenta The Independent Fatsssa Electoral Commission (IFEC) held the Fatsssa House of Representatives (FHR) bye-elections for the 2025/26 session today, Thursday, 19th of March 2026.  A notice on this election was released on Tuesday, 17th of March 2026 and the election which was meant to have taken place on Wednesday, 18th of March 2026 was shifted and it took place today.  The voting process happened via links shared in respective level groups across departments in the Faculty for fatsssaites to participate and the links were opened until 4pm today.

  By Faith Ajewole  The University of Ibadan has announced that only students who complete the online accommodation process will be eligible for hostel allocation for the 2025/2026 academic session. In a statement issued by the Student Affairs Division and signed by the Dean of Students, Demola Lewis, the Accommodation Module on the student portal will be open to fresh and final-year undergraduates from February 17 to 23, 2026. The university stressed that submission through the portal within this window is mandatory for consideration in the Halls of Residence. Applicants are required to log into the portal, select the Hall Application option, and fill out the form, including next-of-kin, and other relevant details. Final year students must confirm their Jaja registration status before proceeding. After submission, candidates are to monitor the Hall Allocation page for the Hall Warden’s decision. Those marked “Accepted” are expected to pay the prescribed Hall Fee, Basic Hall D...