On behalf of the management of OObafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife
Osun State, Nigeria, and the entire staff
(Academic and Non Academic) of the
Department of Public Administration, it gives me
great joy to welcome you to this Academic Session.
It is my sincere prayer that the Lord will uphold and
support you.
I would like to congratulate all the fresh students to this great citadel of learning and
dynamic department. It is important for you to know that being admitted to this
great institution is a life-time opportunity as you were chosen out of thousands that
applied to this Institution.It is a great priviledge and please do not squander it with
bad company and laziness. Do not preoccupy yourself with the various Extra-
curricular activities on the campus and misuse your freedom by going into cultism
and drug or indulge in other social vices. Quickly settle down and take your
academic work seriously so that you won't engage in examination malpractices on
the long run since there is no short cut to success. Be informed that the labour
market needs you, as Public Administration is one of the Top Professions now.Your
expertise is required in a spectrum of areas.
You are also welcome back from your break for another academic session.If you have
challenges in any area let your part advisers know before it is too late.The University
now frowns at retroactive leave of absence.Always ensure peace on the campus as
nothing thrifts in a chaotic situation. Let peace be your watchword.
Finally, I want to implore you all to give full support – morally, spiritually, physically
and financially to the leadership of the Department and the Student's Association in
order to ensure smooth running and successful academic session.
You are once again welcome,God bless you abundantly.
Thank you.
DR.I.O.FAYOMI
Acting Head of Department.