The Best Graduating Student of Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), Okitipupa, Nigeria for 2023/2024 set, Mr. Magi Emeomi Stephen of the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, School of Engineering and Engineering Technology has been awarded ₦500,000 scholarship award by Ahoanaruogho's family of Benin, Edo State.

The award tagged Mrs Josephine Ajua Ahonaruogho Prize Money for The Best Graduating Student for 2023/2024 Academic Session of Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology was announced by Prince (Dr.) Richard Oma Ahonaruogho, SAN in a correspondence to the institution.

According to Prince Ahonaruogho, it is hoped that the award will further stimulate academic excellence and produce graduates that will lead Nigeria in her quest for excellence and true greatness.

The OAUSTECH Registrar OAUSTECH, Mr. Abiodun Peter Okunniga, reacting congratulated Mr Stephen, stressing that his outstanding academic performance, dedication and commitment to excellence have earned him the prestigious award and recognition.

"Your achievement is a testament to your hard work and perseverance, and we are proud to recognize your accomplishment," Okunniga reiterrated.

Appreciating Ahonaruogho's family for the kind gesture and the sumptuous prize award, the Registrar stated that the University believed that their investment in OAUSTECH students would have a lasting impact on their lives and the development of Nigeria.

"Once again, we thank you for your support and partnership. We are looking forward to your instituting the prize on a continuous basis," the Registrar pleaded.

In his reaction, the winner of the award, Magi said he was really shocked and could not sleep for about two days when the University Management first broke the news that he was the best graduating student for the 2023/2024 academic session. Adding that he was further overwhelmed by the prize award from Ahonaruogho's family.

"When the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Temi Ologunorisa informed me about the scholarship award from Ahonaruogho's family, I couldn't believe my ears and I remained dumbed and could not even move for seconds. It was a great surprise for me. All I know is that hard work pays and comes with its prizes. I thank God for everything. Also, I am sincerely grateful to the University Management, led by our amiable Vice-Chancellor, as well as Ahonaruogho's family for the great gesture," Stephen submitted.

 Source : OAUSTECH Directorate of Information, Protocol and Public Relations

The Student Affairs Officer, Student Affairs Division, Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), Okitipupa, Nigeria, Mr. John Taiwo Tawose, has been recently honoured with the Award of Excellence in Student Management.

The award as reported by News connect, was presented to Mr. Tawose, a Principal Assistant Registrar in the University, by the Media & Leadership Award of Excellence.

The Vice- Chancellor, Prof. Temi Ologunorisa, congratulated Mr. Tawose on the meritorious award based on his contributions and positive impacts in the Division of Student Affairs of the University.

The Directorate of Information, Protocol and Public Relations (DIPPR), OAUSTECH joined scores of friends, colleagues and well wishers congratulating him on this feat. Mr. Abdul-Majeed Adebayo of DIPPR noted that Mr. Tawose has been effective in administration of student affairs.

Source : OAUSTECH Directorate of Information, Protocol & Public Relations

The Student Affairs Officer, Student Affairs Division, Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), Okitipupa, Nigeria, Mr. John Taiwo Tawose, has been recently honoured with the Award of Excellence in Student Management.

The award as reported by News connect, was presented to Mr. Tawose, a Principal Assistant Registrar in the University, by the Media & Leadership Award of Excellence.

The Vice- Chancellor, Prof. Temi Ologunorisa, congratulated Mr. Tawose on the meritorious award based on his contributions and positive impacts in the Division of Student Affairs of the University.

The Directorate of Information, Protocol and Public Relations (DIPPR), OAUSTECH joined scores of friends, colleagues and well wishers congratulating him on this feat. Mr. Abdul-Majeed Adebayo of DIPPR noted that Mr. Tawose has been effective in administration of student affairs.

Source : OAUSTECH Directorate of Information, Protocol & Public Relations

Dr. Adeoye Adelani Abayomi

Director, CELT
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THE VISION

The Centre for Entrepreneurship and Leadership Training (CELT) of Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH) is an initiative to help students acquire entrepreneurial mindsets supported by exposure to necessary vocational skills in different areas of specialization from carefully selected and readily available vocations and skills.

This is to prepare and equip students with appropriate tools to be used in overcoming hurdles of labour market instead of joining the saturated labour market. Students are adequately prepared to be wealth creators and employers of labour. The Centre also endeavors to impact positively on host community and Nigeria at large.

THE MISSION

The Centre was established in line with the University mission of providing entrepreneurial oriented graduates. The Centre operates through admixture of dissemination of entrepreneurial knowledge, vocational skill training, implementation of National University Commission (NUC) designated entrepreneurship courses, outreach/workshop training programs and tailor-made entrepreneurship initiatives.

FEATURES AND ACTIVITIES OF THE CENTRE

1. Vocational Skills
2. Entrepreneurial Studies and knowledge of basic business principles
3. Collaboration with relevant organization to prosecute various outreach and training programs
4. Entrepreneurial tourism, workshops, publications etc

UNITS AT THE CENTRE

1. Tailoring
2. Cloth weaving
3. Drum making/drumming
4. Bread and wire works
5. Tie and die
6. Soap making
7. Unisex saloon
8. Shoe making