haha these are so funny

splenzard:
I rep UNN

lions and lionesses in the house, show yourselves

We have just two schools in Nigeria: UNN and others

I see

OAU is no longer Africa's most beautiful campus though. That was in the 80s.

In Nigeria? Yes; In Africa? No pls.

I used to beef that institution until I was given the opportunity to study there . It was a home away from home experience...OAU is the true definition of freedom!

You forgot to add the Bats and Rats on campus....Greatest Gbogbogbagba

lonelydora:


We have just two schools in Nigeria: UNN and others

Hail Varsity of Nigeria!

Proud alumnus

Samguine:
Obafemi Awolowo University is a federal government owned and operated Nigerian university. The university is in the ancient city of Ile-Ife. Established in 1962 as The University of Ife. The University is situated on a vast expanse of land totaling 11,861 hectares in Ile-Ife, Osun State, southwest of Nigeria.

Right from the start, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (OAU), has continuously proven its academic, administrative, research and community service supremacy over and above other universities in Nigeria.

Why this is so is explained in the points below as compiled by Nigerian Bulletin:

1. Students Unionism: Of all student unions in Nigeria, OAU student union stands out. Its slogan Great IFE means: Great Intellectual Fighters for Emancipation. The ivory tower boasts of vibrant union and fearless national activists. Examples include: Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, Bamidele Aturu, among others. While other schools has Students’ Union Government ; government connotes operating within a territory, OAU has a Student Union which fights not for only OAU but entirety of Nigerian studentship.

2. Academic Excellence: This is a non-negotiable attribute of why thousands of students troop into Obafemi Awolowo University. The academic excellence and intellectual supremacy of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife cannot be matched with any other higher institution of learning in Nigeria. The ivory tower has an extensive history of academic excellence. Its products dominate and excel in various fields.

3. Beautiful Campus, Architectural Balance: OAU does not only have 'Africa's Most Beautiful Campus' in its school anthem, it has truly lived up to this name. The architectural masterpiece of building structures, and the serene environment will always leave you wowed. Besides this, OAU has good building structure. Halls of residence are removed from the academics. Banks have their place on campus. Market has its place. Lecture theatres have their places. And so on.

4. Strong Alumni Body: OAU boasts of an impressive alumni body both home and abroad.

5. Zero cultism: The last time cultist struck in OAU was in 1999. An attack which was allegedly orchestrated by the school management. Since then, the campus enjoys a cultist-free status.

6. Social life and rich cultural orientation: No other school compares when it comes to the social life in OAU. From Awo to Faj, Moremi to Akintola, the school maintains a rich social culture. Each hall of residence has its own students' peculiarity. For instance: Awolowo Hall is known for 'Aroism, and its habitual consumption of beans. Moremi is known for being the domain of campus big girls. Angola Hall is for the fresh male students. Mozambique is for the fresh female students. AngloMoz Park (the fusion of Angola and Mozambique) – which is in between Angola and Mozambique halls is a home for new students to hang out with one another. Fajuyi hall is known for being the hall of 'gentle' students. Apart from several hall orientation programmes, social events and displays from students will make you want to have a taste of the Great Ife!

7. Aroism: This is a concept that may sound ridiculous to students of other institution but it resounds a familiar meaning to an OAU student. It is a term used for hilarity in the school.

8. Peace, serene environment where students can move any time of the day – Not many Nigerian university campuses give you the freedom to walk at any time of the day, freely with no fear whatsoever. Students can leave their dorms to study in lecture theatres at any time of the time – even in the midnight, with no fear of intimidation. Besides campus security that is everywhere around the campus, students also watch each other's back.

9. Relatively cheap items – This is very very true of Obafemi Awolowo University – things are incredibly cheap on campus. Where do one even start from? From making photocopies of documents – which ranges from N3 – to transport fares which is N20 (from campus gate to inside the campus) no matter the size of the luggage. Also at butteries, prices of goods/stuffs should not be more than what students can afford. There have been cases where butteries have been shut because of trading over-priced items that are more expensive than outside campus.

10. Internal Government – Well, OAU has its own government. Cases are settled within and among the students. There has never been cases where policemen/armed forces invaded the campus to arrest or harrass students. These issues are always resolved among the students, and by the security arm of the school.

Source: https://www.nigerianbulletin.com/threads/oau-10-reasons-it-is-the-best-nigerian-university.232214/

and your computer science student with 2:1 can't even pass interview in my company he knows nothing about IT #nigeria universities are all rubbish I rather stay without Msc than do one In nigeria so I told my dad

The fact is at the mention of OAU Great Ife to anyone there is automatic fear of intimidation and low self -esteem that takes over the person, I just don't know.

Only on OAU campus u enter bus from hostel to hostel at N10. Only in Great Ife with N150 you will consume a plate of Eba and Fish.

The concious nature of students watching over each other is so amazing, the only canpus in Nigeria where you can walk at anytime and anywhere with all your items without any fear.

The only campus where companies roll over each other to select their Ist class materials before they even graduate .

I know OAU can delay shaa, but tell you what the delay is what even makes it great because it's worth it.

The modest yet swagged up dress sense of its students gives this foreign University feeling.

Only campus where foreigners besiege as students and lecturers .


ProudlyGreat Ife.

Oba Awon University! My alma mata

Ksslib:
You outlined not just one, two, or three reasons why OAU is the "so-called" best university in Nigeria, but a whooping TEN, yet none of them, as far as I can see, gave any convincing reason why OAU shouldn't be classified a "garbage" school like the rest littered all over the country.

Even if this was a case of a one-eyed man being king in a village full of blinded people, OAU still can't be considered that "one-eyed" king, I am sorry.

She - he, It or whatever adjective OAU qualifies as - is just as visually impaired and equally ffucked-up like the rest to be tagged "the best" in comparison.

An average OAU graduate, undergraduate, is just like any regular graduate and undergraduate out there, nothing special: refuses to admit that he/she wasted 4-5years of their precious life studying in a "so-called" top school which, believe you me - is shittty.

I would have like to counter your post, but I cannot find any reason why I should do so. I am not saying you have listed any valid reason(s) to make the OP rethink his/her stand, but sometimes I just see School comparison based on "whom" will be the best as a subjective way of placing your perceived best institution above others.

To be sincere with you, the OP has done a better job than you. He has listed reasons why he thinks one school is the best and all you can do is to criticise without listing any valid point why his opinion should be disregard.
I am not encouraging you to go into the archive where you generate subjective Points, but I am willing to see a post from you that will counter the original poster with an objective stand.

It's too early for this, Bye!

Handsomecole:
The fact is at the mention of OAU Great Ife to anyone there is automatic fear of intimidation and low self -esteem that takes over the person, I just don't know.

Only on OAU campus u enter bus from hostel to hostel at N10. Only in Great Ife with N150 you will consume a plate of Eba and Fish.

The concious nature of students watching over each other is so amazing, the only canpus in Nigeria where you can walk at anytime and anywhere with all your items without any fear.

The only campus where companies roll over each other to select their Ist class materials before they even graduate .

I know OAU can delay shaa, but tell you what the delay is what even makes it great because it's worth it.

The modest yet swagged up dress sense of its students gives this foreign University feeling.

Only campus where foreigners besiege as students and lecturers .


ProudlyGreat Ife.

**yimu** who are your most recent celebrated alumni? A school is vindicated by its products.

Wake me up when they reachtop 10 in Afrika

Handsomecole:
The fact is at the mention of OAU Great Ife to anyone there is automatic fear of intimidation and low self -esteem that takes over the person, I just don't know.

Only on OAU campus u enter bus from hostel to hostel at N10. Only in Great Ife with N150 you will consume a plate of Eba and Fish.

The concious nature of students watching over each other is so amazing, the only canpus in Nigeria where you can walk at anytime and anywhere with all your items without any fear.

The only campus where companies roll over each other to select their Ist class materials before they even graduate .

I know OAU can delay shaa, but tell you what the delay is what even makes it great because it's worth it.

The modest yet swagged up dress sense of its students gives this foreign University feeling.

Only campus where foreigners besiege as students and lecturers .


ProudlyGreat Ife.

Hahaha. what a joke. then when we see graduates of MIT or Oxford university we should die ehn?

At the end, the graduates of the University will end up staying home due to the unemployment crisis like every other graduate

Though I rep 'Better By Far'.
I agree with the OP.

The image below is how I treat the Great Ifes'.

stephany007:
Are OAU students given automatic job opportunities than those from other universities if not so let them go and cook beans please cause nothing is worth bragging about if you will still graduate and start roaming the street in search of Job after attending your self claimed best university.

yes

i was in ROOM 110 AWO.GREAT IFE. a day i wont forget is when as a jambite,i was cooking on my little stove and went inside,before i came back ,both the stove and the pot of soup is gone.

stephany007:
Are OAU students given automatic job opportunities than those from other universities if not so let them go and cook beans please cause nothing is worth bragging about if you will still graduate and start roaming the street in search of Job after attending your self claimed best university.

yes they re respected and cherished Great ife 2004

Hail her and rejoice for the giant awakes.

splenzard:
I rep UNN

lions and lionesses in the house, show yourselves

What's their rank in Africa.

Thank you for this lovely write up on my alma mater ... great ife!!! Forever. There's only one great ife in the universe,another great ife is a counterfeit!! Great! Great! Great! Great! Great!!!!

They also provide Job for their graduates ...lol..

Handsomecole:
The fact is at the mention of OAU Great Ife to anyone there is automatic fear of intimidation and low self -esteem that takes over the person, I just don't know.

Only on OAU campus u enter bus from hostel to hostel at N10. Only in Great Ife with N150 you will consume a plate of Eba and Fish.

The concious nature of students watching over each other is so amazing, the only canpus in Nigeria where you can walk at anytime and anywhere with all your items without any fear.

The only campus where companies roll over each other to select their Ist class materials before they even graduate .

I know OAU can delay shaa, but tell you what the delay is what even makes it great because it's worth it.

The modest yet swagged up dress sense of its students gives this foreign University feeling.

Only campus where foreigners besiege as students and lecturers .


ProudlyGreat Ife.

lol school for the underprivileged
lol

Zero cultism ke? when u turn Lie Mohammad naw

Samguine:
Obafemi Awolowo University is a federal government owned and operated Nigerian university. The university is in the ancient city of Ile-Ife. Established in 1962 as The University of Ife. The University is situated on a vast expanse of land totaling 11,861 hectares in Ile-Ife, Osun State, southwest of Nigeria.

Right from the start, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (OAU), has continuously proven its academic, administrative, research and community service supremacy over and above other universities in Nigeria.

Why this is so is explained in the points below as compiled by Nigerian Bulletin:

1. Students Unionism: Of all student unions in Nigeria, OAU student union stands out. Its slogan Great IFE means: Great Intellectual Fighters for Emancipation. The ivory tower boasts of vibrant union and fearless national activists. Examples include: Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, Bamidele Aturu, among others. While other schools has Students’ Union Government ; government connotes operating within a territory, OAU has a Student Union which fights not for only OAU but entirety of Nigerian studentship.

2. Academic Excellence: This is a non-negotiable attribute of why thousands of students troop into Obafemi Awolowo University. The academic excellence and intellectual supremacy of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife cannot be matched with any other higher institution of learning in Nigeria. The ivory tower has an extensive history of academic excellence. Its products dominate and excel in various fields.

3. Beautiful Campus, Architectural Balance: OAU does not only have 'Africa's Most Beautiful Campus' in its school anthem, it has truly lived up to this name. The architectural masterpiece of building structures, and the serene environment will always leave you wowed. Besides this, OAU has good building structure. Halls of residence are removed from the academics. Banks have their place on campus. Market has its place. Lecture theatres have their places. And so on.

4. Strong Alumni Body: OAU boasts of an impressive alumni body both home and abroad.

5. Zero cultism: The last time cultist struck in OAU was in 1999. An attack which was allegedly orchestrated by the school management. Since then, the campus enjoys a cultist-free status.

6. Social life and rich cultural orientation: No other school compares when it comes to the social life in OAU. From Awo to Faj, Moremi to Akintola, the school maintains a rich social culture. Each hall of residence has its own students' peculiarity. For instance: Awolowo Hall is known for 'Aroism, and its habitual consumption of beans. Moremi is known for being the domain of campus big girls. Angola Hall is for the fresh male students. Mozambique is for the fresh female students. AngloMoz Park (the fusion of Angola and Mozambique) – which is in between Angola and Mozambique halls is a home for new students to hang out with one another. Fajuyi hall is known for being the hall of 'gentle' students. Apart from several hall orientation programmes, social events and displays from students will make you want to have a taste of the Great Ife!

7. Aroism: This is a concept that may sound ridiculous to students of other institution but it resounds a familiar meaning to an OAU student. It is a term used for hilarity in the school.

8. Peace, serene environment where students can move any time of the day – Not many Nigerian university campuses give you the freedom to walk at any time of the day, freely with no fear whatsoever. Students can leave their dorms to study in lecture theatres at any time of the time – even in the midnight, with no fear of intimidation. Besides campus security that is everywhere around the campus, students also watch each other's back.

9. Relatively cheap items – This is very very true of Obafemi Awolowo University – things are incredibly cheap on campus. Where do one even start from? From making photocopies of documents – which ranges from N3 – to transport fares which is N20 (from campus gate to inside the campus) no matter the size of the luggage. Also at butteries, prices of goods/stuffs should not be more than what students can afford. There have been cases where butteries have been shut because of trading over-priced items that are more expensive than outside campus.

10. Internal Government – Well, OAU has its own government. Cases are settled within and among the students. There has never been cases where policemen/armed forces invaded the campus to arrest or harrass students. These issues are always resolved among the students, and by the security arm of the school.

Source: https://www.nigerianbulletin.com/threads/oau-10-reasons-it-is-the-best-nigerian-university.232214/

:Yu seen dis before

SonOfEl:


*yawns* boring.....

By the way, give me a list of the recent national/international celebrated alumni from your ife....

If none, then park well sir.

Some of the Notable Alumni of OAU!
Fatou Bensouda (born 31 January 1961) is a Gambian lawyer, former government civil servant, the Chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court in the Haque and Legal Adviser.
Ibiyinka Alao , artist.
Dizzy K Falola, singer.
Dominic Oneya , former Governor Kano state, Nigeria.
Fidelis Oyakhilome, former Governor Rivers state, Nigeria.
Osonye Tess Onwueme, Nigerian playwright, poet and Professor of Global letters
Abike Dabiri, Nigerian politician and member of the House of Representatives (Nigeria).
Bolaji Aluko, Professor of Chemical Engineering at Howard University, Washington DC and was Chair of its department from 1994-2002 currently Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University Otuoke, Bayelsa State.
Michael Faborode , Professor of Agricultural Engineering and former Vice Chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University, currently the Secretary-General of the Association of Vice Chancellors of Nigerian Universities (AVCNU/CVC).
Kunle Odunsi , Chair of the Department of Gynecologic Oncology, Executive Director of the Center for Immunotherapy and Co-Leader of the Tumor Immunology and Immunotherapy research program at Roswell Park Cancer Institute, USA.
Oluyemi Badero , World renowned International Cardiologist.
Professor Nahzeem Olufemi Mimiko , Vice Chancellor Adekunle Ajasin University, Ondo state, Nigeria.
Jimoh Ibrahim , Lawyer, politician, businessman, entrepreneur, industrialist and philanthropist in Nigeria. Currently the Group Chairman and Group Chief Executive Officer of Global Fleet Group.
Olajumoke Adenowo , Nigerian architect and businesswoman.
Toyin Adewale-Gabriel , Nigerian Literary Critic, poet and writer.
Oladapo Afolabi, Professor of Chemistry, currently the Head of service of the Federation.
Funso Aiyejina, Nigerian poet, short story writer and playwright, Dean of Humanities and Education University of West Indies.
Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, Senior Advocate of Nigeria[SAN], former president of the Nigerian Bar Association.
Sarah Alade , Acting Governor Central Bank of Nigeria.
Ibiyinka Alao , Nigerian Artist.
Yusuf Olaolu Ali , Lawyer, Senior Advocate of Nigeria.
Biyi Bandele , Nigerian Novelist and Playwright.
Babalola Borishade , former Minister of Aviation of Nigeria.
Femi Euba , Nigerian Actor and Dramatist.
Dizzy K Falola, UK-based Nigerian singer.
Toyin Falola, Nigerian Historian and Professor of African studies.
Nkemdilim Izuako , Nigerian Judge and member of the United Nations Dispute Tribunal.
Adesimbo Victor Kiladejo, Traditional Ruler of Ondo Kingdom, Nigeria.
Dele Momodu , Nigerian Journalist and Businessman and CEO of Ovation International Magazine.
Francisca Oboh Ikuenobe , Professor and Head of Geology and Geophysics at Missouri University of Science and Technology.
Isaac O. Ogundipe, Electrical Engineer, former General Manager Electrical & Telecoms of FAAN currently CEO of Isolog Schools.
Wole Oguntokun, Nigerian Playwright, stage and film director, theatre administrator and newspaper columnist.
Bamidele Ojo , Professor of Political science and International Studies.
Babafemi Ojudu, Nigerian Journalist and Senator of Ekiti State, Nigeria.
Olusegun Oni, Nigerian Politician and former Governor of Ekiti state, Nigeria.
Oluremi Tinubu, Former First Lady and current senator of Lagos State, Nigeria.
Femi Falana , Nigerian Lawyer and Human Activist.
Enoch Adeboye , General Overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).
Yemi Adegbite, President of the Students’ Union 1988/89 Session, An educator, community advocate and a politician, Resident in Canada.
The university has alumni groups outside Nigeria, the foremost being the Great Ife Alumni Association of the United States, headquartered in Houston, Texas, which spearheaded the now-traditional biennial reunions of the alumni for the primary purpose of raising funds for the development of the alma mater.

Hope you are satisfied with the list.

I don't have the energy for research and compilation right now, i would have proved you wrong. Not that you're wrong about your school but if you're using those parameters to crown your school the best, then you'll also have to crown about two other schools that same position. And.. There's one that has and beats all those points above. Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.

Who posted this rubbish,I'm an oau student poster be truthful,how many universities have you been to in Nigeria cos I don't know why you put this trash up

Great Ife....

Stop deceiving urself, OAU is nt the best, it is beta u shud go for excursion in university of ibadan. OAU has good structures but not well maintained, can u compare the hall of residence in UI with OAU or compare of academic excellence in UI with OAU, apart from strong student unionism that no school can be compared wt ife, no any other thing u can identify dt make OAU beta the first and the best university in Nigeria. I think OAU students need to pay a visits to dt University or go for post graduate studies, u wil see orderliness in university of ibadan.




e author=Samguine post=53347769]Obafemi Awolowo University is a federal government owned and operated Nigerian university. The university is in the ancient city of Ile-Ife. Established in 1962 as The University of Ife. The University is situated on a vast expanse of land totaling 11,861 hectares in Ile-Ife, Osun State, southwest of Nigeria.

Right from the start, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (OAU), has continuously proven its academic, administrative, research and community service supremacy over and above other universities in Nigeria.

Why this is so is explained in the points below as compiled by Nigerian Bulletin:

1. Students Unionism: Of all student unions in Nigeria, OAU student union stands out. Its slogan Great IFE means: Great Intellectual Fighters for Emancipation. The ivory tower boasts of vibrant union and fearless national activists. Examples include: Human rights lawyer, Femi Falana, Bamidele Aturu, among others. While other schools has Students’ Union Government ; government connotes operating within a territory, OAU has a Student Union which fights not for only OAU but entirety of Nigerian studentship.

2. Academic Excellence: This is a non-negotiable attribute of why thousands of students troop into Obafemi Awolowo University. The academic excellence and intellectual supremacy of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife cannot be matched with any other higher institution of learning in Nigeria. The ivory tower has an extensive history of academic excellence. Its products dominate and excel in various fields.

3. Beautiful Campus, Architectural Balance: OAU does not only have 'Africa's Most Beautiful Campus' in its school anthem, it has truly lived up to this name. The architectural masterpiece of building structures, and the serene environment will always leave you wowed. Besides this, OAU has good building structure. Halls of residence are removed from the academics. Banks have their place on campus. Market has its place. Lecture theatres have their places. And so on.

4. Strong Alumni Body: OAU boasts of an impressive alumni body both home and abroad.

5. Zero cultism: The last time cultist struck in OAU was in 1999. An attack which was allegedly orchestrated by the school management. Since then, the campus enjoys a cultist-free status.

6. Social life and rich cultural orientation: No other school compares when it comes to the social life in OAU. From Awo to Faj, Moremi to Akintola, the school maintains a rich social culture. Each hall of residence has its own students' peculiarity. For instance: Awolowo Hall is known for 'Aroism, and its habitual consumption of beans. Moremi is known for being the domain of campus big girls. Angola Hall is for the fresh male students. Mozambique is for the fresh female students. AngloMoz Park (the fusion of Angola and Mozambique) – which is in between Angola and Mozambique halls is a home for new students to hang out with one another. Fajuyi hall is known for being the hall of 'gentle' students. Apart from several hall orientation programmes, social events and displays from students will make you want to have a taste of the Great Ife!

7. Aroism: This is a concept that may sound ridiculous to students of other institution but it resounds a familiar meaning to an OAU student. It is a term used for hilarity in the school.

8. Peace, serene environment where students can move any time of the day – Not many Nigerian university campuses give you the freedom to walk at any time of the day, freely with no fear whatsoever. Students can leave their dorms to study in lecture theatres at any time of the time – even in the midnight, with no fear of intimidation. Besides campus security that is everywhere around the campus, students also watch each other's back.

9. Relatively cheap items – This is very very true of Obafemi Awolowo University – things are incredibly cheap on campus. Where do one even start from? From making photocopies of documents – which ranges from N3 – to transport fares which is N20 (from campus gate to inside the campus) no matter the size of the luggage. Also at butteries, prices of goods/stuffs should not be more than what students can afford. There have been cases where butteries have been shut because of trading over-priced items that are more expensive than outside campus.

10. Internal Government – Well, OAU has its own government. Cases are settled within and among the students. There has never been cases where policemen/armed forces invaded the campus to arrest or harrass students. These issues are always resolved among the students, and by the security arm of the school.

Source: https://www.nigerianbulletin.com/threads/oau-10-reasons-it-is-the-best-nigerian-university.232214/[/quote]