Department Update

STUDENT-LECTURER FORUM REPORT
Department of International Relations
Event Overview
Event: Student-Lecturer Forum
Date: Jan 27th 2026
Time: 2:00 PM
Venue: Public Administration Postgraduate Classroom, Faculty of Administration Building
Organizing Department: Department of International Relations
Event Coordination
The forum was professionally anchored by:
Miss Ramat Taiwo – Assistant Editor-in-Chief, DSNA
Eniola – Public Relations Officer, Department of International Relations
Attendance
The forum recorded strong participation from both academic staff and students, including:
Faculty Members Present:
Head of Department (HOD) Dr Olu Adekola
Dr. Akinyemi Omolara
Dr. Sunday Omotuyi
Dr. Wale
Dr. Ibukun
Student Representatives:
Akinpelu Samuel (President)
Iyanuoluwa Owolabi (Vice President)
General student body of the department
Programme Highlights
Welcome Address and Keynote Advice (HOD)
The Head of Department welcomed students and delivered valuable guidance focusing on academic success strategies:
Time Management: Emphasized the importance of identifying and eliminating time wasters
Priority Setting: Advised students to establish clear priorities in their academic pursuits
Self-Awareness: Encouraged students to understand their individual learning styles and what methods work best for them
Faculty Addresses
All present lecturers contributed encouraging words, with a unified message centered on:
Academic excellence and personal integrity
Pursuing endeavors that reflect positively on themselves
Making their families proud through dedication and achievement
Interactive Session
The forum included a question-and-answer segment where:
Two students raised questions
Dr. Ibukun provided comprehensive responses to all inquiries
Presidential Address
Akinpelu Samuel, the departmental president, delivered an inspiring speech that:
Reflected on his personal academic journey
Shared insights from past experiences and present realities
Offered peer-to-peer encouragement
Closing
The forum concluded with:
A closing prayer led by Iyanuoluwa Owolabi (Vice President), who reinforced the importance of academic diligence
Refreshments served to all attendees
Additional knowledge sharing and networking opportunities
Conclusion
The Student-Lecturer Forum successfully achieved its objective of fostering direct communication between faculty and students. The event provided valuable mentorship, addressed student concerns, and strengthened departmental cohesion through meaningful dialogue and shared refreshments.

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