NEWS

VNO SETS TO HOLD HER 1ST FINALISTS’ FORUM ON WEDNESDAY

Vet News Organization (VNO) is set to hold her first edition of Finalists' Forum themed "FROM DVM TO MILLION$" on Wednesday, December 4th, 2019 at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Auditorium.

The event, which is aimed at preparing students for the world market and its possibilities is referred by one of the organizers as "a way of VNO imparting writing skills on generality of students in the faculty"

The facilitators invited for the forum include the immediate past Dean of Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Prof. J. O. Olopade, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Afrimash, Dr. Ayoade Oyedotun and the Head of HR, Afrimash, Dr. Charles Nwishienyi. These highly experienced personalities will come to speak on modern day entrepreneurial opportunities for vets, application for grants and scholarships, writing of Curriculum Vitae and application letters.

According to the Chairman of the Finalists' Forum Organizing Committe, Kayode Daniel, the event is set to hold for two hours thirty minutes and the attendees' welfare is assured. Daniel continued: "actually, the forum is mainly for finalists and the timing of the event was allocated to favour the veterinary finalists' lecture schedule, however, any vet student that desires to attend is welcome"

VET CRASHES OUT OF 2019 JAW WAR

It was a particularly emotional Friday for Vet students when the vet medicos were brutally sent out of Jaw War by Faculty of Science with just 1.99 points gap. The speakers representing veterinary medicine, Olaoluwa Ola-Williams and Onyeonora Chidera on November 29th failed to convince the judges of the event that conception of sickle cell children should not be criminalized. The Jaw War 2019, however, was a the highly prodigious competition.

According to the President of Vet Literary and Debating (L&D) Society, Adeoye Toyin, the success of the society this year was hinged on the massive support garnered from the faculty members both by content contributions and physical support. She also acknowledged the unflinching support of the Association of Veterinary Medical Students (AVMS), reiterating that they were supportive even at times hopes were not near. She then advised members of the faculty to turn up for subsequent events to keep speakers' spirits alive.

Many members of the association, despite the loss, were still very proud of the great stride achieved by vet L&D this year with many congratulating and giving massive kudos to the society.

Meanwhile, on that same Friday, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine came 6th out of the 14 faculties in the university at the Lanre Bello Interfaculty Debate organized by JCI(Junior Chamber International). According to an observer, "it was an indeed unfortunate Friday for L&D."

IVMSEC LIFTS BAN

At the senate sitting held on 26th of November, 2019, the Independence Veterinary Medical Electoral Committee(IVMSEC) for 2017/2018 was dissolved while the following members have been sworn in as the new members of the IVMSEC for 2018/2019 session. We have:

Comrade Oparinde Omobowale and Congresswomen Ibrahim Nasrat from DVM V, Congressman Abiodun Samuel and Congresswoman Bolaji Darasimi from DVM IV, Comrade Omisakin Christianah and Congressman Jeremiah Solomon of DVM III were not left out. Congressman Ayobamidele Oluwatomiwa and Congressman Stevie Samuel from DVM II and I respectively. The Editorial Board is represented by Congressman Ogunsanya Oladotun.

Last Friday, 29th of November, the committee chaired by Comrade Oparinde Omobowale has therefore made it known to all members of the association that the ban restricting the vying of various offices for the 2019/2020 electoral positions have been lifted. All aspirants and voters are hereby advised to adhere strictly to the guidelines applicable to the election.

AVMS DOGSHOW: TITANS AMONGST PETS

On the 30th November 2019, the Association of Veterinary Medical Students, University of Ibadan(AVMS UI) held their most anticipated annual event, the 20th Dog Show, tagged "Titans amongst pets". Event which took place on Cricket Pavilion, University of Ibadan near the student Union building on Saturday, pulled nearly 1,000 (one thousand) viewers, dog lovers and also registered 35 dogs from within and outside Ibadan and its environment. The turnout of people for the event which happened to be one of its kind, was a great response to the awareness and publicity strategies made on social media and rallies to keep the general public informed about the November 30th Dog Show. As promised on the fliers, dog owners were allowed to walk and show their dogs as the event name-Dog Show. As observed by the Veterinary News Organization media, captions were made across the event venue and only a laudable effort could have put things together as the Dog Show committee had ensured and provided stands for food vendors who took six canopies to display their food items.

During the show, the unexpected happened as there was power outage, which lasted for about 25 minutes. Surprisingly, the audience showed their love for the event as it seems to have spiced up the weekend by staying put despite power outage. Efforts were made to bring back power and at about 25 minutes, the show continued as power was restored.

The Chairman and committee of the Dog Show, ensured awards and certificates were presented to sponsors and judges at the end of the show.

Enthusiasm turned up on the face of everyone as the anchor of the event stepped ahead to call on the winners of the two amazing grand prizes. An American Eskimo puppy and a German Shepherd puppy were the two grand prizes put forth for the event. Olaoluwa, a 300l student of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture won the German Shepherd puppy, while the American Eskimo puppy, was won by Ajulo Oluwatobi Paul, a 300l student of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine.

Appreciation and closing remark was given by AVMS President, Sanusi Oluwaseyi Solomon.

The 20th annual Dog Show by the Association of Veterinary Medical Student, University of Ibadan AVMS UI, came to a close at around 7minutes past 5pm on Saturday after a successful event.