Students' Union of Obafemi Awolowo University
The Students' Union of Obafemi Awolowo University, popularly addressed as Great Ife Students' Union, is the leading and most vibrant Students' Union in Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa. The Obafemi Awolowo University Students' Union is the body of the over thirty-five thousand students of the first class Nigerian University.
The Students' Union is known for defending students' rights around Africa. On 11 March 2010, the Students' Union, led by Alaje A. Paul, President of the organization at the time, participated in a protest in F.C.T. Abuja. This was in defense of sections S144 and 145 of the Nigerian Constitution.
Past leaders of the Students' Union include Anthony Ojo Fashayo, Lanre Legacy, Ola Diamonds, Akinola Saburi, Deviano, Paul Alaje, Fredrick Joel, Ibikunle Isaac, and Akande Omotayo.
Current leadership
President – Ibukun Oyekan
Vice-President – Jacob Tosin
Secretary General – Boluwajaiye Adeoluwa
Public Relations Officer – Okediji Simon
Financial Secretary – Omisakin Kehinde
Welfare Officer – Ajiboye Adekanmi
Assistant Secretary General – Oyebanjo Oluwaseun
Directory of Socials – Adedayo Emmanuel
Director of Sports – Adewumi Michael