The Division of Student Affairs, during the meeting held with the leadership of the Great Ife Students’ Union on Thursday, 22nd of May, 2025 noted with serious concern, the agitations of the generality of the students of Obafemi Awolowo University concerning the unexpected long delay in the production and delivery of the promised smart I.D. card.

This unintended delay, which is attributable to the logistics of the incorporation of the smart features embedded in the I.D. card has been addressed by the company charged with the production. The University authority is giving priority attention to ensuring that the first batch of the I.D. card is delivered latest by Wednesday (28/05/2025).

The importance of a means of identification cannot be over-emphasized and the University Administration will do all within her powers to ensure that our students’ right is not tampered with in any way.

Be assured of the commitment of the current administration in ensuring that every student is given the opportunity to express his/her God-given potential in a conducive environment.

Thank you.

Prof. J. A. Odeidere
Dean, Division of Student Affairs