PHOTO NEWS: Obafemi Awolowo University hosts Bisi Fayemi’s book reading

The Centre for Gender and Social Policy Studies at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, recently hosted a book reading session in honour of Erelu Bisi Fayemi, former First Lady of Ekiti State.

Mrs. Fayemi graduated from the Department of History at the then University of Ife.

At the book reading session, Mrs. Fayemi, a renowned gender activist, galvanized students, faculty members, and university management staff to dissect issues around social inclusion, gender, and economic empowerment—recurring themes in her books.

Erelu Fayemi wrote:

“Recently, I had a book reading hosted by the Centre for Gender and Social Policy Studies at my alma mater, OAU. There were two panels—one led by students and another by senior academics—all of whom had read some of my writing.

“I had a delightful time discussing feminism and gender, policy advocacy, lack of accountability for gender justice, inter-generational issues, and other topics. The panel of senior academics featured Professor Folashade Hunsu, Professor of Women’s Studies and Literature in English; Prof. Lanre Ikuteyijo, Professor of Criminology, Migration and Security Studies; Dr. Oluwabunmi Oyebode, Associate Professor of English Language and Vice Dean, Faculty of Arts; and Professor Adetunji Ojo Ogunyemi, lawyer and public affairs analyst.

“The student panel included Ms. Fasan Olumide Rachael, President, Nigerian Association of Psychology Students; Ms. Titilayo Omolara Ayodele; Mr. Omoboriowo Damilola Isaac, President, Students’ Union; and Ms. Joy Kinfeosi Babatimehin, Secretary-General, Students’ Union.

“Many thanks to the OAU Vice-Chancellor, Professor Simeon Banire, and Professor Opeyemi Ekundayo, the Director of CGSPS, for their gracious hospitality. Great Ife!”