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  "id": 11227300,
  "title": "UI Counsels Student Leaders on Ethical Leadership, Accountability",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/ui-counsels-student-leaders-on-ethical-leadership-accountability-11227300",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-01T15:49:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
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    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/01/ui-counsels-student-leaders-on-ethical-leadership-accountability-2/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The University of Ibadan (UI) has urged student union leaders to practice ethical conduct, accountability, competence and resilience while leading their peers. Prof. Adebayo Oluwole, Director of the Career Development and Counselling Centre (CDCC), emphasized that effective leadership extends beyond occupying a position and involves representing colleagues, addressing their concerns, engaging university authorities, and contributing to the university community's development. Oluwole explained that leadership cannot be sustained merely by position because character, competence, and credibility are crucial for influence. The CDCC organized a training program titled 'Ethical and Responsible Student Leadership: Building Competence, Resilience and Positive Impact,' covering various aspects of effective leadership, such as responsible governance, collaboration, conflict management, drug abuse prevention, and people skills. Mercy Godwin, representing the Oyo State Command of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), delivered a session on drug abuse and addiction, highlighting the importance of student leaders serving as role models and positive influences among their peers. Olagoke Akanwo, Deputy Bursar (Grants), discussed ethical leadership, accountability, and stewardship in student governance. Dr. Adebunmi Oyekola, Director of the Youth Friendly Centre, emphasized the significance of teamwork and collaboration in leadership, stating that no leader could succeed alone. Dr. Adeleye of the Department of Counselling and Human Development Studies facilitated a session on understanding personality types for effective conflict management, stressing that student leaders frequently interact with individuals possessing different personalities, expectations, communication styles, and approaches to disagreements. Dr. Ola John Oluremi of Micomglobe Limited, Lagos, delivered the final session on people skills for student leaders, focusing on empathy, altruism, and positive campus relationships. Vice-Chancellor Prof. Kayode Adebowale encouraged student leaders to lead with empathy, integrity, competence, and courage, emphasizing that effective leadership relies on understanding people, effective communication, and treating others with dignity. He urged the leaders to approach the training with an open mind, actively participate, and apply the knowledge gained to their conduct. Adebowale urged the student leaders to consider their legacy after their tenure, urging them to lead with integrity, competence, empathy, courage, and collaboration while prioritizing the well-being of those they lead.",
  "summary": "Funmi Ogundare The University of Ibadan (UI) has called on student union leaders to embrace ethical conduct, accountability, competence and resilience in the discharge of their responsibilities, stressing that effective",
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        "outlet": "This Day",
        "title": "UI Counsels Student Leaders on Ethical Leadership, Accountability",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/ui-counsels-student-leaders-on-ethical-leadership-accountability",
        "published": "2026-10-01T08:32:01.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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