AFUED Students Urged To Use Social Media Responsibly

Students of the Adeyemi Federal University of Education (AFUED) Ondo, have been advised to use social media responsibly in the course of their educational career.

This advice was given on Tuesday August 11, 2026 by a Media Expert and Ceremony Manager, Mr. Babatunde Akinremi , at a Media Submmit organized by the office of the Director of Information and Publicity, Student Union Government(SUG), AFUED in collaboration with the institution’s Directorate of Information and Public Relations, which was held at the Babatunde Ipaye lecture theatre in the University.

While speaking on the impact of digital technology in contemporary society, Akinremi observed that many young people have become overly attached to their phones, stressing that students sometimes fail to prepare adequately for examinations while relying on prayers and expecting miracles.

According to him, “a phone can be a mobile class for serious students, while it can also cause distraction for unserious students,” he, therefore, urged students to make use of social media by creating contents that helps to promote morality, inspiration and contribute positively to society. He also advised them to develop the ability to influence people positively and refrain from using leadership positions to exploit their followers.

The media expert identified three categories of social media users which he listed as including: Consumers, the Critics and Creators. According to him, consumers are those who primarily like, scroll through, and comment on posts; critics are those who constantly argue about posts and seek to impose their opinions; while creators, produce contents to teach, inspire, promote and potentially generate income.

As a way of making an informed decision, Akinremi, therefore, encouraged the students to consciously choose the category they want to belong to, in order to become responsible content creators.

Also speaking at the summit, a media influencer, Miss Fasipe Margret, advised students to carefully consider the messages they communicate to their audiences through social media.

Speaking on leadership, she described it as a continuous process, rather than a one-day responsibility, urging students to understand that “their actions and influence can have lasting consequences.”

Earlier in her address, the Director, Directorate of Information and Public Relations, AFUED, Dr. (Mrs.) Olatuyi Oluseto Abidemi, appealed to the students to be good ambassadors of the University and responsible users of social media.

She emphasised the need for moderation in the use of social media, noting that information shared online could be preserved and retrieved for future reference.

The climax of the event was the presentation of award to the Vice-Chancellor of AFUED, Professor Bayode Isaiah Popoola, in “recognition of his support for student-oriented initiatives and the summit”.

Similarly, several eminent personalities including some invited guests and students leaders were also presented with award.

In her vote of thanks, the Director of Information and Publicity, Students’ Union Government, AFUED, Comrade Adiat Azeezat, appreciated the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Bayode Isaiah Popoola, for his support and described him as a supportive administrator.

She also expressed appreciation to the management of the University, the Directorate of Information and Public Relations, the Students’ Union leadership, invited guests and all participants for their contributions to the success of the programme.

Among those present were Students’ Union Government leaders, AFUED Communication Officers, Directorate of Information and Public Relations, Mr. Temitope Adedayo Oyekan and Mr. Mayowa Samuel.