ILC swears in new executives for the 2021/2022 academic session

The new President of ILC Photo credit: Peter Emmanuel 

By: Peter Emmanuel 

Impact Leaders Club(ILC), of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), has sworn in new executives to pilot the affairs of the association for the 2021/2022 academic session. 

The inauguration and swearing-in program was held on Thursday 9, 2023 at the MBA Quadrangle adjacent to the Intercontinental Hall.

In his speech, the outgoing President of the club, Ambassador Dami Oluwagbamila appreciated the club for the opportunity to serve as well as his executives for their massive support toward its administration's success.

The new executives taking oath of office Photo credit: Peter Emmanuel

Ambassador Oluwagbamila further thanked the school management as well as used the avenue to showcase some of his led-administration achievements which include, the distribution of pads to over 100 students female students in 2021, buying of baby goods for expectant mothers, and the erect signpost in 12 different locations within the campus community.

Giving her acceptance speech, the newly inaugurated President, Ambassador Ajayi Oluwabori said she never thought of becoming the president. 

"Never would I have thought I would be the one giving a speech at a very important event like this? I recognized the presence of the Dean of Students Affairs, our very own club adviser in person of Mr. Mapayi, the SUG President, my fellow Ambassador, and everyone who is here for this occasion."

She added that the Impact leaders club had nurtured and empowered her to become a purpose-driven leader and be an agent of change to transform society.

She further stated that becoming President was a great privilege to continue the works of the past administration.

She said, "I believe in the power of teamwork to make ILC AAUA greater than it used to be. I look forward to your inestimable support in making the vision and mission of ILC AAUA a body of reality even in AAUA."

Also speaking, the Students Union Presidential aspirant for the 2021/2022 academic session, Adeosun Francis, politically known as Francophone, commended the effort of the outgoing executives for writing the club name with gold.

He further charged the new set of executives on teamwork, saying the president should see herself as a president not as female because it was presidential.

Similarly, the immediate past Chairman of Junior Chamber International (JCI), charged everyone present at the inauguration ceremony to see far beyond the classroom, adding that the labor market is competitive.

However, the Nigeria Union of Campus Journalists, NUCJ President, Friday Omosola assured the club of adequate coverage of its activities.

"Journalists are not bad people and do not hesitate to call on us anytime. Our door is open."

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Mapayi charges students on leadership

Mr Mapayi speaking at the inauguration ceremony Photo credit: Peter Emmanuel 

By: Peter Emmanuel

The Principal Assistant Registrar, Students Affairs Division, Mapayi A.V. has charged Nigerian students of the need to develop their leadership skills while on campus.

Mapayi gave the advice at the 5th inauguration and swearing-in ceremony of Impact Leaders Club(ILC), Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko(AAUA) chapter held at the MBA quadrangle adjacent to the Intercontinental Hall. 

Mapayi opined that Nigeria is blessed with resources but bad leadership is making  her retrogressive among its counterparts.

Mr Mapayi presenting the new ILC president, Ambassador Ajayi certificate Photo credit: Peter Emmanuel 

He said, "Some countries that are doing well with great economies, infrastructure among others are not having half of what Nigeria has."

He added that leadership deals with sacrifices and a willingness to share ideas, noting that leaders must be ready and committed.

"Commitment matters a lot and signifies one is ready to serve; sometimes leaving one comfort zone," he said. 

Mapayi further stated that "to be a great leader one must have at the back of his/her mind greatness."

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AAUA: NUCJ Appoints New emExecutives

By: Peter Emmanuel 

The Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko(AAUA) chapter of the Nigerian Union of Campus Journalists(NUCJ), has appointed a new set of executives to pilot the affair of the Union for the 2021/2022 academic session. 

The new executives were announced at the handing-over ceremony held on Tuesday 7th of February, 2023 at the Mass Communication Relaxation Centre (MRC).

Speaking at the handing-over ceremony, the outgoing President of the Union, Oluwatosin Ologun tasked the new executives with teamwork and synergy to achieve the Union's aim. 

Ologun further urged the new executive to work hand in hand with the outgoing executives to get things right whenever it is about to go wrong.

He said: "Everything done in my administration was successful such as the Students Union Government(SUG) debate, the protest Editorial, and others — we are expecting more from the incoming administration"

Also speaking, Bayode Roland, the Treasurer of the Union and the former Editor-in-Chief of Echo Media lauded the administration for its milestone achievements.

Bayode added that despite all odds from different quarters in the institution, the administration could boast of good journalism free of biases.

"I feel like NUCJ must strive in an environment where they are not needed," he maintained. 

Similarly, Philip Anjorin, the Vice-president Editorial of the Union beseeched the new executives to make the union stand upfront to avoid limitations from both within and outside the university community.

In his speech, the new President, Friday Omosola pledged his support for true journalism free of biases or attacks to any quarters in the University community. 

Omosola vowed to ensure all members of the Union get adequate training to thrive in the media after their years on campus.

Other executives were, Clarion Olusegun, Vice-president Admin, Emmanuel Oluwadola, Vice-president Editorial; Oyinkansola Ogunkande as General Secretary and Peter Emmanuel as the Public Relations Officer (PRO). 

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Work With Wisdom– Roland Bayode Advises Echo Media New Executives

A group picture of the outgoing and incoming executives of Echo Media after the handing over Photo Credit: Echo Media 

By: Emmanuel Oluwadola 

The 2020/2021 administration led by Roland Bayode, the outgoing Editor-In-Chief of Echo Media– a long-surviving media outlet in Adekunle Ajasin University – on Monday handed over the leadership baton to new executives.

While advising the campus journalists during the handing-over event held at the Mass Communication Relaxation Centre (MRC), Roland urged the newly appointed executives to be prudent while engaging in journalism activities as well as display great teamwork. 

Roland, who said his led administration met diverse resistance from the school management for practicing 'unbiased' journalism, charged the new executives to always seek advice from media experts for sensitive stories.

He maintained that campus journalists must ensure they consider first the consequences of stories they intend to publish so as not to fall victim to management repulsiveness.

Picture of the outgoing  and incoming executives   Photo Credit: Echo Media 

"Journalists should have the right to exercise their freedom of reporting and exposing the ills and good deeds of society but in a community where the activities of journalism are frowned upon, they [journalists] should deal with wisdom," Roland said. 

On behalf of his outgoing administration, he vouched for their support for the newly inducted executives, stating that they can always reach out to them when the need arises. 

He further appreciated the previous administration for their support and consistency.

"Congratulations on your appointment. I pray God sees you through and guides you all with wisdom as you work together and give directions to lead in your administration. 

"Thank you all for being committed to the previous administration(s), we appreciate your effort, synergy, and consistency, and we hope that you keep the fire burning always."

The newly appointed executives of Echo media for the 2021/22 academic session  Friday Omosola, Editor-in-Chief; Esther Oguntuase, Associate Editor; Clarion Oyeronke, Features Editor; Glorious Emoruwa, General Secretary; Emmanuel Oluwadola, News Editor; Peter Emmanuel, Entertainment Editor; and Deborah Temilade, Public Relations Officer(PRO). 

In his speech, the newly elected Editor-in-Chief, Friday Omosola thanked his predecessors, saying it is a privilege for him to have been selected to serve.

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