AAUA: NAAS Distributes Palliative For Students Writing Examinations

By Samuel Agbelusi

The Nigerian Association of Agricultural Students (NAAS), Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA) chapter under the leadership of Comrade Kingsley Iyeawoji, known as Gallant Mopol, alongside the Committee of Helping Hands for the association's students, NAASITES has distributed palliatives for all students writing examination.

This is the first of its kind in the faculty in which the faculty executives ensured that students do not lack during their exams.

This initiative is tagged HELPING HANDS which was borne out of the desire to assist students who might have struggled in fending for themselves during the examination period. 

Speaking at the ceremony held on July 13th, 2023, Iyeawoji noted that the movement was part of his manifestos, stressing his commitment to fulfilling his mandate as well as ensuring the welfare of NAASITES is protected.

Iyeawoji maintained that the main purpose of setting up the committee was to give support to all Agricultural Students who find it difficult to fend for themselves during examinations. 

However, he expressed satisfaction with the program after giving out dozens of items to students. He said “I am happy that we started this project and the items were distributed to all students. This is something I have always wanted to do in possible ways to assist students during these difficult times. We received donations from all levels of the faculty and even alumni of the faculty also helped with donations to make this project a reality. I believed that the project will be sustained in subsequent administration as this is to help our students in need.”

Also, Speaking with Echo Media, the Chairman of the committee Rt Hon Akindoyo Christopher, expressed delight in seeing the project come to reality. He said “I am happy that Gallant Mopol was able to actualize this programme which was very key during his manifesto. As the chairman of this project, I was happy seeing beneficiaries smile when receiving their items as this was a great joy to us all in the committee. I am looking forward to a more impactful program by this administration and I am always ready to assist and help them achieve their goals.”

However, the Financial Secretary of the faculty who is also a member of the committee, Comrade Alabi Dolapo, expressed satisfaction with the whole process and hope for the program to be sustained.

With Rt Hon Akindoyo Christopher as Chairman of the committee, the committee has lived up to his expectations of reaching out to the majority of the students in the faculty and taking care of their basic needs by providing food items.

Meanwhile, Students expressed great pleasure in seeing that the Gallant Mopol fulfilled a key part of his manifesto and ensure a transparent process in the distribution of items. Speaking on behalf of the Students, the Welfare director Comrade Imole, noted that she is glad to be a part of this project and expressed satisfaction with the whole process which has made the majority of the students to be happy. She said “This project is mainly for those who require food items, especially during this examination period. I am glad that the students have seen for themselves that this administration cares about that welfarism and they should be expecting more from us.”

Items such as Rice, Spaghetti, beans, Garri, Groundnut Oil and many more were shared during the program.