By: Idowu Precious (Bavosshya) The Arts and Social Sciences Education Local Press Organisation (ASESSA PRESS) held its handover ceremony on Friday 16 January, 2025, marking the dissolution of the outgoing editorial board and the inauguration of a new editorial board for the coming 2025/2026 academic session. The ceremony opened with the press prayer, after which […]
By: Ayinke In light of memory, I recall a time not so distant when a question was posed that still resonates in my heart: “Youths are leaders of tomorrow: a truth or a sham?” It was a question steeped in historical irony, echoing across generations of students and activists, and it brings forth a painful […]
By: Davistee ASSE Male Invincibles won the Game day 1 second fixture against LARIS at the SUB pitch around 4 pm on Saturday, 30th of November 2024 The first half was exciting as both sides battled for the three points, until Tim Carroll was fouled by a LARIS defender, leading to a penalty which Adeola […]
By: Davistee The ASSE females won the opening match of the newly rebranded COPA NUESA Female category against LARIS females at the SUB pitch around 3 pm on Friday, 29th of November 2024. The first was half way thrilling as both sides were hungry to win. Eventually, Doyoin opened scoring for the invincible via Esther’s […]
By: Awotunde Dorcas The Ibadan Digital Money Fest Megaton Conference, organized by Rally Academy, took place at the International Conference Center, University of Ibadan, on Thursday, 21st of November 2024, drawing a large audience eager to learn about financial strategies and digital trading. The conference kicked off with a keynote address by Princess Ugbor, who […]
By: Ayinke the Skinny one The Nigerian music scene is abuzz with the news of Davido’s marriage to Chioma, his long-time partner and the muse behind his hit song “Assurance.” This union, which many fans had been eagerly anticipating, finally took place in an intimate ceremony, sparking widespread celebration and speculation. Davido, whose real name […]
By: Davistee The former Nigeria international footballer born on the 12th February 1982, is known for his acrobatic goal celebrations and pace. His first game in Super Eagles was against Morocco during the Ghana/Nigeria 2000, scoring 14 goals in 32 appearances. Aghahowa became the first foreign national outside of the former Soviet Union to emerge […]
By: Japheth Oladele The Federal Government has announced plans to use the National Identification Number (NIN) to monitor the credit behavior of Nigerians under its consumer credit program. Uzoma Nwagba, the CEO of the Nigerian Consumer Credit Corporation (CREDICORP), shared this in a TV interview. Nwagba explained that economically active Nigerians will have their credit […]
By: Adeniran Oluwafemi The increase in Nigeria’s minimum wage from N18,000 in 2018 to N30,000 in 2022 coincided with a rise in the Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) from 40.1% to 63%, suggesting that higher wages alone are insufficient to combat poverty. Critics argue that minimum wage laws fail to address the deeper issues of poverty, […]
Every new administration brings hope to the intellectual students of the ASSE department. As we bask in the joy each new dawn brings, hoping the new administration won’t sulk as much as the last, such positives drive our renewed trust – although, little- in a new administration. Regardless of how hard it is, we mustered […]
By: Oluwamuyiwa Eniola Following the usual ritual, the 300 and 400 level students of the mother of all faculties are out there conducting their teaching practice (TP) exercise in various public and private schools across Ibadan. Some who still couldn’t find a place in West Africa’s largest city had to explore nearby cities like Osun. […]
By: Oluwamuyiwa Eniola According to a report by UCJ UI, Emeritus Professor, Ayo Banjo passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024. Before his demise, he was the longest serving Vice-chancellor of the university of Ibadan. Owing to his remarkable impacts in the academic sphere, the current vice chancellor, Prof. Adebowale sent words of condolence to […]
By: Ogunfolaju Olajumoke Asessa Press marked a significant transition on April 19, 2024, at 12:00 pm, as Mr. Joshua, popularly known as “Scribe,” concluded his tenure of 349 days as Editor-in-Chief. The event had in attendance the presence of dignitaries such as Miss Tosanwumi Tarre, the newly elected UCJ President, and Miss Ololade Sanni, the […]
By: The Scribe Following the ASSESA elections which saw the emergence of Oni Olawale as the President of the department of Arts and Social Sciences Students’ Association – ASSESA and other 5 executive positions, there was the existence of a bye-election which opened room for the unfilled executive positions to get a driving arm. Following, […]
At the NUESA Dean’s Cup match between KHE and SPE played on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at the SUB Pitch, drama was the order of the day as spectators witnessed a game that ended in annoyance and dismay.
According to a report gathered through eyewitnesses, SPE Females were leading the encounter up to the 90th minute at which the referee added three more minutes. During the second minute of the additional time, the SPE goalkeeper was said to be on her knees with the ball in her hands where multiple KHE players rushed at her.
After struggling with the KHE players, she lost control of the ball thereby leading to a ‘goal’. The referee who was meant to look into the situation went straight on to record the goal through his whistle.
Tensions began to rise as SPE players and supporters strongly felt the goal should have been ruled out for a foul on their goalkeeper. The referee, who is also a student, seeked the opinion of the NUESA Sport Director on the goal’s status. The Sport Director thereby claimed that the goal stands.
Afterwards, SPE females kicked off from the middle of the park where most spectators were expecting the referee to end the match at that instant. Surprisingly, he continued the game which gave KHE females the will to score 4 goals within seven minutes thereby turning the score line to 4:1 in favor of KHE.
According to the SPE goalkeeper who expressed her displeasure, “After I got wounded through the rough attack at me, I was unable to perform well which resulted in an additional 3 goals. Two of their players fell me down the same way two of them kicked the ball in my hand at the goal post.”
She continued, “Apart from that, after the goal or no goal thing, the referee announced we had 3 minutes left which amazingly resulted in about 15 minutes of play allowing KHE to score 3 additional goals. One of the KHE players had to signal to the referee about the time which made him blow the final whistle.”
Another scene unfolded as SPE Sport Director and supporters showed their displeasure towards what they referred to as ‘poor officiating.’ It was reported that the match ended in commotion after the referee raised some displeasing threats against the SPE Sports Director.
Through the release of the NUESA Dean’s CUP organizing committee, the match between KHE and SPE Females ended undecided where it was said that the results will be announced today after meeting with both team’s Sport Director.
Series of reactions and comments have been flying around on the NUESA Dean’s Cup WhatsApp Group following the match drama as people made comments like, ‘What is a Dean’s Cup without drama’. Another made a comment as; ‘If this kain thing happen for my girls match, (laughing emoji) make I no talk sha’.
Arms are crossed to see the decision of the competition’s organizing committee as the resulting decision might go a long way to spell a description of the ongoing competition.
As the 2024 NUESA Elections received a revived energy of its run, there is a need to check through the covered stories of time past. In essence, the strength that fueled this certain space rose from the corridors of revealing the darkest plays in a codified setting. Note that this article will not be portraying a complete stance that the ESEC (Education Students’ Electoral Commission) of the past had unclean hands, but that it has not always been as independent and true as possible; rather, it is a tool. A tool of operation. A tool that decides the tune of election and likewise decides the possibility of a prospective candidate.
Dear intellectual reader, kindly follow as we dissect and table a convincing stance that supports the propositions of what seem unaware.
At the plenary session of the NUESA-UI FLC on Friday, February 9, 2024, which was a sitting for the inauguration of ESEC, it came to the light the importance student politicians place on who emerges as the commission’s chairman. In a political world, there are strains of indications that come in the form of manipulations, ‘the powers that be’ – which have the force to control the electoral commission’s chairman himself. The weight of interest shown by these individuals can as well mean two things; one, that they want a fair individual whom they can boldly trust. Two, that they want an individual who is a man of their own words.
Right at the decision to elect the ESEC’24 chairman between the two individuals who showed interest, there were dramas on how one was strongly opposed by many. The supposed victim who fell on the wrong side of the strong men at present was tagged unserious. Having had a long, beautiful history of self-own defeats resulting from stepping down or refusing to show face in several positions he previously aspired for, he was termed completely unserious and unworthy. Truly, how can you place a big, bigger mantle on the hands of such a frail mind?
However, traces of politics came into play. It must be noted that those who took part in the vote that decided the commission’s chairman were members of the commission themselves. Variably, the plays and dramas displayed by the ‘strong men’ already showed the stance of what they want. Their actions already defined their statement on the matter at hand. Electoral Commissioners who thereby got nominated and appointed through the influence of these strong men have no choice than to follow the direction of these upper hands.
At the thought of this play, can we completely trust ESEC to deliver a fair and just electioneering process? Considering the political sway that flows within the circle of this commission, is it safe to still portray such an independent body? The fact that men who have got their hands stained by the blood of politics are being made members of ESEC raises a strong alarm of its will to deliver a convincing percentage of fairness. It would have been a different scenario had there lived a section of the NUESA-UI constitution that forbids any politically aware mind (active or not) from being a member of ESEC.
On one hand, it is clear to say there is a need to factor in the stance of experience in nomination of the commissions’ members, this does not in any way mean that from the numerous banks of intellectuals the faculty possess, minds who are not politically attached and have the will to run the ESEC affairs can’t be found. At the point where the sway and blood of politics mixed with the affairs of ESEC, it stopped being independent in the real sense. It then begins to ply on the road already crafted by the powerful hands. It begins to follow the orders of the men at the top. It starts to work towards a dignified end goal. It begins to possess an unclean hand.
Let’s unleash some old wounds, which refuse to heal, to further beautify these stances.
Following the 2020/2021 NUESA elections that ushered in the Georgeana Reuben’s administration of 2021/2022 academic session, some parties were said to be displeased with the result. The resulting plays from the displeasure shown back then resulted in the use of the traditional paper voting for the 2021/2022 elections even after the 2020/2021 elections witnessed an electronic voting. Owing to the fact that the unpleasant parties were of the claim that the e-voting application was manipulated by some strong hands, the continual use of it then became difficult and impossible.
The 2021/2022 NUESA elections which ushered in the current administration had its own stain and unclear processes. For some recognized period of time, a faction of the faculty still felt the disqualification of some candidates at the screening was owing to a very strong political move against the faction. Even though rumors and hear-say can’t be relied on, the traces of bits make up reliable information. It is pertinent to state it was reported that some members of the politically formed ESEC had some scores to settle with this other faction. Can we conclude that they simply carried out their ambition when the opportunity walked in?
Fellow Educators, the stance of these articles have in one way or the order stylishly portrayed the fact that the range of political sway lives within the camp of ESEC. It has shown that the past ESEC has left us with traces to question their activities. The formation of this independent body seems to be faulty and as such needs to be questioned. The claim of this arm being independent needs to be questioned. Can we boldly say the newly formed ESEC of 13 members can be truly trusted to produce a just election process?
As we hope for a society that provides us with transparency entangled within a system we can trust, it is then necessary to ensure the process starts right from this mini society. As the mantle is being placed in the hands of the new ESEC commissioners, we anticipate the drive of their tunes. We are on watch to see what the Hon. Phillips led ESEC will do different. We are all eyes open to see if the faction that gift it power will not come in to make a big request for such a gift. We await the resulting manipulations, processes and outcomes. From this end, we wish them a smooth process, we hope for a fair and just outcome.
Following the quarter final rounds of JAW WAR 2024 held on Friday, February 9, 2024, at the Faculty of The Social Sciences LLT, the competition has now reached the semifinal stage where four halls of residence and four faculties shall be clashing for a final slot at the International Conference Center (ICC) come March 1, 2024.
Recall that the competition regarded as the biggest public speaking debate in sub-Saharan Africa, organized by The Literary and Debating Society (TLDS), University of Ibadan, saw 10 halls of residence and 16 faculties began the competition at the preliminaries stage.
After 3 rounds of preliminaries and 2 rounds of quarter finals in total, the competition has now reached its last four stage in both hall and faculty category. The semifinal, which is set to be held at the Faculty of The Social Sciences LLT on Friday, February 16, 2024, by 5pm, will see Social Sciences clash with Arts while Law will face off with Tech for the faculty category.
For the hall category, defending champions Kuti shall be slogging it out with Awo, who were the quarterfinals best losers having slightly lost to ABH. On the other hand, men from the famous Baluba kingdom, Zik, will be having a fierce combat against the young doctors from UCH – ABH.
The concept of democracy has been echoed at different stages of our education, ranging from primary, to secondary and even to the tertiary levels, but one cannot but question the usefulness of that concept in a country like Nigeria. Before the arrival of the Europeans in the early 15th and 16th centuries, Nigeria never existed and was never divided up into different communities and empires of diverse communal ideologies; rather, with communal relationships between one another.
The Europeans occupied and merged us into one nation which shouldn’t have existed. Democracy has been said to only favor the few, leaving the original beneficiaries of the intended system suffering and smiling. Democracy, especially through representatives as is the case in our country today, has been seen as a “waste of time” because the modalities of the election in which Nigerians come out to exercise their franchise deeply speaks the alternative. The basic amenities of life are not looking too basic anymore as prices of foodstuffs are fluctuating, thus making the status of “hand to mouth” unachievable.
Students who were living and gliding on the coast of garri some 2 months ago have been amazed by the recent hike in its price leaving the students’ last resort to look like a luxury. The life of an average student has been characterized either by 0-0-1 or for the slightly above average, a regimen of 1-0-1. On the part of the fuel subsidy, while the removal of fuel subsidy is a very good idea which is a good way in reducing the amount of debt a country incurs particularly in the area of fuel and other products, however, the country had no measure(s) for which its citizens could use to crash-land in tough times like this. How can a country that has not even a single functioning oil refinery remove fuel subsidies so suddenly?
More appalling, there is no sign of the government even building one which makes it seem like only those who can afford this commodity will be able to use automobiles. We have senior lecturers who park so close to the school gate and trek the remaining distance to their different offices. “The economy of the country is not smiling” is now a regular phrase in the mouth of parents to their wards, not because it is a fun thing to say, but it’s just the reality of life, as things are really neck-and-neck out there.
Since the recent tenure began 8 months ago, it has been characterized by different degrees of hardships. Corruption at different levels is now becoming rampant in our society today as we see people extorting people in the little and on grand scales, all because they have been cheated at one point of their lives which made them so bent on getting their revenge on an entirely different set of people. Corruption makes Nigerians think that two wrongs could actually make a right. Sadly, even when we are offended or chested, the people we are to see as saviours are now the orchestrators of such evil acts and as such; they turn a blind eye when such events occur as they know they will be compensated for their “blindness”.
However, we cannot but pray to God that we don’t fall victim to such perpetrators, because at the end the only thing we are going to get is a sad tale entangled with a shake of the head and sometimes, a word of encouragement.
Is democracy the answer to the solution of leadership problems we have in the country? At this juncture, it must be noted that the system of government which Nigeria has adopted in 1963 was not out of our inspiration but by people who “thought for us”. Is it too unrealistic for a country like Nigeria to succeed without the rule of an iron hand or a country which from the realms of geography shouldn’t have existed? These are questions that ought to be politically addressed in the country to further aid the lives of its citizens.
At the NUESA-UI Faculty Legislative Council’s plenary session held yesterday, Friday, February 09, 2024 at the Faculty’s Large Lecture Theatre, the house has appointed and inaugurated new commissioners for the upcoming NUESA-UI Election which also saw Hon. Johnson Phillips emerged as the Commission’s chairman.
As the session moves gradually to the end line, the choice of new individuals to the helm of NUESA-UI administration is found necessary. As enshrined in the constitution for the appointment of an independent body that oversees NUESA-UI electioneering process, the creation and inauguration of ESEC (Education Students’ Electoral Commission) is hence required.
Following nominations from each of the 10 departmental presidents plus 3 honourable members from the FLC, the electoral commission formed a body of 13 members who were deemed fit, trusted and qualified for the electoral assignment.
Other principal officers of the independent electoral body like the General Secretary, Public Relations Officer and Treasurer were also appointed alongside the electing of the Chairman. Information as regards the lifting of ban for campaign, timeline and modalities for the election shall be communicated by the electoral commission.
Below is a list of the electoral commission members;
1. Commissioner Johnson Phillips from CHDS. Chairman
2. Commissioner Adewole Iredele from Adult Education. General Secretary
3. Commissioner Phillips Misturah from Special Education. PRO
4. Commissioner Sodiq Olawuyi from STE Treasurer
5. Commissioner Victor Moses from EME
6. Commissioner Alao Kehinde from Health Education
7. Commissioner Afolabi Nicholas from Human Kinetics
Following the preliminary rounds of Jaw War held at the New Faculty Lecture Theater (NFLT), Faculty of Science last week which saw eight faculties and four halls getting knocked out, the public speaking competition has now reached its quarter finals stage.
The yearly competition, organized by The Literary and Debating Society, University of Ibadan (TLDS-UI), is regarded as the biggest public speaking debate in sub-Saharan Africa. The competition is being competed across various halls of residence and faculties in the University of Ibadan.
After a heated two leg round of hall categories and one leg of faculty category to mark the preliminary rounds, the public speaking debate is now set to hold its quarter finals at the Faculty of Social Sciences Large Lecture Theatre (LLT) on Thursday, February 8 and Friday, February 9, 2024.
According to a broadcast release in the morning of Wednesday, February 7, 2023, across several social media platforms, the NUESA-UI FLC has opened entries for the submission of essays from interested Educators for the Hon. Abayomi Fagbenro-Bibire Essay Competition.
The essay competition titled ‘Legislative Arm: The Unsung Heroes of Democracy’ shall be receiving entries from all interested registered students from the faculty of education. The entry period shall range from February 7 to February 23, followed by a shortlisting of participants on March 7. The announcement of results and presentation of prize, according to the release, is pegged to March 9, 2024.
According to the broadcast, the sponsored essay competition by Hon. Abayomi Fagbenro-Bibire, a renowned philanthropist, is meant to celebrate educators who are of the mind to register their quota to the development of the society through the Legislative arm via an in-depth and creative writing flair.
Cash prizes are said to be won by the Winner, First Runner-up and Second Runner-up in the range of ₦50,000, ₦30,000 and ₦20,000 respectively. The modalities to follow and how to make submission for the essay competition are also contained in the release.
In what seem to be a reported scenario of mistreat and neglect which has been beautified to the face of the department’s Literary and Debating Society, Assesa Press Correspondence had a one-on-one session with the Society’s President, Rahmat Balogun, a 400 level student of the department, as she took us through the tensed relationship that has played out between the Association and the Society.
Owing to the plays and neglect, there has been a stand still in the session’s budget approval of the Society. The Society in this light has also been deprived of the expected recognition from the association (in general). Follow the below interview conversation as it unwinds the winds of the Society’s predicament.
Scribe: Kindly introduce yourself Ma.
ASSE L&D President: My name is Rahmat Balogun and I am the president of Arts and Social Sciences Literary and Debating Society
Scribe: It’s nice having you around deliberating on matters that concerns the department /in mention of ASSE Literary and Debating Society. So that ASSESAITES can be aware, could you please give us a brief recap of the Society’s activity so far this session?
ASSE L&D President: Thank you for that.
This session, we had our recruitment session which was spearheaded by introducing the association during the freshers orientation program in which an impromptu debate contest was conducted and two freshmen signified to be interested and both of them got a free form as incentive for showing interest in the association. This was followed by a recruitment exercise in which 7 new members joined the association.
After this,3 training sessions were conducted for the new members in which the Former Faculty Literary and Debating Society’s President in person of Mr Fakorede Faruk and other prominent speakers in TLDS.
Scribe: This is commendable, Ma
ASSE L&D President : Thank you sir
Scribe: That’s an impressive development. With the additional 7 members, the society now holds how many members in total?
ASSE L&D President: We have 17 members in total including a masters student from the department and excluding the Academic and welfare director in which the association falls under.
Trained the new members on how to write a good speech and how to deliver a good speech and since then we’ve been having meetings every week and speeches are being written every week
Scribe: Starting from this, what has been the connection between the Society and the Association considering the fact that the Academic and Welfare Director is the ‘connect’ between both bodies.
ASSE L&D President: Under the constitution of the association, the society will be under the jurisdiction of the academic and welfare director since it’s an avenue to foster academic growth and excellence in the department
Scribe: What has been his input so far or has the association not been reaching out?
ASSE L&D President: We reached out in first semester but we didn’t see any results and on a persistent reaching out in second semester he showed up apologized for not reaching out earlier and since then he has been in contact with the society
Scribe: On the rising issue, what has been the bone of contention between the Society and the Association as a whole (CEC and DCC)
ASSE L&D President: The bone of contention is that our budget sent to the DCC for approval was said to have been too ambiguous due to the price given the DCC and after some deliberations from the with the departmental president it was cut short and since then we’ve not heard anything back from both the DCC and the CEC
This budget written out is to prepare for Assesa literary and debating day which normally comes up during the departmental week, the induction of new members as this is a tradition from the society and welfarism of members of the association during our weekly meetings.
Scribe: Is it that they’ve not reached out at all since then or they’ve dashed the budget to one side?
ASSE L&D President: Well, I don’t know about that. The only people that can answer this properly is the CEC and the DCC
Scribe: Categorically, the Society is yet to receive a dime from the Association this session?
ASSE L&D President: Yes
Scribe: Has there been any strategic step you’ve taken as the President of the Society in trying to ensure the Society gets its funds? Or is it that the Society isn’t in urgent need of this fund?
ASSE L&D President: We are in need of funds currently, and we’ve been trying to reach out to Alumni of the society to help raise funds since the department has neglected the society.
Scribe: Ma, you seem to have concluded that the department/association has abandoned the Society. Do you wanna restate this statement?
ASSE L&D President: It looks like they have neglected us because earlier this semester a meeting was called by the DCC where we were supposed to defend our revised budget but the society was not sent a notification of the meeting.
Scribe: Wow. That’s really a form of neglect.
Last session, the Society was a shadow of itself. Do you feel the Association is taking the Society’s funds approval with levity hands with the opinion that ASSE L & D is half alive?
ASSE L&D President: I don’t think so because the President of the association and the academic and welfare director are aware of everything happening in the society. We make all our affairs known to them
As a matter of fact, the academic and welfare director is on the group of the society so that if he has any contribution or advice for us it can be sent there and he can also be aware of our programs in the society
Scribe: Alright. Coming back to the round table, what do the society currently seek as a resolve to the current issue? Because, either way, the Society needs this fund (as a right to that part of the association’s account) for her upcoming event such as ASSE L & D Day.
ASSE L&D President: We’re pleading with the association to approve our budget so that things can go on smoothly and make better preparations ahead of ASE LnD day
Scribe: We hope the Association will come to a swift resolution. Any few words you want to pass across to Assesaites as a whole?
ASSE L&D President: Hopefully. Nothing much but I want to implore them to participate in activities the department is going to hold, especially LnD day.
Scribe: We trust Assesaites to make themselves available. Thanks for your time Ma’am. We really appreciate the honor and trust you bestowed on this space (Assesa Pressure) as a voice that can put the wrongs in a right frame.
UI’SU House Secretary Fined 10k with Community Service for Misdirection of Union’s Funds
By: Fagbemi Joshua (The Scribe)
In its 3rd plenary session held on Saturday, January 20, 2024 by the 10th Assembly, Students’ Representative Council at the SRC Chamber, the House has fined the House Secretary of the Union, Oluwole Ayomide, an amount of 10,000 naira plus a compulsory community service for directing the Union’s funds into his personal account.
In a previous signed letter by the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Olamide Omotunde to the House Disciplinary Committee, dated Thursday, November 30, 2023, he expressed that the House Secretary has been illegally charging for use of the SRC Chamber and also diverting the Union’s funds into his personal account.
The decision by the House to take the final disciplinary action was followed by the Disciplinary Committee Report by Hon. Akinola Emmanuel which found the House Secretary guilty of the alleged offense.
When responding to the allegations during the plenary session, the House Secretary, Oluwole Ayomide (also known as Sanjay) apologized to the House for an oversight which resulted in not following appropriate guidelines regarding charging and remittance of funds for usage of the Union’s facilities, especially the SRC Chamber.
The kind of community service to be rendered by the House Secretary was not stated by the Council. Also, the House Secretary, during the plenary session, presented the budget for the upcoming Kunle Adepeju Memorial Day.
Like a curriculum that guides the affairs of an educational setting thereby influencing the administration and manner of education directions to a style, the constitution of a particular setting likewise serves the same purpose. Also, the curriculum tends to change with time as it is necessary to make adjustments for the new changes that occur in a society. The constitution, in this same light, needs timely changes so that it can reflect the affairs and requirements of the present time.
Following the approval by the Nuesa FLC 12th Assembly on Friday, January 19, 2024 for a revised constitution, the final adoption has now been subjected to the approval of a congress. The congress which is set to hold on Thursday, January 25, 2024 seeks to clarify to Educators any section of the proposed constitution that seems unclear. The proposed constitution has since been shared across various WhatsApp platforms of the association so as to allow Educators to take a critical look at the document.
Owing to the above, it is necessary to point out some key notable changes that have taken effect in the proposed constitution when compared to the existing constitution which was last reviewed in 2018. The following are the eight notable changes;
1a. In Article VII Section II of the proposed constitution which contains the Department Legislative Council (DLC), it should be noted that the legislative arm of each department has been changed from Department Consultative Council (DCC) to DLC.
b. Section II a of that Article also stressed that the Majority Leader of each department in the FLC are not automatic head of such council of their respective department; “The Majority leader – in the FLC, of each Department are automatic members of the Departmental Legislative Council, however he/she shall not be an automatic head of such Council”. This negates the provision in the current constitution which provides for the Majority Leader of a department in the FLC to become an automatic head of the department’s council.
c. Also, the Section II b of the same Article stressed that each department electoral committee is to organize an election into the council. “Elections shall be conducted into the councils by each Department’s Electoral Commission”
2a. In Article XI, Section IV “ELECTORAL LAWS” of the proposed constitution, there are new inclusions. The item ‘d’ expressed that all members of the FLC shall be elected into the council, no member shall come in through nomination or by appointment.
b. The inclusion of item ‘t’ that stressed that no member of the Executive arm has the right to intervene in electoral matters except such is an observer on election day. Item ‘u’ mandated that all Aspirants to Nuesa Executive positions must have paid their dues before collection of forms.
3a. In Article XI, Section V “HANDING OVER, INAUGURATION & SWEARING-IN OF ELECTED OFFICERS”, there are traces of new inclusions. In item ‘b’, it houses the mandatory that the handing over and swearing in must be done a week after dinner. Item ‘d’ likewise mandated that the inaugural sitting of the FLC must be done within a week after the swearing-in.
b. Item ‘f’ of the same Section brings in a new change. The Chief Justice is now to be appointed by the FLC and sworn in by the President which changes the existing constitution that says the Chief Justice being appointed by the Nuesa President.
4. In Article XXII titled “DISCIPLINE/RECALL”, there is an inclusion of Section IV that a punishment given to an official by the FLC can be appealed at the FJC (Faculty Judicial Council) if not satisfied by such judgment.
5. In Article XI Section II titled “COMPOSITION OF THE ELECTORAL COMMITTEE”, there is a change in item ‘a’. The composition of the electoral committee known as ESEC is now13 members (10 of whom shall come from departments) as against the formal of 11 members.
6. In Article X, Section VI , the AUDIT AND BUDGET COMMITTEE (ABC) of FLC is now known as the BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE (BFC).
7. In Article VII, Section I titled STANDING ORDER AND COMPOSITION OF THE FACULTY JUDICIARY COUNCIL, there are new changes. In item ‘f’, three members are now drawn from each department (1 Justice, 2 Barristers) as against the existing constitution which only made provision for 1 member from each department. Item ‘g’ of the same section likewise stated that the Justice referred in Item ‘f’ must be a returning member of the FJC.
8.Removal of FLC Term Tag. This means that the Faculty Legislative Council members can now run more than the two terms stated in the current constitution. The proposed constitution now makes provision for FLC members to run for this office for more than 2 terms.
NOTE: The above is only some of the notable changes the writer of this article subjectively picked from the proposed constitution. Other changes can still be drawn out.
The new year has been confined alongside with the resumption as University of Ibadan fills up the order in this terrain. Owing to the joyous year and celebration, the haste in resumption could put most students in the dilemma of quick resumption due to relaxation that comes with good embodiment of the new eve. The second semester marks a continuation of the academic session, it entails that students are to be as prepared and rely on their set goals which were laid down in the previous semester. This is not a semester of lackadaisical acts screened with the aim of fun alone but a new semester to brace up and brighten more of the colour the previous semester held.
It’s no longer news that most students have their grades dropped in this semester as it is compiled with so many social activities, ranging from the ones organized right from the departments, faculties, to the student union and other organizations in the school campus. Primarily the aim of being in school is to attain academic excellence which will later incite a better life in the future. In the process of attaining the properly laid goals, they come alongside distractions and other aspects of life. But it requires a strategic student to arrive at a great balance of any other aspects of life that can divert from the core purpose of being in school.
This second semester will be the first of it all to the fresh students in the University of Ibadan, although they’ve had been through orientation that guides them to the culture and how to effectively actualize their aim in the school campus. But a reminder is a key to effectiveness, as the mind can be easily diverted if not properly secured. The importance of co-curricular activities can’t be eliminated as well as social involvement of human beings tagged to the fact that we are social beings who actualize their aim through relationship with one another. In the involvement of co-curriculum activities students have access to the opportunity to derive necessary skills and discovery of talents which aid their aim of being a student.
Nowadays, students become successful from the co-curricular activities they engaged in during their time as undergraduates and which have made their lives meaningful and impactful. Nevertheless, even with all the goodness that comes with engagement in social activities and co-curricular activities which will be heightened in this second semester, high consciousness of not diverting from the main lane to success is largely emphasized.
The question goes that, can there be balance in these social activities that second semester holds? Interestingly, there can be. With a strategic logic of 80/20 mode of attending to the most important priority to the less important, social life can’t be done away with as it adds to one’s morale and self confidence. Through such, one can maintain a good mental health which is one of the positive effects to academic excellence. The idea of 80/20 means 80 percent of the time should be geared towards the academic affairs, while the remaining 20 percent should be devoted to social life, this emerges a brightful end and promotes equilibrium in every aspect of this academic journey. The problem that lies in the drop in grades in the semester can be reduced following this assigned percentage as social activities will not outweigh the academic activities which are needed to fetch the first class which has been well penned.
It’s advisable every student coming into a new semester to be highly prepared and focused to prevent failure and unplanned results which will later result into depressive state afterwards, this semester should be used in its opportunity and brightness hope it portray to bring about a better result that will enhance a fulfilled heart towards the accomplishment of the academic objectives.
Here to the minds who have unwind a session birthed through the hands of an unparalleled event, having witnessed the process to the half line, you are courageously celebrated for a hard-fought war. To all credible Uites, Educators and Assesaites who have unraveled a task where many would have turned their heads and lost their voice, we welcome you to another round of the proclaimed route to seeking light. To the familiar Freshers, active Sophomores, intellectual Penultimate and victorious Finalists, it is pertinent to wish you a Happy 2024, may the creator make all our lines meet for our betterment.
As we take a respectful bow to raise our heads high in pursuit of our goals this second semester, it’s high time we spray some hints upon the lead of our heart. After a first semester that took us on a wing of 11 weeks, it felt so swift that most major activities witnessed low turnout of students with no thanks to the structure of the semester. It is a structure that was forced on us due to the known external effects (Pandemic and ASUU Strike) which the aftermath still affects till this day.
A Roll From The Trick
To Freshers, the semester was a testament to their contact with the University of Ibadan and its respective traditions. They could tell of the account from their various Halls of Residence to Faculty to respective Department and perhaps, Religious groups. In a more interesting plain note, they will surely tell of the known ‘sheges’ that is open to be experienced by every Uite. Being their first ever semester must have exposed them to some basket of knowledge, the frame of how the university works that differentiate it from their previous Alma Mata and likewise, what makes the University of Ibadan well special from every other university.
For Sophomores, it must surely be a semester of decision shuffle. This would have been influenced by the turns of events following the birth of their first CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average). Many would have changed their league of friends, shuffled who to stay with and who to avoid, carefully choose activities to engage in or disassociate, form new resolutions on the path to trail towards achieving their dream CGPA and take a bold step towards changing their course. First semester for Sophomores is also enchanted with a newly framed heart that is known to the system and ready to wine with the turns. It is also when many chose to engage in different extracurricular activities in a way to supplement their university lifestyle and experience.
In a comprehensive way for Penultimates, the first semester has always been the toughest of all. This ranges from the high number of courses available to offer, the complexity of these courses, the short time frame, the wave of specialization and adaptability. In all helms of political position, penultimate students possess the high number of occupants which has always required a hell of activity in aligning both extracurricular activities and academics. Also, the level as a whole determines the style of CGPA range they will have to themselves at the end of this journey. As a penultimate student, it must have been a stressful semester that shaped like it will not end.
To the dearest Finalists must have been a semester of realizations and reflections. Reflections on how they’ve walked along the journey so far and realizations as to what they should have done in the past that could have made the present status shape better. The focus and mind shape start to frame towards ‘what next after school?’ which can come out to be a dicey sort of decision. Either way, the bank of experience gathered during the course of their journey is expected to shape their thought process and influence any of their decisions. In all their next line of actions, the gathered experience of what it takes is expected to come into play towards an informed and firm decision.
A Roll Towards a Tricky Semester
Generally, we are about to witness another style of second semester that flows in a deceptive image. Initially, when the semester rolls on to a 13-week lecture, it still doesn’t remove the context of how swift the second semester moves. But now, we have only 11 weeks of lectures which shall not be extended considering the previous play of events. Be reminded that we’ve already stepped foot into the third week out of eleven weeks where many courses will just be experiencing their first student-lecturer contact. The operational move of the semester already gave an indication that it is tricky.
The turns of the semester likewise possess some couple of events that, in some way, gave it some special kind of colors. Looking from the series of events to sport competitions (inter faculty, halls and department), sponsored training, celebration of various departments, faculties and hall week, the wind of election across every association of the university and likewise the dinner galore. It’s a packed semester that holds the vessel of honor to create an environment that ignites the spirit of social experiment for a spice to academic trains. It’s a form of reward that ‘all work and no play, makes a certain Uite a dull student’.
Stylishly, never to forget that amidst all these social terrain, there is the need to place a conscious recall that the genesis of all sojourn on this land of academic pursuit is academic first. This is to say that the order of priority has to be education first before opening room alignment of other different activities. Within the structure and play of all variabilities, it is necessary to stay aware of the importance of what is our sole course. Bearing in mind ‘why we are here‘, it keeps our head high to set our target all clear and look forth to achieving these goals amidst the pursuit of knowledge and experience.
Crossing Bridges
In other contexts, there’s a need to bring into the book what we failed to achieve in the previous semester. If you are an office holder who has sworn to make some changes, ensure you work towards the yet to be accomplished. Any, which seems impossible to bring to life to some unforeseen circumstances, it is high time you look for alternatives that make it better off. Perhaps you had a rough first semester academically where you perform below your set target, it is not too late to paint your entire session with an amazing fragrance. The stage of the semester isn’t too early to start the execution of the plan, it is also not too late to make a good impression of the entire session.
As we cross the border into a new semester, let’s set our targets clearly. We should walk along with that sincere resolution we’ve promised to use as our guide towards 2024. We should uphold a strength that keeps our heads upright even within the atrocities of the society. Let’s unwind the features of previous falls we’ve sworn to let go and wind in the beautiful accomplice that makes us who we imagine ourselves to be. Let’s rejuvenate our ways and walk towards a well-crafted semester and 2024. Wishing all Assesaites, Educators and Uites a holistic and enjoyable second semester!
According to the latest Meristem Research report, there is a projected increase in Nigeria’s oil production in 2024, unless there is a significant and unforeseen shock to the sector during the year.
The 2024 Annual Outlook, titled ‘Setting Sail for Gradual Recovery,’ highlighted ongoing challenges such as pipeline vandalism, illegal oil bunkering leading to the Rumuekpe-Nkopu explosion, oil theft, and a workers’ strike in 2023. These factors resulted in an 8.97% year-on-year decline in the oil sector’s output during the first half of the year.
Despite these challenges, the report indicated a smaller contraction of 0.85% in Q3:2023 compared to 22.67% in Q3:2022. This improvement was attributed to a significant surge in average oil production by 18.17% to 1.45 million barrels per day (mbpd) in Q3:2023, marking the sector’s most robust performance since Q2:2020.
Looking forward to 2024, the report anticipates a higher oil production at 1.55 mbpd (compared to 1.46 mbpd in 2023), contingent on various factors. The Federal Government’s dedicated efforts to enhance output are expected to play a crucial role in boosting oil production. Strategic initiatives, such as introducing the Nembe Oil grade to the global market and intensified efforts to curb oil theft, are poised to contribute significantly to this increase.
The report also highlights significant advancements in the oil and gas sector, including Nigeria’s $533.00 million memorandum of understanding with Saudi Arabia, the ongoing $2.80 billion Ajaokuta–Kaduna–Kano gas pipeline project by Oilserve Limited, and the commencement of operations at the Dangote Oil Refinery. These developments are expected to serve as critical drivers of progress in the country’s oil and gas sector in the medium to long term.
Additionally, the report notes the Federal Government’s heightened focus on expanding the country’s natural gas production and utilization, evidenced by various agreements with international companies and countries, including Indorama Eleme Petrochemicals Ltd and Germany. This focus is likely to be instrumental in propelling Nigeria’s oil and gas sector output in 2024.
Finally, the report projects that the low base effect will also be reflected in the oil sector growth numbers, especially in the first half of 2024.
•Samsung will display the features of its new AI-powered phones at its unpacked event on Jan. 17.
•The company is likely set to unveil the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+ and Galaxy S24 Ultra.
•Recent announcements from Qualcomm and Google may provide some insight into what to expect from Samsung’s latest phones.
Samsung recently revealed that it will host a news conference in San Jose, California, on Jan. 17 where it will unveil its newest Galaxy phones.
Samsung is Apple’s largest smartphone rival. The company has a 20% share of the global smartphone market, compared with Apple’s 16% share, according to Counterpoint Research. Meanwhile, Samsung has a 25% share of the U.S. phone market, behind Apple’s 53% share. New features that aren’t available on the iPhone could help it attract more users.
On Tuesday evening, Samsung said that its most recent devices will offer an “all-new mobile experience powered by AI.” While it’s unclear what that means, recent announcements from chipmakers like Qualcomm and competitors like Google may provide some context.
Qualcomm is a multinational corporation known for designing and manufacturing semiconductors and wireless telecommunications products. Samsung traditionally uses Qualcomm chips in its U.S. smartphones. The latest devices, likely named the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+ and Galaxy S24 Ultra, may take advantage of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Series 8 Gen 3 for Android phones. Samsung is usually among the first phone makers to use Qualcomm’s latest chips.
In October 2023, Qualcomm said that its new Snapdragon chips will allow phones to run generative artificial intelligence applications directly on the phone. It allows for smaller versions of applications like ChatGPT to run without an internet connection. On-device versions of AI chatbots could keep conversations more private since queries wouldn’t need to be sent to the cloud.
Qualcomm also demonstrated how its chips could be used to generate images based on a string of words. So, for example, you might type “create an image that shows a man driving a car” and it’ll generate a picture. That’s similar to what Google’s Tensor G3 chip in the Pixel 8 Pro allows. That phone can create custom phone wallpapers based on a set of words a user selects.
The Pixel 8 Pro also supports Google’s Gemini Nano AI model, which can create replies to text messages, transcribe recorded conversations and more. AI is also often used to improve videos and photos.
SIGMA Club, a social philanthropist organization, University of Ibadan is set to stage a football competition, tagged “The SIGMA CHIEF’S LEAGUE”, within the environs of the university which will include both the male and female category.
The SIGMA CHIEF’S LEAGUE is a Bi- gender football tournament which is expected to be played in University of Ibadan from January 22 to February 4, 2024 at the SUB pitch and Nnamdi Azikiwe Hall Maracana pitch.
The tournament will be composed of both female and male categories. The male category is of 16 teams where all players are expected to be UI Students (both undergraduates and postgraduates). The female category is composed of 12 departments from the University of Ibadan.
On format, the male category is expected to play in a round of 16 knockout formats comprising both first and second legs at the SUB pitch. The female category is composed of two formats, both knockout and league format, the first round will be played in a knockout format and the 6 winners of the knockout round will participate in the league format at the Zik hall maracana.
In the male category, after the semifinals there will be third place and final that decides a winner, the first runner-up and the second runner-up. And in the female category the department with the highest point emerges as the champion. Cash prizes, medals and certificates are expected to be won.
There are also rules and regulations guiding this tournament, All participants are expected to be UI students of both undergraduates and postgraduates. No player is expected to put on sneakers to the pitch and all players must play in a uniformed jersey.
Other rules and regulations, according to the organizers, shall be communicated to the team leaders and coaches. The registration which was open free and has shut its doors.
Who will be Crowned champions in the Upcoming SIGMA Hosted tournament??
At the SRC Chamber of the Student Union Building, Rotaract Club, University of Ibadan chapter holds its annual induction ceremony on Sunday, January 14, 2024, where new members were inducted into the student organization.
Rotaract club is a student organization that centers on giving back to the society through the exploration and executing of volunteering projects in various communities. The club seeks to make an impact in the society by building a spirit of need awareness of communities in every member of the club.
In attendance during the induction ceremony were the Club’s President, Rtr Ebunoluwa Oluwayomi Dorcas, other Rotaract club executives, invited dignitaries, new members as well as observers.
New members, prior to getting qualified as a member of the club, embarked on a 3-day training with two being online and one as physical before being scrutinized through an interview and written examination. The 5 new members were sworn in by Rtr Alayande Damilola with the oath recitation.
Notably, recruitment of new members occurs every Rotaract year which this current year ends by June 2024. Also, as part of their commitment to community development, Rotaract Club tags each month to a project title to be executed. This month is tagged Vocational Training as the club seeks to train people in various vocational fields.
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