By Caleb Faniyan
Members of the Executive Council taking oath of office. L-R (The PRO, Adekunle Samuel; The AGS, Opeseitan Elijah; The VP, Nwankwo Ekene and the President, Faiz Oyekanmi)
The 62nd executive members were formally inaugurated on Thursday, 2nd of May, 2024 following their victory at the polls on Thursday, 21st of March, 2024. The event, which took place in the Dean’s office, started at 01:00 pm with the dean, Sub-dean, faculty officer, and faculty registrar in attendance.
The incoming executives, some outgoing executives, the Deputy Editor-in-Chief, and a host (the assistant general secretary of the Political Science department), were all gathered to usher FATSSSA into a new dawn.
The inaugural event was opened with the national anthem after which the Dean, Professor Nwokocha, made his speech. The Dean began his speech by reaffirming the position of the faculty of the social sciences as one of the best faculties in the University of Ibadan. He then proceeded to admonish the incoming executives.
Professor Nwokocha reminded the new executives of the weight of the responsibility placed on them, advising them to make the most of it as the leaders of tomorrow. The Dean advised the incoming executives to represent the faculty positively, upholding the standards that the Faculty of The Social Sciences is widely known for.
He asked them to behave responsibly at all times and in all situations, reminding them that several people look up to them. Professor Nwokocha praised the efforts of the outgoing administration, despite the challenges they have faced, and asked the incoming administration to build on their existing achievements.
The Dean concluded his speech by wishing the incoming executives a successful administration.
The Dean, Prof. Nwokocha addressing the EXCO
After the Dean gave his speech, the host called upon the outgoing President, Mr. Olumide Dasaolu, to give an account of their stewardship. Mr. Olumide opens his speech by acknowledging the dignitaries present and he takes a trip down memory lane.
He recounts his experience as the captain of FATSSSA’s ship, acknowledging the lessons learnt and challenges he faced.
The outgoing president recognized FATSSSA’s achievements under his leadership - First Jaw War finals since 2002, FATSSSA came overall third in the Inter-faculty games competition, FATSSSA produced the UI’SU public relations officer, FATSSSA’s president was awarded the best faculty president.
Mr. Olumide ended his speech by imploring the new executives to be fully involved and committed to everything that concerns FATSSSA.
The outgoing President, Dasaolu Olumide delivering his speech
After the outgoing president gave his speech, the swearing-in of the new executives took place. The faculty officer read the oath of office while the new executives repeated after him. In the oath, they promised to be good ambassadors of FATSSSA, serving the association to the best of their knowledge and ability.
Only four executive members - Oyekanmi Faiz Adekola (President), Nwankwo Ekene Emmanuel (Vice President), Adekunle Adewale Samuel (Public relations officer), and Opeseitan Elijah Ifedamola (Assistant General Secretary) - were inaugurated, being the only candidates that won through the keenly contested elections.
The outgoing President assured the Dean that other positions were going to be filled through a bye-election.
After taking the oath of office, the 62nd president of the Faculty of The Social Sciences Students’ Association, Oyekanmi Faiz Adekola, was called upon to give his inaugural speech. Faiz opened his speech by expressing his gratitude to FATSSSAITES for the privilege given to him to lead one of the biggest faculties in the University of Ibadan.
He further appreciated the outgone executives for the work done and the foundation they laid. President Faiz acknowledged the legislative council, the Press, the literary and debating society, and other ancillary organs for their contribution to the growth and development of FATSSSA.
The President, Faiz, delivering his speech
While continuing his speech, President Faiz reminds his colleagues and other student leaders of their roles. He emphasized the need for all arms of the student government to work together to ensure the success of the administration.
Faiz acknowledges the challenges ahead and promises to work with his team to do their best to overcome any hurdle they may face. He closes his speech by promising transparency, feedback, and cooperation between the executives and the faculty management.
After the president ends his speech, the vote of thanks is taken by the Assistant general secretary who thanks the faculty management, the outgone executives, the deputy E-in-C, and the host of the event.
He then brings the inaugural event to a close, ushering in a new dawn in the Faculty of The Social Sciences.
L-R, The Outgoing AGS, Animashaun Boluwatife; Steve, Political Science AGS; The VP, Nwankwo Ekene; Mrs Bukola Jegede, the Administrative Officer; Mr Ojelabi, the Faculty Officer; The Dean, Prof. Eze Nwokocha; The President, Faiz; The Sub Dean, Dr Olaniyan; the AGS, Opeseitan Elijah; the PRO, Adewale Samuel; the outgoing President, Dasaolu Olumide; the outgoing Social Director, Ashcroft Dominion and the outgoing Gen. Sec.,Popoola Gloria
L-R, The Dean and Faiz, the President
L-R, The Dean and Ekene, the Vice President
L-R, the Dean, Prof Nwokocha and Elijah, the AGS
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