FATSSSA PRESS -- University of Ibadan, Nigeria

  By Bibi Agarah The Independent FATSSSA Electoral Commission has announced the results of the 2023 FATSSSA elections, marking the faculty's inaugural electronic election. Oyekanmi Faiz, hailing from the Department of Geography, secured victory in the presidential race with 242 votes, surpassing Koleosho Samuel with 197 votes and Popoola Gloria with 150 votes. Nwankwo Ekene emerged victorious in the vice-presidential contest, garnering 321 votes against his opponent's 265 votes. Opeseinta Elijah clinched success with 313 votes, defeating Balogun Samson who received 235 votes. Notably, Adekunle Adewale amassed 494 votes in the race for the PRO position. The election results were disclosed a few minutes past 4 PM. With Oyekanmi Faiz assuming the presidency, the Faculty of The Social Sciences (FATSSSA) welcomes a new leader from the Department of Geography.

By Vivian Nnagboro In an unexpected turn of events, Tobi Obayemi, an aspirant for the Vice President position of the Faculty Association, has announced his withdrawal from the contest. Citing a lack of internal support, the aspirant expressed a heavy heart in stepping down from a role he was passionate about and dedicated to serving.   In a heartfelt message, the aspirant called for respect for his decision and requested all fellow aspirants and supporters to refrain from involving them in any further political activities for the foreseeable future.   He has expressed gratitude for the opportunity to have been considered for the role and thanked those who supported his campaign. The aspirant reaffirmed their commitment to contributing positively to the faculty in other capacities moving forward.      

  By Mayorkun Pressman : Good afternoon, please can you introduce yourself? Adewale  Samuel: Good afternoon, ma'am. My name is Adekunle Adewale Samuel popularly known as Light, I am a 300-level student of the Department of Sociology and I am contesting for  the   position   of   the   Public   Relations   Officer   (PRO)   of   this prestigious   Faculty. Pressman : Have you held any post in your Department or in the Faculty before? Adewale Samuel: Yes. I was the General Secretary of my Departmental Electoral Commission in my 100 level. I became the General Secretary of my Departmental Literary and Debate Society in my 200 level and currently I am the Creative Coach of my Departmental Literary and Debate Society. Pressman : Can you tell us why you want to run for the post of Public Relations Officer at the Faculty level? Adewale Samuel: The number one reason why I want to run for this position stems from a deep-seated pa...

  By Tominsin FATSSSA PRESS: How are you doing today? Mr   Balogun : I'm fine and you FATSSSA PRESS:   I'm doing well. Thank you. Can you introduce yourself and the position you are vying for? Mr  Balogun :   My name is BALOGUN SAMSON OPEYEMI aka  Bharlo.  I'm vying for the post of Assistant  Genewant  Secretary. FATSSSA PRESS:  Okay. Is that all we can know about Mr.  Balogun ? Mr.  Balogun :  I'm an 100lvl student of department of sociology.  An d  also an honorable member of the faculty  house of representatives  and  a member of sultan Bello health and publicity committee . FATSSSA PRESS : Okay. What motivates you to pursue the role of the assistant general secretary? Mr   Balogun : My personal integrity(being an honorable member of the faculty),The active present departmental  Exco  and the present  Faculty  AGS activenes s. FATSSSA PRESS:  Okay. Which of the dep...

  By Islamiyah FATSSSA PRESS: My name is Islamiyah from FATSSSA PRESS, and also your interviewer of the day. Can you briefly introduce yourself? Opeseitan Elijah: My name is Opeseitan Elijah Ifedamola, a 100-level student of the Department of Political Science, and I'm vying for the post of the Assistant General Secretary (AGS) of FATSSSA. FATSSSA PRESS: Why AGS? What are your reasons for vying for the post of the Assistant General Secretary? Opeseitan Elijah: Thank you for that question. One of the reasons why I'm going for the post of the Assistant General Secretary is because of my interest, which is coming into the faculty to try to change some things that were lagging during the current regime. The present regime has done a wonderful job to improve relationships between FATSSAITES and the association, so all I'm going to do there is to change it and actually add a beneficial one to it, and it has to do with my leadership capability, which I know that I can do since ...

By Ayebawanaemi Tarinabo-Debo FATSSSA Press: Good afternoon, please can you briefly introduce yourself? Oderinde Paul: Thank you, my name is Oderinde Paul Babatunde. A 200 level student from the department of Political Sciences, The Faculty of The Social Sciences, University of Ibadan. FATSSSA Press: What post are you contesting for during the upcoming FATSSSA election? Oderinde Paul: I am contesting for the post of the General Secretary of the Faculty of The Social Sciences Students Association. FATSSSA Press: Why the post of the General Secretary? Oderinde Paul: I love organization, teamwork, and I am very detailed about issues. The office of the general secretary of the faculty of the social sciences is a platform that links the student executives with the faculty management, fatsssiates, and the general public. I believe serving in this capacity will be a leverage for me to bring to fore these skills I have garnered and utilize them for the development of the student body. FATS...

By Eniola Olaniyi FATSSSA Press: Good evening, my name is Eniola, a Correspondent of FATSSSA Press. Can you please introduce yourself? Oyedeji‬: My name is Oyedeji Oyejare. A second year student of the department of sociology, faculty of 'The Social Science', University of Ibadan. I'm currently the HOC of Sociology, 200 level class and constituency leader in NSASA House of Representatives for my class. I have served in FATSSSA legislative arm during my first year. I'm also the Treasurer for National Association of Osun State Students Association. I'm proudly known as Don Deji inside and outside University of Ibadan. I'm a native of Osun State, I am based in Lagos state. I have worked in more than two companies in Lagos as a secretary, I am a secondary school teacher, I have my own store where I sell different kinds of drinks. Does this satisfy your question? ‎ FATSSSA Press: It’s lovely to meet you. So what post are you currently running for? Oyedeji‬: I'm ...

By Samuel Ajayi  FATSSSA Press: My name's Samuel Ajayi, a correspondent for FATSSSA PRESS. I would like to meet you. Could you please introduce yourself? Victoria: I am Victoria Olisa, a 200L student of Sociology. I am a student entrepreneur and a fashion designer. I am also passionate about leadership and team building, and I have served in many roles in UI and outside the university setting. I served on the FATSSSA Audit committee for 2021/2022 session. I am also serving in my class and department Academic Committee. Outside the faculty, I am a member of one of the prestigious clubs in the University of Ibadan, Rotaract Club UI. FATSSSA Press: Nice to meet you, Victoria. Apart from being passionate about leadership or service, why are you aspiring for this position? Victoria: According to FATSSSA constitution, the Vice President is the chairman of the EDC, apart from his/her other roles that might be assigned to him/her by the President. I am committed to leading our association ...

  By Emmanuel Akinwale   FATSSSA Press Correspondent:  How do you do? I am a correspondent of the Faculty Press, can you do the honours of introducing yourself?   Mr Ekene : How do you do to?   Thank you.   My name is Nwankwo Ekene Emmanuel, a 300lvl student of the Department of Psychology.   FATSSSA Press Correspondent : In light of the upcoming FATSSSA General Election, the Faculty Press has made it a priority to interview all aspirants vying for political office within the Faculty.   Following the due diligence of the Faculty Press, we discovered that you are contesting for the office of Vice Presidency.   This leads me to the question. What has sparked your interest in contesting for this office?   Mr Ekene:  It has a long history, but I'll make it very brief.   Given my history of not doing well in secondary school, and having to write JAMB and UI post-UTME 3 times before getting into UI. I got into UI and I began to put t...