FATSSSA'S PRESS ORGANISES PRIZE-GIVING DAY FOR ITS INAUGURAL ESSAY COMPETITION, AWARDS LECTURERS PLAQUES

 



 by Peace Nkenta


On January 17, 2025, FATSSSA Press Organised the prize giving day for its inaugural essay competition. The program which took place in the Faculty of the Social Sciences LLT, began at 2:25 p.m. It started with the rendition of the National and University anthems, followed by the acknowledgment of the presence of the Guest of Honour, which comprised the Dean of the faculty ,Professor Ehigie Benjamin; Professor Remi Aiyede; Dr. Busari, the press staff adviser; Dr. Idowu Johnson, and Dr. Orisayomi.  

  

The Dean was requested to deliver the Opening Speech, during which he expressed gratitude to all attendees of the event and praised the team responsible for the success of the inaugural essay competition, a unique event in its own right.  

  

Following that, Mr. Emmanuel Akinwale, the Editor-in-Chief of the Faculty's press, took the stage to deliver his speech, highlighting the processes and people that contributed to the success of the essay competition.  

  

Subsequently, the speakers, Prof Remi Aiyede and Dr Busari took the stage to discuss the topic of the essay competition - “AI and Governance; Is it a blessing or a curse?”  

  

The speakers addressed the different methods by which AI has supported governance activities in society, warranting appreciation. Nonetheless, just as every coin has two sides, so does artificial intelligence. They stressed that people must be careful not to let their soft skills be supplanted by AI applications, as this could render them inept. Rather, they ought to focus on personal growth and make proper use of the resources offered by AI.  

 

 Mr. Segun Odunayo, the judge of the essay competition, was acknowledged at the event and invited to provide insights into the evaluation method of the essays and to discuss the different concerns of the essay writers he came across. He began by expressing gratitude to those who took part in the competition. Mr. Segun observed that certain applicants utilized AI to compose their essays, which was not a praiseworthy action. He also emphasized the importance of individuals closely following guidelines or instructions provided during assessment periods.  

  

The event proceeded with the award of certificates and monetary prizes to the competition winners. Here is the list of the top three (3) winners of the inaugural FATSSSA Press Essay contest:  

  

  • Daniel Kowobari, a 300-level political science student, secured the 2nd runner-up position by winning the Emmanuel Ajiboye Prize for third place.  
  • Alice Ogar, a third-year Psychology student, placed as the first runner-up while  
  • Aminat Atohunse, a 400-level Geography student, was announced as the winner of the essay competition, securing the Lanre Adepetun Prize for first place.  

  


Additionally, plaque awards were given by the Editor-in-Chief of FATSSSA Press to Professor Aiyede; Dr. Idowu Johnson; the Dean of the Faculty, Professor Ehigie; and Dr. Busari, the Staff Adviser for FATSSSA Press. Each of them received recognition for their contributions to the program's success.  

  

The event concluded with a closing statement from the Faculty Press General Secretary, Aanuoluwapo Akande followed by a brief remark by Tosanwunmi Tarre, the president of the Union of Campus Journalists.  

 

 The FATSSSA Press Inaugural Essay Competition is an inaugural initiative organized by FATSSSA Press to provide financial support to student interested in research.

  

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