FATSSSA PRESS HOLDS HANDOVER CEREMONY

 


By Faith Ajewole

They say the end of a thing is more beautiful than its beginning, and this was evident as the FATSSSA Press Organisation held its virtual handover ceremony on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at 8:30 p.m. 

The meeting commenced with the Press prayer, followed by the the National Anthem. Thereafter, the outgoing Editor-in-Chief, Miss Adeusi Victoria, delivered an appreciation address, expressing her heartfelt gratitude to all members and stakeholders who played pivotal roles in the success of the just-concluded administration. Her appreciation extended down to every member. She went further, emphasizing the need for unity and synchronization between the Local Press Organisations, within the faculty of The Social sciences. As this synergy will foster the overall sustenance and forward movement of each Press Organisation. 


In attendance at the ceremony were the Staff Adviser of FATSSSA Press, Dr. Busari; the immediate past Editor-in-Chief, Mr. Emmanuel Ayomide; and a two-term past Editor-in-Chief, Miss Eniola. Also present were Editors-in-Chief of other Local Press Organisations within the Social Sciences Faculty, including POSS Press, Psychlens Press, and NSASA Press, alongside members of the FATSSSA Press Organisation.

As part of the programme, categories for Certificates of Recognition were announced, including awards for outstanding editors amongst others. These certificates are to be presented physically, at a later date.

There after, the newly appointed executives of the organisation were formally presented. 

Peace Nkenta as the new Editor-in-Chief, with Yakubu Mathilda as the Deputy Editor-in-Chief,

Ajewole Faith as the General Secretary, Ageh Success, appointed as the Managing Editor,

 Emmanuel Omolayo as the Public Relations Officer,

 the Financial Secretary as Islamiyah Olatunbosun and 

Elizabeth Fatokun, as the Assistant General Secretary.

This was followed by the oath-taking ceremony of the new executives, which was administered by the outgoing Editor-in-Chief, Miss Adeusi Victoria.

The programme was brought to a close with brief words of admonition from the erstwhile Editors-in-Chief, Mr. Emmanuel Ayomide and Miss Eniola, after which the Press prayer and the National Anthem were observed, formally drawing the curtain on the meeting.

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