FATSSSA PRESS -- University of Ibadan, Nigeria

  By: Emmanuel Omolayo. A pack of ewedu powder might seem like just an easy go-to for a meal, but in the background is a student quietly growing her brand, from ewedu powder to dried ponmo, bean powder, dried fishes and spices. In this interview, she shares the story behind ewedu powder and what's next for Ara Iye Biye Foods. Interviewer: Hello Deborah, I'm Emmanuel, a correspondent with FATSSSA Press. Thanks for making time for this interview. I'm really excited to discuss with you about your brand, Ara Iyebiye Foods. To start with, let's talk about ewedu powder, what's the story behind it? Deborah: Hi Emmanuel. Good morning. Thanks for reaching out also. Alright. It all started when I was in 200 level, things were kind of tight financially and  nothing was really coming.  I sought advice from close and elderly friends on what to do and a sister (I call her my sister because she is) advised me to start a business, and with that I started thinking... I got advice on...

By Oluwadarasimi Otunla  FATSSSA Press: Good evening, my name is Oluwadarasimi, a pressman from FATSSSA Press. Well, first of all, could you please introduce yourself? Fin.Sec: My name is Matthew Olabode Thomas, I am the Financial Secretary of The Faculty of The Social Sciences Students Association. A 400L student of the Department of Geography. FATSSSA Press: Could you briefly explain your role as the financial secretary of the faculty? Fin.Sec: As the Financial Secretary of the Faculty's Students Association, It is my duty to keep up-to-date records of the association's financial transactions, issue receipts, submit financial reports to the president and house, as well as being a signatory to the withdrawal of funds. FATSSSA Press: The amount to be paid for the dues has been sent out to FATSSAites. Could you please give a run-down of the dues to be paid? Fin.Sec: Yes, The fees to be paid by all FATSSSAites have been released. We have; Compulsory Basic Dues (N3000...

By Adelere Mayokun FATSSSA PRESS: Good afternoon ma'am, I'm Mayokun from FATSSSA Press and I'd like to interview you. TREASURER: Hi Good afternoon ma'am, my name is Princess Amofuesi FRANKLIN, a 300-Level Psychology Student and Treasurer of FATSSSA. FATSSSA PRESS: Alright, it's a pleasure to meet you ma'am. How has the experience of being the treasurer of the faculty been so far? Coupled with the responsibilities of being a penultimate student TREASURER: Thank you, ma'am.Same here too. My experience being Treasurer for FATSSSA has been great. The responsibilities of being a penultimate student with the challenges of being a Student representative are embedded with a lot which requires several sacrifices, prioritization, discipline and hard work.  FATSSSA PRESS: No challenges whatsoever yet? TREASURER: There have been some challenges FATSSSA PRESS: Do you want to share them? TREASURER: Basically, it's just about time management and having to...

By Oluwadarasimi Otunla FATSSSA PRESS: Good morning, Mr. President. Thank you for taking some time out of your day to have this interview with me. My name is Oluwadarasimi, a pressman from FATSSSA PRESS. Could you please introduce yourself? Mr. Dasaolu: Good morning, Miss Darasimi. Dasaolu Daniel Olumide is my name; I'm a 400-level student in the Department of Psychology. FATSSSA PRESS: Alright, thank you very much. So, I have a few questions for you today. Can we proceed? Mr. Dasaolu: Yes, sure. FATSSSA PRESS: Wonderful. Mr. President, you were elected not only for your leadership skills but also for your intriguing plans for the session. Could you please give an overview of what the C.A.S.E. agenda means and what each letter stands for? Mr. Dasaolu: The C.A.S.E. agenda is basically an acronym for the plans I want to execute in FATSSSA. C stands for Capacity building, A for Academics, S for Social, and E for Entrepreneurship. All these plans merged are the driving ...

  By Vivian Nnagboro “The university and faculty are working hard to ensure that your knowledge and education is superior” As the academic backbone of any institution, faculties of higher education are often the epicenters of cutting-edge research and educational practices. Within each faculty, there are a myriad of dedicated individuals who work tirelessly to ensure that students receive the best education possible, while also pushing the boundaries of their respective fields. In this article, we had the opportunity to interview Dr Femi Olaniyan the sub dean of the faculty, a key figure responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of the academic programs, research initiatives, and student experience. Through our conversation with the sub dean, we gained insights into their role, the challenges they face, and their vision for the future of the faculty. Join us as we delve deeper into the inner workings of this essential component of higher education. CORRESPONDENT : As the sub de...

Kingsley Chukwuma   THIS INTERVIEW WAS DONE ON THE 13TH OF FEBRUARY 2022 FATSSSAPRESS : Good day sir, I am John Jolaoso representing FATSSSAPRESS and I will be interviewing you to let FATSSSA know more about you. I would continue by saying, Welcome to a new session and congratulations for the successful handover ceremony. FATSSSAPRESS : What is your name in full, state of origin, and what inspired you as a person to Politics? Especially running for the Presidency of the Faculty. PRESIDENT KINGSLEY : Good evening, John. It’s great doing this interview with you. My name is Kingsley Chukwuma. I come from Ebonyi state. Well, I got interested in campus politics when I was in 200L, and this basically spurred my interest in political leadership here in FATSSSA. Asides from the goal of serving people, I also have the goal of learning more, juggling leadership responsibilities. FATSSSAPRESS : The session is in play and if I am right, resources are never enough we only make good use of what ...

Michael Oluwaponmile (fondly called Oyomesi, Mipon, My brother...) is a 500 level student of Wood Product Engineering in the University of Ibadan. He is popularly known on campus for his hunting prowess having killed over 200 bush animals on campus; in this exclusive interview with Kayode Oyeniran of FATSSSA Press Organisation, he shares his hunting experience and how he has been able to commercialise his passion. “…you can ask them in Kuti, I kill these snakes with slippers.” –Michael “I have killed two other snakes with slippers to the extent that people think I am using charms to kill those animals. But, it is not about charm, it is about bravery.” - Michael “So, it depends on how much time I have on a weekly basis. Like this week now, I made like #5,000.” - Michael Can I meet you sir? My name is Abraham Michael Oluwaponmile, aka Oyomesi, Mipon; popularly known as my brother in Kuti Hall of Great Men, University of Ibadan. What course are you studying? I am s...

By Tobi Peter John Akinloye ADELEKE (aka Colossus) is a final year student of the department of Sociology who once represented his class at the FATSSSA House of Representatives (FHR) in his first year. He served as the Assistant General Secretary (AGS) of the Faculty of the Social Sciences Students' Association (FATSSSA) in the 2016/2017 academic session; he is currently the President of the FATSSSA. He finds joy in solving problems and stirring positive changes.  In this interview with TOBI PETER, John reflects on his plan to stir positive changes and his expedition into campus politics. He talks about the plans of the executive council for the coming session, the online form being circulated across departments and levels in the faculty and other issues. How did you come about the name Colossus, what is the story behind it? Well... Colossus as a word is a product of my early journey into historical literary works. I encountered the word, read more about it and fell i...