FATSSSA PRESS -- University of Ibadan, Nigeria

  by Alice Ogar FATSSSA PRESS : Good evening, Taofeek. My name is Alice Ogar, a representative from FATSSSA Press. I’d like to interview you concerning your manifesto and plans for the office of Financial Secretary in the forthcoming elections. Taofeek : Good evening. FATSSSA PRESS: Kindly introduce yourself. Taofeek: My name is Taofeek Adeniyi Rasheed, also known as Top. I am a 300-level student in the Department of Political Science and a candidate for the office of Financial Secretary in FATSSSA. FATSSSA PRESS: You emphasized accountability and transparency in your manifesto. Can you provide specific examples of how you’ve upheld these values in your previous roles, such as an auditor or CEO? Taofeek: Accountability and transparency are principles I hold in high esteem. I believe that without them, an organization is bound to fail. In my previous roles, I have upheld these values by establishing structures and integrating technology. For example, I implemented a ...

                                          by Peace Nkenta The University of Ibadan's Department of Political Science commenced its First Year Students (FYS) and Week events on Monday, January 6, 2025. The event began with two key programs: Youth in Politics and a Career Talk, showcasing panel discussions and talks from esteemed speakers. The meeting occurred in the LLT (Large Lecture Theatre) at the Faculty of Social Sciences. Even though the program was originally set to commence at 11:00 a.m., the turnout which was initially low, contributed to the delay leading to the programme starting officially at 12:10 p.m. The event began with the organizers apologising to the guest speakers and attendees for the delayed start, followed by renditions of the National Anthem and the University Anthem. The hosts welcomed the initial guest speaker, Mrs. Felicia Oyediran, who is the former Clerk ...

by John Bukunmi Sports has become a subject of considerable debate within society, evolving into a social mechanism that facilitates expression, interpretation, and the configuration of meaning. Its influence spans numerous aspects of both public and private life, and it is frequently utilized as a tool for propaganda and politics. The manifesto released by Omodara Tolani Peter during his candidacy for the position of Sports Director at the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Ibadan, outlines several proposals aimed at promoting a more inclusive and diversified sports culture. Some of these proposals have been partially implemented, while others remain stagnant due to various challenges. Promotion, Inclusion, and Recognition of Other Sports and Athletes It has come to light that many sports, particularly those outside the mainstream, have been neglected in the faculty's sports agenda. Football, for instance, has historically been prioritized over other sporting activities, re...

  by Emmanuel Akinwale The University of Ibadan has declared a public holiday in a memorandum released on the 23rd of December through the office of the Registrar, G.O Saliu, to mark the period of festivity. In the memorandum, the 25th and 26th of December 2024, were declared holidays for members of staff in the UI environ, with work set to resume on the 27th of December. Also, stated in the memorandum, is the declaration of the 1st of January 2025 as a holiday with work resuming on the 2nd of January, 2025.

by Annuoluwapo Akande On July 18th, the Executive Council announced a new policy allowing the Public Address (PA) System to be rented out for use outside the faculty. While this decision may seem practical on the surface, it raises critical concerns about its implications for FATSSSAites and the sustainability of the system. First, it is essential to ask: who benefits most from this decision? The PA system was purchased using resources contributed by FATSSSAites, primarily for faculty use. By opening it up for external rentals, the executives risk deprioritizing the very students whose contributions made the acquisition possible. Is it fair that a resource meant to serve FATSSSAites might now be more readily available to outsiders, potentially even at the expense of faculty events? A troubling incident that occurred recently seems to underscore these concerns. The PA system was rented to a FATSSSAite for use outside the faculty, who in turn failed to return it at the time it was due. T...

By Elizabeth Olatoye  On the 21st of December, 2024, the Faculty of the Social Sciences held the Cultural Day event of the Faculty Week themed “The Echoes of Tradition” which took place at the car park of the Faculty in the University of Ibadan.  This Cultural party hosted by the Faculty’s Students Association (FATSSSA) was organized for all the students in the various departments within the Faculty to celebrate the beauty of culture and heritage.  The cultural event began in the evening as students in regal native attires started trooping in their numbers to the Faculty Car park where the event was set to be held. The Master of Ceremony coordinated the event and before long, the celebratory spirit in the audience was ignited.  Afterward, the DJ engaged the crowd as different music genres rented the air. The Fuji Session significantly elevated the audience's spirits as they swayed to the melody pulse of the Fuji music. Igbo traditional music was also played for the e...

  by USMAN Toheeb   The FHR for Social Sciences conducted her Legislative Summit on the 20th of December and was quite under the radar. The occasion, originally set to start by 10:00 for various reasons, commenced at 10:48. The turnout for the event was sparse, prompting concerns about the low participation. This led the PRESS to conduct interviews with both the Speaker and his Deputy as to why they  restrict ed the summit to legislative members in the fa culty and not the wider community of students especially since the summit has its t heme on leadership     FATSSSA PRESS : Good afternoon. Can you briefly introduce yourself?   SPEAKER : Good afternoon, My name is Ifeanyichukwu. The speaker of FHR (Faculty of The Social Sciences).   FATSSSA PRESS : The attendees [for the legislative summit held today]   are low , wa s it [solely] for the FHR members, or you decide not to make the FATSSS Aites aware?     SPEAKER : Actually, there...