The Guardian (Nigeria)

Stakeholde­rs task freshers on hardwork

- From Opeyemi Babalola, Ilorin

IT was an inspiratio­nal atmosphere at the Faculty of Law, University of Ilorin ( UNILORIN) as speakers’ and academics took turns to counsel new students on the need to focus on their studies and shun vices.

The event was an orientatio­n programme by the National Associatio­n of Osun State Students ( NAOSS), UNILORIN chapter, aimed at fresh students with the required informatio­n, mindset, and admonition to achieve academic excellence, while in the university.

In attendance were the former Dean, faculty of arts, Prof. A. A. Adeoye; chairman, ASUU- UNILORIN, Dr Alex Akanmu and sub- dean, college of health sciences, Dr Oyabambi, students’ union president, Hauwa Usman, author, Oladosu Amos, and Sustainabl­e Developmen­t Goal ( SDG) 10 advocate, Helen Animashaun.

In his opening remarks, Adeoye urged the students to remain focused and also put in more efforts to ensure that they achieve academic excellence.

Former Special Adviser in Osun State and Publisher of NPO Reports, Mr. Semiu Okanlawon, enjoined the students to be serious and resist distractio­ns that may hinder them from achieving their goals.

He reminded them that they are in school for a purpose and should shun negative vices.

“Have your eyes on the ball and do not entertain any form of distractio­ns capable of affecting your academic performanc­e. Those of you who are the leaders of the associatio­n, I want to congratula­te you for even volunteeri­ng to be a part of this effort, it is a noble thing to offer yourself for leadership positions,” Okanlawon said.

 ?? ?? President, Adiamo Abdullah ( left); Halimah Okanlawon, who represente­d the associatio­n’s patron, Alhaji Semiu Okanlawon, and former NAOSS President, Adebimpe Abdulmujee­b.
President, Adiamo Abdullah ( left); Halimah Okanlawon, who represente­d the associatio­n’s patron, Alhaji Semiu Okanlawon, and former NAOSS President, Adebimpe Abdulmujee­b.

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