The National Association of Students of English and Literary Studies, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) branch held its maiden edition of Writing, Debate and Spelling Bee (WRIDS) Contest today at Auditorium Two.
The Programme, put together by the Executives of the Department (EXMIUS ICTUM 15), had participants from each level ( Part 1 to Part 4).
The Head of Department of English Language, Prof. Niyi Okunnoye, in his address, acknowledged the efforts of the Leaders of the association and commended their 'Responsible' leadership.
The Writing/ Essay Competition Tagged: " The Scientific Maximum Shishi (SMS) as a means of curbing social vices among OAU students has lost its effectiveness in recent times."
The winner, Egedegbe Gracious, a Part 2 student of the department was also given 50 percent scholarship.
Miss Cynthia, a Part 1 student won the Spelling Bee contest and was also awarded another 50 per cent scholarship, worth the sum of 10,000 naira.
Mr Adeyemo Emmanuel , also a Part 1 student, won the Debate competition which was tagged:
"Considering output, do you think OAU is currently positioned to produce seasoned graduates".
There were also consolation prizes for other participants of the competitions.
The audience also participated in the programme as students were tasked to mention 10 african texts and their authors which was won by a Part 3 student of the department.
Activities of the branch continue with NASELS CU, starting next Monday at the Sport Complex.
The President, Sodiq Oyeleke, who was represented by the association's Assistant Secretary said, "This is one of our programmes to boost academics. We have also initiated NASELS ALL STAR CONTEST (NAC), and NASELS EMPOWEREMENT PROGRAMME (NAP) among others, to boost creativity and make graduate of the Department outstanding in the Labour market. We hope to continuously get the needed support from you."
SOURCE: iTREND
Earlier the current administration had done the following:
- Opening of a Corporate Current Account with United Bank for Africa (UBA)
- Establishing a Web presence - http://naselsoau.org.ng/
- Facelift of the Secretariat – painting, rugging, cottoning, replacement of chairs and table
- University Tour for part one students to Museum and Zoo
- Easy Public Address System procurement for Part One Students
- Collaboration with Faculty - Supervision of Gown Collection during matriculation (420 gowns were secured through the association – highest so far in history)
- Distribution of Past Question as packages
- Free Course Registration for Naselsites who have paid their annual dues
- Repair of NASELS photocopier Machine, computer and UPS
- Repair of board displaying Department of English at lobby
- Procurement of sports cubicle
- Production of Fount Magazine since 2011 edition
- Initiation of renewal process with university management under the Department of Students Affair
- Purchase of a brand new Projector for the association
- Organisation of NASELS Ultimate Search, which was first of its kind on OAU campus. Final was held on OAU Mountain. (Fans, hot plates among others given to winners)
- NASELS Debate Team – Winners rewarded with books and award plaques
- Advancement in sporting activities – Use of Mainbowl, track event and projection of play station game, purchase of sporting equipment
- Scholarship to be given to best debater in the department
- Career Talk with a foreigner (from South-Africa) as Guest Speaker
- Media Trip to Punch and Television Continental in Lagos with certificate
- Outstanding Freshmen Week at a cheaper rate compared to last two administrations despite increase in admitted students
- Tutorials with over 200 students in attendance and Mock Exam
- Establishment of contact base of Alumni
- Strengthening inter-university relationship - Visitation to and by students from Adeleke University Ede
- Increase in political relevance in the university politics – Select committee, judicial committee, welfare committee among others
- Close completion of NASELS HALF Hour radio programme on Great FM
- Loan to indigents students for school fee
Organisation of Welfare Day
Procurement of New System, Printer
Facelift and re-opening of the Departmental Library
- Among others
Written by NEWSTRAWL ONLINE UPDATE
Sodiq Oyeleke is a Media, Human Resources, Project Management and Public Relations Practitioner
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