ABU oyo students end week

Students of Oyo State extraction under the umbrella of the Federation of Oyo State Students Union (FOSSU),  Amhadu Bello University chapter (ABU)  Zaria has ended its 2010 Annual week tagged “UNBEATABLE OYO”.  The three days events featured a film show, cultural display, presentation of certificate, and awards to deserving members and guests, and election of the newly elected officers of the union among others.The first day event was a film show “Emi NIRE Kan” a popular film show that took place at the Samara Social Centre between 8. 30 pm to 10.30 pm.The second day Amala Day that took place at the ST 2 department of Mass Communication Samaru campus was attended by Prof M.G.A Raji, Dr. Alagbe, many students including the outgoing exco.Prof. Raji, a professor of Arabic at the Faculty of Arts in his opening remarks urged them to be focus in their studies and always be prayerful to crown their efforts. He equally saluted the students efforts in organizing the event though with their own personal money despite the nonpayment of incentives by their state government. He them to be mindful of what they do on campus and to always remember o the sons and daughters of whom they are. In his message to the state government, Prof. Raji urged the state government on behal of the students to please take positive steps in the payment of bursary and the 2009 schorlarshipm that has been pending since March last year.   Dr Alagbe of the department of geology urged them to ensure the continuity of this kind of programmes that are aimed to bring unity, and togetherness among them. He equally advised them not to be too carried away with various temptations in the school. He asked them to be focus in their studies and do away with social vices and keep the flag of pace state lying.   Taiwo H. Oloyede the outgoing president of the union in his address thanked the students and the supporters before the audience were entertained with Yam flour, ( Amala Dudu) and Gbegiri the traditional food of Oyo State.Highlight of the event was the presentation of awards to the guest among who are Prof. Raji and Dr. Alagbe while the music of the day was provided by of the Oyo State born singer, Nice GONGO ASO .    The third day of the event, grand finale was the election into various offices of the union that took place at the ST 1 Samaru campus at 4. Pm. At the end of the poll, Ibrahim Adisa emerged as president. others elected are Sulaimon Ganiyu as Secretary General, Mukhtar Aderogba as chief judge, Abdullahi Sanusi as chief editor while Jamiu Olalekan emerged as Public Relation Officer.Many students including those from other south western state decribed the event as unique.