NANS JCC KWARA 2022 SPECIAL CONVENTION: CONGRATULATIONS TO GEE ROOPHAI, SAOTY AND ATOM

On behalf of every Unilorites, we congratulate Yusuf Abdulgafar (Gee Roophai), a 300-level student of the department of Science Education on his emergence as the Chairman, National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS), Joint Campus Committee, Kwara State axis. Abdulgafar, the erstwhile Assistant General Secretary of the Association had emerge unopposed with 19 votes at the annual convention.

Also at the convention, the duo of Issa Abdulgafar (Saoty), 100-level student of the department of Social Science Education and Lawal Abdullah (Atom), 400-level student of the department of Agric Extension and Rural development both clinched the positions of Public Relations Officer 1 and Director of Contacts and Logistics respectively.

Wholeheartedly, we felicitate with these Unilorites on attaining this new feat. We equally charge them to keep flying the better-by-far flag high, duly represent the interests of students in the state and be steadfast in their service delivery.

The NANS JCC Kwara Axis 2022 Special Convention which was held yesterday at the NLC Secretariat in Ilorin had two delegates each from tertiary institutions across the State. University of Ilorin Students' Union was also well represented at the convention by the President, Taofik Waliu (Omoluabi) and General Secretary, Adeleye Isaac (Mr. Excellent).

UNION OFFICIALS WELCOME NEW KWARA POLICE CP

The leadership of the Union paid an official familiarization visit to welcome the newly appointed Kwara State Commissioner of Police, Odama Paul at the State Headquarters of the command.

The visitation, led by the Union President, Taofik Waliu Opeyemi (OMOLUABI) was in a bid to further strengthen the existing relationship between the force and the student body. The President in his words congratulated the Police boss on his assumption to office and wished him the very best.

Earlier before the meeting, the Union had met the OC State Intelligence Bureau, CSP Kabir Wada to discuss the security challenges in student suburb areas and the essence of intelligence gathering in tackling them.

Furthermore, the Union discussed with the Commissioner challenges and security threats posed by the lingering ASUU strike on students as well as curbing police harassment and extortion.

In his remarks, the Commissioner was elated to have received the student leaders and gave words of assurance to build on the existing relationship between the command and students. He further assured of his readiness to combat insecurity, cultism, social vices and harassment in Tanke and it environs. Also present in the meeting was the DPO Tanke F' Division of the command, CSP Abdul Olayinka, 2IC State Intelligence Bureau, SP Moji Ishola and AIO Tanke, DSP Uthman Umar who facilitated the meeting.

Other student leaders in the meeting include Comr. Ajayi Akinwale (Welfare Secretary), Comr. Adeyemo Abdulwasiu (Social Secretary), Sen. Fasasi Ahmed (Fash), Sen. Oladimeji Kazeem (Algebra), Comr. Omofoma Victor (S.O.V.) and other members of the Union.

CONDOLENCE MESSAGE

Our heartfelt condolences on the shocking demise of Dr. Abidu Ranfidandi Yazid (OON), who until his death was the Chairman, Governing Council, University of Ilorin.

We commiserate with the University community, family, friends, government and good people of Katsina State over the irreparable loss. We also pray God grant the family, colleagues and friends fortitude to bear the unfortunate loss.

We pray God forgive his shortcomings and grant him eternal rest.

MOHAMMED AYODELE EMERGES KWARA CPN STATE CHAIRMAN

This is to express our heartiest and kind congratulations to Mohammed Ayodele Ataba, a 300-level student of the department of Arts Education, Faculty of Education on his emergence as the Chairman, Child Protections Network, Kwara State. The organization which exists in the 36 states of the Federation is responsible to carry out monitoring, documentation and reporting of child rights abuse cases as well as advocating for the freedom of every child.

Mr. Mohammed was elected unopposed last week Friday at the association's general election. He is expected to steer the affairs of the organization for three consecutive years.

His victory is well-deserving and we urge him to remain steadfast and better-by-far in discharging the duties entrusted to him.

RE: NATIONAL PROTEST TO GET OUR CHILDREN BACK TO SCHOOL

MOBILIZATION FOR NLC NATIONAL PROTEST

It is so unfortunate that the inactions and lukewarmness of the Federal Government of Nigeria to yield to the yearnings and agitations of the varsity-based Unions has kept us out the four walls of our prestigious better-by-far University for more than five months.

Consequently, the leadership of the Union hereby strongly enjoin all Unilorites to participate in the National Protest organized by Nigeria Labour Congress against the lingering strikes which is scheduled to hold as follows:

Dates: Tuesday, 26th July 2022 and Wednesday, 27th July 2022
Take-off Points: NLC State Secretariats and Labour House Abuja

Unilorites in Ilorin should join the protest at the Labour House, Lajonrin Road, Behind Kwara State Ministry of Women Affairs, Offa Road, Ilorin, Kwara State by 7:00am while others should join in their respective state capitals.

As we are all tired and frustrated by the ugly situation, it is imperative that we go out in our numbers to gallantly participate in the protest as a means to advocate for quality education.

Victoria Ascerta!

HAPPY EID-EL-KABIR CELEBRATIONS

The leadership of the Union felicitate with University of Ilorin Muslim faithfuls on the occasion of Eid-El-Kabir festival 2022.

Eid-el-Kabir is a season that calls for rededication to the cause of mankind, to appreciate the gift of life and to imbibe the virtues of tolerance, understanding and good neighbourliness. Beyond the merriment, it is pertinent that we live by the teachings and significance of the holy festival.

May the blessings of God rest on you and your family and may you be a witness to many more on earth.

Eid Mubarak!