The National Association of Ogun State Students (NAOSS) on Saturday ushered in a new era of leadership with the election of its Executive and Senate officers at a National Convention held at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library, Abeokuta.
The newly elected executives are Ajayi Oluwafemi Sunday as President; Olanose James, Vice President I; Lawal Gbolahan, Vice President II; Kamil Iseoluwa, Secretary; Folarin Israel, Auditor; Jamiu Mubaraq, Director of Welfare; Adeosun Joshua, Public Relations Officer I; and Oderinde Tosin, Public Relations Officer II.
Other officers include Lawal Taofeek, Social Director; Abdulazeez Bashir, Assistant General Secretary II; Mustapha Damilola, Treasurer; and Sobowale Bright, Public Relations Officer III.
The Senate leadership comprises Olabode Opeyemi, Senate President; Tijani Abdulazeez, Deputy Senate President; Sokoya Abdulkareem, Clerk; and Sodipe Emmanuel, Chief Whip.
In a press statement, the President-elect, Comrade Oluwafemi Ajayi, popularly known as FM Castro, commended the distinguished senators of NAOSS for upholding the association’s constitution, as well as the Convention Planning Committee (CPC) for organising what he described as a “world-class” national convention. He also expressed appreciation to the outgoing Senate leadership for faithfully adhering to the constitution without bias.
Ajayi further lauded President Bola Tinubu for what he described as giant strides in the education sector and decisive efforts aimed at addressing the nation’s security challenges, expressing confidence that Nigeria would ultimately overcome its current difficulties.
The NAOSS President-elect also praised Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, for his sustained commitment to the development of education in Ogun State.
As the Southern Governors Forum Chairman he has distinguished himself in all ramifications especially in the aspect of students welfare,” he added.
Ajayi further thanked the Ogun State Commissioner for Education, Prof. Abayomi Arigbabu for his hard work towards the development of NAOSS and Omo Ogun nationwide.
He said, “A new dawn is here in NAOSS
The president-elect equally commended the Ogun State Commissioner of Police and the Department of State Services (DSS) for “ensuring a very peaceful environment without any rancor”.
He noted that Saturday’s convention has reaffirmed unity with the association’s ranks.
He said, “We are calling on security agents, the media and general public to disregard any shenanigans parading themselves as NAOSS national leadership and decisively treat them as imposters.”
Meanwhile, a special appeal was directed at Gov. Abiodun to fulfill a promised N2.5 million cash prize to the family of the late Comrade Oriwayi Samuel aka Samoris, who was the best graduating student in Civil Engineering for the 2022/2023 session at Moshood Abiola Polytechnic before his death.
The association reiterated its apolitical stance, declaring NAOSS “never for sale” and committed to supporting government developmental projects while advocating for students’ interests.
The association reaffirmed its apolitical stance, declaring that NAOSS is “never for sale,” while restating its commitment to supporting government developmental initiatives and consistently advocating for the interests and welfare of students.
