I was a guest speaker at 96.3 Super FM radio station, Ijebu-ode on the station’s current affairs program ” State of the nation” with Gbenga James.
I alligned my thoughts along with Dr Olisa Agbakoba’s call for Regional government as a solution to the many Nigerian questions at the moment.
I emphasised that the military brought the nation to this our present predicament following the abrogation of regional government and replacing it with unitary system of government by the Aguiyi Ironsi’s short tenure administration
I reminded Nigerians that the same reasons given by the five Majors for the 1966 coup i.e corruption, nepotism, high-handedness by the government officials etc are still very much with us in multiple ratings
I maintained that creation of states , allignment and re allignment of ethnic boundaries introduced by the military had not been a solution to our issues of national unity rather it had heightened the tensions of minority questions in our polity till date
I remarked that several decades after independence, there had never been a truly people’s constitution that really appreciate our genuine concerns for good governance based on true federalism hence the constant agitation for resource control by some ethnic nationalities
I reiterated that the political class and the elites have failed us hence the need to retrace our steps to a new Constitutional arrangement that will guarantee freedom and even development of infrastructures.
I again re-emphasided that there is need for the Regions to control greater percentage of their resources and work out the best system of government they desire for maximum growth , development and security of lives and properties of their citizens
I also lent my voice to the need for Community policing and regional security network towards solving the current security challenges we are facing .
I queried the sincerity of our lawmakers in all the previous Constitutional reviews and amendments which had only been limited to only electoral reforms
I maintained that unless we also change our socio political value orientation about governance , it will be extremely difficult to forge ahead under a regional government too since human activities dictate the pace of good and responsive governance
I finally concluded that under a regional government it will be difficult for citizens from other regions to claim ownership of land and resources that abounds outside their regions as this will bring sanity to the current issue of farmers and herders clashes
I pointedly remarked that some desperate politicians who want to rule over the territory called Nigeria by all.means are making it difficult for us to restructure the country.
I therefore called on our law makers to rise above national patriotism and give the nation a working Constitutional arrangement that will restructure Nigeria most appropriately along regional government with a loose centre . Obviously, the present federal system of government had failed us as a nation.
These are my candid views and suggestions on this touchy national issue
The acting Vice Chancellor of Tai Solarin University of Education, Professor Oluwole Sikiru Banjo, has felicitated with the entire people of Ogun State – home and abroad – as the Gateway State turns 45. Felicitating with the State through a press release, the Don shared the historical background of the university and its general impact on the educational status in the state.
Speaking on, he said, “Sometime along the way in the 45-year journey into history of our great Gateway State, there was the pivotal instinct of establishing Nigeria’s Premier University of Education in Ogun State, Nigeria’s epicentre of Western Education. Located on a large expanse of land along Sagamu–Ore-Benin expressway, the beautiful landscape and serene academic environment of TASUED; reincarnation of the erstwhile Tai Solarin College of Education (TASCE) that itself was formerly Ogun State College of Education established in 1978, truly radiates the dignified grandeur of Ogun State’s first tertiary Institution after its creation in 1976.”
According to him, “the University is amid the historical landmark achievements of our great State at 45! We have been a melting-pot for the formulation of educational policies and a Resource Centre for Colleges/Institutes and Faculties of Education across the nation and globally. We have excelled in the business of producing high-level manpower in the teaching profession: We are meeting the strategic manpower and infrastructure needs of the State and nation while maintaining global standards in the teaching profession.”
“We most heartily and specially greet the founding fathers of our great State for their vision. We salute their efforts at building a State rich in human and material resources. We humbly acknowledge the various roles we have all played in making the State occupy the enviable front seat among the States of the Federation.”
“We are indeed very delighted to be part of the great strides as a Centre of Excellence in Education and making Ogun State the Education capital of Nigeria”, he added.
Mariam Ileyemi, a graduate of Mass Communication, Lagos State University shared her experience in seek for admission in the county Nigeria, with the purpose of motivating the young students who are seriously depressed and giving up in on Nigeria Education system.
Below is her unedited write up
All in the quest for admission, I was at Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), Ijebu Ode, and Moshood Abiola Polytechnic (MAPOLY), in Abeokuta for POST UTME in 2014.
Up until now, when I flash back to how desperate I was back then, for admission, I would just smile, sometimes laugh at myself for crying at some point.
When TASUED released the admission list and my name unfortunately did not appear, I zeroed my mind from TASUED and opted for Mapoly, since about four people already confirmed their standard as one of the best schools to study Mass Communication.
Unluckily, I was admitted into their part time program to study Mass Communication, which was more expensive than the full time programme.
I felt so hopeless and unlucky that year.
I was devastated!
After few days of brooding and crying like a baby when everyone was asleep, I went back to the Almighty, told Him to take absolute control and facilitate the best school for me the next year. I became less desperate, continued my teaching job, left computer school for another JAMB tutorial, and today, all is history.
With my second UTME result and just one post UTME, I got admitted in 2015 to study Mass Communication at the Lagos State University.
This is how I recount my experiences, in addition with instances of people who spent more years at home, to my siblings or any Jambite who comes to me for guidance.
There is really no point getting depressed over admission, what matters is that you never give up. If I had given up, I wouldn’t have had that strength to restrategise and prepare for another UTME.
Admission will come but make sure to keep yourself busy, hail and hearty to pursue it diligently and never opt for special centres.
The power of adaptation could be very indiscernible.
By an unsolicited but mandatory sojourn, necessitated as a result the troubled state of the road, – not so long ago, I routed by a community. At first, I had wholly thought and doubted people could live to survive in such locality.
We path miles and kilometers on a very narrow way, – forest, sounds of flying birds, a convocation of eagles, flock of goats, very few other domestic animals I could gazed from afar, and the sky that spread like canopy above, were our only companions. It was difficult to comprehend how liveable people find it at such environment.
After minutes of miraculous gaze, worries and wonder, we suddenly ran into a small community of people. From a physical judgement, they seem to have their own ‘unusual’ life, the one they are pleased with, in abundance. Kids were playing around in small groups, I could sight a clowder of cats catching soft fun, – normal day activities was going on. We must have intruded their ‘privacy’ and lifestyle, I thought, – as they all stared at us traverse within the minute.
Apparently, I still have some doubt and sceptism about everything.
I disagree with a different conviction of my mind. Later then, I got my consciousness. Of course my mind ran back through the reality of man’s natural tendency to adapt before any situation, eventuality or sort of life.
Yes. I was taught the basics of adaptation in Integrated Science as a characteristic of man during my Junior Secondary School earliest days. I was not, and still not a fan of Sciences, but it has not erode my mind that man was defined with such attribute. This fact has been tested and proven over the time. My recent experience did not left me more unconvinced.
Man have been adapting, conforming, and surviving.
My perceptive faculty drove me down to the historic realities of human beings, substantiated by proven scientific reviews and convictions. Even the archaic chronicles tested the accuracy and correctness about it. I have read about historical accounts of various kinds of people that lived decades and centuries back, the life they lived, and how they survived. Many seem unbelievable, but it’s true they survive.
Man is an entitled survivor. I am. You are. The style of living we are put through, that cut its edges, hammer in its broken pieces, frame its sculpture and design our own preferred system in it. Man have that prerogative, at will.
In most circumstances, we are just strong enough, never to lose, – and just weak enough, never to win. Man sustains his ordeals, and coils it.
In the past, some built a gallant face of absolute supremacy. Enough to wreck down the tallest walls that ever exist. They wanted to maintain their authority. They were brutal, oppressed a lot. They deployed their powers to torment; unleash storm, imprisoned the innocents, damaged businesses and dehumanised lives. They were so fierce, and unrepentant.
On a different equivalent, but with the same intensity and powerful potency, – some instituted a gallery of humanity, promoted a cause of love, friendliness and welcoming humility. They were placid. – At the two ends, a fraction of people survived. Lived afterwards. However, there were victims, but upheld generational continuity and survival.
In our journey of survival, it’s important to be organised, and ruthless. There are some piles. The stuffs we will like to keep. The one we might need later, and have it in storage. The stuffs we have to destroy, and the ones we don’t know what to do with it. Above all, to survive, we desire to be brilliantly decisive.
The events of life may be cloudy, unseen. Yet, we trust our instincts that we’re pathing the way to the survival end, that our struggles are worth it and justifiable on cause, that we are doing our best, – and that we will live and continue to live. Moment like that demand action, an effect to do the needed and necessary thing.
Often, we accommodate more people at our home, although we don’t have enough room. If relatives or non-residents show up (uninformed), we try to adapt. We might borrow mattresses from our neighbours to ensure their comfort. We don’t ask them to leave because we don’t have mattresses. We portray to conform and face the threat against the means. We adapt. We adjust. We survive.
Harmony. That’s a word that stuck in my mind. Harmony. It is not about what’s lasting or permanent. It’s about individual voices coming together, for a moment. And that moment lasts the length of a breath, – to survive all of us.
Behold, I tell you a mystery. We shall not all fall asleep, but we will all be changed in an instant, in the blink of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound and the gone will be back and raised, – and we shall survive.
I’ve learned a great deal through my personal struggles. I’ve learned how to harness the opportunities before me, my strength and my resolve, make them work for me to survive the challenging hours of life. It will not be smooth, but it’s surviving.
I won’t lose sight on a scale of larger mission. I won’t lose my train of thoughts. I understand staying focused requires strength, and there is a morality clause in the contract, I’ll maintain it. I will survive. You will, too.
A worthy two decades, with quadrangle, – in a lone world, at the same time, with loving companionship. The entitled survivor.
The Tai Solarin University of Education Students’ Union (TASUEDSU) ably led by Comrade Soneye Abdul-Azeez Lekan popularly known as LAS held a peace protest against Incessant rape incidents in Nigeria on the 3rd of June, 2020 at Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State.
According to the Tai Solarin University of Education Students’ Union (TASUEDSU) President, ‘the peaceful protest started at Lagos Garage in Ijebu-Ode and they marched to the Awujale’s palace to create public awareness about the increasing reports of rape cases in the country.
The Students of Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) in their few numbers sensitizes the people also at Ita-Ale Market in Ijebu-Ode.
TASUED STUDENTS UNION PRESIDENT
TASUEDites ended their peaceful protest at the National Television Authority (NTA) branch, Ijebu-Ode. They’re warmly received by the staff of NTA and they we’re also granted interview.
The Students of TASUED, demand that the government, should ensure, through the security agencies and court of law that rapists face deserved punishment without unnecessary delay.
Also one of the female staff Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Mass Communication Department acknowledged TASUEDites efforts and protest against Incessant rape incidents across the country and stated that the peaceful protest would be feature in the next edition of the department magazine after the pandemic lockdown of the institutions.
It’s no longer news that COVID-19 pandemic has done more harm to our economy in this country in which the educational sector isn’t left out due to the closure of all tertiary institutions across the nation. Nevertheless, the pending issue between Academic Staff Union Of University (ASUU) and Federal Government (FG) is still on point!
Can we say that the lockdown directive is a blessing in disguise for some of the Tai Solarin University of Education Students’ Union (TASUEDSU) aspirants? As they have developed another campaign strategy to woo TASUEDites to vote for them in the forthcoming election 2020/2021.
The new strategy introduced by these aspirants is know as ‘Teaching-Methodology’. This is a system in which aspirants come under the umbrella of; tutorial, online-coaching, empowerment Programme… etc. to cajole voters.
It’s crystal clear that all these aspirants organizing online Programme freely are using it as a campaign strategy to sell their names and potentials.
However, it’s a welcome development to impact in the academic performance of electorates as an aspirant but you need not be carried away by the noise of the market because TASUEDSU election can be so funny!
The E-election has come to stay in Tai Solarin University of Education Students’ Union (TASUEDSU) and you need to also educate/orientate your supporters on the E-voting procedures.
Omotosho Sameeat Adebola popularly known as SAMMY, is a student of the premier university of education in Nigeria, Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) from the Department of Educational Management.
According to her, right from her 100 level days, she has been a Head Of Class (HOC) and presently she holds the portfolio of the Vice President of Educational Management Students Association (EMSA), TASUED Chapter.
When asked about life as a student leader, she said that “being a student and also a unionist is a struggle but the ability for you to control these two is an achievement. Also being a student leader had given her more opportunities than being an Ordinary student which she is grateful for”.
She further stated that being a leader, you are the voice of the voiceless, you are expected to represent and stand for students and also being a student too is a complete struggle. So the ability to put your priority in check is the secret, having time for yourself and the students as well are not something everyone can do
When asked how she manages Student Unionism and academics she said “it has not been easy, at first it felt impossible but she was able to divide her time, dedicating the day to her people and the night for herself
A graduate of Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), Olabisi Akinbinu is an educationalist and film maker with over five (5) years experience as a teacher and six (6) years experience in the film and media industry as a Producer/Director.
She took to her social media to announced the big news of her movie successful selection in Nollywood Paris week that will take place in Paris, France from May 7th to 10th, 2020.
Her movie title is LAST in which is available on YouTube; the movie is all about, “A lonely aged woman tries to connect with her children on her birthday but they all seem too busy to care. SUBSCRIBE to this channel”.
However, many movies was submitted for the 8th Edition of NollywoodWeek Paris Film Festival (#NWP2020) but LAST is selected officially because of the high level of detail in the craft.
Olabisi Akinbinu, couldn’t hide her joy as she posted on her social page thus, “I really don’t have the words to express how I feel right now, Glory be to God”. As She appreciate those that support her on the movie production.
Tai Solarin University of education declared Mid-Semester Break the university activities as the Federal Government has ordered the closure of all tertiary institutions and the 104 Unity Schools in the country latest Thursday, March 26, 2020, as a proactive step aimed at preventing the spread of the dreaded Coronavirus.
In the memo circulated by the university management, said the students should Vacate their various hostels and go to their respective home as Resumption Date will be announced in due time.
The Minister of Education, Adamu Adamu, through the Permanent Secretary, Sonny Echono, said all the heads of the institutions, Principals of the Unity Colleges should fast track the on-going second term examinations and close shop until further notice.
In a statement signed by Director press, Ben Goong, the Ministry said In the meantime, the Minister said the management of all the Unity Colleges should immediately activate the necessary emergency procedures and processes such as the provision of alcohol-based sanitizers, and handwashing facilities among others, adding that students should strictly adhere to the principles and best practices of good hygiene.
Adamu Adamu also directed the Principals to immediately report any suspicious case to the nearest health authorities, emphasizing that nothing should be taken for granted at this delicate time of the global pandemic.
Olamide Odeleye is a student of Creative Art Department at Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) Ijebu, Ogun state.
She’s an Afro beat/Hippop artist popular known as STYGAL GINGER. She’s a native of Ekiti state.
According to her, “my popularity back then in secondary school made friends call me STARGIRL.. That was not my stage name then, but I prefer something different, i feel every girl is a star, so i changed to STYGAL GINGER”.
She started her musical career three (3) years ago and she produced her first song in the year 2018, titled “Getting money” and her recent released title “carry “.
The self acclaimed best TASUED female Rapper said, “I believe, what a man can do, a woman can do better”.
Below the Interview session with our correspondence
INTERVIEWER: Hello, Stygal.. Sup? STYGAL GINGER: Am good
INTERVIEWER ; Can We Know Your Real Name? STYGAL GINGER: Okay! Am Olamide Odeleye
INTERVIEWER: You Are From Which State? STYGAL GINGER: Am from Ekiti state
INTERVIEWER: You Studying At Which School ? STYGAL GINGER: I am a student of Tai solarin university of Education..
INTERVIEWER : Can We Know Your Course Of Study ? STYGAL GINGER: Okay! Creative art, Also known as fine and applied art
INTERVIEWER: Good… Okay, So How Do You Come About Your Stage Name STYGAL GINGER? STYGAL GINGER: Let’s say my popularity back then in secondary school made friends call me stargirl.. That was not my stage name then, I had to change to stargirl!!!
INTERVIEWER : What about the GINGER? STYGAL GINGER: But i prefer something different, i feel every girl is a star, so i changed to stygal ginger
INTERVIEWER :When Did You Started Your Music Career Officially? STYGAL GINGER: That was 3 years ago!
INTERVIEWER : What’s The Title Of Your First Song And What Year Was It Released? STYGAL GINGER: Okay! That’s was 2018, the song was tittled “Getting money”
INTERVIEWER : Cool… What Genre Of Music Do You Do? STYGAL GINGER Afro beat / hiphop
INTERVIEWER: As an Upcoming Artiste And Even a Female One At That, What Are The Challenges You Facing? STYGAL GINGER: Hmm!! Alot.. Firstly, the issue of dealing with the opposite sex.. In most cases they feel, what you really want from them is a relationship. You know Nigerians now, whenever they see you with opposite sex, you now a prostitute.. You won’t be free to mingle with your fellow artiste all because of what people would think about you!!!
INTERVIEWER: Amidst Those Challenges, what gives you motivation? STYGAL GINGER: God!!! Anytime i pray i feel motivated, he helps me keep moving. My passion for music is just so much, i can’t quit..It is part of me!!
INTERVIEWER: What does your inspiration comes From? STYGAL GINGER: Well, it is still God he is my source, then from my experience., What am passing through.. From my mentors also..
INTERVIEWER: Who do you look up to in the music industry? STYGAL GINGER: Alright i think that is “Burna boy”
INTERVIEWER: Who is your favorite musical artiste? STYGAL GINGER: I love everyone of them, they are really trying but i gat this soft spot For burna boy..
INTERVIEWER: Title Of Your Most Recent Track? STYGAL GINGER: That is “Carry” INTERVIEWER : Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years? STYGAL GINGER: Shutting down shows home and abroad!! Earning from my hustle, living the kind of lifestyle i pray for..
INTERVIEWER: What is your Greatest disappointment? STYGAL GINGER: Okay!! After rehearsing everynight for a particular show, during the performance i discover.. Those sleepless nights was a waste, cause i was the only one vibing to my song! So embarrasing..
INTERVIEWER: A day you will never forget? STYGAL GINGER: Okay!! The first day i visited the music studio, i was so happy, I can never forget that particular day
INTERVIEWER : You recently claim you are the best female artiste in Tasued… How True is this? STYGAL GINGER: Alright!! In my jungle am a “Lion” not even a Lioness!!! We are all unique in our ways, what i feel and will always defend is that ” Don’t compare me with anybody” ama boss on my own, i am “ME” !!
INTERVIEWER: Lion? Do you mean you can compete with male rappers in Tasued? STYGAL GINGER: Why not!! I can , I believe “what a man can do, a woman can do better!!
INTERVIEWER: Cool, In Case Music Doesn’t Obey, What Are Your Alternative Plans ?
STYGAL GINGER: Acting straight up, but i pray music pays., If it is entertainment, am in..
INTERVIEWER: Are you signed to any record label presently ? STYGAL GINGER: No, not at all
INTERVIEWER: Sign by record label or blow as an independent artiste, which one do you prefer ? STYGAL GINGER; I prefer blown as an independent artiste.. That’s just the best thing, trust me..
INTERVIEWER: The Biggest show you had ever performed at? STYGAL GINGER: There is this big carnival at our hood then, i grew up seeing super talented musicians perform on that stage e.g patoranking, Mr Real and co. That particular carnival was my biggest show!!
INTERVIEWER: Do you charge for shows? STYGAL GINGER: Noo, not yet, but very soon am working on that, As for now i don’t charge for shows..
INTERVIEWER: Which of your tracks do you think your fans love most? STYGAL GINGER: That’s fun won je” and baqq..
INTERVIEWER: Your Favorite producer ? STYGAL GINGER: That’s Sarz on the beat, he is just the best!!
INTERVIEWER: Which producer will you like to work with? STYGAL GINGER: All of them, they are all doing well, LOL!!
INTERVIEWER: Your Favorite Record Label STYGAL GINGER: Okay that is “DMW.
INTERVIEWER : Your Favorite Musical Artiste STYGAL GINGER :Sure i go for “Burna boy”
INTERVIEWER: Do Your Family Support You Doing Music? STYGAL GINGER: Sure they do..
INTERVIEWER: If Given a Chance, Which Artiste Will You like to feature? STYGAL GINGER: Yes!! Olamide (Baddo)
INTERVIEWER: What are your hobbies? STYGAL GINGER: I love singing, watching movies, yea! I love watching movies alot..
INTERVIEWER: One Secret About You? STYGAL GINGER: Okay!am too emotional
INTERVIEWER: What Should Your Fans Expect From You? STYGAL GINGER: They should expect lots of amazing songs, i mean real dope songs, Fire blazing vibes!!!
INTERVIEWER: One Word For Your Fans Out There? STYGAL GINGER: Don’t sleep on the girl abeg, keep supporting me😍😍😍😍keep the love alive👌🏽💯💯🔥cause i do love them all🤗🤗🤗🤗
INTERVIEWER: Thanks For Your Time STYGAL GINGER: It is my pleasure!!
