- By Gbolagade Sunday
That was the Rector while delivering his speech during the transition and swearing in ceremony for the Students Union Executives and Students Representative Council of The Polytechnic, Ibadan. The event was a remarkable and notable event that witnessed several notable personalities which was held on Friday 10th January, 2020 at the Assembly Hall, North Campus .
In his remark, the institution’s Rector, Professor Kazeem Adebiyi, “Students Unionism is the link between students populace and the Authority of the institution. It is an avenue to articulate the interest and views of the students in welfare and academic matters. The Students Union is not expected to turn itself into violent and pressure group or be an alternative authority to the management of the institution. Rather, a responsible Students Union is a forum through which students are trained as leaders who would in future move the nation forward. “
He further envisaged, “it is imperative to note that Students’ Union is not a vehicle for intimidating members of the public and fellow students. “Under no circumstances must student leaders take laws Into their hands in the guise of “ALUTA”.
“Note that every member of the Student’s Union Executive and the Senate had signed a matriculation oath which must be abided with.
“You are therefore subject to the authority of the Management and Board of Studies”.
However, he promised to embrace ideas and suggestions from the Union, “On our part, we would welcome great ideas as we do not pretend to have a monopoly of wisdom. It is therefore better to deliberate, negotiate and resolve issues through Round-Table discussions” he said.
However, Professor Adebiyi urged them to ensure that their academic programme should not be at the detriment of Union activities.
During an interview session with the SUG President for 2019/2020 academic session, Comrade Fadare Blessing a student of Marketing, “I felt elated on assumption of office, it’s beyond my expectations. I’ll try all my best in my capacity to promote unity by design a program tagged, Operation be your Neighbour Friend ; One Poly.”
He equally promised an harmonious administration thereby supporting the management efforts towards the success and upliftment of the institution”, He said.
Therefore, he concluded urging the Students to see themselves as a team devoid of discrimination so as to accelerate peaceful and successful administration.
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