THE PRESIDENTIAL ADDRESS DELIVERED ON THE 4TH NOVEMBER, 2015 ON THE OCCASION OF NAAS DAY FIESTA (2ND EDITION) AND INDUCTION OF HER NEW INTAKES MEMBERS INTO THE ASSOCIATION HELD AT ADETUTU ADEFARATI CIVIC CENTRE, AKUNGBA-AKOKO
Protocol:
The Staff Adviser,
The Guest Lecturer,
The Father and Mother of the Day,
The Patron and Matron,
Notable Dignitaries,
All NAASites from various Institutions,
Distinguished NAASites, AAUA,
Esteemed Ladies and Gentlemen,
Preamble:
All thanks to Almighty God the Ommnipotent, Giver of life who counted us worthy to plan and fulfil one of the legacies laid down by our predecessor. Immediately we assumed office, we try our possible best in transforming this noble association to its peak of her glory on campus. This is one of our plan by conducting 2nd edition of NAAS DAY FIESTA & AWARD NIGHT today and to officially induct our brothers and sisters being offered admission during 2014/15 academic session into the association formally.
ESSENCE OF THE THEME:
The essence of this programme is to sensitize indigenous students most especially the newly admitted students (100 Level) on the existence of National Association of Akungba Students (NAAS) on campus and to honour one of our illustrious son on his robust contributions towards the growth and development of this noble association. I believe our stakeholders here present shall dig deep into the nitty gritty of the content.
Permit me to seize this avenue to inform all members on the position and challenges confronting our dear association on campus. Significantly, National Association of Akungba Students (NAAS) is one of the association on the campus of Adekunle Ajasin University and of course, she plays host to all other associations. However, this association does not recognise the virtue that divinity place upon her shoulder and as well yet to realize its worth and position amidst her contemporaries on campus. This could be view as its members does not see the essence and significance of pledging their individual allegiance to the growth and development of the association.
It is significant to note that the membership strength of this noble association is not encouraging as members find it difficult to attend meeting.
Consequently, I would like to implore all members to wake up from slumber and pledge their homage accompanying with the passion and the enthusiasm in order to move the association forward.
INDUCTION OF NEW INTAKES INTO THE ASSOCIATION
Permit me un behalf of the Ecos and entire members to tender our unreserved apology for not welcoming you viz-a-viz Freshers Orientation which is one of the highlights agenda for this association. We were unable to do this before now as a result of unfortunate abduction of our amiable regent which occurred on 3rd June, 2015, the day our freshers' orientation slated to hold. Thanks to almighty God for the released of our regent two weeks later.
It is with joy without bounds, that I officially welcome you to this citadel of learning, Adekunle Ajasin University, A 21st Century University properly called. There is no doubt that the journey so far has been hectic one as you have been roaming helter-skelter in pursuit of your academic excellence.
Be that as it may, I therefore want to use this avenue to congratulates you for your excellent performance in the AAUA POST UTME examinations that enabled you to join this great university. It is pertinent to note that today's event and other events on campus are designed to be ceremonial, nevertheless I have to emphasise on your primary assignment in school. Your primary assignment is studying and expected graduating from the school with flying colours.
Ladies and Gentlemen, I expect that you will be exemplary achievers, world champion, and trend settlers in your endeavours as you undertake your studies fully here at the university, including participating in school activities and professional associations like NAAS which will provide you with the opportunity to acquire leadership and personal skills, which you cannot get in formal class or lesson.
Furthermore, I wish to encourage you to enjoy your time and experience on campus, by interacting with people from different discipline of yours, instead of being cocooned in your discipline as you now know that university is a holistic experience. Martin Luther King Jr., once noted that "a intelligence plus character is the goal of a true education" implying that for one to be successful, self discipline is the key, I hereby urge you to abide by the rules and regulations that govern student conduct, because any gross misconduct may warrant untimely exit from school.
Today, we happily induct you formally into this noble association, with other orientation activities on campus. Am quite sure this orientation address will usher in the most unforgettable and rewarding experience in your life as you build your career in AAUA.
With those remarks, a blank of note of history is at your beck and call. Please start writing a remarkable memoir in pursuit of your academic career.
To all members, university life will accord you a lot of freedom, with its own social risks. I personally enjoin you to keep off activities that will not contribute positively to your future. Such activities includes: use of drugs, examination malpractices, sex abuse, cultism among others.
In conclusion, I on behalf of the entire NAASites, A.A.U.A Chapter appreciates our guest lecturer (Dr. G.B Ehinola), patron, staff advisers, stakeholders, all other invited guests and the entire NAASites for gracing the 2nd edition of NAAS DAY FIESTA for this year.
Thank you all.
LONG LIVE:
National Association of Akungba Students, AAUA Chapter
National Association of Akungba Students, National Body
Akungba-Akoko
AAUA
Akun ma wo no, Ere ee Rooo !!!
Your Freind,
Com. Giwa Victor O.
NAAS President
A.A.U.A CHAPTER.
