The history of the Federation of Iwoland Students’ Union (FILSU) on Sunday, 6th of Dec 2020 was further enriched as the Akinkunmi Iromini-led Administration celebrated the 68 Years Anniversary of the Union with the theme, “Student Dynamism and Effective Political Participation in the Context of Iwoland Development“.
The Guest Lecturer, Professor Kayode Alao of the Faculty of Education, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, harped his discussion on the vital edge the youths occupy in the progress and development aspiration of Nigeria and this, the lecturer contextualized within the youth activism the Union has nurtured in Iwoland for almost 70 decades.
The erudite scholar thereafter proffered solutions to the various socio-political and economic challenges in the country arising from lack of proper opportunities for human and youth development, which was not the case in the early decades of Nigeria’s independence.
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The guest lecturer, after eulogizing Oba Akanbi for his constant compassion to supporting all Iwoland indigenes in their different quests for progress in life, particularly charged him (Oba Akanbi) to be at the frontline of uniting all communities and people in Iwoland to fast-track our collective development.
The sub-theme of the event centered on the “New Generation of Youth, Political System and Future of Nigeria” and was eminently delivered by a widely-travelled Chartered Accountant, Comrade Raheem Mojeed as evidenced in his ebulliency.
The young Chartered Accountant emphasized the need for youths to actively engage in politics to claim their seat in the decision-making process as the largest segment of the nation’s demography. Without participating in the political affairs of the nation beyond social media activism, the speaker, with strong emphasis, stated no youth inclusion in governance will ever occur.
The President of the Union, Comrade Akinkunmi Iromini in his speech, expressed his delight to Almighty God and thanked all the invited personalities and members of the Union for honouring the event. While enumerating his Administration’s notable achievements, the President charged the members of the Union to always participate in the activities of the Union as it will nurture them for future political engagements and community development.
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The President further informed the elated audience that the celebration of the founding year of the Union was the first in the anal of the Union’s history and thanked everyone whose contributions made the program a success.
The Oluwo of Iwoland, Oba (Dr.) AbdulRasheed Adewale Akanbi Telu 1, who graced the occasion personally, gave an all-round talk on his passion for the development of the community and the steps he has been relentlessly pursuing to bring them to fruition. Central to achieving this, the Oluwo stated that there must be one leader whom others, irrespective of their statuses, would pledge their unalloyed support and cooperation.
The Union, therefore, launched its fresh magazine called The Pathfinder. Dignitaries at the occasion, among whom were the Oluwo of Iwoland, Omooba Dotun Babayemi represented by Hon Tajudeen Orji, Senator Adeyemi Oriolowo represented by Hon. Tajudeen Ayofe, General Nafiu (rtd), Professor Kayode Alao, High Chief Kunle Alabi, Alh. Tayo Giwa, Mr. Jire Ayinla, Comrade Raheem Mojeed, Dr. Oluremi Atanda represented by Professor Lai Olurode, Alh. Rasak Salinsile, Alh. Debo Badru, Alh. Agoro and a host of others took turns to launch several copies of the magazine for various sums.
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As part of the anniversary, the Union commissioned a block of two shops constructed in front of the Union’s Secretariat and named after late Com. Ishola Hajji. This commissioning was done by Alh Tayo Giwa, the former Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Osun State.
The highpoint of the celebration was the presentation of different medals of honour to the living founding fathers of the Union, including Dr Oluremi Atanda, Prof Oladipupo and others in recognition and appreciation of their tremendous support to and for bulwarking the steady existence of our noble Union.
Also present at the occasion were the past and current leaders of the Union. In the end, merrymaking marked the highpoint of the occasion.
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