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FOSSU National writes Gov. Makinde, appeal for bursary payment

The National leadership of Federation of Oyo State Students’ Union under the leadership of Comr. Alarape Ibrahim has appealed to His Excellency, Engr Oluseyi Makinde on bursary award for indigene students of the State.

Read full letter below:


His Excellency
Governor Seyi Makinde
The Executive Governor,
Oyo State Government,
Ibadan, Oyo State.

Open Letter: Urgent Appeal for Fulfillment of Promises to Oyo State Students

Your Excellency,

We are writing on behalf of the Entire Indigenous Students in Oyo State to bring to your attention the promises you graciously made to our association during various occasions.

We greatly appreciate your commitment to the betterment of education in Oyo State, as expressed in your promises on Students Bursary, the establishment of FOSSU National Secretariat, and the provision of Students Union Bus. Your assurances, conveyed on the 17th of October, 2022, at the Government House; 17th of November, 2022, during the International Students Day at ICC Ibadan; and 29th of January, 2023, at the Fresh FM town hall meeting in Ibadan, have been a source of hope and optimism for our students.

While we acknowledge and commend the approval of a bursary sum of #500,000 naira for every Law Student of Oyo origin attending law school, we are compelled to express concerns about the potential divisive impact of such a gesture. We believe in fostering an inclusive society that values all fields of study equally. The current national challenge of brain drain, particularly in the health sector, calls for a balanced approach to educational support.

We humbly request that you reconsider and ensure a fair and balanced distribution of resources, promoting an egalitarian society. Allocating a reasonable bursary that reflects the economic realities of our country will undoubtedly alleviate the burdens faced by students grappling with their studies amid a critical economic downturn.

As concerned stakeholders, we implore you to expedite the fulfillment of the promises made to the Federation of Oyo State Students Union. We understand the challenges faced by your administration, but the education and well-being of the future leaders of our state are paramount. Failure to fulfill these promises may regrettably force our members to engage in a peaceful protest to express our legitimate demands in any time soon.

We trust in your commitment to the betterment of Oyo State and its citizens, particularly the student community. Your prompt attention to this matter would not only demonstrate your dedication to education but also solidify the trust and confidence reposed in your leadership.

Thank you for your understanding and consideration.

Signed.

Sen. Alarape Ibrahim
National President
Federation of Oyo State Student Union

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Stakeholders Calls For Proper Funding of Tertiary Education

At the recently concluded Federation of Oyo State Students’ Union National Council Education Summit under the leadership of Aare Alarape which held on Thursday, 17th of November, 2022, Stakeholders in the Educational Sectors unanimously added their voices to the existing voices on the need for Government to invest more in Tertiary Education for a sustainable development.

In line with the theme of the summit, Revamping Higher Education For National Development: The Builders and The Bricks, the keynote speaker, Dr. Morohunkola Thomas, a former Commissioner of Education in Oyo State expressed his dissatisfaction with the way the Minister of Education handed the ASUU strike and stated that such character shouldn’t be holding such sensitive position.

According to them, the problem facing education in Nigeria is premised on poor funding, misappropriation of funds mismanagement.

Dr. Thomas stressed that inadequate infrastructures, corruption in the process of getting admission and incessant strike actions, obsolete curriculum and examination malpractice have also contributed to the decay in the sector.

In his opinion, he suggested that the way out is proper funding of the sector with constant and periodic assessment of our Institutions, appointment of qualified and experience personalities as Ministers & Commissioners of Education, appointment of qualified Lecturers and periodic training, provision of adequate infrastructure, upgrade of the curriculum, among others.

Finally, he said that government alone cannot fund Education, and therefore implored Private individuals and organizations to partner government.

During the panel session which consisted of Barr. Raheem Abdulraheem, Oyo State Commissioner of Education, Prof. Bolaji Owasanoye, ICPC Oyo State Chairman, Mrs Ojogbade Iyabo, Oyo State SMEDAN Coordinator; CP Adebowale Williams, Oyo State Commissioner of Police and Mr Oyewumi Olusegun, JAC Chairman, Oyo State they equally called for proper funding of the Education sector and futher advised the students to also be focused in their studies.
The State Coordinator of SMEDAN, Mrs Iyabo explained opportunity in her agency that the student community can maximize for their personal development, among others.

The Assistant Commissioner of Police who represented the CP stated that the Police will continue to partner with the student community in order to ensure a smooth relationship and adequate understanding when fighting against crimes on campuses.

The representative of the State ICPC Chairman, Hon. Annatu Muhammad also stated what the Agency has done to reduce financial crime on campuses as well as their support to the student community over the years.

Finally, the State Chairman of Joint Action Committee of Tertiary owned Institutions expressed his dissatisfaction towards the precarious state of Infrastructure on campuses and call on government to do better.

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FOSSU National Leadership Visits Oyo State SSG, Seeks For Continuous Collaboration

Oyo State students leaders visit MRS. Olabamiwo Adeosun, the Secretary to the State Government, Oyo State.

On Thursday, 14th July 2022, The National Leadership of Federation of Oyo State Students’ Union (FOSSU NATIONAL) was Led by Sen. Ibrahim A. ALARAPE on a courtesy visit to the Secretary to the State Government of Oyo State.

The visitation was centered on the pressing needs of the Union to rise to the occasion of the lingering Strike of the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of higher institutions in the State. Matters relating to the dividend of democracy from the State Government to the students populace viz: Bursary, Scholarships and other related education support schemes through which the students population can be the major beneficiaries among others were discussed.

In her remarks, Mrs. Adeosun who happens to be the first female Secretary to the State Government in Oyo State expresses her gratitude to FOSSU NATIONAL for the visitation. I am honored to receive Oyo State Students, said the Secretary. Comprehensive explanations of all government efforts on JAC were given and the state of affairs was revealed.

While concluding, Mrs Olabamiwo assured FOSSU her full support to get the requests across to the appropriate quarter and follow it to see the light of the day.

Signed
✍️✍️:
Sen. Ibrahim A. ALARAPE
FOSSU NATIONAL PRESIDENT
0813 073 3574

Com. Ahmed MUFUTAU
FOSSU NATIONAL SECRETARY GENERAL
08102128129

Com. Jonathan Oyekunle AJAYI
FOSSU NATIONAL PRO
07060837338

14th July, 2022

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FOSSU National Visits Oyo CP, Seeks Partnership For Students’ Safety

Following the incessant security threats of lives and properties across the Federation, while it is crystal clear that the security architecture of our dear country is porous across boards. No Nigerian should at this stage expect any evangelical outreach or encouragement whatsoever before taking security consciousness as chief of his/her on her daily routines.

Ditto to the above; FOSSU NATIONAL today in company of the S.A to Governor of Oyo State on students affairs ( Hon. Olojede), Geopolitical zones National Presidents and all Higher citadels of learning Students Union Presidents in Oyo State had a security meeting with Oyo State Police Command

As the foremost indigenous Union, FOSSU NATIONAL has identified from the memory lane that students are more closer to information in their various communities, than any other constituencies; and as respecters of law and order, the appropriate authorities should be channeled. Hence the need for collaborations with security personnel to restrategize and mitigate the challenges.

Security challenges being faced by students populace on a daily basis across various higher citadels of learning in Nigeria cannot be overemphasized with oyo State schools inclusion. The extortion and harrassment practices on students by uniform men was not left out of discussions. Raping and robberies from unknown groups in and outside campuses was part of the topical issues debated.

In his submissions, FOSSU NATIONAL PRESIDENT Sen. Ibrahim A. ALARAPE opined that, students Union leaders across boards should be included in security meetings and summits should be held afterward ranging from Local level to zonal and to the State level as a whole among the stakeholders who are to in turn feed their colleagues.

In the S.A’s submissions, he prescribes various avenues through which a good synergy between students Union Governments on campuses, Schools management and the Nigerian Police Force can be established collaboratively to minimize the recurring security challenges in Oyo State. “On our part, we’ll ensure the government impacts to the Police and on the suggested way out are well monitored”, the S.A said.

In the Police Commissioner remarks, who happens to be a new Commissioner of Police in Oyo State, he appreciated the S.A’s support for the students and also appreciated the students leaders for cooperating with the S.A,
“You guys have taken the best step and I must commend your sanity, I have actually worked in different states in Nigerian and I must make a confession, Oyo State is well organized and the result is actually not from anywhere but from the set of individuals the State is having as students leaders” the C.P said.

In his further remarks, the CP said “The Nigeria Security challenges has actually gone beyond the stage of apportioning blame on government agencies and officials but a time that we all take security of lives and properties as a collective responsibility.
As you can all observe and study the Nigeria security architecture, I don’t think we still need any push again before we wake our consciousness as patriotic citizens especially you the students constituency. Nigeria Security of today, is everybody’s business”

While concluding, The Police command leaderships pleaded for continued cooperation of students in the State as he pledged prompt actions on the suggestions, demands and observations of students leaders.

Signed

Sen. Ibrahim A. ALARAPE
FOSSU NATIONAL PRESIDENT
0813 073 3574

Com. Jonathan Oyekunle AJAYI
FOSSU NATIONAL PRO
07060837338

8th July, 2022

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Sen. Buhari, Prof. Adeolu Akande, others to speak at Oyo Students Legislative Summit

SEN. BUHARI, PROFF. ADEOLU AKANDE others to speak at Oyo Students Legislative Summit

The office of the National senate president of the federation of Oyo State Students FOSSU ably led by the young and vibrant leader, Senator Isaac Ajadi is set to host Oyo Students Legislative summit first of its kind in the history of Oyo State on the 12th of June 2021.

Theme: The role of legislature in the socio-cultural and education development of Oyo state.

Venue: Dr k.1 Nwafor Auditorium, Federal College of Animal Health and Production Technology, Apata Ibadan Oyo State.

The event is to be chaired by chief Adebayo Adelabu (Penkelemesi) a former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the chief host is the Executive Governor of the state Engr. Seyi Makinde.

Amongst the line up of guests are Senator Abdul’Fatai Buhari representing Oyo North Senatorial District at the National Assembly and Professor Adeolu Akande will be delivering the keynote address.

The discussants of the day would be Comrade Sunday Obanubi, National Coordinator, Youth for New Nigeria (YNN), Barr. Akeem Agbaje, former Chairman, Nigeria Bar Association (NBA), Oyo State Chapter, Rt. Hon. Mubarak Mijinyawa, Speaker of the Nigerian Youth Parliament, Comrade Sunday Asefon, National President, National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) Asiwaju Seun Fakorede, Commissioner for Youth and Sport, Oyo State, Hon. Seyi Adisa, Afijio State Constituency, Oyo State House of Assembly and others.

The event is power packed and promises to be a reference point for emancipating the youthful energies of not just Oyo State students but Nigerian students and youths at large and build a lasting education policy for the good of all.

This is to enjoin everyone to key in and be a part of this epoch making events as it will sure set a new record by postulating new legislative innovations for the development of education and related socio cultural values for Oyo State in particular and Nigeria as a whole.

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