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Finalist of the week Part 1 Good evening, kindly introduce yourself! Good evening, I am Tolulope Awolusi also known as Glamgrace, 500L student of Agricultural and Environmental Engineering, also the welfare Director of the Department.  The journey so far in the university of Ibadan from 100L Actually I entered through Direct entry, so I started from 200L and here we are at 500 level. Mehn! 200L was really tough. I actually thought the lifestyle of a polytechnic wouldn’t be any different from the University but to my amazement, it was a special one. In such that I was running to different faculty, departments to borrow courses, meanwhile back then in the polytechnic, you’d have those lecturers come to your own department to lecture you, to teach you, you don’t stress yourself going to other department or faculty to take those courses and the school environment is large, reminds me of trekking from Idia to MLT. Sometimes having seven o’clock classes, Fortran, AutoCAD, with a heavy system, it has been stressful. 200L was stressful, I had my lows there. But thank God, I was able to pick up the second semester, which was a later boost for me to the next level. So the journey hasn’t been easy. Then 300L, I felt good with the system like I was able to adapt with the system to know, this is how we’re being trained. This is how lecturers want his/her answers to be, this is how we should deliver answers, you’d maybe la CRAM-la POUR, you’re familiar with that, like some lecturers want it back to back. Why do I need some explanation? So I actually adjusted myself to those ways and tried to improve myself better than I was then. So my 300L was good. It was fantastic because that was when I had a boost in my CGPA, then 400L, I was into business and it was good. And yeah, here we are 500L, Project, running around trying to blend social work, business and academics but we thank God, God has been faithful and it has been good so far. Thank you Having experienced a polytechnic and also a University, is there any difference? Which do you think is better? The difference was what I said earlier about being in your classroom or department while the lecturer comes to your department to lecture you in the polytechnic while in University, you’d have to go to the department or faculty to get your courses done. Also the practicals in the polytechnic were really more like we had practicals oftenly. My ND 1 was majorly practical, my classes were very few, majorly practicals while in the University, we had a specific session when you do your practicals. And you’re being experienced and exposed to other environments aside from your department in the University unlike the polytechnic, you’re confined within your faculty. So far so good, I’d say there’s not much difference other than the way it’s been discriminated against that BSc is not equivalent to HND, which is an educational system, you can’t really make much emphasis on that because that’s how it’s been discriminated around the globe. Then, lectures is general like you are only known to the lecturer once you’re good, same lecturing system, just that polytechnic is more into practicals, like you get your marks with your practicals, those practicals are of high mark compare to the once we do in the University where It’s just 20 or 30% to your practicals. But back in the polytechnic, you’re really sure of making a good grade once you’re doing your practicals, assignment, you buy textbooks or you buy material there’s a mark assigned to material handout you buy unlike here, even though you buy material hand-out or not, it’s none of their business, you should sha do well and attain your 70 marks. Thank you What’s your favourite moment and not too good moment in the University so far? My not-too -good moment was in 200L, first semester. I wasn’t able to blend easily with other faculty students, I was trying to find my stay and be stable with 7AM to 7PM classes. Then, Till day break (TDB), I wasn’t someone that do that, but I had to because I didn’t have enough material to start with back then and I was just trying to find a way to blend with the schoolsystem and environment during my 200L, so that was what made me stressed out in 200L. Then my good moment, I can say for now because I’m looking forward to this 500L, could be better than my previous good moment I think I have or I have ever had in UI.  I’m looking towards a better moment within the few periods I have left in the UI. Okay if I’m to say I’ve had a good moment so far, I’d say it’s 300L because that was when we came as a department, we were having our departmental courses, we were few, we knew each other, we try to communicate and read together and share materials, that was it.  But so far so good, we’re looking forward to a better moment to share too *Watch out for the concluding part!!!!*

Is there healthy competition in Market place? Every society, community or country, individuals are always in need of a particular goods and services. Such services or products are obtained from the Market, supermarket, shop outlet and so on which is a place where buying and selling of goods and services takes place. A particular supermarket may focus solely on selling just a type of product while another may sell random things mostly needed in that environment with the aim of making profit. Marketing is a very general term which is the commercial functions involved in transferring goods and services from a producer to a consumer. It is commonly associated with endeavors such as branding, selling but it also contains activities and processes related to production and product development. However, many market or shop outlets of the same products, most times have their shop very close to another or literally facing each other. It is understandable for shop or business owners in big markets. Consumers or customers can easily decide wherever he/she wants to buy things. But for a shop outlet in the neighborhood it is really a big challenge and a point of discussion. For example https://read.cash/@Joelsfit/is-there-healthy-competition-in-the-market-place-fedadc21#for-example I reside at Nnamdi Azikiwe Hall of Residence, University of Ibadan. Oyo state, Nigeria. There are these two shop outlets at the B block, these people are not related also, they do not know each other, but they sell the exact same thing. Most times I feel like why is this? At times I wouldn't like to patronize but because of the circumstance of things, I don't buy. Until now, I haven't bought anything from them. Even though they always have what I want or the quality of it, I still work away. Some of my friends will always say to me that I can easily go to one of the shops and buy whatever I want to buy. The benefit https://read.cash/@Joelsfit/is-there-healthy-competition-in-the-market-place-fedadc21#the-benefit Having a system likely creates a chance for probably healthy competition in some cases, especially in a school environment . This will make both of the owners to step up their game and will at all times want to render a quality service because students are easily attracted to quality products. Also getting the best price of commodities. The existence of the other shop owners will not allow the counterpart to increase prices in commodities even when there's scarcity or other reasons They also try to engage their customers, by asking other questions or cracking jokes. This is to bring about familiarization between the seller and buyers, as this will make such customer to come to patronize the seller again the next time The disadvantages https://read.cash/@Joelsfit/is-there-healthy-competition-in-the-market-place-fedadc21#the-disadvantages Out of 100 of this type of setting, only 1 will love each other, therefore, there's always a solid hatred and rivalry in a system like this. Truth be told we're all humans, imagine customers patronizing the other shop owner for so long, the other will never love the one being patronized. Infact, the hatred goes a long way to the extent that some wish death on each other. Some also go to the extent of bring each other's business down either spiritually or by words The little investigation that I did, I found out that some environments want it like that, such as school environments. This is so because it brings about healthy competition like I have said earlier and so as to give a better service to consumers or customers. Here in the University of Ibadan, especially in the Halls of Residence,you will always see this kind of system where shop owners or traders sells the same thing and literally face each other or be side by side In conclusion https://read.cash/@Joelsfit/is-there-healthy-competition-in-the-market-place-fedadc21#in-conclusion I would like to ask, if you find yourself in this kind of situation, what will you do? Would you rather not patronize neither of the two and go elsewhere like myself or still go ahead and patronize either of the two?

The Decision LEKKI TOLL GATE                                                                  b 20-10-20 - 6:58PM When Major Aliyu Abubakar arrived at the Lekki Toll gate with the entire Fajuyi squad, he could not believe his eyes. Before him were thousands of youths who had left the comfort of their home to protest against the police brutality, most of them were no older than his first daughter Hamidat who was schooling in Canada away from the troubles and unrest in the country. Were these the armed and violent bandits Oga warned him about? They looked more helpless than dangerous, most of them had the Nigerian flag in their hands and the majority understood the gesture. They were just peaceful protesters and not aggressive bandits as Oga had earlier said. As if reading his mind, Aliyu's phone rang at that moment revealing the same private caller as before, he paused for a moment before picking the call. "Hello Saah '', Aliyu said, swallowing hard to hide his fear from Oga. What would Oga say now? Would he go back on his decision and let these innocent youths go? .His thoughts were far from the bitter facts, "Are your men in position?" the raspy voice asked, "Yes saah, we are in position",Aliyu added quickly, "But we can't find the bandits yet, na some protesters dey here wey just siddaun for ground". There was silence for a moment. "Those are the bandits Aliyu", Oga at the top said without emotion in his voice. "Do what is asked of you when the lights go out, give the order and teach those bastards that I'm not to be messed with". A bird hooted somewhere far away into the night, the line went off instantly just as the bells of a nearby church began to ring indicating 7pm, his men were all ready and looking up to him to give the order. In order to eliminate, lay waste and turn desolate, his mind shuddered at the thought of a bullet tearing through the tender flesh of innocent youths. Aliyu's heart raced, he was a father too and he knew how bad it would hurt him if anything happened to any of his kids. He was clearly at a crossroads;the King's river was too high to be crossed and the king's message could not be left undelivered. Aliyu was between. @macr thank you so much, you've been wonderful. I'm happy to have benefited immersely from the first edition of #BeSupportive. Then the lights went off abruptly leaving the whole space in total darkness, Aliyu had to make the toughest decision of his life at this very moment, his mind wanted him to be an hero but his courage failed him. "FIRE!!!!", he heard himself say with a harsh and cruel voice that he never heard before. Tears stung Aliyu's eyes as the men of the Fajuyi Division began shooting at the unarmed protesters who stood in solidarity  t i l l  t h e   e n d. @thera

SU Inauguration: During my tenure, Students Union will never be proscribed - UI VC After several postponements and rescheduling, the swearing in of the new executives of the Students Union of the University of Ibadan finally took place today 13th of November, 2021. The formal ceremony which was meant to begin by 3:00PM could not, due to the non arrival of the Vice Chancellor of the University. This however kept different individuals, parents and pressmen and so on, that came to grace the event waiting for hours, hereby led to the delay of the event for over 4 hours. The inauguration of the 53rd executive of the Students' Union started officially at exactly 7:40 PM at the Trenchard hall without the Vice Chancellor, this is because the VC was still on his way from Abuja. The ceremony commenced with a welcome address from the Dean of Students, Professor Adekeye Abiodun stating that the inauguration is held exactly 13days after that of the 13th substantive Vice Chancellor of the University.  The outgoing President, Comrade Akeju led administration was commended for performing really great with an extended tenure in the history of the University and for working tirelessly and effortlessly. His executive members were also recognized. Comrade Akeju however gave his valedictory speech, he started by accounting that the tenure is almost 23 months. He further stated all that his administration was able to achieve. He further thanked Nnamdi Azikwe Hall of Residence, Faculty of Law and some special individuals that helped and stood by him. The electoral committee for the election held on 9th of October, 2021 were recognized one by one and commended for the peaceful election conducted and their resilience towards it. The committee had representatives from both the Halls of Residence and Faculties. The Vice Chancellor duly represented by the Dean of Students, presented an award of participation and for conducting a fair election to all the electoral committee. Also awarded were the officers of the outgoing Students Representatives Council and the outgoing executive members of the Students' Union for the 2019/20 session. The 13th Vice Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Professor Kayode Adebowale, arrived at exactly 8:25 PM during the presentation of awards to the outgoing members of the executive of the students Union. The University anthem was sung with a standing ovation, which after he was duly recognized. An oath was later taken by the 2020/21 session members of the executive, Students' Representatives Council University of Ibadan to their swearing in.  President Adewole Adeyinka came up immediately to give his inauguration speech as he commenced his administration Lastly, the Vice Chancellor gave his address speech. He explained why he was late. He further stated amidst others that he will never proscribe the Union during his tenure and that he is ready to be challenged by the Students. The ceremony ended with the University anthem at exactly 9:20PM. The newly inaugurated executives of the Students' Union, University of Ibadan 2020/21 session are Adewole Adeyinka - President Oluotoni Zainab - Vice President Bamidele Taiwo - Secretary of State Jesugbemi Olaniyan - House secretary Olalekan Michael - PRO Olawale Babatunde - Sports Secretary Daniel Olamide - Treasurer Arinola David - Assistant General Secretary

Oh! Our Mother Nigeria.. Tales of a woman that has been matry by her hero's fruits. She was for near safety, these monsters called the seeds of her saviours, they are nothing but disastrous, eating her up to limit, chewing up each fruit  she would bear, sucking her juices off with no remorse, no food for replenish, no meal for nourishment. She is left near death. TALES OF BONDAGE Just over a hundred years ago, she was seen roaming the streets of Africa with  parallel and embodiment of high fashion,  waving back and forth to her seeds, before her foreign suitors would arrive . They did arrive well, they came with fine possession stealing of her peace, her home, she was tricked with items like " mirror" she sold her offspring into slavery, we beconed on her she didn't listen, we called she didn't yield, the fruit's of her suitors tasted sweeter than the fruit of her land.  She was slowly stripped of her fine clothing, her priceless possessions became worthless gifts to her suitors, her tradition or values didn't matter, they took every chance to violate and destroy her pride, she was bound in chains for several years, they took dominance of her valuables. Then suddenly salvation arose. TALES OF FREEDOM Salvation came, just like a rushing wind would hit a tree down it's root. They didn't know what hit them, her suitors were caught unawares, her children had ripened , they grew tooth's, one which could bite, they screamed violently for the release of their mother, finally they bought her free. Merriment  and joy all over the place, our mother  was free, our queen Nigeria. Like our foreign lady called her " Niger area" with clothes lined with green and laced with white robes, we celebrated, she was watched clean, we brushed her, she was ever healthy, she looked like our mother once again in her sixties looking fourty. We could drink from her breast again, her honey so sweet. But sooner, we were dying, our saviours had begun to respond to death's call, and she was left in the hands of her children. These ones had no mercy, they ate without food for nourishment and replenish, she was starved yet, savoured till she didn't taste sweet anymore. We led into chains again oh yes chains. TALES OF BONDAGE 2 Oh yes! Bondage yet again, but these chains are not off any suitors or alien's. These chains were unwrapped by babe's of her children, they had failed to water her leaves, she wasn't yielding anymore, their greed and fat belly's they chased, closer did she approach peril. Her back is bent, her eyes gone far beyond repair, she cannot see, she is broken and all her children laid at her feet begging nature to please reconsider a new mother or the universe Grant's another chance. But the pot is broken, no hope whatever, uncertainty, she is gone, no salvation, help is not sooner Oh! Our dear mother Nigeria.

7 major requirements and information to study [abroad] Studying overseas is the commonest avenue by which people (students) emigrate from Nigeria, this is attributed to the numerous opportunities such certification(s) portends upon completion. There is an exodus of quality students from the shores of Nigeria to developed climes for furtherance of their researches and studies as a result of the established faculties, advanced research facilities and sumptuous remunerations available for researchers and postgraduate students in those countries. The various opportunities include: Fellowships; Graduates, Research and Teaching Assistants positions; country and organizations-sponsored scholarships. At this point it is important to note that these opportunities come with responsibilities as designated by the sponsoring parties. However, for those looking forward to self-sponsor themselves, there are opportunities available to work and study in some of these countries in order to raise funds for your tuition and living expenses; however, some schools may request for bank statements and initial deposits to demonstrate your commitment towards your programme. Also, Visas **may** **not** be granted to you if you are solely banking on the jobs you intend to do there to self-sponsor yourself.  The prerequisite requirements necessary to access postgraduate studies overseas include but not limited to: **International Passport**: This is not the regular passport photograph rather it is a document assigned as an evidence of your citizenship. This document is a prerequisite for applications into most schools abroad as it demonstrates your citizenship and readiness to relocate for your studies. It is also a criterion to take standardized tests (see below), admission applications and Visa applications. This document can be obtained at any Nigerian Immigration Services Centers present in any state of the federation. The price to obtain this passport **realistically** varies across states. **Standardized Tests: These tests are administered by global independent educational consulting firms to evaluate your Intelligent Quotient of fundamental English, Verbal, Quantitative and Analytical Reasoning. Consider these tests like the ‘JAMB examination’ on the global level. These tests include: Graduate Management Admission Test-GMAT, Graduate Record Examinations-GRE, Test of English as a Foreign Language-TOEFL and International English Language Testing System-IELTS. However, some schools MAY waive these tests based on various reasons.**  **Degree Transcripts and Certificates: These are officially accepted evidence of your undergraduate degrees conferred by your tertiary institutions. Some schools may accept the student’s copy of your transcripts for applications and subsequently request for the official and sealed copies sent to them by your school. There may be a need to send your transcripts to World Education Service-WES for your result validation, evaluation and conversion to the acceptable standards of the school(s) you are applying to. This service is not free hence, you can start saving towards that.** **Academic CV: This as the name implies is a curriculum vitae meant for academic purposes. It details and provides an avenue to sell yourself to the admission committee of the school and the scholarship(s) you are applying for.** **Recommendation or Reference Letter: This is a document in which the writer attests to your individual qualities, characteristics and capabilities both academic and research wise. The writer can either be your lecturers or work supervisors as the case may be. It is important to note that the quality of these letters is dependent on how well the writer can assess you, your recommender may decide not to write you one if he/she does not know you well enough. Hence, there is a need to develop a cordial relationship with your lecturers and work supervisors so that they will be willing to write you quality recommendation letters. Also, note, there is no** ***one-letter-fit-all*** **for your applications to different schools and scholarship schemes.**  **Statement of Purpose/Motivation Letter/Personal Statement: These are documents that tell admissions committees who you are, what your academic and professional interests are and how you intend adding value to the program you are applying for. It is usually divided into 4 parts namely: Introduction, your interests and motivations; your undergraduate history and previous work/research experience; relevance of your recent and current activities to the graduate program you are applying to; and the conclusion. Some schools may ask for any of these with a little bit of variation in writing requirements.** **Awards, Leaderships and Volunteering Experiences: These experiences are crucial to you securing scholarships and fellowships as they depict your selflessness and willingness to give back to your communities. Some scholarship schemes are keenly interested in how you intend to affect your community after your program and there is no better way to demonstrate this to them than through your volunteering and leadership experiences. Endeavor to be engaged in volunteering and leadership services as much as you can while in school and even during your NYSC as the case may be, earn awards as much as you can, collect and keep the evidence of your participations, awards and honors.** In conclusion, some scholarship schemes may require some or all of the mentioned above while some may not, whatever it is, just be prepared and increase your chances of getting awarded. The competition nowadays is enormous hence, seek for that which gives you an edge every chance you get. I left this for the last however, it is the most important, **the GOD factor**, this exists whether you believe it or not. As you garner these requirements, commit your applications to God’s hands, there will always be someone with higher requirements than you have but God’s grace is the exponent factor you need.

Part 2: Why most African students want to study in countries like the UK, US and Canada The bad roads and infrastructures cannot be overemphasized, as this has led to many accidents and unfortunate situations, thereby cutting many lives short. Likewise, the unemployment rate in Nigeria rose from 27.1% to 33.3% from December to March 2021, according to the National Bureau of Statistics NBS. Many graduates often experience depression with the no Job situations after spending so many years in school. The constant devaluation of Nigeria currency i.e. the Naira, is so bad and ridiculous, as there are hikes in the prices of commodities with little or no increase in income or wages. Africa is the least developed continent in the world, having 34 of the 49 poorest countries. More than 40% of its population live on less than one dollar a day. Africa is the world's second-largest and second-most-populous continent. It has the youngest amongst all the continents and hosts a large diversity of ethnicities, cultures and languages. All of these features made the continent face the hardest challenges in the world. Poverty, Although the poverty rate in Africa has dropped in recent years, rapid population growth means that the number of people suffering poverty keeps growing: from 280 million in 1990 to an estimated 330 million in 2012. Poor Education, more than two out of five African adults cannot read or write. Ill Health, health outcomes are worse in Africa than anywhere else in the world, even though life expectancy at birth has risen and chronic child malnutrition has declined since the mid-1990s. Violence, tolerance of domestic violence is twice as high as in the rest of the developing world. Incidents of violence against civilians are on the rise. While this litany of suffering is true throughout sub-Saharan Africa, with regard to all these measures life is particularly harsh for people living in the roughly 34% of Africa where states have collapsed to the point of irrelevance. Hunger, of the 20 countries in the world with the worst food and nutrition security, 19 are in Africa. Sustainable agriculture, nutrition and food security, inadequate investment in sustainable agriculture and significant social protection remain the major blocks to enhancing food availability. Climate change has also adversely affected many countries in Africa and compromised their ability to feed their people. Access to financing, about 70 percent of Africans work in agriculture, but only 10% of the total portfolios of commercial banks goes to agriculture, according to the World Bank. Challenging legal and financial environments are constraining growth in African agriculture. For smallholders, especially, credit is often inaccessible or not affordable. Without appropriate financing, farmers are not only less able to invest in their operations but also much more vulnerable to market volatility and unpredictable weather. Economic growth rate is far too low, sub-Saharan Africa’s GDP per capita (at constant 2005 prices) was $1,036.10 in 2014. At the 1.4-percent growth rate estimated for 2015, it would take Africa 50 years to double GDP per capita. Africa is the world's second-largest and second-most-populous continent. It has the youngest amongst all the continents and hosts a large diversity of ethnicities, cultures and languages. Some Nigerians also think that the incident that occurred last year on the 20th of October, 2020 at the Lekki Toll Gate, contributed greatly to this. The "Massacre" of the Nigerian youth protesters during the global trended tag "#EndSars" , broke the heart of many Nigerian youths, hereby dashing their little hope in the government of the country. As many saw that the Nigerian government neither has a plan, nor regard the youths/the masses. Nevertheless, in as much as Africa doesn't look favourable or isn't encouraging, there are still some real good opportunities. Some Africans youth are excelling and feel comfortable. However, that does not stop anyone from grabbing opportunities from outside the country, as this will fast track their journey.  Remember, a good child will always desire to put his father's land in order and also never leave in times of trouble or unfavourable circumstances, because if he/she does, who will?o very recent sponsor @M , thank you so much. I'm so much delighted, I'll never disappoint To my very recent sponsor @Macron , I'm so much delighted. Thank you so much, I'll never disappoint

Why most African students want to study in countries like the UK, US, Philippines, CANADA. PART 1 One of the biggest dreams of most young secondary school graduates or the undergraduates in Africa, is to gain admission to a higher institution Abroad without much struggles. Securing admission in Africa is fantastic, but admission across the seas of Africa into any type of universities is a dream come true and it brings a different type of joy in the heart of the parents, likewise the students. This is due to the struggles, standards and rate at which such institutions are developed and  being far better than most if not all the colleges in Africa. Over the years, the rate at which African students have been migrating to study abroad is alarming. According to the latest QS Applicant Survey, the US and Canada are the leading destinations for African students to proceed with their studies. Around 36% of students refer to going to colleges in both the US and Canada for undergraduate and master courses. Our father land, it is called!. Ideally any land or property which belongs to one's father should never be left alone or abandoned. A good child will struggle with his/her power and strength to protect and also not to be really far apart from the father's land. Unfortunately, this has been the opposite of the situation, with the rate at which African students for the past years, has been evacuating their father land by all means to other countries abroad "developed", is alarming. According to the uniRank database in 2020 there are currently 1,225 officially recognized higher-education institutions in Africa. However, University of Cape Town of South Africa is first in Africa and 264 in the world, University of the Witwatersrand is second in Africa and 382 in the world, Stellenbosch University is third in Africa, but 419 in the world while University of Pretoria is the fourth in Africa and 442 in the world Africa, a land that flows with milk and honey. Africa is the world's second-largest and second-most populous continent, after Asia in both cases. At about 30.3 million km² including adjacent islands, it covers 6% of Earth's total surface area and 20% of its land area. With 1.3 billion people as of 2018, it accounts for about 16% of the world's human population, is presently experiencing a major challenge, with the mass emigration of the so called future of the great Nations, leaving questions in the heart of many Africans. This year might actually have more youths/citizens leave Africa.  Recently, many Africans, especially on Twitter, has been tweeting and uploading pictures of them leaving the country, with captions like "Goodbye South Africa'', "Finally Japa''-which means finally left, "Welcome to a new dispensation", "I don leave Niger for una"- which means I have left Nigeria for you. This has therefore left different thoughts in the heart of many other Africans. Although, there are more opportunities now than ever from other developed countries to the developing or underdeveloped ones, such as studying scholarships, Job opportunities and so on. However, these are not the main reasons for such a mass evacuation. The supposed world's second-largest and second-most populous continent,still finds it impossible to provide basic amenities to her citizens such as food, shelter, clothings, likewise security, good infrastructures, job opportunities and many others. In 2021, there are 490 million people in Africa living in extreme poverty, or 36% of the total population. This number is up from 481 million in 2019. Although this is an increase of just over 9 million, it represents an overall decrease as the population increased by roughly 30 million. Today, according to the Nigeria National Bureau of statistics, in 2020 it said that, 40%, that is 83Million Nigerians live in poverty. Although Nigeria's poverty profile for 2021 has not been released, it is estimated that the number of poor people will increase to 90 Million, which is 45% of the population, in 2022. Also insecurity, the rate of kidnapping and insurgency has been heartbreaking, especially with attacks from Fulani herdsmen and the seemingly indomitable BOKO Haram. When political leaders are set for attacks, youth corp members can no longer serve in some part of the North or even travel without thinking twice

A balance for student ENTREPRENEURS The love of money is the root of all evil?. Well biblically we would make sense, but no man whatsoever would desire to be slaves to his finances when there is a head way.  Almost everybody needs funds. The sudden shift in  focus on the title" C.E.O" , has rung the bell of impatience on Nigerians, as jobs(menial) , education and many patient processes or start up is seen as rate chase, being broken and cannot fit them into today's standards. Thanks to the pandemic that handed the baton of time to students, they gradually joined this clan of youths.  *As a student entrepreneur, I have noticed an unusual trend that I would love to address.* First, I want you to understand that this piece isn't for anyone doing fraud as you cannot denote any meaningful content message. It is true that Africa glorifies lateness and African parents are of the opinion that most of the skills are rich schemes , but well let me make you happy! It's all a lie, you can always find your balance, the simple point I want to share is the power of balance timing and goal setting. Prioritizing and setting goals are one of the biggest ways to ease the pressure on yourself as a business person and getting good grades,  first , "proper itemization or listing of goals" it could come by splitting the day into segments, or different hour's, one other important thing to note is, you are not wrong to be financially literate, so don't buy the idea of facing your book solely and not making any reasonable progress with yourselves as an individual, you can do both. Secondly you have to realize that you are double the kind of an average student i.e one who solely faces his academics or has no other business engagement, for you doing business you have to sacrifice! If you cannot sacrifice, turn back, balancing entrepreneurship and school isn't for you. Getting mentors or accountability partners are also very important, you cannot pass through this journey alone, you need to understand that some people are more experienced, skilled and better than you are at such, so to be a master you must be a subject. The immense pressure for you to deliver is something you should run away from, please understand that you are not a free person and business isn't your only priority , school and education is also much important so know when to take breaks, and pause to figure focus on academics. Getting business materials, attending seminars and training would also improve you , and always remember , the secret is balance! have a lovely journey ahead, you can make it work. To my wonderful and ever magnificent sponsors, thank you so much. I'm really grateful @BCHouseVE @Greatwolfman @Freedom007 @Fexonice

2020/21 academic session witnesses a perfect calendar, as second semester exams starts tomorrow The University of Ibadan academic calendar  has always witnessed different revision in each academic session for a long time now due to numerous breaks which would always manifest as a result of different industrial actions by the teaching and non teaching staff, school closure by the management due to protests by students and so on. The ASUU strike combined with covid-19 break, is the most recent one that kept students away from school for 11months The present academic session (2020/21) which should have been the (2019/20) session started on the 1st of March, 2021 immediately after the long break. The 2019/20 session was however cancelled by the school authorities because the University of Ibadan was already far behind. This means that one academic calendar(level) is wasted for every student of the institution, this also led to the non intake of jambite for this year. Since the start of this jinx breaking session, there has been no break. Lectures, tests and exams have been back to back.  Some departments such as pharmacy, Environmental Health Science and other medical departments have started their practical exams. However the 2020/21 second semester examination will start officially on Monday 8th of November, 2021 for all departments with GES courses

The Move Date-20-10-20 Time -2PM Chapter 2 Today is the fifth day of our #EndSars protest. If we keep on with the protest for a month, the whole world would come to our aid and save us from this menace. So we decided to move out to the Lekki Toll Gate so as to cover more ground and meet up with other protesters and get more people to join our cause. We had to show them how relentless we were in the pursuit of our goals. Chukwudi, Segun, Yahaya, Sola, Tofunmi, Aminat, Christianah, Jimoh and a lot of other determined youths who I didn't know much about all trooped out holding the valued flags of our treasured motherland.  We were all desperate for a new nation,we were thirsty for a change. Chike also decided he wouldn't leave the country until police brutality had been eliminated. Even Tunde who just got discharged a few days ago was not left out, he joined in the protest in defiance to his mother who pleaded that he stay home and get more rest. We set out exactly at 2pm singing so hard and loud as our throats would permit, if this was what it took to get rid of all the detestable acts of terror in the country then so be it. I struck my big toe against a stone as I made my way to help Tunde who was staggering behind the group of energetic protesters. It was a bad omen and I knew I ought to go back home and set out again, but it was too late for that as we were already far from home. I mumbled prayers under my breath and hoped the omens got it all wrong.I continued the journey.       After what seemed like forever we finally got to the toll gate. It was a sight to behold, nearly all the youths from the state had managed to find their way to the toll gate, a live band was entertaining the protesters while a cow was being roasted on a stake. Two birds with a stone right? We get to wipe out bad governance and enjoy the time of our lives too. I found a less crowded spot for Tunde where he could watch the fun without having to stay in the harsh blazing sun. "SORO SOKE WEREY", Charles, who was the leader of our protest group, could be heard saying to the crowd that had formed around him, his poor yoruba made the phrase more funny than usual. "Wetin we want? "He continued his chant. "END SARS", the crowd thundered Charles-"END WETIN?" Crowd -"END POLICE BRUTALITY" Charles-"END WHAT?" Crowd -"END BAD GOVERNMENT". Charles-"END WHAT?!" The crowd went wild with energy, "END SARS! END SARS!! END SARS!!!" Soon enough, the ever energetic Charles Ogbonaya had sparked a revival and over two thousand determined youths were chanting END SARS on the lek @Fexon Thank you so much for the sponsorship. I'm really really grateful. You're the best!!!!!

The dilemma of being an Orphan First we can address the obvious…things that we read and hear about in the news all the time: War, disease, poverty, natural disasters, abandonment, and accidents are among some of the leading causes. These can be directly associated with orphans by the definition of a child who has lost one or both parents. Within and aside from the aforementioned are: cultural  pressures, neglect, abuse, child slavery, religious inequity, child prostitution, indentured servitude and more. These are more closely associated with children without parental care that may not be a child that has lost one or more parents. They may live with a relative or neighbour or are on the street or in the jungles and subjected to one of the prior mentioned abuses. Sometimes they simply live with a blind, ill or very old relative that loves, but cannot care for them. There are many varied combinations that contribute to a child suffering without parental care, but the results are the same, regardless of the cause. Statistically the subgroups such as these would not be counted as orphans, but by attributes associated with abuse and neglect, they are one and the same in terms of outcome for the child. Perhaps in some ways their status almost makes them invisible and the danger they are in, is misunderstood by many not familiar with their culture. Beyond suffering and the ultimate tragedy of death, the children that do survive, often do so in ways that demean and criminalize themselves and bring suffering to others as well. The sad reality though, is that if a good and caring person is not there to provide what they need, who is? Pimps, child labour bosses, terrorists, rebel armies with child soldiers, child traffickers, even less – than- good- willed- relatives who want a personal slave. The end result is truly heartbreaking as many of the orphan children out there will die of starvation and issues related to malnutrition. They will die from preventable diseases. They will die at the hands of others and themselves. They will spend much of their life in jail. They will do harm to others and impact the world in a negative fashion. Perhaps the biggest tragedy of all is that we know how to turn tragedy into triumph...We just need more help doing it! We know how to turn terrible statistics into wonderful statistics. And when you help the children (orphans), you are doing a wonderful thing, but the good you have done doesn't stop there. It spreads! Instead of harming themselves and others, they grow up to be responsible, healthy, adults that give back to the community they live in instead of taking away from it. When we give the children what they need to THRIVE, not just survive, we break the cycle that creates orphans in the first place, and the next generation of children will have YOU to thank for the fact that their parents didn’t abandon them…but instead raised them in a healthy and loving environment. There will be less crime, less disease and less orphan children to take care of! Every person ever conceived, was born with specific needs. Those needs include, critical needs such as food and shelter, security, the knowledge or belief that one is of value to themselves and others. Children will first seek their critical needs…and the supply of those critical needs will instill a learned behaviour. And then they will seek the other needs as well, and the source of those needs will again become a learned behaviour. For example, if a starving child learns that the surest way to not be hungry is to steal…they will learn that behavior as a means of survival. If being for example, a child soldier, or a terrorist means that they are fed, clothed and receive attention and praise from an adult figure, again they will learn that these types of behaviour bring them rewards…supplying them with their needs. In a sense they will become what they have learnt in their struggle to survive and belong. In essence, every orphan child will either perish or receive his or her basic human needs from some source…good or bad. It is up to those who have the means and the opportunity, to be sure that the source of their care is a source with good intentions. If we don’t, it will be the pimps, slave traders, ill-willed relative, thieves, gangsters, warlords and terrorists that does

Way to freedom **THE LAST STAND** **Chapter 1** "ARISE O' COMPATRIOTS", Charles, a fair skinned guy who was in Lagos for his national youth service, started our own version of the national anthem. "THE YOUTH'S CALL MUST THE NATION OBEY!", We responded, our voices so energetic that our chants rent the air for miles. It was the fifth day of our peaceful #EndSars protest, and we were all determined to stamp and trample on all forms of injustice meted out by the police force.         It all started when Chike,Mama Nkechi's son who came home from overseas to spend time with his family was accosted and rough handled by gunmen who claimed to be members of the special anti-robbery squad. His suffering knew no limits when they found out his phone had a dollar payment app installed on it with recent transactions in the history log. All his pleas and explanations on how he just got back into the country fell on deaf ears as he was bundled into the car and taken to their station.  After two days, a swollen-eyed Chike came back home after being let out on a bail of two hundred thousand naira and a strong warning, "No dey frown when you see us, just do normal and give us out of the money wey una collect, Life na chop make I chop".   A pot bellied man who had the label DPO pinned to a shirt-which was too small for his body had said the next ordeal was of Tunde who literally wiped his account clean so he could purchase an iphone 6s and became the next big thing on Fayemi street. 'Fake it till you make it' was the slogan with Tunde and he made it a point of duty to always shine no matter what. Tunde was swaggering as usual with his head up high, hands in pocket and loud hip hop bursting into his ear drums with an ear pod that ceased to work whenever it was night time, anyways na doings, hot cake all the same-make bad belle commot body jor.  Tunde was in high spirits till his triumphant journey was cut short when he ran into four tough looking guys with emotionless expression at Shedibala junction. A quick glance at them, they looked more or less political thugs;rough hair,dirty and worn out clothes with AK-47 rifles cradled in their arms. The only thing that destroyed his theory was the red jacket they had on their outfit, it had the acronym-SARS printed on it.Tunde made to get past them without incurring their wrath when one of them called out in pidgin "HOLLANDIA!! O Boy wetin you carry?" moving swiftly as he called out to where a dazed Tunde stood, "Una wan run before abi? "Another one queried while the third guy whistled "He get contraband for load, see him face now, him be correct OG, abi wetin you think Legba?". The fourth guy, Legba, was a huge dark skinned guy with deep tribal marks and a broken nose who didn't have much interest in idle talks. He sure looked like a twenty seven year old guy who had fallen on tough times and only joined the force to find his way out of poverty. He took a deep long puff from his cigarette and flexed his muscles. He was more like the commando of the group, less talk-more action. Tunde was dragged into the middle of the group where he was frisked and interrogated.    Series of questions flew in at once; "How much you buy this phone?", "You sabi how this ear pod cost reach?", "Shey na dating you dey do abi celeb?", "Na UK site you dey bomb abi US??", "How much una maye dey send give you weekly?". "O boy, no dey disguise, come unlock this your phone", the third guy said handing over the phone to Tunde who unlocked it as fast as his shaky hands would let him. "You think say you smart abi? If you like go hide everything we go find am" the first guy threatened. Legba licked his lips revealing a tobacco stained dentition in the process.His eyes looked hungry and wild.Things were definitely getting interesting.  "No be Don Moen songs i dey see so?" The third guy paused in awe before he recovered and continued "where you hide your tools? Where the money for your aza". The annoyance in his voice didn't go unnoticed as he was getting furious with each passing minute. "Sir...sir there are no tools--I swear to God, I'm just a student, I don't know what you're talking about", Tunde stammered trying to find the right words to calm the troubled waters. "I am not-....", the rest of his sentence was cut short by a deafening slap on his cheeks as Legba stepped in. This was Legba's event, if there was anything he knew how to do best, it was beating his victims into confession both for deeds they were responsible for and those they were not. The beating began, at first it was just fists from the members of the SARS,then it gradated to boots and then to rifle butts. When they were done, Tunde was a total mess.  "Una papa!!" Legba retorted, "Una no get money you dey use iPhone, who you wan impress?God punish you". A crowd had already gathered watching silently as the commotion ensued, "Make I no see you for this road again o", the second guy shouted in a high pitched voice as a badly beaten Tunde scampered away.  Tunde,the only child of his parents, spent two weeks at the hospital after the incident. That was the last straw that broke the camel's back, two occurrences in less than a week!  We decided to do more than just watch, more than our social media hashtags and tweets could do for us, we had to step out there and do some real solid work. WE were going to protest against bad governance and police brutality one last final time.

CASOR ORGANIZING MINISTRY: A magnificent 21 months serving the K'25 Indeed, whatever that has a beginning has an end, and whatever that he the Lord has begun shall surely come to a successful end. I remember the last handover service, when I was called out as the next Organizing Unit Head, I didn't leave my seat initially, because I was shocked, not until some Casorites started coming to my side, then I realized it was really my name. Why? Some of us knew the reasons, because if it was in the human way or protocol, it shouldn't be. But who are we to counter or say No when God says Yes, this is the direction? Since 19th of January, 2020 it hasn't been an easy journey. Our constant set ups for Thursday services at the Zik Cafeteria, Sunday services at the Independence Cafeteria, where we meet as early as 5, 5:30AM every Sunday to move chairs out of the store and set up the center for worship and also set down immediately after the service. Covid-19 break with the Asuu strike happened, we left for some months and came back later on. We resumed services at the Assemblies of God, AG special Agbowo. Set ups for afternoon Sunday services, Bible studies at Ighodalo Hall every Tuesday. Finally, here we are at our place. Organizing ministry, from the onset is seen or perceived as an unattractive one compared to others, which leads to having lesser members or involvement in the ministry. But all praises to the Almighty, we are truly the "Kingdom catalysts", according to the Theme for this outgoing dispensation, Ephesians 2:10 However, I cannot but thank you all enough, K '25. I'm really grateful for each and everyone of us at this dispensation for our total resilience, sacrifices, determination, endurance, determination, availability and for not only giving ourselves continually to prayer and to the ministry of the word, but also to the Organizing ministry. I'm blessed and privileged to be part of and to have served this family. I love you all so much!!!!! The whole of Kingdom 25 Momsy Amarachi Favour Momsy Atitebi Tobi Mercy Momsy Adanna Momsy Yinka Bamikole Momsy Emechebe Favour Momsy Igbozurike Prosper Momsy Onyenweaku Chioma Momsy Ifeoma Joy Okorie Momsy Olorunfemi Itunu Momsy Peter Ruth Etse Momsy Nwachukwu Confidence Momsy Comfort Momsy Toluwalashe Popsy Around Samuel Popsy Anyanwu Favour Popsy Dagogo David Kalio Popsy Dagogo Chigozirim Duke Popsy Okocha Evans Popsy Olaleye Victor Popsy Oderinde Barnabas Popsy Ebube Popsy Top ADESINA Popsy Adedayo OGUNBULE Popsy Arikpo James Popsy Joel AWOYEMI My very right-hand, my assistant, a spirit filled man. Thank you for rescuing in tight situations, I can proudly and boldly say I'm happy to have worked with you sir. I love you so much, this is not the end. We keep pushing for the kingdom. Thank you sir, to my immediate predecessor, the one who handed over this mantle to me, he will always guide through and show up in tight situations. Truly a predecessor has not succeeded until his/her successor succeeds as well. Congratulations Pastor Adedayo OGUNBULE!!!!!!!. I can boldly say you've succeeded sir. My prayer now is that the one I'd also handover to tomorrow by the Grace, would do more than I did and leave the Organizing ministry of CASOR better than he/she met it Finally, to the units under the Programme Planning Committee (PPC), Livesound, Order Team, Decorating and Media and IT, thank you so much, God bless us all. To the P'7, General executives, Centrals, Pastorates and Casorites at large, thank you so much. *God bless K'25* *God bless the Organizing ministry of CASOR* *God bless Casor* AWOYEMI Joel Oluleye Organizing unit Head, CASOR University of Ibadan. 2020/21 Session.