Architect Tijani Tawfiq Mobolaji, the newly inaugurated National President of the United Secondary School Old Students’ Association (USSAOSA), Agugu-Idi-obi, Ibadan on Saturday took his oath of office along with 11 executive members of the Alumni association at the school premises.
The event marked the beginning of the new dawn following the conclusion of the 2-year term of former president, Comrade Taiwo Salawu.
The Chairperson, Transition Committee, Mrs. Kikelomo Bamidele in her welcome address congratulated the Alumni body of the school and appealed for unity, dedication and smooth running of the association under the new administration.
The outgoing President of USSAOSA, Comrade Salawu before handing over the mantle of leadership listed achievements of first democratically elected executives of the association. He urged the incoming executives to build on the foundation laid for progress and called for unity among executives. He remarked that swearing-in ceremony of new executives is a continuation of unity, growth and love for Alma Mater. He appreciated everyone for the support his administration enjoyed, and called for more support for the new executives. Comrade Salawu admonished new Excos to toe the path of transparency, accountability and all inclusive leadership.
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The Chairman, Electoral Committee, Dr Ismail Olalekan Waheed, in his speech before administration of oath of office to new executives gave the breakdown of the task executed by 7-man Electoral Committee he chaired. He detailed the electioneering process that produced the new executives for USSAOSA. He appreciated everyone who participated in the electoral process. Dr Ismail thanked all candidates for their participation, commitment and willingness to serve. He commended Dr Olumuyiwa Adedeji, Alhaja Aderibigbe Morufat Folashade, all outgoing executives and others who stood by him during the electioneering process.
Thereafter, oath of office were administered to all to the executives led by Arch. Tijani Tawfiq Mobolaji as President, Mrs Richard Morolake — Vice President I, Mrs. Akanni Sakirat Abisodun — Vice President II, Com. Yusuff Taoheed Thompson — General Secretary, Adeagbo Oluseye Johnson — Assistant General Secretary, Akinbola Mukaila Adeniyi — Financial Secretary, Farinde Olutunji Samson — Treasurer, Rasaq Saheed Olusola — Auditor, Olukunle Durojaiye Enoch — Public Relations Officer, Mosobalaje Samiat Oyefunke — Social Secretary, Lawal Taofeek Gbolahan — Chief Whip and Akeeb Bolanle Monsurat — Welfare Secretary.
Shortly after the official inauguration of the new executives, Arch Tijani in his first speech as President of USSAOSA thanked everyone for making the day a reality. He described his emergence as National President of the association as a sacred trust, a call to service, and obligation to uphold the values, integrity and collective aspirations of the association.
He assured everyone that his administration will be consultative in approach, decisive in action and accountable in performance. Arch. Tijani said his administration will not diminish the efforts of the past, but will consolidate the gains, address existing gaps and build upon the foundations already established.
As a commitment to the development of the school, Arch Tijani donated a sum of N10 million for Hall Project in the school while two individuals from the 1993 set of the school donated two million naira each.
The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, was represented by Local Inspector of Education (LIE), Ibadan North East, Dr A.E Ayanyemi. He conveyed the goodwill message of the Commissioner, he assured everyone present that the new administration of the old students in the school will continue to enjoy the support of Governor Seyi Makinde led administration.
Also present at the event was the Hon. Olusola Owolabi, House of Assembly member representing Ibadan North East Constituency II. He admonished the newly inaugurated executives to prioritise development of the school as a way of supporting Governor Makinde, who has committed significant financial and material resources to the education sector in the state.
Hon. Olusola Owolabi donated an undisclosed amount at the venue for the hall project to kick off, he promised to add more once the project begins.
A Director at the Oyo State Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Alhaji Ibrahim Afeez acknowledged the impact of Alumni association of the school in redefining the school outlook as a way of supporting the government. He promised the new executives that the Ministry will continue to support them to make sure they achieve academic excellence for all students in the school.
