Varsity alumni elect new officers, as national president bags award

To further ensure smooth running of its affairs and to contribute to the growth and development of their alma mater, the Ibadan branch of the Adekunle Ajasin University’s Alumni Association (AAUAS) has inaugurated a new set of officials to oversee the association. The ceremony, which was witnessed by about 40 members, took place at the Student Union Building, University of Ibadan, Oyo State.

The new officers are; Oyekunle Adetoba (Chairman), Yetunde Ijitola (Vice Chairman), Omobayode Okelola (Secretary), Mercy Dada (Treasurer), Seun Ajagun (Financial Secretary) and Kehinde Adebayo (Events and Publicity Officer).

In his address, AAUAS National President, Mr. Patrick Oluyide, said the birth of the branch was in tandem with the association’s Constitution, which allows institution of chapters in towns and cities across the globe without compromising the conditions for branch formation.

Presenting the charter of the association to the branch, Oluyide urged the new executive members to pilot the affairs of the association in line with the constitution, pointing out that he was enthused by the zeal of members and the manner in which they have been coordinating themselves, advising them not to rest on their oars in terms of membership drive.

In his remarks, the new Chairman, Mr. Oyekunle Adetoba, said: “We want to assure you that we shall leave no stone unturned in ensuring that this branch continues to grow in strength and number.” Ibadan Branch is an addition to existing Akungba, Owo, Akure, Lagos and Abuja Branches.

Meanwhile a leadership-developing club, Toastmasters International, has honoured the National President of the Adekunle Ajasin University Alumni Association with Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) Award.

Founded in 1924 at the basement of YMCA in Santa Ana, California, by Ralph C. Smedley, Toastmasters International is a leading educational clubs. The not-for-profit, non-political, non-religious club provides supportive environment for its members to develop their skills, with a special focus on leadership and communication skills.

With about 313,000 members in 14,650 clubs in 126 countries, the club offers practical means to groom leaders and as well hone their communication and leadership skills. The award, which certifies the recipient as a trained and tested veteran in leadership and communication, had recently been presented to him at the African Toastmasters Conference in Abidjan, Cote d’voire.

He got the DTM award, which is the peak of the Toastmasters’ educational journey, having clinched other awards of the club, including Competent Communicator Award (CC), Advance Communicator Bronze Award (ACB), Advance Communicator Silver Award (ACS), and Advance Communicator Gold Award (ACG), Competent Leader Award (CL), Advance Leader Bronze (ALB), Advance Leader Silver (ALS) and Leadership Excellence Award.