13/08/2026
A GRAND FINALE: NASES UI-Fces Oyo CELEBRATES ANNUAL DEPARTMENTAL DAY IN STYLE
Raji Damilola and Olanrewaju Opeyemi
The National Association Of Special Education Students (NASES) UI-Fces Oyo held its annual departmental day on Wednesday, 12th August, 2026 at Tim Obani Hall. The MC commenced the program at 1:32pm. The opening prayer was done by two students followed by the national Anthem, and Oyo
State anthem.
The MC introduced some of the dignitaries; Mr O.O Osatuyi (The Guest Speaker), Dr Taiwo Akande, Senator Idowu Faith Emmanuel (NASES EX- President 2023/2024), Mr Agboola Samad, Senator Adeyemi Adebola (Mighty), the NUESA President Senator Uthman Gafar, and the NASES executives
The MC called on each level for a dance after which pictures were taken. He also called on the executives to have a dance after which he asked some students to give feedback as regards any executive.
The President, Senator AbdulQuddus Hammed was called on to give a welcome address. He appreciated the presence of the dignitaries. In his speech, he also appreciated those who supported his tenure. The MC recognized the presence of Dr G.O. Salaudeen (Dean of Special Education), Dr Y.O Bolaji (HOD), Dr G.O Ogunsola, Mr T.K Wahab (Staff Adviser), NASES Ex- President Senator Ademola Uthman Olaniyi (Aluta Networking), and the NUESA executives. Recognition of the departmental presidents at the program; Senator Ajala Basit (EME), Senator Abdulrosheed (ISS), Senator Olabode Aishat (Math), Senator Deborah Iyanu(G&C).
The guest speaker, Mr. O.O Osatuyi was called on to give his lecture which was tagged _"Beyond The Classroom: Preparing Special Education For Leadership, Innovation And National Impact"_
He asked students to ask themselves some series of questions which are:
Where are you In the next five years? Where do you intend seeing yourself? What do you intend achieving? Are you ready? In his lecture, he shared his own experience in college and also shared some tips on how the students can maximize their time on campus which are:
• Own your voice, know where you belong. Find your place in that unit that you are
• Know your tribe. Who has the knowledge in the field where you are specialising.
• Never forget the 'Why' in which you are in that field?
After the lecture the MC picked some students randomly to ask them questions and a student asked a question. The MC then called on Larry P, S.O.J, Ayanmicky and Adewuyi Musteqeem to showcase their talents after which there was a drama performance with the message of "see beyond disability "
Followed by an award presentation which was presented to the following people:
• The guest speaker, Mr O.O Osatuyi presented by Dr Salaudeen and Dr Y.O Bolaji.
• Dr T.O Salaudeen (Dean of Special Education) presented by Mr T.K Wahab and Dr Ogunsola.
• Mr Babajide Ayotofunmi; a former student of NASES presented by Mr O.O Osatuyi.
• Mr T.K Wahab and Senator Idowu Faith Emmanuel presented by Dr Y.O Bolaji
• Senator Adeyemi Adebola (Mighty) and Senator Ademola Uthman Olaniyi presented by Mr O.O Osatuyi
• The Nases executives were presented an award by Dr Y.O Bolaji, Senator Uthman Gafar and Senator Idowu Faith Emmanuel
• Sportsman of the Year (Comrade Adesina Adedolapo Malik a.k.a Triple A.) and emerging Student of the year (Senator Uthman Gafar) were presented an award by Dr Taiwo Akande.
• Mr Akinkunmi Abeeb presented an award to the best male Entrepreneur of the year Afolabi Basheet Danjuma ( Bennayoung Printing), the best female Entrepreneur of the year, Adebayo Sandra Nafisat (Jewelsbytola) and the second best female Entrepreneur Alaja Adebayo Alli was presented an award by Mr O.O. Osatuyi.
The Electoral Committee and the newly elected NASES executives were called forward. The chairman of the Electoral Committee appreciated the team and also dissolved the 2025/2026 session executives. The newly elected NASES executives were sworn into their offices. Certificates were given to each executive and all members of the Electoral Committee.
The programme ended at exactly 5:07pm.
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