Emeka Aniagboso, a renown political figure is a very popular figure not only in the department but in the University community at large. He recently made known his intention to run for the post of Presid
ent of this great faculty. This is a rare occurrence in the history of our department. RESPO decided to have a chat with him about his plans for Nassorites and Afasites as a whole.
Respo: Pls sir, let’s know more about you
Emeka: My name is Aniagboso Emeka, a vibrant 300level student from the department of Religious Studies. I’m the third of five children and I hail from Enugu state.
Respo: Delve a little into your Educational Background.
Emeka: I started school at age three, I went to EM Kinderland nursery and primary school and then went ahead to Federal Government College, Ogbomoso and then to University of Ibadan
Respo: You are known as a vibrant person in the area of politics, even when you weren’t an executive, so what triggered your desire to step into politics?
Emeka: my desire to serve and to equally put things right to the best of my capacity and ability and I believe that change can start from you and I.
Respo: What is your definition of leadership?
Emeka: leadership is a form or system whereby is person a charged with the responsibility of putting things right and finding solutions to whatever problem that might arise.
Respo: Why President? Why are you running for Afas presidency when there are other posts available and equally important?
Emeka: The president is the pilot of the team and without the head, the body is incomplete and since I want to achieve a better Afas with positivity, I believe that being the Afas president will give me that opportunity without being limited to just one aspect.
Respo: Faculty of Arts is a very large Faculty , spanning over 10 departments , how do you intend to effectively represent Afasites well.
Emeka: as it is well known in faculty of arts, the executive is just an arm of the governing body, there is the faculty legislative council, which comprise of three members of each department , there is also the council of presidents and secretaries which consist of departmental presidents and general secretaries. If elected as president , the work wouldn’t be on me alone, I would be working hand In hand with the FLC and CPS and even class reps, to ensure that faculty of arts students association is one of the best faculties in University of Ibadan.
Respo: What experience do you have in leadership posts held before and what achievements can you point to that can be attributed to you and how do think that experience can help you manage your intending post.
Emeka: by the grace of God , if elected as the president of Afas , then it would be my fourth post held in university of Ibadan, asides the committees which I have either headed or been a member of. I served as a co-opted member of the faculty of arts legislative council and I was the chairman of the welfare committee then. With the help of my committee members then, we were able to stop the payment of money for transcript in linguistics department because it has already been paid for in the school fees. We also celebrated honourables during their birthdays and we visited Afasites that were in jaja every Friday.
I am also the current social director of my department pending my resignation which will be soon. I have been able to organize tutorials for Nassorites and as part of the departmental week, Nassors On Air will be a part of it so as clear misconceptions concerning religious studies students.
As, the Social Minister of Zik Hall, I was able to renovate the JCR for corporate events, regulate illegal fines ensure the continuity of the DSTV subscription as well as constant fuel for the TV room.
As the sports committee head for Afas , I ensured that there was in door games such as ludo, table tennis etc and the participation of female during the deans cup.
As a committee member for welfare in the Students’ Union, we were able to regulate prices of commodities and ensure the use of apron in the cafeterias.
Respo: What are your principles?
Emeka: I believe that whatever is worth doing is worth doing well
Respo: Sir tell us more about your campaign slogan “Altruism”
Emeka: it basically refers to care for other people, Afasites especially. That’s why it is my campaign slogan, I care about Afasites.
Respo: With your resignation as the social director in view, how does it affect Nassors departmental week.
Emeka: it is not an issue as the administration works together as team and I would still help with the departmental week and Nassors week, by the grace of God is going to be successful.
Respo: Do you know of any opponent?
Emeka: No I don’t.
Respo: What should Afasites expect from you?
Emeka: if elected my administration will be one of the best in the history, by the grace of God.
Respo: When faced with challenges, what is your ideal approach?
Emeka: Challenges will definitely arise but based on my experience, I know when to consult, consolidate or to confront and with the help of God, any challenge can be overcome.
Respo: Convince Nassorites that voting for you will not be a mistake
Emeka: I am not a fan of making promises and not fulfilling, but I believe that my past records will definitely speak for me. Faculty of arts, department of religious studies, faculty legislative council , students union and zik hall. I tell people if there is someone better than me, please vote for him.
Respo: Any last words?
Emeka: I love you all and God bless. Thanks.
