Governor of Ekiti State, Dr Kayode Fayemi, has urged students across the board to embrace the reading culture, while also giving credence to initiatives that will help develop them socially and morally.
He gave the charge at the launching ceremony of the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti Students’ Union (FUOYESU) maiden book publication, titled “Making it, Making As.”
The governor, who was represented by his Special Assistant on Youth and Student Affairs, Mr Moses Ademiloye, implored the students not to limit themselves to the rims of the academic circle, but to also embrace versatility in pursuance of a balanced academic life both on and outside of the campus environment.
While commending the efforts of the FUOYESU over what he described as an exceptional and timely feat, he urged the students’ union to make the book available to every student of the institution, especially the new intakes.
“It’s unfortunate that the reading culture amongst students has drastically dwindled over the years. Nigerian students need to rekindle their passion for reading, as well as channeling their efforts towards initiatives that will better their lives.Â
“It’s a known fact that academic excellence alone can not help reach the peak of self-actualization. As a student, to live a balanced and fulfilled life, you need to pay equal attention to every area of your life,” he asserted.
Also speaking at the event, the Chairman of the occasion, Dr Jide Modede, emphasized on the need for students to discover their passion, saying “therein, the joy of your existence lies.”
He prayed the university management to support the new development in cash and kind, describing it as thoughtful and welcoming.
“This is a welcome development and a challenge to other tertiary institutions. It’s high time student leaders started cultivating the habit of channeling their efforts towards building a sustainable and well-oriented academic environment, where people learn and grow in dynamic ways,” Modede said.
Giving the overview of the book, one of the book writers and publication committee members, Oluwaseyi Adeogo from the Department of Theatre and Media Arts, said the initiative was borne out of concern and passion for Nigerian students, especially those at the tertiary institution of learning.Â
He said: “Making It, Making As is an all-inclusive and all-encompassing guide for tertiary institution students that helps acquire requisite knowledge for a successful stay on campus.
“This book also explains what a student should do to ensure academic excellence. It’s a book that exposes students to the precautions they should take that will help sustain and make them dynamic in the off-campus society. Honestly, you won’t read this book and remain the same.”
Also speaking at the event, Chairman of the FUOYESU Academic Committee, who also doubles as the union vice-president, Comrade Sanmi Ojo, appreciated the union academic committee for a job well done and every other individual who made the dream come to limelight
“Much effort was put into this book to make it a global commodity. I beseech the university management, states and federal ministries of education, philanthropists and all lovers of education in the country to join hands with us to make this book get, if possible, to all tertiary institution students in Nigeria,” he said.
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