By, Licit and Debbie’s Ink
The programme commenced by exactly 10:00am and the programme coordinator start with opening address. Opening prayer was delivered by Tijani Habeeb from public administration, Afterward the National Anthem was recited by everybody at the programme. The host of the programme was recognised as the Dean of S.A.O. Mr O.S. Ajao, Mr. Durojaye from NDLEA was also introduced, Mr. Adebayo Samson was also Introduced, Mr. Olademi Michael was introduced as the Sport Head Coach of TOPS, afterward Mr. Olagbenro Adebayo was also introduced as assistance Coach. Deputy Rector of TOPS was also introduced as Senator Jimoh Azeez.
The first speech was delivered by Mr. Adebayo Samson, He started with a vote of thanks to the Almighty and proceed to thanking the Rector. His speech was based on General councelling for the student. He said there are 3 Domain in the body of every human being, First is Psychomotor Domain, second is Affective Domain, while the third is Cognitive Domain. He adviced that every students must be aware of this and understand it for a successful Academic Programme. His conclusive advice is about how to read and assimilate, he adviced student against distraction of any kind, either from phone, music, pictures, cooking and friends, he also adviced student against Malnutrition. Lastly he admonished student to do every thing with the fear of God.
A girl from public administration, Arosafe came up to summarize his speech and won A Thousand Naira.
Another guest from Bursary Department was introduced as Mr. Adewumi Olabode and Mrs. Sherifat Mustapha.
Mr durojaye from NDLEA came up to deliver speech on Drug Abuse, he firstly congratulated every students on the admission given to them. He then proceeded, Drug is any chemical substance which when taken into the body by any means changes the body function. It could be either synthetic or Natural. He emphasized that Alcohol and cigarettes can also be classify as Drug. He define Drug Abuse as the usage of drug in deviation to the medically approved manner or the socially acceptable manner. He emphasized that consequence of drug abuse is always worse. The conclusive part of his speech was advice against Hard drugs.
A question was welcomed from a student. The question was: Is it adviceable to take Nescafe before reading. He replied that it is not adviceable.
Another recognition was made from Polaris Bank, Miss Lawal Faridat and Mr. Ojolowo Abiola was introduced.
Another speech was delivered by Head Coach, Olademi Michael. He said sport is aim to improve excellence in learning. He said Sport office teaches the following,
1. To be of good behaviour
2. Spirit of Sportmanship
3. Management of Time
4. Meeting New Friends
5. Career Development
He later move on to say to be part of the school team is by registration. Registration into any choice of Sport is available. Football, Basketball, Voleyball are outdoor game and Scramble, Cheese, Tennis and Badminton are indoor games. He emphasized that the institution take part in WPOGA, NIPOGA and OSTIGA. He also recognise SUG cup as another competition engaged by the institution. the following contacts are for the Sport offices, 08056060218 (Head coach) and 08038644862 (Assistance Coach)
Mrs. Sherifat Mustapha from Bursary Department later delivered her speech. She disintegrate all the fee to be paid on campus by students. The fee are as follows:
Part time
ND1: #44550 science, #41580 non science
ND2: #38880 science, #36580 non science
Hnd1: #59190 science, #59000 non science
Full time:
ND1: #34620 indigene, #38481 non indigene
ND2: #26631 indigene, #29601 non indigene
Hnd1: #39604 indigene, #43466 non indigene
Hnd2 #34066 indigene, #38436 non indigene
NHIS: #1800, Medical: #7800
Matric Gown: #1800 excluding remita: #350
Academic staff union: #1000
EED ND1 2800, HND1 2800
She later adviced against obtaining of fake receipt.
Dean S.A.O. later delivered a speech, he said it is very important to follow due protocols on anything done in school. He clarify the misunderstanding of paying school fees before payment of Matric gown. He added that Matriculation gown are available at different schools.
A speech was delivered by Miss Lawal Faridat from Polaris Bank. She came to the programme to represent the Bank branch manager. She talk about Bank business transaction with student. She also talk about how students have access to E-Banking but in case of students who does not have access to Internet, the USSD code that will be connected to the customer care is *833#. She also said their is a product for student.
After her speech, questions were entertained and prices were given to the correct winner
Afterwards, Dr. Ojo from Baptist medical center came up to deliver his speech. He talk about Sex Education. He said as we all know that the Topic is broad but he’ll limit his speech to Sexual Health. He Emphasized on causes of sexually transmitted infection.
1. Sexual intercourse with multiple partners
2. Sexual Assault
3. Previous history of S.T.I.
4. If a male has not been circumcised
5. Excesses Usage of Drugs
He also listed types of S.T.I.
Curable S.T.I.
1. Oral sex or Anal sex
2. Blood stream
3. Inheritance
Non Curable S.T.I.
1. HIV 2. Ephatitis 3. Human papiloma virus infection.
He also talked about the Prevention methods.
1. Abstinence
2. Be Faithful
3. Condom Use
4. Drug use
Questions were been asked by two students, the questions are: Is etching in the Virgina by pregnant women an infection? second is: Does too much of sexual intercourse exercised by a pregnant woman causes miscarriages? Third question is: Is menstrual cramps normal for all ladies?
The doctor gave answers to all questions accurately in which the students were satisfied.
From the FRSC the AHR (Admin and Human Resources) in person of Mr. Oyeleye Alao gave a speech, advising the students on some rights and things ought or expected of them to do which are thus: Using of helmet
Updating driver’s license
Taking it with them to avoid harassment
Talking politely to the officer(s)
He made some illustrations and scenerio that happened in which an embargo has to be put in place regarding those aspects.
Mr Adeniyi the Chief Librarian gave his speech. In his speech, he said the students should Cultivate the habit of reading because library supports education and schooling.
Readers are leaders.
Obeying all rules and regulations
Familiarizing with the activities in the library (which supports learning).
He said said there’s a programme which is titled Library Orientation, where a students (freshers) will be oriented and shown all the nooks and crannies of the library building, but before doing this, each students will have to obtain a ticket at the rate of #50 which will be used as an access to the Library. He concluded that all students have an access into the Library to get their assignments done and as well carry out some research on any projects whatsoever.
The last speech delivered was been delivered by the Deputy Rector, Senator Jimoh Azeez who gave moral instructions on how students can comport themselves anywhere they found themselves, any bad behaviour in the school premises will result to suspension or expelsion regarding the crime(s) committed. He gave some tips regarding the school management which are;
Admission Regulation
Registration- Registration in the appropriate units
Registration Number – This will be given after the payment of the school fees
Examination Regulations
Discipline- The SDC (Students Disciplinary Committee) will be in charge
He then urged all the students to adhere to the rules and regulations given to them by the school authorities so as to make them a proud candidates of The Oke-Ogun Polytechnic Saki.
The coordinator gave the vote of thanks to the facilitators and the students. The programme ended at exactly 2:08pm.
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