The National Association of Ondo State Students (NAOSS), Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) chapter, hosted a successful Career Day event yesterday at the new EDM Boardroom. The event began with an opening speech by the Vice President, Owoseni Divine, who welcomed participants and set the tone for the day’s activities.
The first keynote speaker, Adewale Comfort, a first-class student, delivered a thought-provoking presentation on “Balancing Your Academics with Other Areas of Life.” Her speech emphasized balancing academic pursuits with other aspects of life.
Following her, the second speaker, Olayanju Emmanuel, expanded on the theme of balance by introducing the concept of ‘NEWS’—an acronym that stands for Networking and Relationships, Excellence in What You Do, Willingness, and Story Crafting and Telling.
According to Mr Emmanuel, these four elements are crucial for students as they navigate their academic and professional careers successfully. Other dignitaries in attendance included Dr. Ola Falade, a lecturer from the Department of Economics, and Mr. Fanibuyan Oluwole, the association’s staff adviser.
The event also featured a food competition, adding fun and interactive elements to the day’s activities.
A highlight of the event was a panel session moderated by Mercy, with panellists including Dotunodun Joshua Tosin (Pendragon), Adedapo Taiwo Emmanuel (Network), Alo Anthony Oluwapelumi (Sage), and Adepitan Mofiyinfunoluwa.
The panel session was based on “Building the Future,” which provided a platform for participants to engage in a lively discussion about the challenges and opportunities facing young people today. The program concluded with a vote of thanks from the president of the association, Olatunji Paul Boluwatife.