Special Education Department Holds Freshers Welcome

By Aishat Bello
The department of Special Education under the Equity team, held its Freshers welcome yesterday, 14th of September in the Guidance and Counselling Multi-purpose Room.

The event which started by 11:15am commenced with an opening prayer by the current AGS, Precious Ogun after which the special guests on seat; HOD, Dr Komolafe, Staff Adviser I, Dr Abodunrin, Staff Adviser II, Mrs Modupe Adeleke and the immediate past HOD, Professor Osisanya were recognised.

Everyone rose to sing the national anthem as well as the University and department anthem after which the rest of the guests were introduced. The staff present include the two time HOD and former Dean of the faculty, Professor Fakolade, Dr Adewunmi, Dr Oyefeso, Mr Ahmed Lawal and Mrs Oguntunde.

The HOD gave the welcome address after which the lecturers spoke on topics like proper dressing and conduct, academic excellence, personal safety, CGPA calculation as well as the opportunities available to the students in the department. The president of the department was called upon to announce the best students in each level and present an award but it was shifted due to the absence of the majority of concerned students.

There was a break during which there was a giveaway and refreshments were served. The break was soon over and the faculty president, Ajibola Sakariyawu addressed the Freshers, reaffirmed his love for special education as well as his promise to make administration an inclusive one.

The executives were introduced formally to the Freshers, other bodies such as the press, the Literary and Debating society, the MSSN and the SPECSF were also introduced. The president of the department announced the continuity of tutorials in the department and a student was called upon to give the closing prayer. The event ended by 1:57pm

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