A New Dawn for NAPAS Judiciary: First Judicial Council Sworn In

By Segun Akintunde

In what marks a pivotal moment in the evolution of student governance within the Department of Public Administration at Obafemi Awolowo University, the National Association of Public Administration Students (NAPAS), OAU Chapter, officially inaugurated its first-ever Judicial Council on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.

The historic swearing-in ceremony took place at the Association’s Library — a fitting setting for what many have described as the birth of a new era in NAPAS leadership. Though modest in scale, the significance of the event echoed across the department and beyond.

Out of the five judicial nominees confirmed by the Parliament, only three were physically present for the ceremony. These included the newly installed Chief Judge of the Association, Idris Giwa from the Part 4 constituency; the Registrar of the Council, Salako Joel from Part 3; and Council Member Fashina Matthew from Part 2. The two other confirmed members, Agbele Mercy (Part 4) and Bello Deborah (Part 3), were unavoidably absent but will be officially integrated into council activities in the days to come.

The President of the Association presided over the ceremony, with the Speaker of the Public Administration House of Parliament (PAHP) in attendance. Also present was the Editor-in-Chief of the Public Voice News Agency, further underscoring the importance of transparency and reportage in this critical democratic milestone.

The swearing-in was formally conducted by the Staff Adviser of the Association, Dr. B.W. Shiyanbade, who represented the Head of Department at the event. In his address, Dr. Shiyanbade emphasized the importance of institutionalizing justice within student structures, urging the new council members to serve with impartiality and uphold the constitution of the association without fear or favor.

With the council now formally established, NAPAS has taken a bold step in aligning its internal processes with the ideals it teaches accountability, fairness, and administrative justice. The formation of the judicial arm not only plugs a long-standing structural gap but also sets a precedent for what student governance should aspire to be.

This moment, modest in size but monumental in meaning, will be remembered as the day NAPAS chose justice, not just as a concept, but as a working principle.

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