The Public Voice

  Eid al-Fitr, also known as the holiday of breaking the fast, is the earlier of the two official holidays celebrated within Islam (the other being Eid al-Adha). Eid al-Fitr is celebrated by Muslims worldwide because it marks the end of the month-long dawn-to-sunset fasting of Ramadan. On the campus of Obafemi Awolowo University and in the heart of Ile-Ife, Eid al-Fitr paints the town with joy. It's a day where laughter flows freely, and hearts are filled with the joy of togetherness and an end to constant fasting. For students at OAU, Eid al-Fitr isn't just a day off from lectures; it's a reminder of the values of unity and compassion. In a world often divided, Eid al-Fitr brings everyone together, regardless of background or belief. It's a celebration of their shared humanity. In Ile-Ife, Eid al-Fitr is a time for families to open their doors and welcome neighbours with open arms and open pots. It's about spreading kindness and goodwill, a reminder of the importan...

  Sport, particularly football, is immensely powerful. It connects people of different political and religious backgrounds, forcing otherwise separate groups of people to come together for a common cause. Women's football provides a space for people who want to express themselves and be a part of a global community. Everyone who wants to play a sport deserves to do so with confidence and someone to look up to.  The NAPAS (National Association of Public Administratio Students) 's director of sports (Gbolahan Babatunde Junior) has decided to finally bring to light the eagerly anticipated female football competition in the department. He has been a man to start so many things, such as the NAPAS marathon and NAPAS games, under the auspicious leadership of Madam President(Odejide Anuoluwapo Janet). One can't help but trust in him to deliver this time. The previous director of socials also had a plan to bring this to light but couldn't, so all bets are on the current director...

 JOSEPH JOUBERT said "The aim of arguments or discussions, should not  be victory but progress "  it's worthy of  note that lot of napasites seem to be interested in today's sitting, as it encapsulates a lot of pressing issues in our department , and expectancies are raised towards the house resolution on these fundamental matters. The sitting scheduled to hold today by 12pm at the PG hall promises to have in attendance the executive and legislators from each constituencies, students of each constituencies and members of the press. The burning question in a lot of napasites is would the executive and legislators adhere to the constitution by which they all swore the oath of office to or otherwise. In light of this one can only hope that the verdict of today's outcome is based solely on the progress of the department without any hindrance or power play from whatever quarters and that posterity shall judge those at the helm of leadership.  The anticipation is set ...

  "THE LION" it's a term used overtime to describe the doggedness and tenacity of previous speakers of the public administration house of parliament in delivering its constitutional duties and it has become a conventional norms going forward. On the 21st of December 2023 at the post graduate lecture theater the parliamentary sitting of the house held,  having in attendance quite a numerous number of students from different constituencies. The sitting which started on a cozy note with various financial updates from different offices ends up in a state of dilemma between the offices of the director of socials and the financial secretary of the department. This brought about their suspension as the both of them seem not to agree on some financial statement and documentation, therefore the house of  parliament in it's wisdom suspended the director of socials  (ADEDAYO ADEAGBO) and the financial secretary ( ADEBAYO WASIU)for a period of a week starting from the end of the...

  The National Association of Public Administration Students (NAPAS) threw an epic bash - the Freshers' Party also Mr & Miss NAPAS Pageantry for 2022/2023. It was a dazzling display of style, talent, and togetherness. Held at the iconic PIT theatre in the Department of African Languages on December 16th, it was a night where tradition met the newbies, and the coveted titles were up for grabs. This soirée was meticulously planned by a dedicated team. Everything, from snagging the perfect venue to crafting an exciting schedule, was a testament to their hard work and shared goals. The vibe before the event was electric! Interviews captured the mix of excitement and jitters from the newbies and the anticipation of seasoned members eager for that fresh energy. But what really amped up the night was the presence of big shots. The esteemed Director of Socials, Cobweb, added weight to the event's significance. Ayo Santos, the lively host, ensured the night was as entertaining as it...

  BELOW ARE YOUR FINAL CONTESTANTS: ROSELINE  PV: May we meet you? ROSELINE : My name is Olaiwon Roseline Ajibola PV: What motivated you to run for the position of  MISS NAPAS. ROSELINE :  Uhmm,,what a nice question, actually have been aspiring to showcase the gift of God,that is my beauty and always have the motive of doing things that will add positively to me and exploring in things I'm sure I'm capable of doing.        I'm motivated by a bible verse that says I can do all things through Christ that strengthens me😌. PV: What unique skill do you think you bring that sets you apart from other contestants? ROSELINE : My unique skill,,, that's my beautiful voice 😃. PV:How do you intend to represent the department should you win? ROSELINE :  That's a big question,,as the face of the department, I will make sure I represent my colleagues well in the sense that I will put on well behaved manner and always be a someone they can look up to... ...

  BELOW ARE THE FINAL MALE CONTESTANTS: SAMUEL  PV: May we meet you? SAMUEL: I'm Adedeji Samuel Adedotun A part 1 student of Public Administration in Obafemi Awolowo University. PV: What motivated you to run for the position of MR NAPAS? SAMUEL: I feel like it's a medium to represent my department and also let myself known by other people both in and outside my department. PV: What unique skill do you think you bring that sets you apart from other contestants? SAMUEL: I'm a musician so performing my already released song will set me apart from other contestants. PV:How do you intend to represent the department should you win? SAMUEL: I will represent the department in all the ways I can, and also my availability is certain anytime I'm needed. PV: Who is your fashion icon? SAMUEL: Harry Styles PV: Are there any causes or issues that you feel strongly about in the department? How do you plan to advocate for them? SAMUEL: At the moment there is no issues. PV: If you could...

      The Fresher's Party is Organised yearly as a tradition, to give an affectionate welcome to the new students and enhance their creativity, An experience that the Freshmen will cherish for a long time . It's also an avenue to bring together the new and old students in the department of public administration, also other students from various faculties to network and merry in other to foster unity and cordiality. The Fresher's party paves the way for a fun filled campus life experience with varieties of activities such as comedies, musical performance, beauty pageantry and so on. Much is expected from this year's Director of Socials (Adeagbo Adedayo Samuel) has he has been able to double the number of pageantry contestants over the years, recording the highest number of contestants, the first of its kind. BELOW ARE THE CONTESTANTS: ABOLAJI PV: May we meet you? ABOLAJI :I’m Popoola Toheebat Abolaji,I am a part 1 student of Public Administration, i love food and sociali...

In Sports,the coach teaches their student athletes certain values like goal-setting, team playing and sportsmanship. Since not everyone is cut out to be athletic, others can choose other interests that actually help them in shining through. Beauty pageants ingrain the same values into the mind of young girls/boys and men/women.  They encourage young women/men  and boys/girls to have an ambition to dream of something and be good at it. Joining beauty competitions prepares young individuals the importance of preparedness and hard work in order to achieve something meaningful and prestigious in life. As it's customary, It's another year to crown the face of MR AND MISS NAPAS BELOW ARE YOUR MALE CONTESTANTS: JEREMIAH  PV: May we meet you? JEREMIAH: Iriobekhai Jeremiah contestant no 6, Part 1, Department of Public Administration. PV: What motivated you to run for the position of MR NAPAS? JEREMIAH: Let just say I’m inspired, like this is the first time in my life I’m contestin...

  Picture this: an event everyone was hyped about during Freshers' Week, meant to start at 7 a.m., but it didn't kick off until almost 9 a.m. The excitement that was bubbling earlier turned into disappointment as the minutes ticked by. The delay threw a wrench in everyone's plans, leaving the freshers who were all geared up feeling let down. It wasn't just about being a bit late – it felt like no one really cared about keeping to time or had value for the excitement everyone was going to bring. The impact of this late start was pretty obvious. Those who made the effort to show up felt a bit deflated, and honestly, it kind of justified why some didn't bother to come at all. The vibe at the delayed start? Well, let's just say it was a mix of 'meh' and 'seriously?' What made it worse? It's been over a week and there's been no apology or explanation as to why there was a delay in the commencement of the event. That lack of acknowledgment left...