HANDING OVER SPEECH DELIVERED BY ADELEYE JOSHUA OMOLADE, AN

OUTGOING PRESIDENT OF MUSIC STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA,

OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY, ILE-IFE. TODAY, THURSDAY 18TH APRIL,

2019 AT SMB LT.

To God Almighty I give all the Glory, Honour and Adoration for the opportunity he gave to me

to be the President of this great and wonderful association and for standing before this honorable

gathering. I remember the adage which says “when the going gets tough only the tough get

going”. The journey of a thousand miles started somewhere and with endurance and

perseverance you will surely get there. MUSAN OAU Chapter has really opened my eyes to see

beyond myself.

I chose greatness over success that was why I am here writing this piece today. To the glory of

God Almighty, the creator and maker of mankind and what is therein between the earth and

heaven.

Success is more easily attainable than greatness. You may be a successful businessman,

politician or professional but greatness is not for everyone. But I think I learnt the secret of

greatness, you will only be great if you devote your life, and your efforts, to serve other.

It is not gainsaying that when the outgoing executives came on board the association was nothing

to write home about but with God on our side we are bold to say we now have a transformed

association in her state of fulfillment and optimum accomplishment. This is not to say we have

really achieved all what we have in mind but at least to some level we are proud of our

achievement.
The 365 + 90 days of paddling the ship of this Great association, a lot had happened of which

they have served as lessons to us and lot of decisions taken, which has directly and indirectly

imparted us in making our dream a reality. We thank Lord for taking us this far.

This day officially marked my last day in office as Executive President, and while I am happy to

be done, I look back on the entire year with much pleasure and satisfaction. Having the

opportunity to serve the good students of Department of music, OAU for an entire year has been

very rewarding. I truly felt like I was able to play an integral part in the shaping of this growing

department, and I only have the highest hopes for its future.

It neither was just like yesterday when it all started, on 18th January, 2018 after winning the

election where there was no victor nor vanquish but a true reflection of what God almighty has

ordained. I thought it was the end of the journey to the presidency but not knowing this is the

beginning of the real responsibilities saddled upon us which has to be deliver within a journey of

one academics session.

The keen preparations began which encompasses creation of a dream as none as existed before to

give us a purpose and promising vision for Our Great association. Different consultations were

made, at different levels, on different ends, with different stakeholders to have a complete set of

data for testing all initial hypothesis of the team whose task is enormous.

Before moving further in this submission, I want to acknowledge and respect all decisions that

have been took before we came and got the opportunity to pilot the affair of this noble

association, the amiable past Presidents and their teams that have added their quotas in the last

decades. They have driven the vehicle down to where we picked it, as uneasy lies the head that

wears the crown.

At least we have got a place we could call our own when we came.

If not for them, the thought of a new direction might not have come. They have work through

thick and thin to get us to where we found us the day we picked to reformulate and redefine our

core values, objectives, and purpose together with a vision branded to be for all and against none.

We have also contributed our quotas as impact on the lead and good influences remain core

throughout the administration. More of our concentration lies in Student Welfare. We can all

attest to that.

The struggle is a continuous process. ALUTA continua. As the newly elected Executives got

inaugurated today. I am wishing them best of luck as they’re planning ahead in making things

better for the MUSAN. They should look inward and outward on what we have not touched and

see to how they can continue what we have started.

To the MUSANITES, more of your support is also needed and as we’ve always been known to

be peaceful and law abiding. Your full participation will also reduce to give what you’ve always

wanted the association to be.

Part of our achievements is as follows, Production of MUSAN NOTEBOOKS, Production of

Stickers, Production of MUSAN Manuscripts, Repair and renovation of abandoned MUSAN

lockers, Repairs of door-keys to the toilets, Periodic concert, Production and hanging of Mind

Illumination Project, Renewal of Association at DSA, Academic summit (first of its kind)

Welfare to MUSAN members, Erection of Digital sign-post, Concerted Effort in raising fund

within and outside University community, Production of MUSAN CUSTOMIZED T-SHIRTS,

Freshmen concert (tagged: ATMOSPHERE FOR EXPRESSION), Production of big banner

for various concert, Production of MUSAN Identity Card to members, Scholarship from
Ebenezer Obey Music Foundation, (first of its kind) Production of Certificate of Service to all

outgoing executives duly signed by our Staff Adviser and Head of department. These and many

more are some of the achievement of the outgoing executives.

To the incoming executive members the race have started and I want you to know that only those

who are able to stand fit and strong to finish the race will receive the reward. What you need to

be successful in your respective office is commitment and perseverance. If you are committed

and you persevere I believe you will come out successful after your tenure in office and you will

become a leader worth emulating.

I believe you all have what it takes to be a leader in this association and I don’t have much to tell

you but all the same be committed and trustworthy. Make yourself available at every meeting

and don’t take a decision without the consent of other executive members. We are one and we

are all working for the progress of this association.

I love you all and I appreciate you for the support and the courage you gave me. For as many that

I might have offended in one way or the other I want to use this medium to seek your indulgence

to forgive all my short comings as you all know that no one is perfect. I am not perfect I am just

working towards perfection.

This wonderful write up would be incomplete if I fail to appreciate the brains behind the success

of this administration.

My acknowledgement wouldn’t have complete if I refuse to mention the fantastic team of mine

that I was opportune to work with at the apex student body of the Department of music during

the 2017/2018 academic session. If not for this great team’s humility and dedication to service,
this project which is primary and the service to students wouldn’t have been a successful project

all in all. Agbasi Abidemi Olumide, Agbaje Hannah Oluwaseyanu, Akpanadiaha Johnson

Emmanuel, Tolufashe Temitope Mary, Sangodara Oluwafemi Samuel, Olorunyomi Michael

Oluwaseun, Aniki Bezaleel, Olubamiji Sunday, Ogunde Samuel Abimbola. I cannot but just

mention these names as they have patiently work with me and understand me for whom I am.

Thank you once again.

Special mention and appreciations goes to the Honourables at the FASA level, who are

representing MUSAN for their wonderful work and diligent representation of students from their

constituency this academic year, thanks for believing in the vision. You’ve all perform

wonderfully well and thanks for understanding with me throughout the time I am attending to the

primary assignment in line with the call of service. I would like to mention some names that have

stood ground to ensure the success of the administration which I led and in making us a better

person by the responsibility saddled upon us, thanks for the opportunity given to serve and all the

support through my time, without your cooperation we wouldn’t have been here given this

bunches of acknowledgement. The Head of department Prof O. M. A. Daramola, sir I want to

thank you for your fatherly advice all through your time in office and for the opportunity you’ve

given to us to write our names in the heart of our people in gold. And also the Staff Adviser, Dr.

S. E. O. Abiodun (Baba for the boys) who we happened to serve as we are rounding up has been

very good to our finishing well in office, I pray for God guidance and wisdom throughout your

stay in your new Office as Vice-Dean. Thanks for your recent intervention in making the life

better for our dear members and taken our welfare as a priority.
My appreciation also goes to Mr. O. S. Adekogbe who happened to be a man we have learnt a lot

from and still learning more. Your kind of person is rare and thanks you for the discipline you

had instilled in making us a better person throughout our stay in the University.

To the man who always support the association with cash so as to kick-start our project,

Associate Professor Myke Olatunji, I am very grateful for all your useful ideals and suggestion

which has propelled this outgoing executive to greatness.

To all lecturers in the department of music, I recognized and acknowledge your leadership

potential, Prof. S. O Adedeji, Prof. C. O. Olaniyan, Dr. Olusegun Titus, Dr. Victor Ajayi, Mr.

Tayo Omosilade, Mrs, M. T. Omotosho, Mr. Vincent Omolaye, and all Non-Academic staffs,

Mr. Adebowale, Mr. G. A. Akintunde, Mr. I. O. Ogunyemi, Mrs, R. T. Adeyemo, Miss, R. T.

Olajide and Mrs Oni. Thanks and I love you all.

LONG LIVE MUSAN OAU

LONG LIVE OBAFEMI AWOLOWO UNIVERSITY,

LONG LIVE NIGERIA

ADELEYE JOSHUA OMOLADE

Out gone President, MUSAN OAU,

2017/2018 academic session.

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