IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR UNN STUDENTS: As we approach the SUG General elections of out great institution, it is important we take not of certain matters which we need to consider this electioneering period. First is OUR COMMON INTEREST: We all need to remember that we are first and most importantly, students of the prestigious University of Nigeria, Nsukka and nothing at all is enough to divide us, not even politics. Politics will come and go but UNN will remain. At the end of the whole game, we will all go back to our academic pursuit. Thus, it is important that we all place this binding force above the dividing forces like the different faculties, departments, hostels, religious and social organizations. BEFORE THE ELECTIONS: It is important we remember that there is always one winner in every game. So, while we hope for the best (victory at the polls), let us also prepare for the worst (defeat). Whichever comes our way, it is important we exercise our sportsmanship by welcoming it with a grateful heart, extending a hand of fellowship to all for the survival of the Den of Lions and they that dwell therein. AFTER THE ELECTIONS: First, we must appreciate the fact that it is a laudable feat to nurse an ambition and also pursue it with all your heart to the point where your fate lies in the hands of the electorate. Thus, it is important, as men of honour that we all put heads together to build the university, not just for our own good but for posterity. I therefore plead with all aspirants to prepare their hearts to work together with whoever wins so we can achieve a UNN SUG of our dream. No man is an island, and two heads are always better than one. Those ideas you would have implemented if you win should not be buried because you lost. UNIONISM BEYOND OPPOSITION: I may not have a good details of the history of student unionism but I believe it was not created for the sole purpose of opposing the authorities that be. If it were, it would not have survived till date. Thus, I wish to suggest that we consider student unionism as an opportunity to exercise our brains and create ideas which will help improve the lives of the students, enhance academic excellence and create a more conducive environment for all. The Student Union Government can as well channel ideas and plans to the necessary authorities to improve the welfare of the students, and it should help bridge the administration-student gap. After all, is service and leadership not meant to be sacrificial? To those who will emerge victorious, I plead with you all not to forget the plans and programmes you have drawn out, and the promises you have made or are making to us as these will remain the yardstick for judging your days in office. *COMMUNICATION IS GOLDEN: Finally, to the students (or electorates), it is very important we do not let the incoming government to run on their own. The incoming government will still be a failure if we as the common students pretend they do not exist as they will continue to run without our inputs. Thus, it is important we make effective use of available channels which I believe the incoming will make available. Some of the currently available channels include: --Phone numbers of SUG officials --Social networking media --Departmental, Faculty and Hostel Notice Boards It is important we make use of these channels as often as possible to communicate our observations, complaints, greviances and commendations. In doing this, however, it is also important that we be constructive in our criticism with the aim of spurring our colleagues in the SUG to do more. Your Fellow Lion, Okeke Chibueze O.
Posted on: Tue, 27 Jan 2015 01:10:14 +0000
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