In this second series of ZikPress Finalist of the Week, we yet again meet with an elder statesman popular for his legendary involvement in footballing activities all through the University Community, although present circumstances have made him abruptly hang his boot, he shades lights into how being a Zikites has improved him in several ways. Enjoy!
Can we meet you?
My name is Adeniji-Kester Tomiwa popularly known as Kester. I’m a 500L student of the Faculty of Law and the immediate past Sports Minister of Nnamdi Azikwe Hall, University of Ibadan.
Your Educational Background?
I attended the University of Ibadan Staff School for my primary education after which I proceeded to The International School Ibadan (I.S.I.), University of Ibadan for my secondary education. I gained admission into the University of Ibadan after my secondary education in 2015.
Can you share with us your experience in Zik Hall so far?
My experience in Zik Hall has been great. Zik Hall has contributed a lot to my growth. My involvement in the sport committee and various other activities in the Hall has helped shaped me in many ways. Generally speaking, my experience in Zik Hall has been a great one.
Can you tell us briefly about your main contributions while in office as the Sport Secretary?
As I earlier stated, I was privileged to have been thought worthy by Zikites who elected me to the office of the Sports Minister.
Whilst I was in office, I was able to contribute a plethora of contributions, some of which include;
1. The Customary Freshers vs Stallites Match
2. A proposed Zik Hall Footballer League
3. The Annual Barrister Rotimi Alli Interfloor Football Competition
4. The first-ever Dr Adebiyi’s Health and Fitness Day
5. The Zik Hall Alumni Match
6. A PES Competition with cash prizes during the Hall week
7. Zik Hall vs Indy Hall friendly Match, among many others
Your Best Moments in Zik Hall?
My best moment in Zik Hall has to be during the 2018/2019 Barrister Rotimi Alli Interfloor Football competition. The support from the members of the sports committee and Zikites, in General, was amazing. The whole of Zik Hall was oozing Football and sports and it was a very nice time to have been the Sports Minister and most importantly, a Zikite.
Whose Administration will you say is still the best so far since you’ve been a resident of the Hall?
Without any element of bias or sentiment, I think the best Administration I have witnessed has to be the Otuoke led Impact and Tradition Administration
What specific things will you like this present Excos to do or improve on?
The present Excos in my opinion are trying their best, considering the situation of things in the school community and the Country at large. There are no specific areas I’d love them to improve upon. They’re doing outrageously well.
What Next after Graduation?
After Graduation, I’d probably venture into sports journalism and Sports law. We’d see how that works out.
List the Rooms you’ve stayed in the Hall?
100L – A46
200L – A45
300L – A18
400L – B16b
500L – D13
What is your Relationship Status?
In a relationship
Your Advice to Zikites?
My advice to Zikites would be for them to be the truest forms of themselves as possible. Zikisim is a bond that unifies Brothers within and outside the walls of the University community. Zikites are known for excellence, so we do what we do best; excel!
