Nnamdi Azikiwe Press Organization interacts with a popular finalist and an elder statesman, he speaks about his sojourn in the Hall and what he feels should be the way forward in maintaining the long set standards of Zik Hall. Enjoy!
CAN WE MEET YOU?
I am Alejo Victor Olamide, a.k.a (PAPIJAY) a 500 level student of the Department of Agricultural Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, former floor representative of B3 constituency, and immediate past Vice-chairman of the Hall.
YOUR EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND?
I had my primary education at Christ the King Nur/Pry school in the year 2004, I proceeded to Aquinas college (A.C.A) Akure, Ondo State where I had my SSCE result in the year 2010. After many trials regarding gaining admission to higher institutions, I eventually settled at Federal Polytechnic Ado-Ekiti where I pursued a National Diploma from the Department of Agricultural Technology with Distinction, this made it easier for me to secure my Direct entry admission to the Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Ibadan, and so I started my first degree, to God be the glory, I am currently in my final year second semester.
CAN YOU SHARE ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCE IN ZIK HALL SO FAR?
Let me say emphatically and categorically that Azikiwe terror of the field, Baluba is the school of thought I belong to, Zikisim is the blood that runs through my veins, Aroism is the spirit that guides my positive thought. Zikites are my favourite brothers!
My experience in Zik from the first day in the Hall cannot be overemphasized, talk about the intellectual, social, life exposure, and the so-called brotherhood spirit I have inculcated from Zik Hall is overwhelming. Let me just say Zik Hall leads and others follow.
CAN YOU TELL US BRIEFLY OF YOUR MAIN CONTRIBUTIONS WHILE IN OFFICE AS THE VICE HALL CHAIRMAN?
Serving as the Vice-chairman of the Hall is a good memory for me indeed, I contributed immensely to the development and greatness of the Hall by ensuring effective implementation and execution of my promises to the Hall by ensuring the provision of more poles and lines for the convenience or Zikites to spread their clothes, I also ensure optimal dispensation of Zik Hall supporters club for effective representation and support for Zikites, most importantly, I supported every executive member and the Chairman in achieving the Executive goals to Zikites at large.
YOUR BEST MOMENT(S) IN ZIK HALL?
My best moment in Zik Hall is the moment I won the election to be the Vice Hall Chairman of the greatest Hall in the whole of Sub-Saharan Africa.
WHOSE ADMINISTRATION WILL YOU SAY IS STILL THE BEST SO FAR EVER SINCE YOU HAVE BEEN A RESIDENT OF THE HALL?
The best administration I have witnessed so far in the Hall is the IMPACT AND TRADITION TEAM, led by Otuoke, and I had the chance to serve as the Vice-Chairman. This administration put in all its effort in promoting the tradition, welfare, and optimizing the spirit embedded in Zikism for the preponderance and progress of the Hall.
WHAT SPECIFIC THINGS WILL YOU LIKE THIS PRESENT EXCOS TO DO OR IMPROVE ON?
I will like the present executives to improve on the security and the social life of Zikites, most especially the sporting life of Zikites is decreasing at an increasing rate, don’t forget “Undisputed UI sport king… Azikiwe never ever fails”.
WHAT NEXT AFTER GRADUATION?
Well, after graduation, man proposes but God Almighty disposes, I plan to venture into business in my field of study (Agricultural Economics). “Coz I gat to be financially okay before coming back for my Master’s program”.
LIST THE ROOMS YOU HAVE STAYED IN THE HALL
I stayed in A45, B55, A16, D11 in my 200, 300, 400 and 500 respectively. Don’t forget I am a DE student.
YOUR RELATIONSHIP STATUS?
I am SINGLE
YOUR ADVICE TO ZIKITES?
My candid advice to Zikites at large is to hold the true spirit embedded in Zikism firmly, which are the oneness, togetherness, and brotherhood and also maintain the principle of integrity and the pinnacle of intellectualism in Zik hall, moreover, their primary assignment on campus must not be jeopardized.
