The Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere-Ekiti (BOUESTI), has elected new members of its Students’ Union Government (SUG) Central Executive Council.
Obanla Joseph Oluwatomisin emerged as the new SUG President after polling 2,483 votes in the election held on Thursday.
He defeated his closest challenger, Kehinde Ayodele, who secured 2,185 votes, while Abdulquadir Musa Kehinde came third with 744 votes.
The election witnessed a significant turnout of students, with many students actively participating in the voting process to elect representatives who would lead the union.
The counting and collation of votes continued into the night, with students remaining at the collation venue to await the announcement of the final results.
The exercise was marked by keen interest and enthusiasm from the student body, with the increased participation reflecting growing interest in the affairs of the Students’ Union and student representation.
New BOUESTI SUG executives
Other members elected into the new SUG Central Executive Council include:
– Hannah Bamidele – Vice-President, 4,187 votes
– Oladapo Joshua Olorunfemi – General Secretary, 2,931 votes
– Olatunji Ifeoluwa Olalekan – Assistant General Secretary, 3,113 votes
– Alomoge Emmanuel Ayomiposi – Financial Secretary, 3,449 votes
– Fakuade Adebayo Kolawole – Auditor, 3,583 votes
– Bello Dunsin Tosin – Treasurer, 5,259 votes- Adeoye Felix Feranmi – Director of Socials, 4,674 votes
– Adeleye Kehinde Kemisola – Welfare Director, 3,293 votes
– Alatise Oluwanifemi Isreal – Public Relations Officer, 2,414 votes
The successful conduct of the election and the high level of participation underscored the students’ interest in democratic representation and the leadership of their union.
Students remained patient throughout the voting, counting and collation processes, demonstrating their commitment to the election and the emergence of a new SUG administration.
BOUESTI VC congratulates new SUG leadersMeanwhile, the Vice-Chancellor of BOUESTI, Professor Babatunde Omojola, has congratulated the newly elected SUG officials on their emergence.
Omojola described their election as both a privilege and a call to responsible service.
He also commended the students for their impressive participation, saying their enthusiasm, patience and willingness to engage in the electoral process demonstrated a growing sense of civic responsibility and commitment to the development of the university.
The Vice-Chancellor urged the new SUG leadership to justify the confidence reposed in them by embracing inclusive representation, constructive engagement and student-centred leadership.He further encouraged the student body to remain united and support the new administration as it begins its tenure.
The new SUG administration is expected to represent the interests of students and contribute to the development of the BOUESTI community.
