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FRESHMEN SHOULD NOT ALLOW FRUSTRATION GETS THE BETTER PART OF THEM. exclusive interview with chairman freshers orientation committee






Interviewer: Can we meet you?

TIJANI Taofeek(Marlow): My name is TIJANI Taofeek, a 500l student of this Faculty. The chairman, Freshers Orientation Committee

Interviewer:  What does it feel like being the chairman, did you initially think of saying no thinking about the stress and other things attached. And so far, what has been the challenges?

TIJANI Taofeek(Marlow): Answering the questions as you asked, when I was told I was going to be the chairman, I said no, I did not just think of saying no. I've been in Orientation Committee ever since I left Part 1 and even just as the Assistant Protocol Head, the work was enormous and I wasn't even the head, so you can imagine I would react. I think everyone who has always been appointed said no at first because it's crazy, the amount of work you have to do, the amount of freshmen you've to handle, the amount of Orientation Committee members you've to see to their welfare and make sure everyone works according to their responsibilities, they don't enrol in other people's responsibilities and they don't avoid theirs. All these things are ultimately responsibilities and you've to make sure everything is in place.

Interviewer: Briefly, tell us what you've in store for the Freshmen?


TIJANI Taofeek(Marlow): This session, the goal is to pick every single program we've done in the past one by one and do better in every regard including programs organized by Organizations and Chambers. There are also programs that have not been exactly organized before but would be organized.

Interviewer: On the issue of Freshmen's party being dominated and hijacked  by senior colleagues as it happened at the Freshmen's party organized last year, how do you plan to avoid a repeat of this?

TIJANI Taofeek(Marlow):  It is simple this year as it won't be a dominated party by others but Freshmen. The problem has always been too much leniency and too much leeway for people who have not been going by the rules, therefore, the simple things that has to change this year is that there is less leniency, less leeway for people who don't go by the rules and the rules become stricter in terms of formulation and even, implementation.

Interviewer: What do you have to say concerning some members of the orientation committee who have some other conflicting interests.

TIJANI Taofeek(Marlow): The reason why Freshmen are here is to get help with their screening process and to be inculcated into the Law Students Society through the Orientation Programs. The reason why Orientation Committee however exist is to help Freshmen with what were earlier mentioned, anything outside these is not allowed. Anything outside what you're meant to do is not allowed. The reason why you're doing it is another thing, if it to increase your popularity among Freshmen because you're going for a political move, it's a smart move but the reason why you're there is different from what you've to do there.

Interviewer: Freshmen and Members orientation committee are from different backgrounds and homes as some can tolerate people or be patient and some can't as there's limitation to want we all can take, how do you intend to manage a freshman who's hot tempered?

TIJANI Taofeek(Marlow): Actually, the excuse on behalf of freshmen that decide to be rude is that they are just coming in and not yet used to the system.
But then, you just coming into the system isn't an excuse to be rude! This means you're not rude because of the present circumstance but because you're normally rude.

Interviewer: But what about the frustration Freshmen witness, like going from one place to another, arranging files and all involved.


TIJANI Taofeek(Marlow): Firstly, Freshmen on Monday need to understand that Orientation Members left their individual homes, internships or things that will help their lives to help Freshmen.
 Freshmen should not allow frustration get the better part of them as it's in human nature to be frustrated, then, such person will be corrected.
 As a Freshman, sit where you're supposed to, submit your files when it's your time but if not yet your time and you get rude, you can start the whole process from the beginning. They won't be greeted with frowning faces or an harsh environment, it will be a pleasant environment until anyone chose to make it unpleasant for him/herself.

Interviewer: what is the plan towards the welfare of members of orientation committee?

TIJANI Taofeek(Marlow): There is a Welfare Sub Committee headed by Seun Akande and Tolani and they are the most credible people that I know in terms of welfare. To the best of the ability of LSS, Orientation members would be fed considerably at the end of a working day, maybe not consecutively but alternatively, Orientation Members will be fed as it's not easy working for long hours or tasking your brain throughout. It's only reasonable to help ourselves.

Interviewer: what's the level of synergy between you and the Principal Liaison Officer (PLO)?

TIJANI Taofeek(Marlow): I've been relating with the PLO in relation to his program; My PLO & I. We already have guests in place and all that's left is the execution of the program.

Ibukunoluwa: Finally, what should Freshmen expect in their week and what will make their orientation week different from the previous ones.

TIJANI Taofeek(Marlow): I can't speak on programs by programs but the general thing that will make the week better than previous orientation weeks is Participation and Interaction from the committee. The best Orientation Week I've ever participated in was the one headed by Miss Monimola Abimbola, 2014/2015 session. The level of interaction between the Freshmen and Orientation Committee and even the Chairman herself was impeccable. Then, people ensured things were in place, interacted with Freshmen really well and looked forward to the next day. So what made that session's Orientation Week stand out was Participation and Interaction. Other things we plan on putting in place is better planning, better documentation and making sure punctuality is of essence.

Ibukunoluwa: On this note, I want to say a big thank you for honouring our invitation. We wish you a wonderful and successful orientation exercise ahead.

INTERVIEW CREW
VINCENT Nelson
AKINKUOTU Ibukunoluwa
ADEBIMPE Morenikeji Fatimah
ADEYEYE Eyitayo

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