General Muhammadu Buhari GCFR

If I were to be president Buhari

1. I will put in anti-corruption policy (Effective one. Dog that can bite)
2. Review the policy of education (not to be certificate, but building capacity)
3. Empower other tries of government to be able to stand on their own.
4. Open other sources of Revenue aside oil.
5. Encourage Religious tolerance
Finally, thank God I’m not president Buhari.  - Akin Oladele



If I'm to serve the people of this nation, then I'll have to do it the hard way and cut the fingers that fed me. Meaning I'll fight corruption and all it forms starting with Obasanjo and Tinubu. And once the root of the tree has been cut, the trees begins to fall. - Oladiti Samuel


I would first of all set up an independent commission to embark on an anti corruption exercise.
Those people embezzling public funds should be brought to book and they should be made to refund those funds. I would constitute a cabinet who would work earnestly and faithfully to delivery their best on every sector of the economy. E.g. education, commerce and industry, petroleum. Lastly, in the area of foreign policy and international relations, I would ensure that Nigeria pursue a dynamic foreign policy such that the country will be free from the laws of Western domination economically. - Alabere Mariam Olamide


I will solve the most immediate issue pressurizing the economy. Damilola Gospel


Hmmmm. Quite complicated in that Nigeria has been shabbily managed. But I think sanitation will suffice. Sanitation in terms of bribery and corruption and diversification in terms of soures if revenue. Let’s variegate our sources of revenue. – Dada Mayowa

Firstly I will see to the endemic epidemic of no payment of salaries across the nations, as that would at first bring a sigh of relief to the eager masses experiencing shortage of money circulation. Secondly, Bringing about a reduction in the cost of petroleum products as that would influence other sectors too. With that big two, Smiling would be a peculiarity to almost all Nigerians if not all. Ogunsunmi Joel Abiodun


Employment opportunities, Payment of debts... In fact, they are so many. You know Nigeria has got lot of issues to be addressed – Grace Abioye

Firstly reduce the of petrol – Mariam Salam

Oyebiyi Gospel Damilola

This is kind of complicated -

Alabere Olamide

Dekola Samuel

Salam Mariam

Dada mayowa

Michael Chukwu


First of all I would reduce the price of the hiked fuel to a reasonable and pocket friendly amount. I would make all other natural resources in the country alive again so as not depend on fuel alone which is even not smiling at us even though we produce them. So as to be a source of meaning employment to youths that are yet to have something doing with their waiting brains –
Dekola Samuel


I will bring back d normal price of petrol to the then #30 per litre. That's all. Tunde idowu


Nigerian’s expectations from General Muhammad Buhari are quite varied. And with the state of the nation, it is obvious that General Buhari has a daunting task ahead of him. But in my own words, I’ll charge President Buhari with this quote ‘where there is no vision, the people perish’ Proverbs 29:18


Every patriotic citizen has a dream; they have expectations and they are so enthusiastic about getting to see experiential change in all perimeters of a democratic and blessed nation. They have sung the songs of change in past days and months. Apparently, the change is here now.


But in order not to be grounded like a spoilt Volkswagen placed on pounding mortars and stones, President Buhari should catch a vision for our dear country. He has to lead Nigeria this time with envisioned targets and at the same call for periodic appraisals and on-the-spot assessments in all sectors.


Sir, don’t run this country without a vision. Vision will make you prepare for the more difficult days and relieve Nigerians of the democratic pains we have suffered in the hands of the PDP for well over 12years or thereabout. As a country, our expectations from you are enormously high, but your visionary government will bring sufficient answers to each of them.  

Finally, a leader is one who knows the way, goes the way and shows others the way – John Maxwell. To command is to serve, nothing more nothing less.

God bless Nigeria.
Gbolu Olaomo

PARTING WORDS 5

OGUNSUNMI JOEL ABIODUN

AbeyJ as popularly called. The first time I met you was somewhere around the Political Science department, that was in the year 2011. I and Tope saw you walk up to us as we stay glued to the notice board looking for information that was not lost about her department. I remember Tope was desperate to meet any of her departmental mates, and so as fresh students, we roamed around the Political Science department hunting for anyone. Fortunately for her, she caught a big fish, AbeyJ who introduced himself as the Class Rep. The rest, now a history.

Quite momentous in our relationship was the day I introduced the idea of Grammaticus with you. That was in the sketchy days of the organization. We were heading back to the hostel from school and we got talking. Something led to it and right at that point I love your approach to it. I could read it in your eyes and form the way you responded to it. Little wonder you massively recruited about half of your classmate to our inaugural meeting under the Mango tree around College hall. Seeing the likes of Ajimuda, Dominic, Segun, Deolu and others who became nominal members was a big boost. I didn’t have to give it a second taught in asking you to assist me as the Pioneer Vice President of the Organization. The position you handled diligently and humbly till we graduated.

I won’t shy away from the fact that I have my big flaws in our relationship. I know many times you have one or two things against my life's methodology but I respect you for the maturity you have always displayed in dealing with me. Our final year was a bang. It was the year we became very close; always having to meet at Charity’s joint and from there we stroll to the hostel together. And you know the peak of it? People see us and salute the positions we both occupy. I can’t forget how on many occasions you use your political grandiose to rescue me and Grammaticus from the troubles of extreme OSCOED unionists, who lost their peace and threaten when we have publications that expose their shortcomings and deficiencies. Quite unconventional Ijesa man, AbeyJ, I love you from the bottom of my heart and like I always say, forget me not in your paradise.

ADARAMODU OLUMIDE

At RCF finalist thanksgiving on the 9^th of March 2015, I approached you before your ministration and asked if you remember the first time we met. You apparently couldn’t remember, but I did and I will not mind to tell you and the world how we met because, unlike what operates in our society today, a society where majority of us tend to be carefree and portrays ‘I don’t care attitude’ you showed a little bit of love and kindness and that meant a lot.

Back then in 100level, we had a class on a Monday morning by Mr. Ikotun (History of Education) I accessorized my dressing with a bow tie. I didn’t pay much attention to the way I positioned the tie. At the end of the class, with a smile you approached me and adjusted the swayed tie round my neck. Coming to do that as a stranger simply got you attracted to me, the rest is a history – Omowumi, Campus Carol 2012, DOD Finalist Mega Fest 2014, Magazine launch, GrandPa’s burial, Sister’s wedding, Grammaticus Induction to many but few were highlights of a productive symbiotic relationship.

You are one of the few guys I admire on campus and that is simply because you are good at what you do. I love your viewpoints, your ambitions and your personality. Thanks for bringing that change to Campus in your own big way. See you at the TOP -Loke Loke

ADEPOJU IBUKUN

Until very recently, It was a little difficult for me to understand you, but I think I now understand you to a large extent- We always disagree to agree, but I just can’t relegate you behind. You had your dynamic role in my life. You call me to my sense when I am going astray, I might appear headstrong at some points, but trust me none of your cautions leave me without punching my head. Most important is the role you played in ensuring that Grammaticus didn’t take the role of Agape – it almost did anyways. As the Secretary you ensured you took the lead role in acting as the strong Mama of the house.

I commend your role in Agape since the very first day you attended our meeting. That was towards the preparation for the Campus Carol 2012. I remember you called me later that day to give your reaction to the meeting and that was the breaking point in our relationship and the role you played in ensuring that Agape becomes what it is today.

Early this month, when I paid a visit to your hostel and you called me into your room to share your plans, I felt so humbled and honoured. To me, it was a proof that you still hold our relationship in high regards. It shows that we as we depart physically, we can always have something to link us together.  I value you a great deal omo baba Adepoju

ODEDELE AKINKUNMI

To start with, I need to apologize for the terrible mistake I did by omitting your name in the acknowledgment of my final year Project. I seriously don’t know how it happened, but of all friends? Akin? I was a nasty mistake. Trust me, Project will fizzle away but the memories of our friendship and relationship will linger forever.

Time and cyber space will fail me to pinpoint your brilliant role during and even after our stay on Campus. In one word, you were so impactful. Many personal and collective (Agape/Grammaticus) achievements can be traced to your role in my life - So mutual, so insightful, and so understanding.  I’d always pick you up on many daunting tasks and assignments.  Akinkunmi, I will valve you forever.    

IDOUN OLUWASEUN

Pardon to me to say this ‘Ours is a story of a sweet relationship that went into bitter annihilation. It grieves my heart how I fail to hold on to this relationship I so much value and adore.’ If perhaps I get a second chance I might work on areas that we got it wrong.

I need tell the world that Seun played a vital role in the establishment of the Grammaticus. His romance with his lecturer got us the long awaited approval to finalize our registration with the Students Affairs Division. Again, after our second semester exam in 100Level, Seun delayed his journey to Lagos to enable us finalize the operation blueprint and the constitution of the organization.

His commitment to the Agape Carol 2012 was fantastic. I remember how we trekked from Odo – Iro to Imo dropping letters and meeting Pastors for support. How you will ensure you get to the College Pavilion before 7AM everyday for the morning prayers heralding the Campus Carol. Flashing back, I remember what we went through and they tell me that as a friend, (that I used to be) I don’t have what it takes to reward you but definitely, you won’t go unrewarded. You contributed immensely to many personal and organizational accomplishments. I will forever hold you in highest esteem. I value you sir. Johnson told me you moved back to Lagos, wishing you the best in all of life’s endeavours.    

Parting Words - special feature

My sincere apologies to the faithful readers and followers of this series for the short break in the continuation of the series for the past 4-6weeks. I took a break because I had to concentrate on my Project thesis which took me longer time than I expected. Thank God I’m through and I can sacrifice some part of my time to concluding this series. Let me take it up from Davisbof Hostel, block A Room 3. The room that homed me for the chunk of my 4years undergraduate program in Ilesa. there’s also a bonus insight into the name we gave the powerful organization that changed OSCOED totally.  
Special Feature

Room 3, Davisbof Hostel - Oluwadara Alamu + Tope Badmus   Bisola Adewole

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‘I don’t know when we’ll see each other again or what the world will be like when we do. We may all have seen many horrible things. But I will think of you every time I need to be reminded that there is beauty and goodness in the friendship.’

Monday, March 14, 2011 was the day I resumed in Ilesa as an undergraduate for my first degree. Mum & Dad had hurriedly dropped me at the garage early that morning before mum rushed to her working place, at around 7:15AM. That historic day, the first person I sighted by the bus was a pretty damsel seated in the front seat of the bus to convey me to Ilesa. I can vividly remember she was on a black skirt and a stripped orange shirt. As a fresh student, I felt she was a medical student going to OAUTH (Wesley Grid Hospital) - with her glasses closely fixed to her eyes; she looked like a nurse under training. Again, the fact that she was not having much load like I have – mattress, books, a desktop computer, stove, pots and a countless number of hangers among other things all packed in four big bags shows that she wasn’t a fresher like myself and finally, the happiness that beamed out of her didn’t reflect any of such going to school in OSCOED – (OSCOED of 2011 anyway) I actually didn’t want to be too forward, I would have moved to the front seat with her, and I felt sitting beside a lady in the front seat when there are other available seats inside the bus might send an amusing signal to Momma who was seeing her first son off to College. Not long after, it became obvious that she reserved the seat for her friend, Tope who later came few minutes before the bus took off. Trust them, as ladies they started to gist and I became the centre of their discussion as soon as the bus mounted the highway. Oluwadara told Tope how mum dropped me and how I shouted like a baby from the bus to call her attention to something and bade her bye. (They told me that much later.)

We got a closer look at ourselves when the bus developed a mechanical fault at Aspro Asphalt Company, Ikire.  We all got off the bus to see if we could offer a hand to the perturbed driver. My own intention was to get a closer glimpse of that environment because of my love for adventures. I picked out my LG phone to start taking pictures. To them, they felt I was forming, they had no idea I was only catching fun and enjoying the sight of the new situation I have found myself for the first time and again, I was getting aroused by my proclivity for journalism. Before I knew it, Tope brought out her phone to take pictures too.

The bus failed to come up and we had to find our ways to Ilesa separately. The next sight of Tope & Oluwadara was hours later after we departed at Aspro. This time it was on the road leading to Davisbof beside Olive Medical Centre. I got to school earlier them and our path crossed on the street and trust a fresh student who is eager to make friends; we initiated one right from that point. The rest is much of a history.

What you just read is the genesis of a timeless friendship. A relationship I so much value like my name. In one word, Oluwadara, Tope and Bisola are epitome of perfect friendship. The fact that we have unreserved access to ourselves makes the relationship more interesting. (Don’t think naughtily, we are saints)

These are friends who unlock me totally. They have the codes to just get me off the too serious realm and unwind. If you think Gboluwaga is always very serious, split it out and ask them. The simple fact is the Gboluwaga you see inside OSCOED is a sharp difference from the Gboluwaga inside room 3.

I remember how I will storm into their room at 11PM to pick up my supper…

I remember how by 8AM I will dash into their room to use their body cream and put on their cologne.

I remember how I will branch in their room in the scorching sun to take garri with milk and kulikuli or epa before coming back at night for my dinner. My 400level days were worst of all; I can count the number of days I prepared food for myself in my room including the day I prepared semo for Tope, Bisola and Oluwadara. (Hunger led me to do that anyway)

I remember how I will have to be so reluctant in paying them for efo, egg and all sorts. In fact, I don’t pay.

I remember how I steal their laundry soaps, detergents, provisions and other things.

…  How we fight before I return their plates, butter, spoons, and anything I borrow from them.

I remember how I will finish my dinner in their room and sleep off only to wake up at 12AM and stagger to my room in the dead of the night.

… How Tope especially could be so tough by using awkward things to beat me because I might just be too naughty. Tope!!! (God will forgive you o)

I just cannot list them all here. But trust me these guys were so much instrumental in my stay on Campus. It is often said that if I’m not in school and it’s not a church service day, check me in room 3 before moving to my own room.

THE BRAND ‘GRAMMATICUS’

After I got the idea of having a group that will disseminate information and at the same time help students develop their spoken English, I went to room 3 to discuss it; here we brainstormed on the name to give this new organization. Initially, ‘Grammaticus’ was not the name coming to my mind. But upon consultations, they rightly advise we don’t go for a common name and so we resulted to Grammaticus. I picked that name from Mr. Ikotun’s history of Education’s class where Spartan elites will send their sons to a school of Grammar to develop their oratory skills. And simply, that’s the meaning of Grammaticus.

 Again when the State Governor, Ogbeni Aregbesola was to meet with some students in Osun tertiary intuitions, the call first came into room3 through Oluwadara and that was a boost to my journalism career as my report from the meeting was published in national newspapers and online platforms.

To friends who made my undergraduate days so productive and fulfilling,

Friends who were so caring and never tired of naughtiness, I wish you all a glorious and powerful future. I value you trio. Little wonder they were the first set of people to welcome me as I left the examination hall on my final exam.

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Next in the series is Adaramodu Olumide, Adepoju Ibukunoluwa, Odedele Akinkunmi, Komolafe Omowumi & Idoun Oluwaseun . watch out!!!