The 2nd FASA Congress meeting buzzed with activity at AUD II on February 7th. King Feet kicked off the event at 3:15 pm, ushering in President Ahmed Oluwasina. After the University anthem, Charles Oluwadamilare swiftly moved to adopt the agenda, followed by the reading of the previous meeting’s minutes by the Assistant General Secretary.
President Oluwasina highlighted recent faculty activities, including football matches, a freshmen sports fiesta, a trip to Fuoye, and a well-received freshers’ week. However, the lack of an old signatory for financial matters was flagged as a significant hurdle.
Financial concerns sparked a lively debate. Hon. Pedro inquired about fresher and state numbers (1294 and 54, respectively), while Hon. Sutanu pressed for details on academic plans beyond social events. The President clarified that planned tutorials were shelved on Dr Ogundipe’s advice, but overnight study access in auditoriums would be offered for upcoming exams.
Orderliness concerns raised by Congressman Alabi Olumayowa were addressed through brief introductions of the honourable members. Matters arising included the contentious issue of state dues. Hon. Qudus argued against mandatory payments due to transfer restrictions and lack of perceived benefits from previous freshman dues. He urged increased publicity and firm deadlines.
The most heated exchange arose from Hon. Jahzbaba’s (Nasels President) call for transparency and rejection of “political buy-over.” He advocated for a realistic approach, expecting due primarily near election periods and opposing forced contributions. This sparked passionate arguments from both sides, leaving the issue unresolved.
Congressman Pedro’s attempt to set a two-month deadline for FASA further ignited the debate. However, the motion that deadline be given without the call for counter-motion led to an unrecognised point of order raised by Pendragon from History.
Congressman Olumayowa (Mayor) raised a point of order about the agenda not being read and adopted, which he believed rendered the congress invalid. Also, the President’s failure to recognise the point of order raised by Pendragon led to a heavy argument between the FASA President, the President of the Students Historical Society of Nigeria, Edward Oyemade, and some other congress members.
However, the President, after much pressure, recognised Pendragon whose summation was about constitutional aberration made by the president for failing to attend to a point of order which according to the constitution states that a point of order must be heard at all times. Speaking further, he said he would have moved a motion of suspension against the President for this aberration of the constitution if not for the sake of peace and progress. Conclusively, he said the President failed to call for a counter motion after the motion that FASA due should be enforced and a deadline be given.
Consequently, the President apologised for not responding to the point of order raised by Pendragon and he called for a countermotion against the motion that Fasaites should be given a deadline for payment of due. Unfortunately, no counter-motion was raised against the motion raised earlier that Fasaites had been given a deadline for payment of due.
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