NCB CHANGES MANTLE OF LEADERSHIP

The NASELS Communication Bureau of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife experienced yet, another out turn in leadership of the News agency yesterday, 28th of July, 2024, when the out going (graduating) members bid farewell to their undergraduate collegues.

The hangout event took place at the Old EDM premises on campus. Both incumbent members and the outgoing members were excited to enjoy the last moment together under a good and ideal atmosphere with a lot of fun and tips of advice from the graduates.

Miss Ifeoluwa Olayinka, the immediate former Editor-in-Chief of the news agency appreciated each active members and the executives who had put in great efforts in making her tenure a successful and beautiful one. Afterwards, she unveiled the new set of executive body that will see to the leadership and growth of the news agency amidst other agencies on campus.

The following individuals have been saddled with different offices to serve NCB in the next 2023/2024 session starting by the month November, 2024:

1. Editor-in-Chief: Eyimofe Aremu

2. Deputy Editor-in-Chief - Olaoye Oluwapelumi Peace

3. Managing Editor: Ojediran Peter

4. Asst Managing Editor: Moyinoluwa Oguntola

5. Production Editor: Ojegbola Mercy

6. Asst. Production Editor: Oladapo Comfort

7. Senior Proof Reader: Matthew Oladunjoye

8. Asst Proof Reader: Olabiyi Mercy

9. The News Editor: Eniola Rahmat Idris

10. Asst. News Editor: Misan Edun

11. Variety Editor: Funmilayo Temowo

12. ICT Editor: Temiloluwa Areola

The occasion was also graced with the presence of Mr Ayodele Majaro, an erstwhile Editor-in-Chief of the news agency during 2021/2022 session. He was so thrilled to spend his time together with Ncbites at the hangout and happy about the fact that the agency is still standing strong.

However, he urged the new set of leaders to continue in working on the good legacy of the past leaders in developing the agency and painting its name prestigious.

Miss Eyimofe Aremu, the newly inaugurated Editor-in-Chief while giving a speech stated and expressed how surprising her appointment as the spearheading individual is, she appreciated everyone at the event and charged all her fellow leaders to work as a team in order to achieve a great success during the tenure.

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