NASELSOAU UNVEILS COOKING COMPETITION AS FIRST EVENT OF NASELS WEEK 2026

By Oyewoade Isaac

The NASELS week is an event held annually by the Department of English and Literary Studies. It is a period dedicated to academic, social, cultural, and recreational activities aimed at fostering networking, talent development, teamwork, and memorable experiences among members.

In an interview with the Vice President of the department of English, Mamadelo Christianah Adeola, she clarifies that the NASELS week cooking competition is not a new innitiave as it has always happened in the previous years. When asked about the motivation behind the cooking competition, "As Team Precision, our motivation was rooted in continuity with purpose. We did not just want to host an event for tradition’s sake; we wanted to refine it, improve it, and make it more impactful. The cooking competition provides a structured space for students to express creativity while also developing discipline, teamwork, and excellence under pressure. For us, precision means ensuring that every activity we execute aligns with growth, quality, and measurable experience, and this competition fits perfectly into that vision, "she said.

Furthermore, Christianah gave updates about the competition and the contestants. She said that so far, there has been only six contestants, Ojo Abosede Oluwaseyi, Nnajiofor Adaobi Chioma, Gasali Nasirat Omoyeni, Abikoye Paul Oluwadamilare, Fatuase Precious Ayomiposi, Iyanda Oluwakomiyo Oluwatomisin, who are willing to contest against one another for the prize.

The vice president made it clear that the competition is well supported by the department. She pinpointed that the focus was to make sure nothing affected the standard of execution, and she took responsibility where necessary to keep the opening event running smoothly.

Moreso, the vice president remarked that the cooking competition is something to not put an end to. She claimed it should be improved and sustained. "At this point, ending it would be like turning off the gas to when the food is almost done. Everything matters at every stage," the vice president added.

With adequate preparations so far, all that is set is an exciting and memorable cooking competition. Participants and attendees are to look forward to the competition, which is happening by 11am at the department of English's lobby on 15th June, 2026.

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