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A SPEECH DELIVERED BY COM. NURUDEEN ON 75TH ANNIVERSARY, OSU ANNUAL DAY AND AWARD PRESENTATION “REKINDLING THE SPIRIT OF STUDENT UNIONISM FOR UNITY, INNOVATION, AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TOWARDS A GREATER OFFA AND A MORE IMPACTFUL STUDENT FUTURE. ”
Distinguished Guests, Esteemed Alumni, Fellow Students, Ladies and Gentlemen,
It is with immense pride and gratitude that I stand before you today at this landmark 75th Anniversary of the Offa Students’ Union. This occasion is not merely a celebration of our History it is a call to action, a moment to reflect, and a chance to reimagine the future of student unionism in Offa.
The theme of today’s gathering “Rekindling the Spirit of Student Unionism for Unity, Innovation, and Community Development Towards a Greater Offa and a More Impactful Student Future” is both timely and powerful. It speaks to the heart of what student unionism ought to be: a force for collective progress, a platform for bold ideas, and a bridge between generations.
Student unionism is not just about representation it is about responsibility. It is about standing together, regardless of background or belief, to champion the values that bind us: unity, equity, and service. In a time when division threatens progress, we must return to the spirit of solidarity that built this union. We must remember that our strength lies not in our numbers, but in our shared purpose.
Innovation must also be our compass. The world is changing rapidly, and so must we. Let us embrace technology, creativity, and Entrepreneurship not just as buzzwords, but as tools to solve real problems in our communities. Let us empower students to think critically, act boldly, and lead responsibly.
Community development is not a distant goal it begins here, with us. Whether through volunteerism, advocacy, or collaboration with local institutions, we must ensure that the union is not only a voice within campuses but a heartbeat within Offa. Our legacy will not be measured by titles or ceremonies, but by the lives we touch and the futures we shape.
To our alumni, we thank you for laying the foundation. To our current leaders, we urge you to build with integrity. And to every student here today, remember: you are not just members of a union you are architects of a movement.
Let us rekindle the flame. Let us unite with purpose. Let us innovate with courage. And let us serve with humility.
Together, we can build a greater Offa. Together, we can shape a future where student unionism is not just remembered, but revered.
Thank you, and may the spirit of unity guide us forward.
