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By:  NAPADS Press In a remarkable and dignified ceremony held today at the Resource Center of the Department, the newly elected executives of the National Association of Public Administration Students (NAPADS) were inaugurated, marking the beginning of their tenure for the 2023/2024 academic year. The event, which was anchored by Com. Adetoro Usman, the department's Stakeholder Chairman, was graced by distinguished guests, including the Head of Department, Barr. Oluseyi Joseph Diekola, the Director of DPP, Dr. (Mrs) Risikat Abímbólá Akinseye, the Department Staff Adviser, Mr. Ganiyu Akeem Adewale, and former Head of Department of Local Government and Development Studies Department, Alhaji Lukuman, Mr. Yusuf Wahab, the outgoing executives, members of the Department Stakeholder, among others. Press representatives from the Press Council and NAPADS Press were also in attendance to capture the historic moment. The atmosphere was filled with a sense of optimism and camaraderie as the de...

By: NAPADS Press To the Newly Elected NAPADS President and his Executive Team:  Dear President Mufutau Ridwan Akinkunmi and Esteemed Executive Team, We, the NAPADS Press, the editorial board of the Department of Public Administration, extend our heartfelt congratulations on your resounding victory in today's NAPADS election held on September 22nd, 2023. Your election to these esteemed positions reflects the trust and confidence that your fellow students have in your leadership and vision. It's a testament to your dedication, commitment, and the vision you have for the National Association of Public Administration Students. As you embark on this journey to lead, guide, and represent your fellow students, we have no doubt that your tenure will be marked by positive change, progress, and unwavering dedication to the betterment of our department and the NAPADS community as a whole. The responsibilities you now shoulder are significant, but we are confident that your team possesses ...

By: NAPADS Press The National Association of Public Administration Students Electoral Committee (NAPADSEC) revealed the results of the 2023/24 NAPADS election held today September 22, 2023. This announcement reverberated through a release by NAPADSEC today. The election which was conducted via a Telegram poll, saw students actively participate in the democratic process, with significant enthusiasm evident throughout the day. Here is the results of the various positions contested: PRESIDENT : - Registered Voters: 223 - Accredited Voters: 150 - Total Votes: 115 - Candidate - Muftau Ridwan Akinkunmi: 112 votes (Unopposed) - Void: 3 - Winner: Muftau Ridwan Akinkunmi GENERAL SECRETARY : - Registered Voters: 223 - Accredited Voters: 150 - Total Votes: 100 - Candidate - Olalekan Qudus Alao: 98 votes (Unopposed) - Void: 2 - Winner: Olalekan Qudus Alao VICE PRESIDENT: - Registered Voters: 223 - Accredited Voters: 150 - Total Votes: 94 - Candidate - Abdulkareem Mariam: 88 votes (Unopposed) - Voi...

By: NAPADS Press In a significant step towards ensuring a smooth and transparent election process, the NAPADS (National Association of Public Administration Students) Electoral Committee successfully conducted the accreditation of voters for the upcoming NAPADS election. The accreditation which was carried out on Telegram, took place today between the hours of 2 pm and 5 pm. The purpose of this accreditation process was to account for the numbers of eligible voters before the official election day, which is scheduled for tomorrow, September 22nd, 2023. This meticulous approach to voter registration aims to guarantee the integrity and accuracy of the election. To be accredited for tomorrow's election, every voter was required to present their NAPADS ID Card or NAPADS receipt. This stringent requirement was implemented to ensure that only eligible individuals participated in the voting process. It was a crucial step in upholding the principles of fairness and transparency that are es...

By: Oladejo Adewale James Do you wonder why you don't just get on with things? Have you ever question yourself on what keeps you from putting your intentions into actions? Procrastination is one of the main barriers blocking you from getting up, making the right decisions and living the dream life you've thought of in recent times. Therefore, procrastination is a "gap between intention, action and your desired destination." Studies have shown that people regret more the things they haven't done than the things they have done. As a result, the feeling of regret and guilt resulting from missed opportunities tend to stay with people much longer. Sometimes, opportunities may be at our fingertips, but we can't seem to reach them due to procastination. When you procrastinate, obviously you waste time that could be used to invest in something meaningful.  However, if you can overcome this fierce enemy, you will be able to accomplish more, and in doing so better utili...