Abdulkadir Sofiullahi reports
The Nigeria Sociological and Anthropological Student Association (NSASA), Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, has held an orientation program for the newly admitted students of the department.
The program which was coupled with awards presentation and aimed at enlightening the freshers on thier academic journey in the department, took place on Friday, 21st July at the Faculty of Social Science Auditorium(FSSA).
The Program had in attendance the Head of the department, professor Jimoh Amzat, the Examination Officer, Dr Abdulraheem Bada; Professor Dejo, Professor Dansabo among others.
Speaking at the program, the Head of the department, Prof. Jimoh Amzat officially welcomed the newly admitted students into the sociology department, urging them
to abide by the laid down rules and regulations of the university.
He however made clarification on the issue of identity cards.
“Many students are complaining as regards the money being paid for collection of student identity cards. The money charge is not for the ID card in particular, rather it is for the maintenance of the faculty,”he said.
Meanwhile, in an interview with Ahmed Mashood, a 300-level level student who emerged as the second best student on the basis of 200-level commutative grade point average(CGPA), expressed his joy for being among the awardees.
“I will say it is God that made it possible. For I’ve always aspired to be among the best students since my college days.This award really inspired me to be more committed with my study.”
Also, speaking Garba Ahmad Olalekan, a 400-level student who emerges as the overall best student, expressed his appreciation to the department for coming up with the great initiatives, adding the honour would serve as a morale booster to work harder.
He said:”The achievement is not by my power, all thanks is due to Allah. This award stimulates me to work harder than this, as I am only left with only one session in this university. This last session determines whether I will graduate with first class or not, thus it will surely make me put more effort.”