On Secretarial Delivery: A Review of Tobiloba Olumoroti's Manifesto

 By Agarah Bibisinuoluwa 

 Tobiloba Olumoroti’s manifesto revolved around three core pillars: Welfarism, Inclusivity, and Academic Excellence. Throughout her tenure as General Secretary of Queen Elizabeth II Hall, she made several commitments to improve the welfare of Queenites, advance inclusivity through community service, and promote academic growth. This review assesses her promises against her delivery.

On Welfare

As outlined in her manifesto, she stated three key welfare initiatives: a warm welcome for freshers through room-to-room visitations, provision of additional clotheslines to ease drying space challenges and a monthly newsletter to educate and inform Queenites.

While she initially planned to create a committee to assist her, she eventually carried out these tasks herself. She conducted two room-to-room visitations first when freshers arrived and later during exams—to check on their well-being and ensure they were adjusting properly.

Additionally, she delivered newsletters bi-monthly rather than monthly, successfully sending out six editions throughout her tenure. Her last plan for the welfare of Queenites was providing clothesline. She fulfilled her promise to install new clotheslines, particularly in I Block and A Block, after the hall management repaired the poles.

Impact on Queenites' Welfare

Tobiloba’s decision to conduct room-to-room visitations in I Block and G Block ensured that new students felt welcomed, supported, and connected to the Hall. Freshers were settled in comfortably and guidance on hall rules, facilities, and general student life was provided. An avenue for Queenites to voice concerns and get quick responses to challenges they faced within the hall was created.

 Queenites bring their own clothelines to spread their clothes and those who do not have a personal one often use others’. However, this can lead to the owner of the clothesline spreading the clothes somewhere else. Tobiloba’s plans ensured that Queenites had more access to shared lines.

On Inclusivity

The General Secretary organized an awareness Programme in Abadina College. This was meant to teach them basic life values such as purpose, discovery, savings culture, time management. Exercise books were also donated to the students involved. The Hall Chairperson, Mojoyinoluwa Agbonde and committee member also spoke to the students at Abadina College.

 Impact of the Awareness Programme at Abadina College

The awareness program at Abadina College held on October 23, 2024, was more than just an outreach—it was an initiative that helped the students of Abadina College and the Queenites who participated to see the importance of lending a hand. These lessons can have long lasting impacts on their personal and academic growth by encouraging goal-setting and ambition, which helps students develop a strong sense of purpose in their education and careers. Committee members also discussed improving time management skills, which enhances their academic performance and personal productivity.

By donating exercise books, the outreach also addressed a major challenge: resource accessibility. Some students struggle with basic academic materials, and this initiative made an effort in bridging this gap while also reinforcing the value of education.

 This initiative can act as an encouragement for future outreach programs, potentially inspiring more student-led initiatives aimed at community development. The success of this awareness program improves Queen Elizabeth II Hall’s image regarding leadership, impact, and social consciousness.

On Academic Excellence

In her plan for academic Excellence, she organised a webinar for freshers in first semester on the 27th of July, 2024. The Webinar covered tips on how to manage time wisely, balance academics with other activities and scholarship opportunities to explore. another webinar on CV and Resume writing was organised for staylites and finalists on the 24th of November, 2024.

Implications of the webinar on Queenites

The CV/Resume Writing Class taught Queenites, particularly staylites and finalists, how to craft professional CVs and resumes that highlight their skills and achievements effectively while the webinars introduced freshers to time management strategies and scholarship opportunities on how to navigate university life more effectively by learning how to balance academics, extracurricular activities, and personal responsibilities.

Tobiloba fulfilled all major promises in her manifesto, delivering on her welfarism, inclusivity, and academic excellence agendas. Her practical and impactful leadership demonstrated that student politics should not just be about promises but about real execution.