Junior Chamber International Nigeria, Yaba College of Technology inaugurate ARC. Sheriff Olashina Ayodele-Oja, an academic staff, a chief lecturer from the school of environmental studies and the department of Architecture as the Organisation Staff Adviser on Friday the 7th of February 2020.
JCI is a worldwide organisation of Young Active citizens of ages 18 to 40 of all nationalities, race and religion who shares the belief that; in order to create a positive change, we must take collective action to improve ourselves and the world around us. Engaging in activities ranging from community development to international projects, members demonstrate their social responsibility and improve themselves through participation, leadership and action, JCI Members worldwide seek better solutions to build better communities.
ARC. Sheriff who is a renowned and a principled dignitary in Yaba College Of Technology, whose core values kicks against Indecent Dressing, examination malpractice, fighting or any other unruly behaviour showcase by students of the college was seen as the best by JCIN YABATECH to be the organisation Staff Adviser, knowing fully well that JCI is a Leadership, Entrepreneurship and a Career Development organisation that also kicks against unruly behaviour amongst youth all over the world.
The 2020 Local Organisation President, in person of Jackson Adewale AYIKA said “The organisation has a whole lot of opportunities in store for students of the college which will, in turn, make them continue to stand out amidst other institutions in Nigeria and across the globe, opportunities which range from; Personal Development, Career Development, Self Discovery, People Management Skills, Corporate Etiquette, Public Speaking Skills, Leadership Skills, Community Development, Social Responsibility, Networking, Entrepreneurship, Humanitarian Services and lots more, when all these aforementioned skills are embedded in the students right from campus alongside the impactful lectures in the academic syllabus, no doubt every graduate yearly will be useful to themselves and also the society at large”.
At the Inauguration ceremony yesterday, the Organisation Staff Adviser while appreciating the leadership of JCIN YABATECH quickly shared with the members, friends and guest present the tactics to graduating with best grade on campus, which he divided into four (4) tactics.
Tactic 1: “Student’s can have A in almost all courses if they read their books consistently before examinations, the way they read WhatsApp messages.
Tactic 2: “Course work (CW) amounts to 40% while the exam is 60%, students whose intention is to get good grades should not only focus on the exam but also on the course work, ensure effective attention is given to assignment and submitted in time, doing practicals and not missing test.
Tactic 3: Proper following and understanding of instructions for both test and exam is germane
Tactic 4: Student’s should avoid wasting too much time on answering one question during the exam, endeavour to allocate at most 30minutes per question.
The JCIN Yabatech staff adviser was pleased with the comportment and level of discipline amongst the members of the organisation and he assures of progressive advice as well as support to the organisation whenever necessary.