The Omi-Tuntun 3.0 Students’ Army has intensified its grassroots engagement and stakeholder mobilisation with a strategic visit to Ogbomoso North Local Government as part of efforts to strengthen the students’ structure and deepen collaboration with key stakeholders ahead of the 2027 political season.
The engagement brought together the State leadership, Zonal leadership, Local Government Coordinators, Campus Captains and members of the students’ leadership structure. Also present were the Best Legacy Students’ Union President, FOGSU National President, LAUTECH SUG President and members of the Central Executive Council.
The meeting provided an opportunity for members to review ongoing activities, strengthen coordination and discuss strategies for expanding the structure’s grassroots presence and student participation.
The State Leadership appreciated all members for their commitment, dedication and continued support for the Omi-Tuntun agenda.
Following the meeting, the delegation proceeded to engage key stakeholders within Ogbomoso North Local Government, beginning with the DG, Youth Mobilization, Ogbomoso North Presidential and Gubernatorial Campaign Council, Hon. B Square, where the team was warmly received and discussions were held on strengthening youth and student mobilisation within the local government.
The delegation thereafter attended the APM Ogbomoso North Local Government meeting, where members of the Omi-Tuntun 3.0 Students’ Army were formally introduced to party leaders and members.
The team emphasized the importance of integrating the students’ structure into grassroots campaign activities and ensuring that student representatives are carried along in relevant engagements across the local government. The local government leadership expressed its readiness to collaborate with the students’ structure and assured the team of stronger connections with relevant stakeholders.
The delegation also paid a courtesy visit to Basorun Akinwale Akinwole (Wolekanle), Chairman, Oyo State Local Government Service Commission, at his residence.
The team appreciated him for his previous support and introduced the leadership and members of the Omi-Tuntun 3.0 Students’ Army.
Basorun Akinwale Akinwole warmly received the delegation and commended the commitment of the students’ community to the Omi-Tuntun agenda. He assured the structure of his continued support towards strengthening and expanding its activities.
As part of the practical support discussed during the engagement, he requested that the designs for the proposed Omi-Tuntun 3.0 Students’ Army caps and shirts be forwarded to him, with an assurance to support the production of the campaign materials.
He also acknowledged the growing participation of students in the Omi-Tuntun agenda and referenced the recent student concert in Ibadan, appreciating the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Students’ Affairs, Hon. Victor Olojede for creating the Omi-Tuntun 3.0 Students’ Army as a platform for student participation.
The series of engagements reaffirmed the commitment of the Omi-Tuntun 3.0 Students’ Army to grassroots mobilisation, strategic stakeholder engagement and increased student participation across Oyo State.
The Omi-Tuntun 3.0 Students’ Army continues to strengthen its network across local governments and campuses through strategic engagements, collaboration and active student participation.
