By Elijah Olusina
On Saturday, 20 December 2025, OAUPeeps News Agency, a leading campus media organisation, held its induction ceremony for new members at the Social Science Lecture Theatre (SSLT). The event was held under the theme ‘Carrying the Campus Voice: Passion, Responsibility, and Reward’.
The ceremony, which was organised to officially welcome the new members of the agency, brought together students, existing members, executives of the organisation, and other distinguished guests. It was moderated by Alademehin Omotola, the Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the agency.
Ceremony in Progress
The event commenced with an opening prayer led by one of the inductees, followed by a welcome address by Ogunlana Klistivivi, the Editor-in-Chief of OAUPeeps news agency. In his address, he shared his history with the organisation and his rise to the position of Editor-in-Chief, citing his passion and purpose for journalism as the primary factors behind his success.
He also expressed appreciation to David Adetula, the founder of OAUPeeps, and other former executives and Editors-in-Chief who served before him. Welcoming the new members, he urged them to make their mark on campus and work tirelessly to ensure their growth.
‘Let it be clearly known that this moment is not the destination. It is only the starting point—one that opens you up to bigger, better opportunities in the journalism space,’ he stated.
Following the address, a brief ‘get-to-know’ session was held, during which inductees, alongside existing members and executives, introduced themselves, their positions, and their respective departments. The inductees also shared their motivations for joining the agency.
The goodwill message was delivered by Esther Olatimehin, the President of the Association of Campus Journalists, OAU (ACJOAU). She welcomed the inductees and lectured them on the realities of campus journalism, reinforcing that it is not always a ‘bed of roses’ and often comes with backlash for speaking the truth. She explained that being a campus journalist differs from being a public relations practitioner, as journalism involves conducting interviews, gathering facts, and verifying them through fact-checking.
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| President, ACJOAU addressing New Members |
She further emphasized that journalists must be the voice of the students, addressing their issues and representing their views. When conducting interviews, she advised that journalists should ‘convince and not coerce’.
Stressing that passion alone is insufficient, she remarked, ‘Passion without discipline is reckless.’ She also warned inductees against mixing professional work with personal relationships and urged them to uphold all journalism ethics.
Moving on, David Adetula, the founder of OAUPeeps, addressed the inductees, providing a brief history of the organisation. He emphasised that journalism is a demanding profession that requires passion, responsibility, and consistency. He urged the new members to always stand on the truth and pursue justice, as they represent the voice of the student community.
He concluded his session with a commitment to support and reward exemplary members who demonstrate hard work and consistency through stories that make a significant impact.
The ceremony reached its climax with the recital of the commitment pledge by the executives and new members as they were officially inducted.
Recitation of Committment Pledge
The event concluded with the presentation of certificates to both new and old members, followed by a photo session.
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