FILSU Hails Mallam Olawale Rasheed at Birthday, Commends His Support for Student Development and Community Growth

The Federation of Iwoland Students Union (FILSU), National Headquarters, has extended warm birthday felicitations to Mallam Olawale Rasheed, Spokesperson to the Governor of Osun State, as he marks his birthday on February 2nd.

In a goodwill message released by the Union, FILSU described Mallam Rasheed as a seasoned public communicator and a consistent supporter of student development, whose contributions to governance and public engagement in Osun State have remained impactful over the years.

The message, signed by the FILSU ’26 Global President, Comrade Ibrahim Adijat Morayo, acknowledged Mallam Rasheed’s role in strengthening government–citizen communication while also highlighting his longstanding relationship with the Union.

According to the President, Mallam Rasheed has remained a staunch supporter of the Union, having played key advisory, financial, and supportive roles that aided the success of past administrations. She further disclosed that he has actively supported its ongoing Free JAMB initiative, facilitating the procurement of approximately 15 per cent of the free JAMB forms distributed to candidates, a move aimed at easing financial pressure on the Union and improving access to tertiary education for Iwoland students.

In addition, FILSU noted that Mallam Rasheed has pledged continued support toward the proposed renovation of the Union’s facilities, describing the commitment as part of his broader interest in strengthening institutional structures that serve young people.

Beyond student-related interventions, the President, Comr. Ibrahim Adijat Morayo also commended Mallam Rasheed’s contributions to community development within Iwo Local Government Area and its environs. According to the statement, he has facilitated several development projects across the area, including improvements in healthcare delivery, road infrastructure, and other community-based initiatives.

The Union stated that the birthday message reflects its tradition of recognising individuals whose leadership, service, and interventions positively impact both students and the wider society.

The FILSU correspondence concluded by wishing Mallam Olawale Rasheed good health, longevity, and greater accomplishments in his professional and public service endeavours.

FILSU National Students’ Legislative Council Launches Digital Governance Reforms

The Students’ Legislative Council (SLC) of the Federation of Iwoland Students’ Union (FILSU), National Headquarters, has initiated a series of digital reforms aimed at modernising students’ parliamentary administration and strengthening institutional efficiency. The reforms, introduced under the leadership of the Speaker, Rt. Hon. Ademola Stephen Babalola (#iamHERITAGE), mark a significant shift toward technology-driven governance within the Union.

According to a report co-signed by the Chairman and Secretary of the Council House Press Committee, Hon. Folorunsho Kehinde Oluwaseun and Hon. Oniyinde Aishat Iyinoluwa, the digital approach was adopted to enhance transparency, improve efficiency, and ensure fairness throughout the selection process. A major highlight of this transition was initiated as the Union recently concluded Students’ Judicial Council (SJC) application and screening exercise, which was conducted entirely through digital platforms. The process incorporated online application forms, electronic mail communication, automated scheduling systems, and advance data analytics, eliminating the need for physical documentation and manual screening.

As part of the broader reform agenda, the SLC has also commenced the establishment of a centralised biodata database for all Honourable Members of the Council, which was described as the first of its kind in over 70 years of the Union’s existence, the database is expected to serve as the Union’s primary legislative information system. Officials disclosed that it will support the issuance of official identity cards, improve internal communication, facilitate virtual engagements, and ensure proper documentation and preservation of legislative records, while Observers note that the initiative represents the only known centralised legislative database currently operating within the state’s student union structure.

In addition to administrative digitisation, the Council is considering a legislative proposal seeking to legalise online virtual parliamentary sittings. The bill, proposed by Speaker Rt. Hon. Ademola Stephen Babalola and co-sponsored by a member of the House, aims to enable Honourable Members who are unable to attend physical sittings due to distance or academic constraints to participate remotely. If passed, the legislation is expected to expand participation, reduce absenteeism, and address long-standing representation challenges within the Union.

The leadership of the Students’ Legislative Council stated that the reforms are part of a long-term vision to build a digitally inclusive, accountable, and forward-looking students’ parliament aligned with contemporary governance practices and reaffirmed its commitment to innovation, transparency, and sustainable institutional development in the administration of student affairs across Iwoland.