The Panther: Where are you from originally?
Olu: I am from Lagos, Nigeria.The Panther: What is your major and classification?
Olu: I am a junior iology major, chemistry minor.
The Panther: Why did you run for SGA president?
Olu: I wanted to practice citizenship. I wanted to give back to Prairie View and serve the students.
The Panther: What did you want to gain out of the position?
Olu: I wanted to gain the experience of leadership and the satisfaction of service.
The Panther: What have you gained from this experience?
Olu: I have gained the knowledge and experience of the inner-workings of Prairie View; things that most students do not get to see. I have also gained leadership experience.
The Panther: How has being president changed you? If any?
Olu: As president, I have learned that I have to use discernment and be understanding, patient. Instead of being a participator, I have to be an initiator. I am getting involved and uplifting mankind. I have become a better person, a better leader.
The Panther: What do you think of the current student/administration relationship?
Olu: As far as the students and the university, I think there is more interaction; the relationship is improving. As far as the students and faculty, I think the relationship needs to be improved.
The Panther: What does SGA mean to you?
Olu: SGA is a collective body of students whose purpose is to speak on behalf of the students. While the university’s intention is to serve the students, sometimes there is a difference of opinion between the students and the university. SGA’s job is to speak on behalf of the students. SGA acts as an umpire or an advocate for the students.
The Panther: What does being president mean?
Olu: I have an opportunity to speak on behalf of the students, to serve the students, whatever needs or policies that the students need; it is my job to implement them. I am an advocate for the students, I speak for the students, and I represent the students’ needs.
The Panther: What are some of your goals as president this year?
Olu: While I cannot disclose some of the projects I am working on, my ultimate goal is to leave SGA and the university better for the students than what it was when I came into office.
The Panther: Would you like to leave a message to the student body concerning you as president and as spokesman for SGA?
Olu: I want to let them know that my administration and I are working very diligently on their behalf. I urge students not to become complacent and to express their views, opinions, and needs to SGA, the university, or whomever.