In his narrative, Ayansewa Adedeji , Doctoral Student, Florida State University, USA, shares a glimpse of his arduous but triumphant scholarship journey, beginning in 2019. Despite countless rejections over four years, he persevered through faith, persistence, and self-improvement. Inspired by mentors like Dr. Kelechukwu Onwukamike and Dr. Victor Agboga, Ayansewa continuously enhanced his profile and refused to settle for partial funding. His relentless efforts culminated in receiving five fully funded scholarships in 2024, including the prestigious Commonwealth Scholarship, which he ultimately declined for a more fitting opportunity at Florida State University. Ayansewa’s story is a testament to the power of resilience, self-belief, and divine trust, serving as an encouragement for others to persist in their dreams despite setbacks.
In a compelling call to action, Professor Andrew Olu Fadoju, an esteemed academic in Education, Sports Psychology, and Leisure Studies, urged the government to integrate sports into social orientation programs for greater effectiveness. This recommendation was made during his delivery of the 555th Inaugural Lecture on Thursday, July 25th, 2024, at the 
With a focus on natural resources management, Oyetoun Alonge earned her MSc in Geoinformation Science and Earth Observation. Her thesis, “Assessing the Variation of Nitrogen and Carbon in Healthy and Lodged Wheat Crops Using Sentinel-2 and Field Spectroscopy Measurements,“ examines critical facets of nutrient management, crop health monitoring, and yield prediction. This study highlights the potential of cutting-edge remote sensing technology in agriculture, utilizing Sentinel-2 data from ESA’s Copernicus Open Access Hub, collected between April 30 and May 18, 2023, at Bonifiche Ferraresi Farm, Jolanda di Savoia, Ferrara, Italy.
Oyetoun extends her sincere gratitude to her supervisors, Dr. R. Darvishzadeh and Prof. A.D. Nelson, for their unwavering support and guidance. She also thanks her Thesis Assessment Board Chair, Dr.ir. T.A. Groen, External Examiner, Prof. Abel Ramoelo, and Procedural Advisor, Drs. R.G. Nijmeijer, for their insightful comments. Special thanks go to the NUFFIC OKP fellowship for their generous sponsorship and support, which made this academic achievement possible.
