'I Saw A Lot of Creativity and Unity in AATS This Session' - Remarks From A Graduating Student.

Timade

Check out this brief interview with Timade Julius, an ND2 student in Yabatech Epe campus who just passed out from the college. He is originally from Lesotho in Southern Africa but he grew up in Nigeria. He kept it blunt in this chit-chat with the Vice President, Ifeanyi Ibegbunam.

Has YCT Epe made any impact to your life?

Hmmm!!!! Sure, it has in a couple of ways. The college really impacted educationally and agriculturally, also, emotionally. That is talking about anger control and raising a family. And am really going to miss my family

Anger control? Are u hot tempered? And how did YCT help you manage that?

Yeah, been around a lot of younger colleague, with a lot of annoying behaviors wasn't easy. At first, it was really difficult for me, but when I got close to Enitan, Sarat and some other peeps, I mingled. So I just thought of everyone who makes me mad as my lil bro, that way I'd just look away, as though nothing happened. Though I almost lost it on Friday night. Also raising a football team with difficult breads of students, always playful. Most times I forget they are students, I'd be expecting more from them, but I managed to blend into their style and a balance was created. Am really proud of them and I'd miss the round leather family

What do you think about the school soccer team as the squad’s captain? Do you see them going places?

Wonderful team. Surely, all they need is disciple, commitment and a little bit of luck. I see them as a real contender for next year's Dean's and Rector's cup

Great! So assuming you had the power to change one thing in YCT what would that be?

Lecturers manner of addressing students. It is so inappropriate.

Hmm. Why is it so?

From my perspective, the department’s population is still very small. Plus most students are kids, so it’s an advantage for some lecturers to act up. because I noticed the lecturers don’t really do it to all students. And am sure it’s going to stop soon.

Real talk. So how would you rate the performance of AATS this session?

AATS was awesome this session. I saw a lot of creativity and unity. Amazing. They won my heart which is always something difficult to win. Thumbs up.

Cool. Apart from your round leather family what will u miss about YCT?

I'd miss my family, my room, all the students, lecturers and what have you. But most importantly, I'd miss my family ( Enitan, Sarat ), Vivian and Tomisin and my homies at Lamba.

'I Broke My Teeth When I Started Skating' - YCT Female Skater Pours Her Heart Out!

Balikis Akodu

You don't find a female skating everyday. So it is only appropriate to acknowledge one when you bump into her. Check out this interview with Balikis Akodu, a passionate skater schooling in Yabatech Epe campus.

Hello Balikis

Hi

I noticed you love skating a lot so what made you take interest in that?

Actually I think it is fun like every other game but it can be hectic in the beginning. I broke my teeth when I started, but I did not give up. It is said that if you are trying to get something and it is very hard, don’t stop. Just make sure you get it. So that’s just it. I love it very much because it makes me smart. I don’t think I have much fat like other girls. This is due to the fact that I skate a lot. And it is fun.

Do you intend taking it up professionally after school?

Yes, I would like to have my own skating group, so as to bring up some set of people because people think it is something hard but I do tell them that it is something they can do. Don’t think because this thing is hard. I don’t see any difference between skating and riding a car or bicycle. When driving one may encounter dangers or accidents but that doesn’t stop you from driving your car. 

So as a female who enjoys skating, how do you feel? Do people look perceive you as being awkward? 

With this I think I have come across many people. They will see me and be like “Wooww!!”. I believe there is nothing a guy can do that a woman can’t do better. So I think in this society I have achieved a lot of friends. It’s because I am a female and I skate. I think I am the only female in this neighborhood doing so. I love it.

 

 

YCT FASHION ZONE: 'If You Want To Dress, Think of Comfort First' - Tomisin Speaks!

Tomisin Oke

In Nigerian universities, fashion has taken a different form. So how would describe today’s fashion in Nigerian higher institutions? What is in vogue and what’s not?

In some school, they kill the dressing 

Like which schools?

Schools like Unilag, Yabatech, Uniben. You know some top schools like that, they are always on point in terms of dress sense. The only thing is that everybody can’t be the same. There are some people that would want to go extra miles, dressing indecently and all that. You mustn’t expose everything for you to be smashing. When people want to dress, don’t do it because you see someone else doing it. Do it because you feel comfortable in your clothe. Most time when I dress I make sure I am comfortable. That is the first thing on my mind. I don’t want to go somewhere looking for what to use in covering my leg, I don’t want to hop a motor-bike with the thoughts of my pants showing. I dress so cool without having to expose anything. So if you want to dress, think of comfort first. Do something different, you don’t have to follow the trend. 

In Epe campus, how would you rate fashion? And besides do you think we should dress very well considering the location of the school. It’s almost like we are in the forest. Imagine Tarzan wearing blazers/suit in the jungle, does it make sense?

Laughs. Well, basically I think it is just because of the activities in the school. In Epe we are used to going to farm, doing dirty things such as farm practice and having to touch the earth most of the time, having to touch goats and rabbits. You don’t think it makes sense wearing a blazer jacket and sneakers before washing the pens at the piggery. Also, another factor is the little time you have. You are like ‘who am I dressing for?’. I always want to look cool. Every opportunity I have, I make sure I look good.

So as somebody that dresses elegantly, it is obvious that heads turn

[Laughs and blushes]

The heads turning is mostly that of the guys. People would admire.

Definitely. 

So how many guys approach you in a day? Give us an estimate.

[Laughs]. In Yabatech I wouldn’t even know how many heads are turning. First I dress to feel good. When I am walking I notice some people looking, some whispering

Like how many?

I don’t know. Quite a number. [Laughs]. You don’t expect me to count how many guys approach me in a day. 

Just give us a rough estimate.

Are you saying for the whole week or the whole semester? I don’t keep records. [Laughs].

You were among the nominees for Miss Agric. And Azeezat said assuming she didn’t win you would have emerged as the winner. Do you have any grudge against her winning? Do you think she deserves it? 

She is a very good friend of mine. We are very close. I do not have any grudge with her. I did not even expect I was going to be nominated because I did not even know it was going to occur. Abiola Majaro was my escort for the dinner; he said he was going to mention my name. And I told him I was not interested and that I don't want to be in the spotlight.

So you don’t like the spotlight?

Not like I don’t like the spotlight, but it wasn’t on mind basically. My intention was to come to the dinner and have fun. When she was nominated as Miss Agric I did not have any grudge. Firstly, she is a pretty lady in her own way and she deserves to have it. Some people thought I would be miss agric because I was looking hot during the dinner party. Nevertheless, it was fun.

' There Is More To Football Than Playing To Show Off' - Soccer Gist With A YCT Player!

Gideon Akinyele

Hello Gideon

Hello Fecko

So I was at the main campus during the match which took place at the sports centre and you participated in the football match. So how would you describe the outing?

First of all I never expected us to be at the main campus for that kind of tournament. Kudos to the sports director in the person of Onyekachi . He did a very good job. Thanks to God almighty that made it possible for us to play there. During the tournament we wanted our voices to be heard that there is somewhere in Epe people don’t know of. There are excellent people that are yet to be seen. We were driven by that passion and we had a lot of fans.

Sorry to cut you short. You said you have a lot of fans. When you say that, are you referring specifically to the female fans?

Yeah, I was referring to the female fans. [Smiles].

So during the match were you playing to entertain the female fans or were you playing to score goals?

You know we are human beings and we have Morales. Females are good cheer leaders. And when most guys see the females they would do the unbelievable.

I couldn’t agree more with that last sentence.

You can testify to that. [Laughs]. By the way, we had some setbacks.

What kind?

Like my favourite number 2 in the person of Adedotun Adedamola aka Dotman aka Agbaowo sustained an injury a night before the match. It was so painful because he could not participate despite the fact he bought a new boot and jersey.

I can imagine how sad that is.

[Laughs]. It was so painful. He even called his parents to come watch him play, and unfortunately everything turned out to be bad. But we never know what would have happened assuming he played.

You know it doesn’t answer the question. Did you play to entertain the female audience or you played to win?

Well, we played as a team. I was not even fit because I sustained an injury in the course of the match. Before I played for the crowd, but as you grow up you realize that there is more to football than playing to show off. In football, the spirit falls together and everybody rides together. We would have won the match if not for our keeper. It was very painful.

Who is your favorite footballer and football club?

I am a Manchester United fan

Same here.

Man U for life. And my favorite player is Merci. The guy was borne with football. I’d like to ask you a question.

Oh, ok.

What was your anticipation when you watched us play?

YCT Football Squad

To start with, I will be very blunt with you. I am not really a football person. My favorite game is Basketball.

Wow.

However I love watching soccer. So when we were at the main campus, I was expectant. I wished we won the match. Meanwhile, I was happy that we played our first match ever at the main campus. So regardless of the outcome, I would have still gone home happy. I wasn’t really interested in the score line, I was interested in the game and you guys did a great job. So final question, how do feel when you get positive remarks from people?

I feel motivated. Everyone has the talent to play football, so it now depends on how you put your talent to use.

Meet The Self-acclaimed 'Strongest Man' In YCT Epe

Good day Joseph Okonji aka Banky

Hey my Vice President, Feckman

So why are you called Banky? Prior to now, the only Banky I know is EME’s Bankole Wellington

Banky started as far back as last year when I gained admission. There was this Kangol hat I used to wear, coupled with my teddy style. When people saw me they were like this boy looks like Banky, and coupled with my music. Then they started calling me Banky and the name just stuck like that.

Oh, interesting. So rumours filtered in that a certain student claimed he is the strongest man in school. And I think you know who the person is?

Laughs. Yeah.

Yeah, the person happens to be you. So what prompted you to say that?

Actually I wouldn’t say I said that because it all went back to when we did our freshers week party, when we were contesting in a arm wrestle. So we competed and I actually came out the strongest in that contest. So ever since they gave been like ‘this guy e be like na him strong pass’. Even among the students, when it comes to physique, I think I am the most muscular. So the P.R.O was like ‘na him strong pass’. And when it comes to physical combat coupled with the respect people give me.

Physical combat? So did you go to any Taekwando or Taichi school?

[Laughs]. No, when it comes to my physique people get scared. When it comes to fighting with me, they tend to see me as one strong gentle guy. 

Definitely if you have that kind of physique the ladies will always be there, So how have you been treating your female fans? I believe you have female fans.

[Exhales] Ahhhhh. My female fans. [Laughs]. That is a strong one. Actually, you know one man’s food is another man’s poison.

Okay

Just as some ladies are liking it, some others are also scared of me. When I meet some of them, they are like ‘I can’t even believe I will be able to talk to you because of the way you look and walk’. Most of the ladies say Banky is a nice guy. Actually I tend not to hurt anybody. I think I have been treating all of them in a way that I will leave a landmark. They will remember me for being that Big and Nice Guy.

So out of the numerous ladies, has anyone tickled your fancy? Is there that special one?

[Laughs uncontrollably]. The special one?

Yeah.

[Laughs again]. You wan kill me. Actually all of them are special.

So in other words all of them are your girlfriends?

[Laughs]. No, no, no! Well, actually everybody knows that I have actually been dating a particular one.

You mean everybody but me. I don’t know. So who is the particular one?

[Laughs timidly]. It is Uche Okwara.

Wow. So thank you very much for your time.

You are welcome.

'Some Ladies Have Approached Me Personally' - Mr. Agric 2013 Opens Up!

Henry Momoh

What’s good Henry Momoh?

I’m good. All good!

You are Mr. Agric of the department of Agricultural Technology. So ever since you were bestowed with that title, how do you feel?

First of all, I feel happy and surprised. It wasn’t easy despite all ups and downs. 

Okay, when you say ups and downs, what were they?

Well when I was nominated I never knew I would be picked. I was surprised.

Why?

Because they could have picked anybody. I don’t know why I was picked. 

So in other words, are you saying you don’t think you were up to par to become Mr. Agric?

No, not that, I knew I would be one of the contestants, but I never knew I would emerge as a winner.

So you said you have been very happy?

Yeah.

Hmm, I think you have been happy because the ladies have been coming around. It’s not easy to be Mr. Agric. So how do handle your female fans?

Well, to me my female fans….

So you even have female fans? 

Laughs. I have them, because they are like my friends. I like them the same way I like my male friends. Although some ladies have approached me personally. 

Hmm, PERSONALLY? That reminds me of P-Square’s song. So when you say so, it is in what sense?

They tell me that they want to date me. 

Wow, like seriously?

Yeah, forreal! 

So do you want to give us names?

No it is personal. 

I see. So apart from you who do you think would have won the Mr. Agric title? 

Well, I thought of three people

Okay, who are they?

It’s probably Shina, Tolu or Biola. 

So apart from schooling, what else do you engage yourself in?

Yeah. I am a music lead vocalist. I do music full time. I am a member of a musical group in Lagos called Anointed Voices. We do acapellas and also individual group singing. I also belong to the choir of Foundation of Church Assembly, which happens to be my church. We perform at various concerts, occasions and events.