My name is Ope-Igbede Tobiloba Richman, a 500-Level student of the Department of Civil Engineering, currently standing on a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 4.85. I hail from Iwaro Oka-Akoko in Ondo State, raised in a humble home with a rich heritage rooted in a political and academic family. These foundational values have deeply shaped my passion for leadership, progressive governance, and academic excellence.
It is my firm belief that good governance must begin with our generation. Driven by this conviction, I campaigned vigorously and was elected as the President of NUESA on February 14, 2026, securing a substantial mandate of 655 votes. Upon assuming office, my administration resolved to dismantle the casual, superficial system of student unionism on the OAUSTECH campus and replace it with a model focused entirely on delivering people-oriented, value-adding projects.
NUESA OAUSTECH CHAPTER is the Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology branch of the Nigerian Universities Engineering Students’ Association.
It serves as the umbrella body for all engineering students in OAUSTECH across all departments and levels.
The chapter operates a student government structure with an Executive Arm that implements policies and programs, and a Legislative Arm that makes laws and oversees the executive.
It promotes academic excellence, professional development, and unity through seminars, trainings, and also serves as a link between students and the national NUESA body and engineering stakeholders.
Sir, my commitment to this university’s infrastructure and student welfare predates my presidency. On November 24, 2025, during my 400-Level SIWES program, I collaborated with my colleagues to self-fund the upgrade and renovation of the Civil Engineering Department Lecture Hall. With your gracious approval through the Dean of Engineering, we executed an N₦800,000 Naira project that included proper electrical wiring, adequate lighting 8LED light bulbs, painting, the installation of burglaries for security, a printer, and 30 electrical sockets capable of powering 100 laptops and gadgets simultaneously. This initiative successfully became a blueprint and model for two other engineering departmental classroom renovations.
Building on that foundation, my tenure as NUESA President has been characterized by rapid, tangible development. I am proud to highlight the following physical and digital achievements delivered by my administration to the benefit of SEET and OAUSTECH at large:
Summary of Administrative Achievements:
Project 1: Multipurpose Ergonomic Outdoor Seater Project (1.3 million Naira):
Delivered within my first 30 days in office, this multimillion-naira outdoor seating facility was constructed to enhance the campus environment. It is fully equipped with modern lighting and a dedicated charging station to support students’ academic and leisure needs.
Project 2: Upgrade and Standardization of Mega Goal Post (300K Naira):
Recognizing the importance of sports in student welfare, we successfully upgraded and standardized the engineering sports facilities just two weeks after delivering our outdoor seater project.
Project 3: SEET Monumental Signage Installation (620K Naira):
A month ago, we completed the installation of a premium 40-foot by 3-foot steel, half-million-naira institutional signage mounted on the faculty’s admin block. It proudly spelling out: “SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY, OAUSTECH, OKITIPUPA, NIGERIA”, giving our faculty a befitting and prestigious physical identity.
Project 4: Facilitated Construction of Two Lecture Room Pulpits and Renovation of its Podiums by other departmental associations called NIEEES and NIMECHEE (500K Naira):
Two months ago, we facilitated and assisted with the construction and installation of two high-quality lecture room pulpits and renovated their podiums by the departmental association NIEEES- Nigerian Institute of Electrical Electronics Engineering Students’ and NIMEECHE-SF- Nigerian Institute of Mechanical Engineering Student Forum to aid our esteemed lecturers during academic delivery.
Project 5: The NUESA Digital Web Portal and Software (657K Naira):
To modernize our academic operations, we developed a comprehensive web portal and software tailored for engineering students. This robust platform features:
- Access to digital course materials and research thesis reports.
- A Computer-Based Test (CBT) practice portal tailored for newly admitted students, featuring over 10,000 questions.
- Placement opportunities and portals for SWEP, SIWES, and scholarships.
- A licensed Sports Hub that facilitated the livestreaming of various sporting events, including the recently concluded FIFA World Cup.
- A built-in CGPA Calculator, opinion polls, and a repository for association and university-wide newsletters and memoranda.
Annual Tech Week Summit, Inspo & Capacity Building:
We successfully hosted the major NUESA Tech Week Summit, alongside Freshers’ Engineering Software Training Bootcamps. These programs educated our members on the latest technological advancements and equipped them with highly sought-after digital skills.
Industrial Partnerships and Welfarism:
Through the success of our Tech Week, we successfully Industrial Experts and financiers who were inducted as Patrons of our noble association. They are now actively invested in the welfarism and professional development of OAUSTECH engineering students.
