UNITED NATIONS DECLARE SUPPORT FOR YOUTHS ON BRIGHTER FUTURE

According to him, many MUNs across the world do not follow the actual rules and practices used at the UN, stating that, “It, therefore, became imperative for UNIC Lagos, being the field office of UN-DPI in Nigeria, to ensure quality of MUN conferences in terms of adherence to the rules of procedures of how a typical UN General Assembly, for instance, conducts its affairs.

Speaking, the Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof Eyitope Ogunbodede, reiterated the commitment of the university administration to supporting value-adding activities amongst the students, pointing out that the Model United Nations (MUN) is a platform for students of Political Science, International Relations, International Law and the Social Sciences in general, to express themselves and manifest their potentials.

He urged all delegates to be diligent in their roles as ambassadors of their assigned countries for the conference, emphasizing that, “make new friends, learn more about diplomacy and enjoy the hospitality of OAU, Ile-Ife”.

The Chairman of the Conference Planning Committee, Prof Charles Ukeje, in his message, thanked UNIC for its support to the University in organising the first IFEMUN conference and commended the students for their commitment and determination to ensuring a successful conference.

Addressing the delegates, the Secretary General of IFEMUN 2018, Mr Patrick Ojunde, expressed his delight about the quality of discussion by the delegates and expressed his expectation of a better IFEMUN conference next year.

Penpushing reports further that, other facilitators and Committee Chairs at the conference included Mr Adama Joshua Ugbede; Mr Kehinde Odanye; Ms Cynthia Akhagbeme Simeon; Ms Damilola Ifeoluwa Kehinde; Mr Daniel Obiyo; and Ms Daberechi Jewel Ike-Obioha.