The DELSU Updates Forum (DUF), hosted by Senator Oseh Joshua of Delta State University, Abraka, who serves as the Chairperson of the Budget Committee in the in-house Supreme Student Senate (SSS), 30th Assembly, Faculty of Arts, has organised its first-ever writing competition, providing students with an opportunity to express their views on issues affecting student life.
The competition, themed “What Is One Thing You Would Change About Student Life at DELSU, and Why? State Real-Life and Cogent Reasons,” concluded with the announcement of winners on Friday, November 6, 2026, following the voting exercise.
Participants presented diverse opinions, with Omoregbe Raymond Osaze focusing on transportation; Efe Tejiri Joanna on student support and communication; Emeka Adaeze on career development; Micheal Success Victor on accommodation; Obashili Gift Chinasa on housing exploitation; Olise Liveth on financial pressure; Meninwa Favour Lively on healthcare; Solomon EbiPade Favour on academic fairness; Brown Goodnews on student welfare; Sunday Chifumnanya Godlove on infrastructure; Azubuike Solomon on study environment; Azere Mamode Daniel on practical opportunities; Nkomuwa Wisdom Chinonso on academic flexibility; Nketan Destiny Osasuwmen on accountability; Fotoh Oghenevwegba Gift on holistic education; and Ikechukwu Chioma Esther on academic workload.
Efe Tejiri Joanna emerged as the third-place winner in the competition, using the opportunity to highlight the importance of responsible voting and individual choices, describing every vote as a significant contribution to collective decision-making.
In her appreciation message following the announcement, Joanna expressed gratitude to DUF for providing the platform to participate, explaining that her involvement was motivated by two major considerations: lending her voice to students' concerns, as reflected in the competition topic, and highlighting the significance of voting and individual choices.
She also appreciated those who supported her throughout the competition, particularly individuals who recognised and valued her expressive and thought-provoking writing skills.
While acknowledging the decision of some individuals not to vote because they were unwilling to follow the competition's WhatsApp channel, Joanna maintained that such decisions, although personal, could influence the overall outcome.
Reflecting on the voting process, she observed that greater participation from those who declined to vote might have changed her position in the competition. Similarly, she acknowledged that if some of her supporters had made different voting decisions, she might not have emerged among the winners.
She further stressed the need for individuals to exercise their rights responsibly without allowing unnecessary restrictions or compromises to influence their decisions.
According to her, the experience served as a reminder that individual participation matters in collective decision-making, urging people not to underestimate the power of a single vote.
She concluded by reiterating that every vote counts and can make a significant difference in determining an outcome.
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