2024/2025 Venite Fresher Orientation Programme Day 3, Part 2: Cavista Holding Group Director of sales, Hon. Oska Seyi Ayeleso shared his rise to success

Day 3, Part 2 of the Venite Fresher Orientation Programme centered on Experience sharing session by Hon. Oska Seyi Ayeleso,Cavista Holding Group Director of sales, Former Director General, Ekiti State Enterprise Development Agency and the immediate past Group Managing Director, Fountain Holdings Limited, the investment arm of Ekiti State Government.

The session began with a warm welcome from Hon. Dapo Kolawole, the University Director of Strategy, Advancement, and Partnership. He reaffirmed the University’s commitment to fostering holistic growth, aiming to equip students with practical and real time insights to excel as well-rounded individuals in every facet of society.

Prince Bode Adetoyi, a distinguished Agro industry expert, shared his inspiring story of overcoming adversity and achieving success through perseverance and hard work. His experiences resonated deeply with the freshers, who were inspired by his rags to riches narrative.

Hon. Ayeleso’s lecture was a masterclass in resilience and determination. His grass to grace narrative served as a powerful reminder that success is often the result of diligence, honesty and sincerity. Ayeleso averred that this profound statement underscores the significance of quality education available for the students at Venite University in unlocking their potentials and shaping the future of society.

The experience sharing session was followed by an interactive session, moderated by Hon. Dapo Kolawole, where students engaged in a lively question and answer session. Five students with outstanding performances were rewarded with cash awards, serving as a motivation to their peers.

In his closing remarks, Hon. Dapo Kolawole reiterated the importance of discipline, resilience and perseverance in achieving academic excellence. He urged the students to make these values their watchword, in line with the mission of Venite University.

The programme emphasized on fostering a culture of excellence and resilience. Venite University aims to empower them to become self reliant graduates, leaders and changemakers in their respective fields.

Dignitaries at the event likened the orientation programme to prestigious initiatives such as the University of Oxford Freshers Week and Harvard University’s Opening Days. They highlighted the shared mission of these programmes: equipping students with the essential real life and practical skills, knowledge, and values to thrive academically and make a lasting impact beyond the university walls.

The students described the session as both enlightening and inspiring, praising the speakers for their authentic stories and practical advice. Many expressed gratitude for the opportunity to learn from accomplished professionals and noted how the experience-sharing sessions provided them with a renewed sense of purpose and direction.

The interactive Q&A segment, coupled with the recognition of outstanding students, left a lasting impression, motivating participants to aim higher and embrace the values of resilience and excellence championed by Venite University. The event was widely regarded as a transformative experience that set a positive tone for their academic journey.