ATIBA
BOOK CLUB APPOINTS ONIKE RAHAMAN OLALEKAN AS COORDINATOR
The Atiba Book Club is pleased to announce the
appointment of Onike Rahaman Olalekan as its new Coordinator. Alhaji Onike
Rahaman Olalekan is a Principal Assistant Registrar at the Oyo State College of
Agriculture and Technology, Igboora, and brings a wealth of experience and
knowledge to the role.
Alhaji Onike Rahaman Olalekan is a seasoned
administrator, freelance writer, academic researcher, editorial consultant,
author, policy analyst, bibliophile, and educationist, with over ten years of
experience in the education sector. He has a passion for promoting reading
culture and has been an active member of the Atiba Book Club since its
inception in 2021.
As the Coordinator of Atiba Book Club, Alhaji
Onike Rahaman Olalekan will oversee the day-to-day operations of the club,
including organizing monthly reading challenges, selecting books for
discussion, and coordinating guest speaker events. He will also work closely
with the club's members to encourage participation and facilitate intellectual
discussions and critical analysis of literary works.
Under Alhaji Onike Rahaman Olalekan 's
leadership, the Atiba Book Club will continue to provide a vibrant community
for students and book lovers who are passionate about literature and learning.
Members will have access to an online library of books and resources, and be
encouraged to submit book reviews and creative writing pieces for publication
on the club's website.
The Atiba Book Club is an important platform for
promoting reading culture and intellectual discourse in Oyo town. The club's
activities cut across the four Oyo Local Government Areas, including Atiba LGA,
Oyo East LGA, Oyo West LGA, and Afijio LGA. Members have the opportunity to
engage in meaningful discussions with fellow book lovers from different
communities and backgrounds.
The Atiba Book Club aims to foster a love for
reading and learning among students, as well as provide a platform for personal
and professional development. Through its activities, the club promotes
critical thinking, creativity, and intellectual curiosity, which are essential
skills for success in today's fast-paced world.
The Atiba Book Club is affiliated with the
Society of Young Nigerian Writers, Nigeria, and shares its mission of promoting
literary excellence and intellectual discourse. The club's members are
encouraged to participate in the Society's activities and events, including
literary contests, workshops, and conferences.
The Atiba Book Club recognizes the importance of
partnerships and collaborations in promoting reading culture and intellectual
discourse. The club welcomes partnerships with schools, libraries, and other
organizations in Oyo town area to promote its mission and expand its reach.
The Atiba Book Club is committed to creating a
welcoming and inclusive space for individuals to explore different genres,
cultures, and perspectives through reading and discussion. The club encourages
members to share their thoughts and perspectives on various literary works,
fostering a sense of community and intellectual engagement.
The Atiba Book Club is excited to have Alhaji
Onike Rahaman Olalekan as its new Coordinator and looks forward to the
continued growth and success of the club under his leadership. The club invites
all book lovers and students in the Oyo town area to join its vibrant community
and participate in its activities.
Alhaji Onike Rahaman Olalekan was born on July
13, 1972, in Oyo Town, Oyo State, Nigeria. With a rich educational background,
he attended the traditional Islamic Training Centre in his early childhood years
and later became a tutor at the Imam Hammed Arabic and Islamic Study Centre,
Oyo. He completed his elementary education at L.A Town School, Awumaro, Oyo,
where he earned his primary school leaving certificate.
Alhaji Onike Rahaman Olalekan proceeded to Olivet
Baptist High School, Oyo, for his Senior Secondary School education and
completed it from 1985 to 1991. He got admission into the then Oyo State
College of Education, now Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, from 1992 to
1995, where he was awarded a Nigeria Certificate in Education (NCE)
specializing in Political Science & Social Studies.
He then gained admission into the University of
Ado-Ekiti to study Social Studies between 2001 and 2006 and graduated with
Second Class Upper Division. Alhaji Onike Rahaman attended the University of
Ibadan for his Master's degree and graduated with M.Ed(Social Studies) with
Ph.D. proceed grade in 2011.
Alhaji Onike Rahaman Olalekan has been a human
rights activist since 1989, investing his time and energy into human rights
education, advocacy, and struggle against social injustice and military rule.
He has been a member of various human rights groups, including the Civil
Liberties Organisation, Campaign for Democracy, Committee for the Defence of
Human Rights (CDHR), Human Right Africa, and Nigerianity movement, among
others.
As a Students' Union Activist, Alhaji Onike
Rahaman Olalekan started activism right from his secondary school days at
Olivet Baptist High School, Oyo. He was known for always fighting against injustice
and oppression, and he held various positions in school clubs and
organizations. He was also a member of various student ideological groups and
committees.
Alhaji Onike Rahaman Olalekan is an accomplished
writer, starting his writing career as a freelance writer for TELL, The News,
PM New, and Tempo. He has over one hundred writing portfolios and is also a
speechwriter and ghostwriter for several eminent personalities and political
office holders. He writes frequently for several print and online media
platforms, including The Cable, Premium Times, Nigerian Tribune, Daily Trust,
Nigeria Opinion, Sahara Reporters, among others. Alhaji Onike has written three
books and has chapter contributions in several books.
Leveraging on his writing skill, experience, and
knowledge of rules of usage, Alhaji Onike Rahaman Olalekan has been an
editorial consultant to several organizations and individuals. He has edited
over ten books and several student magazines. Alhaji Onike Rahaman Olalekan has
attended several academic conferences, seminars, and workshops where he
presented papers on contemporary issues, and some of his research works have
been published in learned Journals.
Alhaji Onike Rahaman Olalekan has served in the
public service for over two decades. He joined the services of Oyo State
Universal Basic Education in 2001 as an Executive Officer and rose to become a
Higher Executive Officer General Administration and Head of Confidential
Registry from 2006 to 2008. He joined the services of the Oyo State College of
Agriculture and Technology, Igboora, in the year 2008 as Administrative Officer
II. As a Professional Administrator, he has served in several strategic
Committees of the Governing Council, Management, and Board of Studies.
Alhaji Onike Rahaman Olalekan is a member of the
Editorial Board, Premier News, and is also the Social and Cultural Editor of
1st Africa International Magazine. He is one of the editors of KedNews, a book
project editor, and book reviewer.
