This is a conversation with Safiyya Auwal (left) and Talford Ongolo (right). They are both law students and are opponents contesting to be the next president of the Student Government "SGA" at the American University of Nigeria.

YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/rbxrBhYglaQ

In this episode, I inquire about their dreams for the University.


Chapters:

[00:00] Intro

[02:07] What's your dream for AUN Safiyya?

[02:27] Talford, what's your dream for AUN?

[03:18] Why do you want to be President Talford?

[04:06] "I pick bottles on the floor" - Talford

[04:47] What's the Job of the Senate in the SGA?

[06:13] Priorities..

[06:18] Safiyya, why do you want to be President?

[06:48] I was part of the most "relaxed" department when I joined the SGA - Safiyya

[08:27] Why's the fire still burning Safiyya?

[09:44] How has your experience with the previous administration(s) been?

[10:19] "people lead very differently" - Safiyya

[10:55] What do you mean by strong leaders Safiyya?

[11:07] "you can be laid back and still be a good leader" - Safiyya

[12:30] What has your experience been with the past three governments Talford?

[15:14] "I am very innovative, very creative, very fierce and very disciplined" - Talford

[15:20] So, Talford, you can call a meeting and expel a member or an executive who isn't getting the job done?

[15:37] What's on your manifesto Talford?

[16:25] "I have always worked in a construction company since 16 years old" - Talford

[19:17] "I am very good on delegation and identifying people's strengths" - Talford

[21:01] "I want professional IT developers and software engineering students/computer science students to work together" - Talford

[22:16] "You have the opportunity of being in the space where rules are being made in the University as SGA President. Hence, you can influence it" - Talford

[23:20] "If I am in a situation where I can ring up the registrar, the president, the provost, something will be done" - Talford

[23:39] Safiyya, what's on your manifesto?

[24:45] Safiyya, what can you do about my damaged badminton racket so, I can keep playing?

[26:23] "I have already laid out plans for the incoming University President " - Safiyya

[28:05] What do you mean by "accessibility" Safiyya?

[29:24] Safiyya, you mentioned "accountability" in your manifesto. How can I keep you accountable?

[31:27] "I intend to have performance review monthly" - Safiyya

[32:19] "The point is to have a very strong team" | Leadership with a vision that will direct a team - Safiyya

[33:20] Safiyya, How do you feel contesting with Talford?

[33:50] Sometimes, you want to come on with full force. But, then, we get to meet each other in class the next day.

[34:16] Talford, how do you feel contesting with Safiyya?

[35:39] "You can both be a leader and you can both do different things in different ways" - Talford

[36:11] "I am very fierce and very determined" - Talford

[36:35] So far, what has your campaign process been like Talford?

[37:57] "as a leader, you have to keep the overexcitement in check" - Talford

[38:34] What do you think is stimulating the fire in your supporters Talford?

[39:40] Give me a one minute speech on what you will do for the American University of Nigeria Talford.

[40:26] You will be forced to say, "In this school, there are leaders, athletes, five-star chefs, content creators.." - Talford

[41:21] Lots of students sent out emails for my reinstation.

[41:29] Safiyya, what has your campaign process been like?

[41:53] "There were times when I have been thrown under the bus by people" - Safiyya

[42:12] "I have a vision and I keep that in mind" - Safiyya

[43:34] How will you feel if you do not win Safiyya?

[44:02] "Making an impact in AUN doesn't stand and end with the SGA" - Safiyya

[44:14] What does a loss mean to you Safiyya?

[44:24] Talford, what does a loss mean to you?

[46:47] "I hope that we are going to have very strong leadership regardless of the result of this election"

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