The Public Speaking Club (PSC) capped a transformative semester on November 21 with its Fall 2025 Graduation Ceremony, celebrating students who grew from hesitant speakers into confident communicators and emerging leaders. The event brought together graduating members, faculty, and guests for an evening of prayers, reflections, certificate presentations, and the formal transition of club leadership.
Delivering a goodwill message, Mrs. Faizatu Abubakar Ahmed, AVP Human Resources, commended the club for its role in equipping students with essential communication skills. She emphasized that clear and confident expression remains vital beyond university life. “One of the biggest skills you need is the ability to project, to say what you want to say and be heard well,” she said, encouraging students to continue sharpening their public speaking abilities.
Outgoing President Akachukwu Madueke, who spent seven months leading the club, used his farewell address to reflect on PSC’s achievements over the semester. He highlighted the club’s weekly sessions on anxiety management, storytelling, body language, and impromptu speaking, as well as collaborations with other campus organizations and its community service outreach. He noted that PSC’s impact extended beyond technical speaking skills, shaping members’ personal and leadership development. “This club did not only grow under my leadership; it grew me. Carry it boldly, carry it proudly, carry it higher than I ever could,” he said as he officially handed over to the incoming executive team.
Stepping into office as the new President, Software Engineering major Abbas Auwal expressed his commitment to expanding PSC’s reach across the university. He outlined plans for deeper collaboration, more structured training, and increased visibility for the club in the coming semester. “We don’t plan to simply exist next semester; we plan to dominate,” he declared confidently, drawing applause from the audience.
Some of the graduating members who shared testimonials revealed personal breakthroughs, from overcoming stage fright to mastering eye contact, articulation, pacing, and storytelling. Many expressed gratitude for the supportive and structured learning environment created by the club’s executives and instructors.
Reported by Pwagreno Blessing Moris