Ashaye Nathaniel, a 500-level student and Ogundipe Abidemi a 300-level student of the Department of Animal Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University have won the 11th Edition of the annual Senator Kaka Inter-varsity Quiz Competition for the second time on February 28.
The quiz competition is an annual event always anchored by the Animal Sciences Students’ Association, University of Ibadan. The invited schools include University of Ibadan, Obafemi Awolowo University, Federal University Of Technology, Akure, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta, and Ladoke Akintola University of Technology. The questions centre around agriculture, animal sciences, and current affairs.
This year’s competition took place at the Department of Animal Sciences event centre in UI and was part of the Animal Sciences Students’ Association Week, 2024.
In an exclusive interview with ACJOAU correspondent, Ashaye Nathaniel, one of the representatives of Obafemi Awolowo University shared his experience on how he got to know about the about the competition and his feelings after winning the competition.

ACJOAU Correspondent: How did you get to know about the competition?
Ashaye Nathaniel: I have known about the competition since I was in the 200 level. The selection for those who will represent is always from 400 to 500 levels.
The president asks class representatives of the department’s association to recommend the top dogs in their levels (Part 4 and 5), the ‘A’ students in each level.
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ACJOAU Correspondent: How did you get selected?
Ashaye Nathaniel: In my case, it was based on experience and practical knowledge of animal sciences and history.
I was not selected based on academic performance in the classroom but a practical understanding of what the course entails and other interests like world history, military history, and animal health/production.
ACJOAU Correspondent: How many OAU students were at the competition?
Ashaye Nathaniel: Two. I and another person last year and a separate person this year.
ACJOAU Correspondent: How was it possible for you to win the competition two times in a row because you won last year’s edition too?
Ashaye Nathaniel: Firstly, God’s grace is above human understanding. Preparation and dedication to the department and university because I am representing big names.
I must not let the university down. The ‘Great Ife’ name should not and must not be dragged. I think that fueled me to study and prepare well.
ACJOAU Correspondent: Are there incentives attached to winning the competition?
Ashaye Nathaniel: Definitely! Cash prizes, but they go to the association.
ACJOAU Correspondent: Who were the runners-up for the competition?
Ashaye Nathaniel: UI was the first runner-up, and FUTA was the second runner-up.