In a landmark moment for creative expression and literary achievement, the Department of Languages, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Thomas Adewumi University (TAU), officially launched its first student-authored book titled "A Journey into Becoming" during the University’s 5th Matriculation Ceremony.

The anthology, written by the pioneer 100-level students of the department for the 2024/2025 academic session, marks the first publication of its kind in the institution’s history. Described as a powerful chronicle of transformation, the collection reflects the intellectual and emotional journeys of its contributors, covering themes of identity, healing, truth, self-discovery, and personal growth.

In his opening remarks, the Head of Department, Mr. Adelokun Adetunji Oluwapelumi, read the preface of the book to the audience, describing the anthology as more than a mere compilation of poems, it is a curated tapestry of young voices navigating the complexities of early university life “‘A Journey into Becoming’ constitutes far more than a mere assemblage of student poetry; it is a carefully curated chronicle of personal and intellectual evolution,” the preface read.

Under Mr. Adelokun’s academic mentorship, students were guided through creative writing workshops where poetry became a tool for critical introspection, emotional articulation, and authentic expression. The result is a compelling mosaic of poems that range from deeply vulnerable to boldly assertive, collectively offering readers insight into the minds of a rising generation of thinkers and storytellers.

The book was formally unveiled by the Founder and Chancellor, Engr. Dr. Johnson B. O. Adewumi, alongside the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Francisca Oladipo, both commended the department for initiating such a transformative academic project and for encouraging a culture of creativity and scholarship.

The contributing writers, the first cohort admitted into the Department of Languages,  include:

1. Abdsalam Balqees Adepeju

2. Abdulrazaq Zainab Binta

3. Adeniyi Oluwapamilerin Daystar

4. Adeusi Majesty Inioluwa

5. Adigun Oluwaseyi Adeshewa

6. Akanbi Martha Oluwadamilare

7. Akindele Mary Adedolapo

8. Ashaolu Ajemide Victoria

9. Ayinde Bolade Blessing

10. Kareem Fathia Ajike

11. Bello Joseph Ogotuntun

12. Oyedele Oyindamola Oluwashikemi

13. Samuel Timileyin

The anthology stands not only as a celebration of student talent but also as a milestone in TAU’s broader commitment to nurturing critical thinkers, global communicators, and culturally aware citizens. By empowering first-year students to publish a literary work of this magnitude, the university affirms its role as a dynamic hub for both academic and creative excellence.

The launch of "A Journey into Becoming" will remain a defining moment in the annals of Thomas Adewumi University, one that signals the dawn of a literary tradition destined to grow within its walls.