Governor of Ondo State, Mr. Rotimi Akeredolu, has made a plea to people and organizations to help Adekunle Ajasin institution, Akungba Akoko, in its pursuit of becoming the nation's top state institution.
The government's commitment to giving state-owned institutions the necessary support and encouragement to enable them to fulfill their founding vision and mission statements was reiterated by Akeredolu, a visitor to the university.
At the institution's 12th convocation event on Saturday, the governor made this statement. Represented by the state Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Mr Femi Agagu, the governor appealed to “philanthropists, stakeholders, and prosperous community members to collaborate with the government in expanding infrastructural growth within educational institutions across the state.”
Akeredolu said he acknowledged the AAUA’s vision to be a leading institution in research. He also noted that the recent research endeavours by both staff and students of the varsity were commendable.
He said, “Adekunle Ajasin University stands as a significant contributor to staff training and the development of skilled personnel in our state and beyond. Countless civil and public sector workers, both within and outside the government, have benefitted from the rich education offered by this institution. “The AAUA has become intricately interwoven into the tapestry of growth and development within the state and the nation at large.”
During his speech, Dr. Tunji Abayomi, the Pro-Chancellor of the AAUA, highlighted the roles played by the university's leadership, staff, and host communities in attributing the university's success to their combined efforts.
“Recognising the synergistic collaboration among the university’s leadership, dedicated staff, and supportive host communities, we have successfully cultivated an environment of stability, peace, and progressive growth at AAUA,” he acknowledged.
Abayomi noted that despite the recent challenges faced by the university, it was still resilient and determined to achieve its goals, saying, “Our university has demonstrated resilience and determination. We have rejuvenated our strength, steadfastly committed to advancing the vision set forth by our founding fathers.”
Prof. Olugbenga Ige, the vice chancellor of the institution, congratulated the graduates on their success in their individual programs at the university and warned them to make meaningful contributions to both their alma mater and society at large in his remarks.
The university's commitment to quality and its goal of securing a prominent position on the global stage were further reassured to stakeholders by the VC.
“Despite the prevailing economic challenges in the country, I am pleased to note that this year’s convocation is a testament to our commitment to benchmark our university against the best and most competitive institutions globally. It is the result of a deliberate initiative to institutionalise the university and elevate its competitive edge,” the VC explained.
A total of 5,249 students received various degrees from the college during the event; 42 of them received first-class honors, 1,088 second-class upper division degrees, 2,264 second-class lower division degrees, and 605 third class degrees.
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