ACU Vice-Chancellor Urges Ibadan Alumni to Form Strong Branch for Institutional Development

The Vice-Chancellor of Ajayi Crowther University (ACU), Oyo, Prof. Ebunoluwa Oduwole, has called on graduates of the institution residing in Ibadan to establish a strong and well-structured alumni branch to support the university’s development agenda.

She made the appeal during a historic engagement held on Saturday, June 13, 2026, with ACU alumni in the Ibadan metropolis, where she emphasised the strategic importance of an organised alumni network in advancing institutional growth.

Addressing the gathering, Prof. Oduwole urged the graduates to take ownership of the university’s progress and actively promote its image through their conduct, professional achievements, and daily interactions.

“Ajayi Crowther University is your university. Whatever is happening in ACU, you have a stake; you can contribute to the direction of affairs,” she said.

She further encouraged the alumni to organise themselves formally, visit the campus regularly, interact with current students, and provide mentorship to strengthen the next generation of graduates. According to her, sustained alumni engagement is central to her vision for the institution’s future.

Prof. Oduwole also commended the existing ACU alumni chapter in Ibadan, led by Dr. Peter Oiku, for its contributions to the university’s health centre and for successfully organising an alumni lecture featuring Nollywood actress Jumoke Odetola in recent weeks.

“We are moving, and we want you to get into it. Everybody has to come on board,” she added, calling for innovative contributions to reposition the university for greater impact.

Other principal officers present at the meeting—including the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Prof. Afolake Olanbiwonninu; Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Prof. Olukayode Binuyo; Registrar, Dr. Bode Olofinmuagun; and Bursar, Dr. Ayodele Olusanwo—reinforced the Vice-Chancellor’s position. They stressed that alumni participation is essential to sustaining the university’s growth trajectory and formally urged the formation of an Ibadan alumni branch.

They noted that the achievements of the graduates reflect the university’s investment in human capital, describing the engagement as a milestone in strengthening institutional ties and calling for actionable outcomes from the discussions.

Responding, several alumni expressed appreciation to the Vice-Chancellor for engaging with them directly. They acknowledged the need for better organisation within the alumni body and pledged commitment to building a unified structure in Ibadan.

“We are pleased to hear good stories coming out of Ajayi Crowther University,” they said, adding that they would “come together as a team, establish common communication and meeting grounds, and remain open to collaboration with ACU to play our role in the university’s development wherever we can fit in.”