Ajayi Crowther University Holds Fitness Exercise for Part-Time Students

Ajayi Crowther University (ACU), Oyo, has organised a fitness exercise for part-time students of the Department of Religious and Development Studies, fulfilling a commitment made during their welcome programme earlier in the week.

The exercise, held on Friday, July 17, 2026, transformed the university's sports pavilion into a centre of physical activity as students and staff participated in a series of fitness routines.

Leading the session was the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ebunoluwa Oduwole, who joined the students in full sporting attire and personally participated in the exercise. The initiative forms part of the university's commitment to providing a well-rounded educational experience that includes extracurricular, spiritual, and social activities.

The fitness session was supervised by the university's Chief Coach, Dr. Sunday Omobhude, and featured aerobics designed to improve joint flexibility. Participants also took part in a jog around the university campus to promote cardiovascular health and overall physical well-being.

Although the workout was physically demanding, many of the students expressed satisfaction with the experience, describing it as refreshing and beneficial. The exercise reinforced the university's emphasis on healthy living, a philosophy that has remained a key focus of Prof. Oduwole's administration since she assumed office as the institution's first female and fifth substantive Vice-Chancellor.

Several principal officers of the university attended the event, including the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Prof. Afolake Olanbiwonninu; Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Prof. Olukayode Binuyo; the University Librarian, Prof. Bose Ajiboye; and the Head of the Department of Religious and Development Studies, Ven. Dr. Ayo Ogidiolu. Staff of the Sports Unit and the Public Relations Office were also present.

The fitness exercise marks the beginning of a series of activities planned for the part-time students. Other scheduled programmes include a social dinner to encourage networking, dedicated praise and worship sessions, and a prayer walk aimed at promoting spiritual development within the student community.