Ajayi Crowther University Pro-Chancellor, Vice-Chancellor Inspect Projects Ahead of 18th Convocation

The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of Ajayi Crowther University (ACU), Oyo, Dr Olutoyin Okeowo, has led a comprehensive inspection of ongoing and completed projects across the university's campuses ahead of its 18th Convocation Ceremony.

Dr Okeowo, accompanied by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ebunoluwa Oduwole, and other members of the university's management team, commenced the inspection at the Offa-Metta campus.

At the campus, the team inspected the newly constructed St. Michael's Building, which houses spacious lecture rooms and office facilities. They also visited hostel blocks currently under construction.

The inspection team subsequently proceeded to the Kieseni campus, where the Pro-Chancellor inspected the newly constructed Dizengoff Screen House, newly roofed staff quarters and blocks of classrooms.

The university's expansive farmland at Kieseni and the proposed cattle ranch were also inspected as part of the exercise.

The tour concluded at the Ajegunle campus, where Dr Okeowo inspected several facilities, including the newly constructed Victory Inn staff quarters, Goshen Inn Girls Hostel, the University Health Centre and the area surrounding the Senate Building.

Speaking during the inspection, the Pro-Chancellor expressed satisfaction with the pace and quality of work on the various projects, noting that the developments reflected the university's commitment to providing a conducive environment for teaching, learning and staff operations.

He also offered professional advice to the Vice-Chancellor and her management team at the different campuses on effective project management and the utilisation of available resources to achieve optimal benefits for the institution.

The inspection formed part of preparations for the university's 18th Convocation Ceremony, scheduled to hold from Sunday, November 22, to Thursday, November 26, 2026.

Other members of the inspection team included the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Prof. Afolake Olanbiwonninu; Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Prof. Olukayode Binuyo; University Librarian, Prof. Bosede Ajiboye; Director of Works and Services, Engr. Dr Oluwole Olaniyi; Dr Olusayo Ajeigbe; and Mr Steve Olayiwola, alongside other university staff.

The inspection underscores the university management's efforts to assess infrastructure development and ensure that ongoing projects contribute to improved academic, residential and administrative facilities ahead of the forthcoming convocation ceremony.