Ekiti State University Shines at NAPE/NMGS Conference

Ekiti State University (EKSU) has emerged as the 4th best university at the 12th conference organized by the Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE) and the Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS).

The conference, themed "Bridging the Knowledge Gap: Enhancing Geoscience Education for Sustainable Development," was held at Kwara State University, Malete, from August 28-30, 2025.

A team of 10 students from the Department of Geology, accompanied by two academic staff, represented EKSU at the conference. The university's impressive performance saw it surpassing renowned institutions like the University of Ibadan, Obafemi Awolowo University, and the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.

The Head of the Department of Geology, Professor Adeyinka Aturamu, attributed the success to the support of the EKSU Management and the Tunji Olowolafe Foundation (TOF), which sponsored the delegates. He described the conference as an eye-opening opportunity for both staff and students to learn, network, and interact with peers and industry delegates.

EKSU's achievement is a testament to the university's commitment to academic excellence and geoscience education.