James Hope University VC Donates Economics Textbooks to AFUED Department

The President and Vice-Chancellor of James Hope University, JHU, Lagos, Professor Olu Akinkugbe, has donated several copies of economics textbooks to the Department of Economics, Adeyemi Federal University of Education, AFUED, Ondo.

The donation, described as the first of its kind since the institution’s transformation from Adeyemi College of Education, ACE, to Adeyemi Federal University of Education, took place on Thursday, August 20, 2026.

Receiving the donor on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor of AFUED, Professor Bayode Isaiah Popoola, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ireti Alao Folasade, expressed appreciation for the gesture. She described it as thoughtful and timely, and said the development would be of immense value to the Department of Economics in its accreditation process.

“I know AFUED is not new to you and it has a place in your heart. We know you today, and we know you for good. I pray that Almighty God will make your tenure as the Vice-Chancellor of JHU successful. You will never lack,” she said.

In his remarks, Professor Akinkugbe said the donation was motivated by his belief in the importance of providing students with access to quality learning materials.

“I am here today to donate a small collection of economics textbooks to your department. These are not just books; they are tools. They are bridges to understanding the complex world of markets, policies, and human behaviour,” he said.

He emphasized that quality education should be a priority for all stakeholders in education so that it does not constitute a barrier to students’ academic excellence. 

“Whether you are studying microeconomics, macroeconomics, or development economics, I hope these texts will challenge you, inspire you, and equip you for the future,” he remarked.

Advocating for a review of teaching methods in economics, the JHU Vice-Chancellor said, “a great economics teacher does more than explain supply and demand curves, but also opens minds, stimulates curiosity and helps students understand the forces shaping their everyday lives from the price of garri to the stability of the naira.”

While commending those who contributed to the transformation of AFUED from a College of Education to a University, Professor Akinkugbe expressed his readiness to collaborate with AFUED in areas of academic research, scholarships and other initiatives that could benefit the Department, Faculty and the University at large.

In his address of welcome, the Dean, Faculty of Social and Management Sciences, AFUED, Professor Tope Rufus Oziegbe, thanked the donor for his generosity and described the visit as a welcome development.

“We have heard a lot about you. We are happy to meet you formally. I want to sincerely appreciate you, on behalf of the University’s Management, for your generosity towards the institution,” he said.

The Head of Economics Department, AFUED, Dr. Akinwumi Sarimakin, also appreciated the donor for strengthening the capacity of the department with books of international standard, stating that his contribution to the department and AFUED at large will never be forgotten.

In his closing remarks, the Acting Dean of Degree Studies, AFUED, Associate Professor Rogers Adebayo Akinsokeji, welcomed the visitor back to what he described as his home. He noted that the donation exceeded expectations.

“We thought your donation would be just three or five books, but here we are with boxes loaded with current economics textbooks of international standard. We thank you, sir, that this is happening in our time. This is the first of its kind in the institution,” he said.

He expressed appreciation on behalf of the Dean of the Faculty of Social and Management Sciences, the Head of Department, lecturers and students, and expressed hope that the gesture would mark the beginning of a stronger relationship between James Hope University and AFUED.

The highpoint of the brief ceremony was the presentation of the books to the Economics Department and the presentation of gifts to the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Bayode Isaiah Popoola, and the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ireti Folasade Alao.

The event, held at the Deputy Vice-Chancellor’s office, had in attendance the Registrar, Mrs. Olufisayo Fakorede, and the Bursar, Mrs. Taiwo Adedoyin, as well as lecturers and students from the Economics Department, AFUED.