OOU VC Seeks Alumni Support for Development

The Vice-Chancellor of Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago Iwoye, Prof. Ayodeji Agboola, has urged the university’s alumni to actively contribute to initiatives aimed at fostering academic excellence and institutional development.

Speaking on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at the 30th anniversary and reunion of the 1994 set of medical doctor graduates of Obafemi Awolowo College of Health Sciences, the Vice-Chancellor commended the alumni for their dedication. The event, held at Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital (OOUTH), Sagamu, featured the commissioning of a newly built Neonatal Ward and a renovated college auditorium.

Prof. Agboola emphasized the importance of alumni engagement in university development, stating, “We appreciate the old students for supporting the present administration’s initiatives. We call on others to emulate this effort and assist in creating a conducive learning environment.”

Highlighting the impact of alumni contributions, he noted that giving back to one’s alma mater benefits students from diverse backgrounds. “This humanitarian effort is a remarkable way to support infrastructural development. We hope more alumni will follow this selfless example,” he added.

The Vice-Chancellor also urged lecturers and students to embrace a maintenance culture, ensuring proper utilization of the facilities to encourage further contributions from donors and stakeholders.

The Chief Medical Director of OOUTH, Dr. Olubunmi Fatugase, lauded the initiative, stating that the Neonatal Ward project would significantly reduce child mortality. Similarly, the Provost of the College, Prof. Bolanle Fetuga, described the projects as transformative, fostering an improved learning environment that will benefit future generations of students.

Prof. Akinbami Olusegun, Chairman of the Local Organising Committee for the reunion, revealed that the 1994 medical graduates contributed N40 million towards these projects as part of their commitment to giving back to society and supporting the government’s educational initiatives.

In their goodwill messages, Prof. Olanrewaju Adenekan and Prof. Adebiyi Olowu commended the donors for their contributions to quality healthcare delivery and infrastructural growth within the university.