UI DVC Emphasizes Alumni's Role in University Development
Professor Oluyemisi Bamgbose, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Research Innovation and Strategic Partnerships at the University of Ibadan (UI), emphasized the vital contribution of alumni to the university's development during a visit by Professor Olufemi Peters, Vice-Chancellor of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN).
Chris Oyeoku Okafor 
Professor Oluyemisi Bamgbose, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Research Innovation and Strategic Partnerships at the University of Ibadan (UI), underscored the crucial role of alumni in the development of any university. Her remarks came during a courtesy visit by Professor Olufemi Peters, Vice-Chancellor of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN).
Professor Bamgbose highlighted the significant contributions of UI alumni across various fields, attributing the university's current standing to their achievements. She expressed gratitude for the assistance provided by alumni, which supplements government support, and appealed for continued collaboration to elevate the institution further.
The DVC commended Professor Peters for his transformative efforts at NOUN, lauding him as a distinguished UI alumnus. She acknowledged his upcoming delivery of the 2024 Alumni Lecture and recognized his theme focusing on the consequences of federal government policies on federal universities in Nigeria.
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Professor Saawua Nyityo, President of the UI Alumni Association (UIAA) Worldwide, affirmed Professor Peters' significance as a UI alumnus. Professor Peters, reflecting on his time at UI from 1976 to 1979, expressed gratitude for the education he received, emphasizing the pivotal role of UI in his career.
Professor Peters' visit to UI serves as a testament to the enduring bond between alumni and their alma mater. As UI continues to thrive, the collaboration between the university and its alumni remains integral to its sustained growth and success. The exchange between Professor Peters and UI officials exemplifies the spirit of partnership and shared commitment to advancing higher education in Nigeria.
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