UI VC Pledges Support for Emeritus Professor Okali's 90th Birthday Celebration

The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Professor Kayode O Adebowale, has reaffirmed the institution's commitment to celebrating the legacies of its icons. This statement was made during a courtesy visit by the board members of the Nigerian Environmental Study Action Team (NEST), an NGO founded by Emeritus Professor D. U. U. Okali.

The visit aimed to inform the Vice-Chancellor about plans to commemorate Emeritus Professor Okali's 90th birthday. NEST plans to organize a public lecture in collaboration with the Faculty of Renewable Natural Resources. The Dean of the faculty, Professor Adejoke Akinyele, highlighted Emeritus Professor Okali's significant contributions to the university and environmental stewardship.

Professor Adebowale assured the board of the university management's full support for the celebration. He praised Emeritus Professor Okali's academic achievements, particularly his tenure as President of the Nigerian Academy of Science.