The Faculty of Education of the University of Ibadan has received multiple benefactions/donations from alumni, industries, and friends of the faculty.
The benefactions/donations included:
• Renovation of the Faculty Seminar Room and provision of a 7.5KVA Solar-Powered Inverter
• Renovation of the ICT Room
• Renovation of the Staff Common Room
• The Roll of Honour for Dean's Prize
• Signage for the New Faculty of Education Building Complex
• Renovation of the Practical Laboratory for Health Education Department
The University Librarian, Dr Mercy A. Iroaganachi, who spoke on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kayode O. Adebowale, mni, FAS, fspsp, at the commissioning of the various projects said that the educational system is not only to be maintained and grown by the government alone; it is the responsibility of all and sundry to help the university grow.
She appreciated and commended the efforts of the benefactors/donors, adding that the university is a growing organism and everyone has the privilege to contribute to the system.
Dr Iroaganachi called on other stakeholders to contribute to the growth of the University of Ibadan, charging the alumni, friends of the university and industries to join hands in advancing the university so as to maintain its tradition of excellence and uphold its place as the first and the best University in Nigeria.
The Dean, Faculty of Education, Professor Olufemi Adegbola Adegbesan appreciated the university management for its unwavering support to the faculty.
He stated that the legacy projects will enhance the teaching and learning of students in the faculty and the University at large, while appreciating the donors, Mr Gbadega Adedapo and the family of Late Dr Elizabeth Adesokan and other alumni of the faculty.
One of the donors, Mr. Gbadega Adedapo, MD/CEO, Accessible Publishers Ltd, who renovated the Staff Common Room, said that the decision to undertake the project stemmed directly from the belief in the value of education, noting that his first benefaction to UI was a few years ago when he supported the repainting of the Department of Adult Education.
Mr. Adedapo said that he believes in giving back to the institution that nurtured his growth and has continued to shape the minds of students, adding that at Gbadebo Adedapo Foundation, the belief is that every child, youth and students deserves access to knowledge, regardless of his/her background, hence the socio-academic support the foundation gives through scholarships for indigent students, donation of books to libraries and other support programs.
Mr. Sola Adesokan, who spoke on behalf of the family of late Dr Elizabeth Adesokan, who renovated the ICT Room, stated that the donation was in memory of their late matriach
He applauded the initiative of Professor O A. Adegbesan, who encouraged the family to immortalize its late mother and assured the Faculty of Education that the ICT room will be provided with more desktop computers.
The commissioning of the various facilities was done by the University Librarian, Dr Mercy Iroaganachi on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor while the unveiling of the signage was done by Professor Olumuyiwa Omobowale, Director of Special Duties in the office of the Vice-Chancellor.
Credit: UI DIRECTORATE OF PUBLIC COMMUNICATION
