Prof Ogunwole and Prof Aribisala |
The Vice Chancellor, Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu, Prof Benjamin Segun Aribisala has emphasised the need for synergy among universities especially in the area of research and teaching in order to find solution to the common problem the entire world is facing today.
Prof Aribisala stated this during a courtesy call on the Vice Chancellor, Bowen University, Iwo, Prof Joshua Olalekan last week as part of his visit of universities in Osun State.
He declared the readiness of Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu to collaborate with Bowen University, Iwo in all areas as may be mutually beneficial to both institutions in particular and the Nigerian educational system in general.
The Vice Chancellor also addressed the students of the university during their midweek service held at the university chapel.
Quoting from Daniel 1:8, Prof Aribisala in reference to the message delivered by the University Chaplain titled: “Sustaining the Glory of God” noted that it takes conscious effort to sustain God’s glory. He charged the students to make conscious decision to live uprightly and abstain from all forms of sin and immorality.
He tasked the students to put God first in all they do, abstain from sins and immorality and be hard-working to be able to achieve successes in life and fulfill their destinies.
The Vice Chancellor, Bowen University, Iwo, Prof Joshua Olalekan Ogunwole who received Prof Aribisala and his entourage in company of the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Prof Oluwatosin Atobatele as well as other top officials of Bowen University described private universities as the future of the university system in Nigeria.
He also called for better cooperation and collaboration among Nigerian private universities and declared the university’s readiness to partner with Oduduwa University in areas of mutual benefit.
The Vice Chancellor, Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu, Prof Benjamin Segun Aribisala was accompanied on his visit to Bowen University, Iwo by the Provost, College of Postgraduate Studies, Prof M.K.O Alimi and the Provost, Ramon Adedoyin College of Natural and Applied Sciences, Dr (Mrs) Evelyn Fatokun
From d left, DVC Bowen University, Prof Atobatele, VC, Prof Ogunwole, VC OUI, Prof Aribisala, Provost, Ramon Adedoyin Coll. of Nat nd App Sc, Dr Fatokun nd Provost Postgraduate Coll. Prof Alimi |