Corona Virus Pandemic: Adedoyin canvasses more funds for research in Nigerian Universities

Corona Virus Pandemic: Adedoyin canvasses more funds for research in Nigerian Universities

Dr. AbdulRahaman Adegoke Adedoyin

Against the backdrop of the ongoing corona virus pandemic which is ravaging humanity worldwide, renowned educationist and chancellor, Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu-Ife North Local Government, His Royal Eminence, Dr. AbdulRahaman Adegoke Adedoyin has emphasized the need for increased funding for research in Nigerian tertiary institutions.

Dr. Adedoyin, who spoke with newsmen in Ile-Ife where he is also observing the stay at home lockdown directive by the State of Osun Governor, admonished the government, corporate organisation as well as highly placed individuals to provide the necessary funding for research and development through the provision of grants and other incentives.

The renowned educationist observed that the federal government spends a lot of money on many irrelevant projects whereas more attention should have been paid to tertiary education funding especially in the areas of research and development adding that Nigeria too would have been able to contribute to the worldwide scientific discuss if the universities had been well funded.

Dr. Adegoke Adedoyin

He also called on the nation’s two top supervisory authorities on tertiary education in the country, the National Universities Commission and the National Board for Technical Education to also encourage research in Nigerian ivory towers by creating the enabling environment for academic and scientific researches among lecturers and tutors in Nigerian tertiary institutions.

Dr. Adedoyin who wondered why the world had not felt any meaningful impact from any Nigerian universities and many other world acclaimed universities since the corona pandemic began, emphasized the need for more premium attention to be placed on research

 

He also called on Nigerians to obey and observe all the directives and instructions passed by the government regarding safety precautions in this trying period and expressed optimism that the nation will soon be back on its feet.

Iwo Day 2019: Maye Splashes N2.5 million in Cash and Kind

Iwo Day 2019: Maye Splashes N2.5 million in Cash and Kind

The Maye of Yorubaland and Chancellor of Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu, in Ife North Local Government, His Royal Eminence (Dr.) Abdulrahaman Adegoke Atobatele Adedoyin was the cynosure of all eyes at this year Iwo Day Celebrations as he dazzled all the people present with a donation of 2.5 million Naira towards the upliftment and development of the ancient town.

Out of this is a 2 Million Naira worth of scholarship award to an indigent but brilliant student of Iwo extraction and a 500 Thousand Naira cash donation towards the development of the community.

Dr. Adedoyin who was one of the Special Guests of Honour at the event pledged his continued and adequate support toward the growth and development of Iwoland.

Adedoyin disclosed that he has been doing this yearly for many of the foremost Yoruba kings and communities. According to him, he had extended similar gesture to the Ooni of Ife, Oba Enitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi and the beneficiary should be in part two by now. He said he has also done the same for the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Lamidi Adeyemi among others. He, therefore, used the occasion to invite other foremost Yoruba traditional rulers to access this gesture from him.

Reacting to this, the Oluwo of Iwoland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Abdulrasheed Adewale Akanbi, commended  Dr. Adedoyin, for his continuous support to Iwoland most especially scholarship awards to the students of Iwoland. He said he has known Dr. Adedoyin for a very long time especially in Canada.

The monarch described the Maye of Yorubaland as a pride to Yoruba people not only as a result of his philanthropic gestures but also because of his landmark achievements especially in the field of education as "the only Nigerian presently that has three Universities and two Polytechnics with many businesses including a bank.”

Oba Adewale Akanbi called on the indigenes of Iwoland to focus on developing the land adding that no matter where people go to, they will still come home because there is no place like home.

He noted that indigenes of Iwo who are in the diaspora should also be encouraged to come home and invest in the land as well as invest in people.

Oluwo advised that now that the elections are over and it is time for all the politicians in Iwo to come together so they can use their influence to drag good things to Iwoland regardless of their political party.

He expressed his joy that people came out en-masse to witness this year’s edition of Iwo Day. " I personally supervised this Iwo day.

It could be recalled Adedoyin, had two years ago offered a similar scholarship worth of 2 Million Naira in honor of Oluwo to an indigene of Ile-Ogbo.

The event which was well attended by indigenes and non-indigenes alike had in attendance Senator Adelere Oriolowo, Senator Solomon Yayi, Honourable Yunusa Amobi, Honourable Halil Adebayo, Alhaji Moshood Adeoti and Hon Semiu Okanlawon.

Also in attendance were Hon. Rasaq Salinsile, Engr. Adedapọ, Sen. Rochas Okorocha, Hon. Adiru Abefe, Mr. Tunde Rahman, Engr Mumeen Olabanji, governors and ministers.

Maye of Yorubaland Splashes N1m on Ife Timber Contractors Association

Maye of Yorubaland Splashes N1m on Ife Timber Contractors Association

……Promises Scholarships worth 20m naira to Ife Indigenes.

The Maye of Yorubaland and Chancellor, Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu, Ife North Local Government, His Royal Eminence (Dr) Abdul-Rahaman Adegoke Atobatele Adedoyin has donated one million naira as assistance to Ife Timbers Contractors and Saw millers Association towards the completion of their projects.

Adedoyin gave the monetary gift at a program organised by the association recently at Ile-Ife at which he was nominated as the Life Patron.

In his address at the occasion, the President of the Association said Adedoyin was selected as the Life Patron because of his numerous contributions to the socio-economic development to humanity in  Ile-Ife in particular.

He noted that the last Life Patron of the association, the late Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Okunade Sijuwade rendered a lot of assistance to the association and left an indelible mark in their affairs and expressed optimism that the Maye of Yorubaland would even do better. He disclosed that over 15,000 Ife indigenes earn their living from the timber businesses in Ile-Ife forest reserve.

In his remark, the Maye of Yorubaland advised the members that as they cut trees, they should plant trees for the future. He also said he heard that the association is divided into two and advised them to bury their grievances. "Ile-Ife is one, the reserve had been there before us and we shall leave it there. Let it remain one. You do not need to divide yourself.”

He used the occasion to invite the other small group to come back. “I was with the Oba Okunade Sijuwade and the late Oba S F Omisakin when the representatives of the Osun State Government came to resolve an issue about the forest. The problem keeps on lingering because you people are divided. The reserve is very important to more than 50% of the people of Ile-Ife far before we were born.”

 

He also advised the people of Ile-Ife to beware of strangers dressed in borrowed clothes and big cars to deceive them. They have only come to steal the little that they have. ’Awa Ife, ijekuje ti a nje, oun lon kobawa, oun pawa lara,’ but I know that Ile-Ife is a spirit. If you do well, you get well.... it is a matter of time and history"

Meanwhile, Dr. Adedoyin has promised to grant scholarships worth over 20 million naira to Ife indigenes who passed the last Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board- JAMB Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination-UTME and are willing to school at Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu, Ife North Local Government or at The Polytechnic, Ile-Ife or Oduduwa Polytechnic, Lagos.

Adedoyin to establish Maye University of Medicine in Sierra Leone.

Adedoyin to establish Maye University of Medicine in Sierra Leone

 Sierra Leone Ex President His Excellency Ba Koroma with His Royal Eminence Ramon Adedoyin

It was indeed an historical visit as the Maye of Yorubaland, His Royal Eminence, Dr Ramon  Adedoyin and his wife,  Chief (Mrs) Iyabode Olufunmilayo Adedoyin last week paid a four  day working visit to the Republic of Sierra Leone where they paid courtesy calls on the immediate past President of the country, His Excellency Ba Koroma as well as the Nigerian High Commissioner to the Country, His Excellency Ambassador (Dr) Habiss Ibrahim Ugbada.

The couple and their entourage who were in the diamond rich country to solidify academic relations between Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu, Nigeria and the University of Makeni, Sierra Leone were received at the Freetown Airport by the Nigerian Embassy staff and officials of the University from where they boarded a private boat to the city of Freetown in Serrialeone.

Dr Adedoyin and his entourage used the opportunity to pay courtesy visits to Sierra Leonean officials including the Honourable Minister for Technical and Higher Education, Hon Prof Aiah Gbakima to discuss areas of mutual cooperation and benefit between the two countries.

The couple and their entourage were also hosted to a breakfast treat by the Nigerian High Commissioner to Sierra Leone, His Excellency, Ambassador (Dr.) Habiss Ibrahim Ugbada who expressed delight that Maye and his wife’s visit will go a long way to further strengthen the existing strong and cordial relationship existing between the two countries.

His Excellency Ba Koroma, Maye Adedoyin and Yeye Maye Iyabode Adedoyin during the visit

He disclosed that Nigeria and Sierra Leone shared a lot of history and are both currently having many bilateral and multilateral relations especially in the areas of military, health and education.

Dr Adedoyin also met with some members of the Sierra Leone business community to also explore other areas of business and investment in Sierra Leone aside the educational sector where he indicated his interest in establishing the Maye University of Medicine, Makeni, Sierra Leone.

At Makeni, one of the largest council areas in Sierra Leone, the team was warmly received by the Paramount Chief of Bombali Shebora Chiefdom, Chief Bai Shebora Kassanga II, the Mayor of Makeni City Council, Her Worship,Mrs Sunkarie Kamara and the entire people of the community as they trooped out in their large numbers to give them a rousing welcome.

During their stay at Makeni, the Maye of Yorubaland and His wife also paid a courtesy visit to the immediate past President of Sierra Leone, His Excellency Ba Koroma in his palatial country home.

They also had discussion on areas of mutual interests between the two countries with the Ex President showing the appreciation of the country to Nigerians and Nigerian government for their assistance to the Sierra Leone people especially during the long civil war and during the Ebola epidemic.

The Oduduwa University delegation had earlier attended the Postgraduate Congregation ceremony of the University of Makeni where the Chancellor of Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu Dr Ramon Adedoyin delivered the convocation lecture titled: Postgraduate Education and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.

The team also paid courtesy visits on the Mayor of Makeni City Council, Her Worship,Mrs Sunkarie Kamara, the Paramount Chief of Bombali Shebora Chiefdom, Chief Bai Shebora Kassanga II.

Other areas visited are the Poultry Research Facility established by the University of Makeni, the Fatima and the Yoni Campuses of the institution where they had a meeting with the staff to discuss areas of collaborations and academic relations

Dr Adedoyin, his wife with Nigerian Ambassador to Sierra Leone, his wife during a courtesy visit to the Nigerian Embassy

The members of the National Association of Nigerian Students, Sierra Leone Chapter led by their President, Comrade Prince John Ogar as well as a delegation of Nigerians living in Sierra Leone also paid the renowned industrialist visits.

He urged them to be law abiding and be good ambassadors of Nigeria in their different places of work and abode.

Speaking to journalists on their return back to Nigeria, the Chancellor, Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu and Maye of Yorubaland, His Royal Eminence Dr Ramon Adegoke Atobatele Adedoyin described the visit to Sierra Leone as enlightening, progressive and a detailed ground for a business deal. He described Sierra Leoneans as friendly, hospitable and accommodating.

He expressed his readiness to partner with others in the different spheres of business and educational life towards the development of the socio-economic life of Sierra Leone.