The vice chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Professor Kayode O. Adebowale, has charged provosts, deans of Faculties, directors and heads of Departments in the institution to prioritise students’ engagement and provide support services to students as key components of their responsibilities.
Professor Adebowale who spoke at the opening of a one-day orientation programme for the officers, reiterated the university’s commitment to students’ success, adding “this commitment requires nurturing not only academic achievements but also emotional and social development.”
He stated that establishing mentorship programmes, enhancing tutoring services, and creating inclusive extracurricular opportunities will enrich the students’ experience and ensure that they thrive academically and personally.
The VC said the Uuniversity’s goal is to cultivate a generation of capable, confident graduates ready to make an impact in their communities while fulfilling the mission of its founding fathers.
He told the university officers that their leadership and dedication would play significant parts in shaping the academic experiences of the students.
Professor Adebowale, therefore, urged them to embrace the opportunity to not only teach but to inspire and to work together to create an enriched environment and an empowering educational journey for the students.
In his remarks, the registrar of the institution, Mr Ganiyu O. Saliu, explained that the orientation programme is organised annually to remind the participants about the culture and traditions of the university; to educate the newly appointed officers on the expectations of their offices and to assist them on how to perform their duties excellently.
The theme of this year’s orientation programme was ‘Maximising Leadership Roles in University Administration.’
The keynote speech was delivered by the director, University of Lagos Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Procurement, Environmental and Social Standards Enhancement, Professor James Akanmu. His paper was titled, ‘Implementation of Public Procurement Act 2007, Relevant Sections of Finance Act 2020, for Effective Procurement.’
Other presentations included, ‘Introduction to Ticketing Systems: A Customer Support System, An Issue Resolution System, The Support Solution to Educational Institutions, Government Agencies, and Private Businesses’ by a consultant, Engr Damilola Bamiro; Sustaining Academic Traditions, Raising the Bar: Our Collective Responsibility by the registrar, Mr Ganiyu O. Saliu (Registrar), among others.
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