Unilorin to Witness No Distractions .....Announces Plans to Celebrate 50th Anniversary

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By Abubakar Imam


The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, has assured the institution's stakeholders that the University would not witness any form of industrial disharmony in the course of his tenure as he also confirmed that the University would celebrate its golden jubilee anniversary next year.


Prof. Egbewole gave this assurance last Thursday (October 17, 2024) while answering a question at the press briefing organised by the University as part of its 39th convocation ceremonies.


The Vice Chancellor said that everything worth doing would be done and at the right time to ensure industrial harmony in the University.


He added that the University is very proud of its reputation as an institution with no attraction for any form of distraction.


Prof. Egbewole, who said that the University management neither determine the remuneration of its staff nor when such would be paid, assured that the University would continue to engage in dialogue with its staff members to ensure industrial harmony.


He also said that specific welfare packages have been put in place to assist staff members of the University with the conviction that such would motivate them towards greater productivity.


The Vice Chancellor noted that the University has become an integral part of the community where its campus is located. He added that the University dedication to community development and outreach initiatives has deepened its connection with the society.


He added that the University is committed to giving back as its students and faculty actively participate in programmes that positively impact the local and global communities.



Prof. Egbewole, who is 11th Chief Executive of the University, also said that arrangements are being made by his  Administration to elaborately celebrate the golden jubilee anniversary of the institution.


He explained that "the University will roll out the drums and also showcase our achievements and how we are impacting our community as well as what we are doing to reposition the education sector".


Prof. Egbewole ,who is the Chairman of the Consortium of Kwara Universities (KU8+), said that "the whole of 2025 has been declared the 50th anniversary year for the University of Ilorin".

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