The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Professor Kayode O. Adebowale, FAS, mni, has reiterated the University’s preparedness to maximise all opportunities made available to its students.
He gave this assurance during a courtesy visit paid to his office by representatives of Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program.
Professor Adebowale said the on going national strike action embarked upon by all University based workers’ unions may be a hindrance but it will not stop the progress of the Programme.
He therefore, appreciated Mastercard Foundation for the exploratory visit.
The leader of the team, Mr Andre Okunzuwa said the visit to UI by his team is a follow up to a meeting held in Kigali in 2019 as well as to assess the challenges and strengths of the University.
He stated that Mastercard Foundation is a philanthropic organisation whose aim is to empower African youths to have access to higher education.
The Scholars Program has so far committed 40,000 scholarships.
Also on the team were Ms Basirat Agboola and Mr Kingsley Nwachukwu.
At the meeting were the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Administration, Professor E.O. Ayoola; the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academic, Professor Aderonke Baiyeroju; Representative of the Bursar, Mr A. A. Adeagbo; representative of the University Librarian, Dr Grace Ajuwon; President of the UIAA Worlwide, Professor Elsie O. Adewoye; Representative of the Provost of the PG College, Prof Arinpe Adejumo; Dean of Students, Professor A. Abiona; Director RMO, Professor A.S. Jegede; Director of Academic Planning, Professor V. O. Okoruwa; representative of the Director of CEI, Dr Nosa Idusiyi; Director UHS, Dr Aderonke Ajav; Director of ITCC, Dr A. O. Ojelabi; Director of the University Advancement Centre, Mr A. A. Adeosun; HOD Special Education, Dr A. Osisanya; representative of the Faculty of Law, Dr Bukola Akinbola; Warden of Queen Elizabeth II Hall, Dr Comfort Aiki- Raji; Deputy Registrar in the Office of the Vice-Chancellor, Mrs Morenike F. Afolabi and the PAR/PRO, Mrs Adejoke O. Akinpelu.
