…As Alumni Association, Led by Amb. Seyi Idowu, Upgrades Notifications and Certificates Division
The Vice-Chancellor of Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Professor Joseph Babatola Ayodele, has commended the Ekiti State University Alumni Association for donating office equipment worth over 23 million naira to the University’s Notifications and Certificates Division.
The equipment, donated by the Alumni Association under the leadership of its Global President, Ambassador Seyi Idowu, was formally received by the Vice-Chancellor and members of the University Management.
The intervention is expected to strengthen the operational capacity of the Division, enhance efficiency in the processing and issuance of academic certificates and improve service delivery to the University’s graduates and other stakeholders
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The donated items include six HP LaserJet Pro printers, three 32-inch Plasma TVs, five all-in-one desktop computers, a scanner, five UPS units, four steel cabinets, an office phone, four laptops, an Infinix Pro phone and a Sharp photocopy machine.
Speaking while receiving the equipment, Professor Ayodele lauded the Alumni Association for responding to the needs of the University and demonstrating continued commitment to the development of their alma mater.
The Vice-Chancellor described the intervention as a practical demonstration of the value of alumni engagement in institutional development, noting that a strong university-alumni relationship could contribute significantly to improving infrastructure, administrative efficiency and the overall experience of students and graduates.
“We sincerely appreciate our Alumni Association, under the leadership of Ambassador Seyi Idowu, for this very important intervention. This is not merely a donation of office equipment; it is an investment in efficient service delivery and in the continued development of our University.”
The Vice-Chancellor also commended the Governor of Ekiti State, His Excellency Mr Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, a proud alumnus of the University, for his continued support for EKSU and his demonstrated commitment to the growth and development of his alma mater.
According to Professor Ayodele, the Governor’s support for the University reflects the importance of alumni contributing to the institutions that shaped their educational and professional journeys.
“I must also acknowledge and commend our dear Governor, His Excellency Mr Biodun Oyebanji, who is himself a proud alumnus of this great University. His support and commitment to EKSU demonstrate that he continues to identify with the growth and advancement of his alma mater. We are grateful for his support and encouragement.”
The Vice-Chancellor assured the Alumni Association that the equipment would be put to effective use in improving the Division’s operations, while calling for stronger collaboration between the University and its alumni.
He further congratulated Ambassador Seyi Idowu and members of the Alumni Association for the initiative, describing it as an example of how alumni engagement can translate into tangible institutional impact.
The Global President of the EKSU Alumni Association, Ambassador Seyi Idowu, reaffirmed the Association’s commitment to supporting the University’s development and contributing to initiatives that improve the welfare and experience of students and graduates.
