The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Professor Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria, has declared that the institution would resume their various academic activities in October, 2023.
Professor Egbewole disclosed this when he paid an unscheduled visit to the university’s official radio station on Monday.
The Vice-Chancellor, who, however, did not mention the specific number of candidates offered admission, stated that the admission exercise had been practically concluded as most of the successful candidates have been paying clearance fees confirming the acceptance of their admission.
He said there was not hitch in exercise noting that the University of Ilorin remains the most sought-after university in Nigeria, considering the number of candidates who applied for admission into the university.
While congratulating the successful candidates and, the VC urged them to always be of good conduct, obey the rules of the university and be good ambassadors of their respective homes and parents.
Professor Egbewole, who is also the Secretary-General of the Association of West African Universities, also said that all arrangements were being perfected to have hitch-free rain semester examinations, which commenced Monday.
The renowned legal luminary who went round all the Faculties in the university to assess the level of preparations by lecturers and students for the forthcoming rain semester examinations, explained that the purpose of his unscheduled visit was to assess how much of lectures had been concluded and what was left to be covered.
Professor Egbewole then gave assurance to members of the university community, particularly students and staff, that his observations would be gathered and thoroughly analysed in order to effect necessary corrections.
The Vice-Chancellor, expressed satisfaction with the level of preparation on the part of the students and lecturers for the examinations.
Professor Egbewole also urged the staff and students of the university to continue to embrace the vision of his administration “so that our target to become the Number One University in Nigeria, one of the best 10 in Africa and among the best 500 in the world” would be realised.
He also charged staff and students of the institution to have belief in the university and, therefore, contribute their quotas towards its development, saying that “if everybody cleans his or her corner, it would be to the benefit of all”.
The Professor of Jurisprudence and International Law called for collaboration for the university to experience rapid development in all ramifications.
Those accompanied the Vice Chancellor were the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Management Services, Prof Suleiman Funso Ambali; the Registrar, Mr Mansur Adeleke Alfanla; the University Bursar, Mr Hakeem Sonde; and the Dean of Communication and Information Sciences, Prof. Lukman Adeshina Azeez; amongst others.
