The executive members of Adekunle Ajasin University Akungba Akoko Alumni, Owo and Akure branches have paid a courtesy visit to the New Vice Chancellor (VC) of the University, Prof. Olugbenga Ige.
Prof. Ige on 6th July, 2021 was appointed as the sixth substantive VC of the Ondo-based University.
The Akure Branch Chairman, Mr Alex Adeniyi congratulated the VC and expressed confidence that he would sustain the fortune of the University.
He made some observations that are affecting members of his branch based on complaints in the areas of transcript application process especially Students copy, Certificate collection, Postgraduate program and also the University charges.
The VC responded with assurances that most of those challenges have been surmounted with verifiable evidences.
The Owo branch Chairman Mr Saka Olokungboye on his part spoke about the antecedents of the VC and his encounter with him during his undergraduate days. He narrated how the VC has been fair and firm to matters that concern students.
A member in the entourage who is also a National officer of the Association lamented the crisis rocking the leadership of the Association which has hindered the growth and development of the Alumni Association towards giving back to the university as expected.
He urged the Vice Chancellor to use his good offices to correct some irregularities being exhibited by the leadership of the umbrella Association.
In his response, the VC promised that a lasting solution will be proferred to the issues raised.
The VC appreciated the coming of the Akure and Owo branches of the Alumni Association to the University, while reiterating that the institution belongs to them and that their positive impacts on the university will go a long way to project the image of the University in a positive direction.
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