Hon Busoye Ogunlade, who chairs the Oyo State Road Maintenance Agency of Governor Seyi Makinde’s administration has underscored the importance of alumni involvement in the university’s growth.
Ogunlade, on behalf of the Alumni presents a sienna bus to Ajayi Crowther University Oyo State to support the transportation and activities of the institution’s principal officers.
The donation was made during the university’s 16th convocation ceremonies and Alumni Lecture at the Folorunsho Alakija Law Faculty.
Vice-Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Timothy Adebayo, expressed gratitude, stating: “We are grateful to the university’s alumni for purchasing this bus. It is timely and will be greatly appreciated.”
He also acknowledged the vital role the alumni have played in the university’s progress, highlighting several donations and collaborations with other institutions that have contributed to the university’s academic growth and stability.
While handing over the bus, President of the alumni association Busoye Ogunlade, emphasised that school authorities alone cannot meet all the institution’s needs and urged all alumni to contribute to the development of their alma mater.
He pledged that the association would continue to support the university and contribute to various initiatives.
“To meet the increasing demand for quality education, the university urgently requires the support of its alumni to enhance the infrastructure on its campuses,” Ogunlade stated.
He further explained that the association had previously donated a set of computers to the university’s Transcripts department to streamline the processing of results and transcripts for alumni, both locally and abroad.
Looking ahead, Ogunlade announced that the association would launch its website in December 2024, providing a platform for alumni to connect and collaborate on initiatives for the university’s continued development
