The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan (UI), Prof. Kayode Adebowale, has commended the contributions of alumni and faculty leadership in sustaining infrastructural growth in the institution. Adebowale stated this while inaugurating four major projects executed by the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, UI.
“Sustaining investment in infrastructure is a veritable means of achieving academic excellence, which UI has been known for over the years,” Adebowale said. “Dwindling government subvention requires universities to look inward, stressing that alumni funding remains vital.”
Adebowale cited Ivy League institutions where alumni endowments enable financial independence and robust academic and infrastructural development globally. “During a visit to an Ivy League university in the United States, we learnt that their alumni endowment stands close to $100 billion. With such support, universities can function independently.
The VC urged stronger alumni engagement with UI, noting efforts to build a comprehensive database to strengthen relationships. “Meaningful engagement would inspire graduates to contribute significantly towards the university’s advancement and autonomy,” he said.
The Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Prof. Olufunke Ola-Davies, highlighted the projects as the refurbishment and upgrading of the Veterinary Pathology Building, the furnishing of the Parasitology Laboratory, an ultra-modern veterinary digital X-ray machine, and a borehole for the Veterinary Anatomy Laboratory.
“Our continued dependence on the goodwill of our alumni is a testament to the good relationship our faculty has with our alumni, which makes them willing to give back to their alma mater,” Ola-Davies said, thanking the members of the Financial and Building Committees, staff, friends, and the university administration for their dedication
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