President Bola Tinubu has inaugurated 15 newly completed projects at the University of Ilorin. During the commissioning, Tinubu expressed his admiration for the university’s prudent management of resources.
The project commissioning took place as part of the University’s 2023 convocation ceremonies, and it was conducted on behalf of the President by the Minister of State for Education, Yusuf Sununu.
The projects commissioned include various facilities such as the Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences building, the Advancement Centre building, the Department of Anatomy building, the University Clinic extension, the Department of Chemical Engineering Building, and several others.
President Tinubu emphasized the importance of these projects in enhancing the quality of education and commended the Vice-Chancellor, Wahab Egbewole, for maintaining high-quality standards in their execution. He encouraged the full utilization of the facilities to attract university grants.
Earlier, Egbewole said, “Research and Innovation are the lifeblood of the University of Ilorin, the University currently has a total of 36 patents with the Federal Government, which makes the University one of the highest contributing institution to patency in Nigeria”.
He promised not to rest on its oars in the University’s thirst for greatness.
