Aare Afe Babalola, SAN has described the Ewi of Ado-Ekiti, Oba Rufus Adeyemo Adejugbe Aladesanmi III as a man deserving all commendations from the ABUAD community.

In his remark, the Founder said words alone cannot express our appreciation to him.  He is indeed a solid source of support to this University.  He has invested his time, energy and love and we will definitely immortalize him in this University.

According to him, “I am the Founder but His Royal Majesty, Oba Adeyemo Adejugbe is the father.

Responding, Oba Adeyemo congratulated ABUAD students for being part of the history of the institution.  He told them that much was expected from them as future leaders of this country learning in one of the best Universities in the world.  He reminded them that their future is guaranteed since they have a great man, Aare Afe Babalola who is determined to ensure a greater future for them.  According to him, he is grateful to God that this University is established in Ado-Ekiti.  On unemployment, the Oba thanked the Founder for reducing its rate in the State.