Written by By Tajudeen Kareem on Saturday, 15 October, 2011 || Published by Saturday Tribune If the late sage, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, can be described as the philosopher and visioner of universal access to education in Nigeria, legal icon, Aare Afe Babalola is undoubtedly its actualiser and modern architect. Is it sheer passion, the pursuit of excellence or giving back to the society? What, among these, can drive...Read More
By Adegunle Olugbamila The love and undying passion of the late sage and first Premier of the defunct Western Region, Chief Obafemi Awolowo, towards free and affordable education were the major inspirations behind the free education policy in Niger State, Governor Babangida Aliyu has said. The governor also praised the legal luminary, Aare Afe Babalola (SAN), likening him to Awolowo for his love for education. He noted...Read More
Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti: a Model Institution worthy of emulation. -Professor Henry Akintunde A US-based don, a Professor of Economics, Prof. Henry Akintunde, has in an interview, conducted by Kehinde Ojo of the Tribune Newspaper, in the weekend, Sunday, August 21, 2011, described Afe Babalola University as: a model institution worthy of emulation. Prof. Akintunde who spoke on the state of education in Nigeria said, “Corruption has crept...Read More
With the College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, taking its consolidation with the recent Resource Assessment Visit of intellectuals from National Universities Commission (NUC), the College, which may soon take off, may be an El Dorado of sort for the attainment of undiluted medical prowess. The team, led by Dr. (Mrs) Modupe Adeniran, was on a two-day visit, Wednesday, September...Read More
As part of the recognition given to the University as the “centre of excellence in sports” by the University Sports League, the University will be camping sixty (60) students for the period of ten (10) days from September 17 – 26, 2011, in preparation for the competitions organized by Ekiti State Higher Institutions Games Association (ESHIGA). The events include Football, Table tennis and Chess. For enquiries, please contact: Prof. M.O....Read More
