Joseph Ayo Babalola University (JABU), Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State, has held a press conference as part of activities marking its 20th anniversary and seventh convocation ceremony.
The event, held at the university’s Senate Chamber on Monday, October 19, brought together the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olaosebikan Alade Fakolujo; the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Professor Eludire; the Registrar; members of the anniversary planning committee; lecturers and journalists.
Speaking with a Vicinity FM correspondent, the Vice-Chancellor highlighted the university’s achievements and challenges over the past two decades. He said the institution had sustained regular staff salary payments, with salaries paid on the 25th of every month. He also noted that some institutions had visited JABU to study its entrepreneurship education model.
Professor Fakolujo further disclosed plans to expand academic offerings in areas such as Computer Science, Data Science and Cybersecurity, alongside programmes under the College of Computing.
He also commended the performance of JABU graduates, particularly those in Law, noting that some had achieved first-class results at the Nigerian Law School.
