The Alumni Association of Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, has donated 1,000 chairs to the institution as part of its commitment to supporting the university’s development and improving the learning environment for students.
The donation, which underscores the alumni body’s dedication to giving back to their alma mater, is aimed at addressing infrastructural needs within the university and providing students with a more conducive environment for academic activities.
Speaking on the initiative, the President of the Alumni Association, Hon. Busoye Ogunlade, said the donation was motivated by the association’s desire to contribute meaningfully to the growth of the institution that played a significant role in shaping the lives and careers of its graduates.
According to him, the gesture represents the alumni’s appreciation of the management of the university and their determination to remain active partners in its continued development.
“Ajayi Crowther University has given us a good foundation and contributed immensely to who we are today. We believe that one of the best ways to appreciate this institution is to give back and support its growth.
“The donation of these 1,000 chairs is our modest contribution towards improving the learning environment and ensuring that students have access to basic facilities that will make their academic experience more comfortable and productive,” Ogunlade said.
He further emphasised that the relationship between an institution and its alumni should go beyond graduation, noting that former students have a responsibility to support the vision, progress and sustainability of their alma mater.
“We want our members to understand that alumni engagement is not just about reunions and networking; it is also about service, responsibility and contributing to the development of the institution that moulded us. We hope this gesture will encourage more alumni to identify with the university and support its various developmental initiatives,” he added.
The Alumni Association also commended the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ebunoluwa Oduwole, for her leadership and commitment to the continued growth and development of the university.
“We appreciate the Vice-Chancellor for her dedication, purposeful leadership and efforts towards moving Ajayi Crowther University forward. We are proud to identify with the progress being made under her administration and look forward to strengthening our partnership with the university management,” Ogunlade said.
Ogunlade also reiterated the association’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with the university management through initiatives that promote infrastructural development, academic excellence and student welfare.
The donation further reinforces the importance of alumni participation in advancing higher education and sustaining the legacy of Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo.
