Professor Odunayo Adebooye, the Vice Chancellor of Osun State University, UNIOSUN, has confirmed the possibility of the transformation of a local university into a global one.
He said the transformation requires contributions from all education stakeholders.
The Vice-Chancellor made this revelation while delivering a speech at the opening of the 11th convocation of the university which took place at the institution’s auditorium.
“The transformation of a local university to a global one requires unalloyed contributions from all stakeholders. First, there must be a general atmosphere of peace and an environment that is all-time conducive to teaching and learning.
“Second, every stakeholder must play their role in the contractual cycle: the students must show readiness for the services they have applied to get; and the University, through its staff and statutory organs must be steadfast in providing the services.
“It is gladdening that there has not been any breach in this cycle since our establishment as a University, and I have the consent of the Governing Council and Senate of this great University to assure our stakeholders that this trend will be sustained as a foundational tradition. And, this is part of the reason we are all gathered here for the celebration of today,” he sai
While sending message of advice to the graduants, Prof Adebooye urged them to make use of “entrepreneurial training you have received has put you at an advantage in your country, Nigeria, and indeed the world awaits and beckons to you with great hope of fulfillment and prosperity.
“Resolve to play a role in shaping our world. A better world will not come through mere wishing and complaining, but by collective actions of individuals who are driven by the passion of making the world a better place for all,” he said.