The Vice Chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University, Professor Adebayo Simeon Bamire commissioned a new borehole facility which was donated by the Great Ife Alumni Association, Atlanta Branch at the Mozambique Hall of Residence on Monday.
The Great Ife Alumni Association, Atlanta Branch led by Dr, Deji Owoyomi also renovated the Common room of the Mozambique Hall of Residence.
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The commissioning ceremony, attended by university officials, hall wardens, alumni, and students, marked a significant milestone in the efforts of the University management to improve the University’s infrastructures and enhance the living conditions of students residing in the Mozambique Halls, alleviating the challenges of water scarcity in halls of residence.
In his remarks, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Adebayo Simeon Bamire expressed his gratitude to the Great Ife Alumni, Atlanta Branch, for their generosity and commitment toward the university’s development. He also acknowledged the efforts of the Mozambique Hall Warden, Mrs. Juliana Adesopo for connecting with the alumni body and seeking their willingness to support their alma mater. He urged hall wardens of other halls of residence to emulate her.
The Chairman of the Great Ife Alumni Association, Atlanta Branch, Dr. Deji Owoyomi noted that the association was pleased to contribute to the university’s development and improve the livelihood of students living in the hall of residence.
He further stated the Alumni body’s commitment towards the development of other halls of residence, the renovation of reading rooms cum the instalment of Wi-Fi so as to improve the students’ academic standards.
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In his remark, the Dean of Student Affairs, Prof J. A. Odedire also commended the alumni body for their commitment towards the development of the University community. He also encouraged the chairman of the Great IFE Alumni Association not to leave other halls of residence untouched.
Conclusively, the outgoing executive members of Mozambique Halls presented an award to Mrs. Juliana Adesopo for her selfless service and commitment to the well-being of students residing in Mozambique Hall of residence.