Alumni
UNIVERSITY OF ADO-EKITI, NIGERIA
ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Mission Statement of the Association:
We are a body fostering the spirit of oneness and comradeship among all the alumni of the University for the purpose of promoting linkages, social interactions, policy management and development, empowerment and scholarship.
Mr. S.B. Akinsipe Dr. P.S. Ogundana Mr. Kole Ajayi Mr. Wale Jegede Mr. Jadesola Babatola
President 1988-1998 President 1998-2000 President 2000-2004 President 2004-2007 President 2007-2009
A brief History of the Creation, Past and Current Leadership of the Association
The first set of graduates of the University graduated with Bachelors degree in 1986, which enabled them to come together with the aim to networking and formulating programmes for the future development of the University and the promotion of scholarship. On 30th August, 1988, nine graduates of the University led by Mr. Stephen Akinsipe, Professor Samuel Sunday Asaolu and Dr. Ayan Adeleke met at the University to form a group of the University Alumni and on 20th February 1990, the Ondo State University Alumni Association was launched with the appointment of an Administrative Committee comprising of Mr. Stephen Bulla Akinsipe as Chairman, Mr. Ayo Olofuntila as Secretary and Mrs. Bello as Treasurer.
In 1992, a substantive Executive Committee was elected to run the affairs of the Alumni Association under the chairmanship of Mr. Stephen Akinsipe. By 1994, the Executive Committee was re-elected with Mr. Stephen Akinsipe as the Alumni President and Alumni Representative on the Governing Council. No election was held again until 8th August 1998 when Dr. Peter Sunday Ogundana was elected as the Alumni President with Mr. Gbenga Faseluka as Secretary and Mr. Busuyi Ayorinde as Treasurer.
In December, 2000, the tenure of the Ogundana led Executive Council was ended when Mr. Kole Ajayi was elected National President of the Alumni Association with Dr. Bimbo Odu as National Secretary and Mr. Lanre Ogunjobi as National Treasurer. In May, 2004, another election was held that ushered in Mr. Olawale Jegede as Alumni President and Alumni Representative on the Governing Council with Mr. Jadesola Babatola as National Secretary and Mr. Adekunle Adeyemo as National Treasurer.
In July 2007, two conventions were held as a result of divisions in the Association. One produced Mr. Jadesola Babatola as the National President of the Alumni Association and Alumni Representative on the Governing Council with Prince Wale Gbadamosi as National Secretary and Engr. Kunle Musa as National Treasurer, while the other produced a factional leader - Sir W.O. Adebayo as Alumni President. When the University Management brokered peace in the division, it accepted Mr. Jadesola Babatola as the Alumni President and Alumni Representative on the Governing Council and merged the two factions.
In 2009, a leadership tussle and crisis of confidence ensued between some Trustees, Mr. Jadesola Babatola and his National Executive Council which was resolved with the dissolution of Executives and the handing over of the Association to the University, who later invited Board of Trustees to appoint a Caretaker Committee for the Association until election is held in year 2010. The Chairman of the Committee is Hon. Omotayo Abidakun while the Secretary/Treasurer is Mr. Jide Akinyemi.
General Information on the Framework and Services of the Department:
The Alumni Association operates at the levels of Branches, Chapters (a combination of branches in a geographical location within and outside Nigeria), National level (the umbrella body of the Association) and Conference of Alumni Associations of Nigerian Universities (CAANU). The Constitution of the Association provides for election into National Offices of the Alumni Association such as National President (and Convocation Representative on Governing Council), National Vice President, National Secretary, Assistant National Secretary I, Assistant National Secretary II, National Treasurer, National Financial Secretary, National Social Secretary, National Publicity Secretary, Assistant National Publicity Secretary, National Auditor and Two Ex-Officio Members.
The Association is also expected to pursue programmes and activities in line with its aims and objectives as follows:
a. To provide a link between the university and its graduate and through them, the public in general.
b. To initiate and execute programmes/activities aimed at accelerating overall growth and development of the University.
c. To promote mutual understanding, cooperation fraternal understanding among the graduates of the university.
d. To provide advice to the university authorities, state and federal government on such spheres of academic activities demanding specialist advice on improvement of academic matters pertaining to the welfare of the university community in general.
e. To forget useful link between persons, associations, societies, institution or bodies of persons established in Nigeria or elsewhere having similar objectives.
f. To establish a general fund for the maintenance and promotion of scholarship and scientific research in the university as well as provide any necessary assistance in the university.
g. To deal in any real or personal property and acquire right and privileges in any part of Nigeria or abroad which the association may consider necessary or convenient for the promotion of these objectives and the objective of the University.
h. To create a forum for honoring members who have distinguished themselves in their fields of endeavor and in the contribution to the life of the university and the Association.
General Information on the Organs and Activities of the Association
The Alumni Association has been committed to the growth and development of the University from its inception. Part of the achievements of the Association during the tenure of Mr. Stephen Akinsipe was the provision of a Constitution, creation of two branches in Ondo and Ekiti States and regular attendance of Governing Council meetings by the Alumni President.
During the tenure of Dr. P.S. Ogundana, the Association acquired a 2 room office in the University as the Alumni secretariat. The Association procured office furniture and got a portion of land from the University for its proposed Alumni Centre. The Association also published and launched the Alumni Magazine - The Horse-Tailers, and produced stationeries and Constitution for members. The Executive visited the various branches and Chapters and initiated an Alumni Award of Excellence which it bestowed on some Alumni.
During the tenure of Mr. Kole Ajayi as National President, the Association brought some benefit of change to the University with increased Association revenue drive drawn from the Affiliate Colleges and Satellite Campuses and the building of an ultra modern Alumni Centre and furnishing its administrative Complex. The Association also hosted the alumni website, organized social events to honour the Visitor as its Grand Patron and mobilized students for regular support to University programmes. It also embarked on publicity by image laundering and effective participation in Alumni activities within and outside the University. The Association was able to acquire a vehicle and proclaimed a constitution which stipulated single term tenure for office holders. The University then appointed an Alumni Relations Officer for the Association.
During the tenure of Mr. Olawale Jegede, the Association embarked on programmes that cut across promoting vibrant Chapter development, open responsive and accessible administration, reconciliation and fostering of unity among members, involvement in crisis resolutions in the University between alumni members, industrial unions, students union and promotion of teamwork in alumni leadership, proactive publicity and image laundering for the Alumni Association and the University, sponsorship of social functions for alumni relations, support to University Community at improving students record management through provision of accessories for office computerization, donation of computers to some arms of the University, donation of a generating set to Exams and Records Unit, regular consultation and support for the Students Union, conceptualization of the Alumni Aid Project to attract support and assistance for the University, construction of Toilet and borehole facilities in the University and publication of 1st Alumni Calendar.
During the tenure of Mr. Jadesola Babatola as Alumni President, various projects initiated by the Alumni Association in the University include construction and near completion of a Toilet facility, construction and near completion of UNAD Faculty of Law Moot Court, proactive publicity and image laundering for the Alumni Association and the University, refurbishing of UNAD Alumni Centre, purchase of office equipment, publication of Alumni News bulletin, yearly calendar and Annual Report for free circulation to members, contributions to the University efforts at fast tracking the processing of graduating students results and transcripts and computerization of the University through donation of computers and printers to various arms of the University including Information and Public Relations Unit, Legal Unit, Admissions Office, Academic Office, selected Faculties and the Affiliate Colleges, donation of Generating Sets to Students Affairs Division, Academic Affairs Division, Council Affairs Division, Examination and Records Division and Senate Matters, regular consultation with Students Union leaders for peace on campus, support for staff development and training in the University, provision of financial and moral support for various student organizations, publication of 2007 Alumni Constitution, production of Alumni souvenirs - Caps and Lapel Pins, promotion of social functions, courtesy visit on the Visitor to re-establish Alumni relations and interest with regards to need for increased University subvention, creation of College of Medicine and promotion of University autonomy, Alumni representation on the Governing Council and 2nd UNAD Visitation Panel, involvement in crisis resolutions in the University, off-setting of liabilities of past administration, engagement on the need to eradicate cultism on campus and promotion of responsible students unionism, deliberations on University Advancement Office, annual distribution of gift items to stakeholders, and participation in various Alumni platforms to resolve stakeholders interest.
Contact: Address all correspondence to National Secretary, University of Ado-Ekiti Alumni Association, Alumni Centre, University of Ado-Ekiti, PMB 5363, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria. Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Website: www.unadalumni.webs.com.
