AKINWALE ABOLUWADE
Dr Adesola Adeduntan, Chief Executive Officer, First Bank Group, has solicited support for University of Ibadan in a bid to ensure that it maintains its pride of place within the comity of the Nigerian universities.
Adeduntan spoke during his investiture as a UI@75 Ambassador with a pledge to help the university to improve in the area of technology considering its importance to courses of study.
He lamented that Nigerian universities lagged behind, noting however that technology drives the world.
The First Bank chief recalled his days at UI saying that he graduated in flying colours. He said that he was the first ever non-final year student to be elected Chief of the Sigma Club, an experience which shaped his views and thoughts preparatory to his foray into the business world.
Adeduntan stated that reviewing his job performance, it came clear that the training he received at UI contributed to his success in life.
During the investiture ceremony, the Vice-Chancellor of UI, Prof. Kayode Adebowale, said that the University of Ibadan identified Dr Adeduntan as one of its worthy alumni for recognition during the University’s 75th anniversary.
The Chairman, UI@75 Anniversary Committee, Prof. Peter Olapegba, listed the shoring up of the University’s Endowment Fund, infrastructures development, alternative energy for the University, students’ scholarship funds and staff development funds as the thematic projects for which the University intended to raise funds.
According to him, the University expects its Ambassadors to adopt some of the projects and raise funds for the University of Ibadan through their friends and associates.
On the Vice-Chancellor’s entourage were the Registrar, Mr Ganiyu Saliu; Prof. Olapegba; a retired Senior Lecturer of Veterinary Medicine, Dr Gani Adeniran; and Mrs Adejoke Akinpelu, Principal Assistant Registrar/Public Relations Officer.
The CEO of the First Bank Group was supported by Mr Olusegun Alebiosu, Chief Risk Officer/Executive Director; Mrs Folake Ani-Mumuney, Group Head, Marketing and Corporate Communications; Mr Akinwale Olawoye, Chief of Staff to the CEO; Mr Adekunle Amujo, Business Support Executive, CEO’s Office; and Mr. Ismail Omamegbe, Head Sustainability, Media and External Relations, of First Bank.
