Provost Scores AAUA, Alumni High...As College Principal Officers Visit Varsity

The Provost of Al hikma College of Education, Ankpa, Kogi State, Nigeria, Dr. Sani Haroon, has rated high, the Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria, and its alumni.


Dr. Haroon said AAUA is not only the best university in Nigeria but that its graduates are doing well in their various fields as teachers in the college and other institutions in the State.

The Provost disclosed this when he led the Management of the College on a courtesy call on the AAUA Vice Chancellor, Prof. Igbekele Ajibefun, on Wednesday penultimate week.

He said, “In the year 2008, the entire Al hikma Community sought a prestigious and credible University to affiliate with. And from our investigation, we found that Adekunle Ajasin University is one of the best Universities in the country. So, we affiliated with AAUA because of the credibility attached to the University. We are happy to let you know that your graduates who are working with the College are performing very well.”

Dr. Haroon, who had earlier noted that the purpose of the courtesy visit was to felicitate with Prof. Ajibefun on his appointment as new Vice Chancellor,  said the team would also discuss the existing bilateral relationship between the College and AAUA.

Al hikma College of Education, Ankpa, Kogi State, Nigeria, was affiliated to Adekunle Ajasin University from 2010 to 2014.

Speaking, the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic), Prof. (Mrs.) Oluyemisi Adebowale, who received the team on behalf of the Vice Chancellor, appreciated the College for the visit and for showing keen interest in the University.

She said the University would consider the College’s request for further affiliation and communicate its (AAUA) decision to the College in due course.

Prof. Adebowale emphasised the need for Al hikma College to key into the University’s drive for excellence and improve on its facilities as requisite for probable further affiliation.

The DVC said, “On behalf of the Vice Chancellor, we appreciate your coming and we also appreciate the fact that you enjoyed the affiliation you had with us. Your request (for further affiliation) is noted. The University will consider it and feed you back in due time. Let me also emphasize the need for you to adhere strictly to the University rules and regulations, and operate within the National Universities Commission, NUC, guidelines.”