UNIOSUN Alumni Pledge Support For Alma Mater

Osun State University alumni association has restated its commitment to the development of the university especially in the area of infrastructure and maintenance of academic standards.

The chairman, caretaker transition committee (CTC) of the association, Dr. Toyin Olaniyan, who made this known in Osogbo at their convention where election of a new national executive committee took place, stressed the need for the body to unite and support their alma mater in order to remain at the forefront of teaching, research and community development.

The convention with the theme: “The Role of Alumni in the Development of the University,” had over 161 alumni in attendance which was claimed to be the highest in the history of the association with 136 accredited, having duly registered and deemed eligible to vote at the convention.

Olaniyan in his address said, “On getting to our mother campus this morning, I am sure we all reflect on the rich history of our beloved institution and are reminded of the countless individuals who have passed through its halls and gone on to achieve great things in their respective fields.

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“From groundbreaking research to innovative discoveries, our young but vibrant university has been at the forefront of academic excellence and has played a vital role in shaping the minds of future leaders. It is no doubt that leaders in every sector of the economy, from politics and business to science and the arts, have come from our university.”

He stressed the need for alumni to work together and give back to the community and be able to significantly improve the lives of current students, fund programs that further the university’s goal, and offer a forum for professional growth and networking among themselves.

Also, the chairman, Board of Trustees (BoT) of the association, Engr. Adebisi Aderanti, revealed that the group was on a threshold of history and “at this turning point in the history of our association, we, as alumni, have a critical role to play in shaping the future of our university and building a strong social capital.”