All is now set for the maiden Annual Convention of the Alumni Association of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, as a three-day event has been scheduled to hold from October 29th to 31st, 2015, in the University campus.
In a statement, the Chairman of Planning Committee, Mr. Wumi Ajayi, said the first day of the convention will feature arrival and registration of members at 12.00 noon, followed by awareness walk around the campus, and alumni/student parley.
According to Mr. Ajayi, activities on the second day include, the foundation laying ceremony of the Alumni Building, Annual Lecture, titled, the University and Alumni: 21st Century Expectations and Realities, conferment of awards on some distinguished Nigerians, and re-union feast, while the third day will feature sight-seeing among others.
The Annual Lecture will be delivered by Prof. Tola Badejo, Former Vice Chancellor, Wesley University of Science and Technology, Ondo, Ondo State.
In a chat with the National President, Mr. Patrick Oluyide, he sought the support of all members of the association towards having a successful convention, stressing the need for all hands to be on deck in building formidable structures for the alumni.
Mr. Oluyide also emphasized the need to strengthen the symbiotic relationship between AAUA and its alumni, urging all members both at home and abroad to attend the convention.
Mr. Oluyide listed some of eminent Nigerians who will be honoured at the maiden Convention. They include, the Ondo State Governor and Visitor to AAUA, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, CON; Aare Afe Babalola, SAN; Sen. Bode Olajumoke; Bisi Ogunjobi, OON; Speaker, Ondo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Jumoke Akindele; all past Vice Chancellors of the University, a former Governor of Ondo State, the late Chief Adebayo Adefarati, among others.
The Alumni Week will feature the following inclusive activities:
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Day I: Arrival and Registration (12.00 noon)
Awareness Walk (2.00p.m.)
Alumni /Student Parley 3.00p.m
Day II:
Annual Lecture (10.00a.m)
Foundation Laying of the Alumni Building (12 noon)
Award Conferment (4.00p.m)
Re-Union Party/Jam (8.00 p.m.)
Day III: Sight Seeing (9.00a.m.)
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