The Alumni Advantage: Connections, Opportunities and the Power of the University Network

Naziru Imam opened the Federal University Oye-Ekiti’s maiden alumni lecture series under the directorship of Advancement Centre Director Professor Olushola Sunday Ayanda. The event was attended by Vice-Chancellor Professor Joshua, represented by Deputy Vice-Chancellor SPRIL, Professor Babatunde Afolabi, as well as Dr Anne Okaomee, Executive Director of University Advancement at the Nigerian Higher Education Foundation. Guest speaker Professor Waheed Babatunde Yahya and Deputy Vice-Chancellor Babatunde Afolabi also joined the virtual meeting to participate in the proceedings. Vice-Chancellor Opening Address on the Alumni Network: Deputy Vice-Chancellor Babatunde Afolabi delivered the opening address on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor, welcoming participants to the historic maiden alumni lecture series themed “Alumni Advantage: Connections, Opportunities, and the Power of the University Network”. Babatunde Afolabi emphasised that alumni represent the university’s enduring asset and that building a successful network requires deliberate engagement, effective communication, and a strong sense of belonging facilitated through the Advancement Centre. Babatunde Afolabi commended Advancement Centre Director Professor Olushola Sunday Ayanda and welcomed guest speaker Professor Waheed Babatunde Yahya before concluding the address. Watch the lecture for more details. #alumni #FUOYEAlumni