By Sola Rotimi (Ilorin)
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Professor Wahab Egbewole, has urged Nigerians to set aside ethnic, religious, and political differences to confront the country’s escalating insecurity.
He made the appeal during a news conference marking the institution’s 50th anniversary.
Professor Egbewole noted that the milestone comes at a time when the nation is grappling with terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, and other violent crimes.
He welcomed collaborations with global powers to tackle these threats but cautioned against any action that could undermine Nigeria’s sovereignty or violate international law.
The Vice Chancellor said the university intends to use its golden jubilee to chart a developmental course for the next fifty years, positioning itself as a hub of academic stability, innovation, and artificial-intelligence-driven learning.
He also revealed plans to establish vehicle assembly plants within the university, stressing that research must move beyond theory to contribute meaningfully to national development.
Edited by Maxwell Oyekunle
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