Education

UNILORIN VC Calls for Unity on Insecurity

By Web News 296

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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Sport

Team Oyo Arrives Ilorin for 5th National Youth Games

By Web News 876

One hundred and eleven athletes from Oyo state have arrived Ilorin, Kwara State, for the 5th National Youth Games holding at the University of Ilorin.

The Oyo State Contingent led by the General Manager of Oyo State Sports Council, Mr. Gboyega Makinde, consists of sixty-nine males and forty-two female athletes.

According to a statement by the Media Officer of the Oyo state Ministry of Youth and Sports, Mrs. Olubukola Ibikunle, the state’s representatives will compete for medals in twenty-five games at the event.

Also, sixty-five state officials, including security agents were part of the state’s contingent to the National Youth Games, which will end next week Tuesday.

Oyo State clinched the 8th position at the 4th National Youth Games held last year at the University of Ilorin, Kwara state.

Olaolu Fawole