UNILAG Begins 55th Convocation Ceremonies With “Harvest of Projects

University of Lagos (UNILAG) has commenced activities marking its 55th Convocation Ceremonies with harvest of projects commissioning  which began on Monday

Some of the projects commissioned by Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Governing Council of the university, Chief Wole Olanipekun, SAN. included;The African Centre of Excellence for Drug Research, Herbal Medicine Development and Regulatory Science (ACEDHARS Building), a World Bank supported Centre of Excellence project which focuses on the development of indigenous plants for medical applications;

Other newly commissioned projects according to the statement from the university communication unit , included, The new 120 bed-space Moremi Hall extension and new ultra-modern Learning Commons, an extension of the University Main library which is dedicated to student-centered services, creative engagement, research-collaboration, and knowledge co-creation.

Chief Olanipekun showered encomium on the University Management led by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Folasade Ogunsola for what he called, “a thoughtful, purposeful, progressive and dynamic leadership”.

Chief Olanipekun was particularly impressed and visibly elated over the sense of unity, purpose and team spirit among members of management, a feat, he said, accounts for the monumental strides being recorded in UNILAG.

On behalf of the entire Governing Council, Chief Olanipekun assured the University Management of the needed support and encouragement with a view to sustaining the tempo of the good works ongoing in UNILAG.

Similarly, Vice-Chancellor of the university, Professor Folasade Ogunsola during the commissioning , appreciated the University Governing Council led by Chief Wole Olanipekun, SAN, the University Senate, members of Management, staff and students for the cooperation which brought about the monumental progress.

She described the ACEDHARS Building, the Moremi Hostel extension and Library Learning Commons as projects deliberately targeted at building capacity and adding extra value thereby ensuring improved students’ experience on campus.