The Deputy Chancellor, Igbinedion University Okada, Chief Lucky Igbinedion on Tuesday, urged the 7th Governing Council of the tertiary institution to engage in robust deliberations that reflect the university’s collective efforts at driving excellence in the academic landscape.
The Deputy Chancellor, who represented the Founder/ Chancellor of the Institution, Chief Gabriel Osawaru Igbinedion, charged the council on accountability and excellence.
He tasked the 7th council on dedication and commitment to surpass the achievement of the 6th Governing Council.
Igbinedion spoke in Benin while declaring open the University’s 7th Governing Council retreat with the theme, “Driving Excellence Through A Dynamic Academic Landscape (Tramslating University Vision, Mission and Objectives To Measurable Outcomes. “
The Deputy Chancellor said the varsity is committed to academic excellence, noting that the retreat reflects the institution’s collective efforts at driving academic excellence locally and internationally.
In his speech, Vice-Chancellor, Igbinedion University Okada, Prof. Lawrence Ezemonye noted that the retreat afford participants the opportunity to make their contributions to the development of the institution.
In his keynote address, Chairman SUNU Assurances Plc, Mr. Kyari Abba Bukar, who spoke virtually, emphasized the need to enhance digital literacy in the academic landscape, saying, “We need to integrate digital platforms to blended learning.”
While stressing the need to create a culture of excellence, Bukar charged all to work in the spirit of renewed commitment to drive academic excellence at Igbinedion University Okada.
Former Vice Chancellor, Chrisland University, Prof. (Mrs) Chinedum Peace Babalola, who delivered a presentation on the topic ” Synergy for Success: An Imperative for Council-Management Collaboration (Facing the future together),” said universities thrive when Governing council steers with vision and the university’s management rows with execution.
According to her, at IUO synergy should not be an option but an imperative for the future.
Other speakers at the retreat include Dr. Aisha Laruba Abdullahi, who spoke on the topic, “Elevating the University’s Visibility beyond Borders: Breaking barriers and exploring global perspectives.” and Prof. Olufemi Olaiya Balogun as well as Prof. Nnonyelugo Martins Ike-Muonso, who delved on the topics, “Finance sustainability and resource optimization : Emerging funding models ” and “Adhering to a culture of Innovation and Translative Research for Global Competitiveness.”respectively.
