UI Gets New Veterinary Medicine Central Laboratory
The Vice-Chancellor of University of Ibadan (UI), Prof. Kayode Adebowale, has commissioned a newly constructed Veterinary Medical Central Laboratory for the institution’s Faculty of Veterinary Medicine.
The laboratory, named Suraj Adesina Research and Development Centre, was built by alumnus of the faculty, late Alhaji Suraj Adesina.
Speaking during the commissioning in Ibadan on Tuesday the vice-chancellor said the role of alumni in supporting university education cannot be overemphasised.
The V-C, while noting that the overhead income for UI per month is N23 million and often comes in fraction whereas monthly expenditure is N300 million, stated that government support to universities has become grossly inadequate for world-class standard education.
According to him, his excitement lies on the support of the alumni, emphasizing that they must be recognized.
Adebowale added that an alumnus of the university recently donated one million dollars for the construction of hostels for medical students.
He also announced Federal Government intervention to 10 medical students, in which UI is one of them, where N4 billion was provided to the institution.
The VC further explained that the fund was mainly for MBBS, Nursing, Pharmacy and Dentistry students.
He also appreciated the family of the donor for ensuring the completion of the project in spite of his demise.
Also speaking, the Dean, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Prof. Olufunke Ola-Davies, said the central laboratory was her vision. She noted that it was executed by her dear classmate and friend, Suraj Adesina, but unable to complete before he transited into glory in August 2024.
Ola-Davies acknowledged and appreciated Adesina’s spouse Alhaja Aminat Adesina, who ensured her husband’s desire came to reality.
She however, underscored the need for central laboratory in the faculty, adding that while they celebrate Mr. Suraj Adesina, they acknowledge his spouse, his foreign partners, kexing Animal Health, and look forward to continued collaboration.
“This Central Veterinary Laboratory was borne out of the desire to improve access to research facilities for the faculty as a whole and the university at large, in the pursuit of excellence that this faculty and university is known for,” she said.
Adesina further said ADSA Veterinary Services and its partner would continue to maintain the building every five years.
“As I reflect on the life and legacy of my husband, I am reminded of the significant contributions he made to the field of veterinary medicine and the impact he had on the lives of those around him,” she asserted.
UI Gets New Veterinary Medicine Central Laboratory is first published on The Whistler Newspaper
