(December 5, 2025)
Senior members of the Department of Finance, University of Ilorin, on Friday, December 5, 2025, paid a courtesy visit to Jimoh Babalola University, Ilorin, in a demonstration of academic solidarity and institutional goodwill.
The delegation commended the Founder, Alhaji Jimoh Kazeem Babalola, for his visionary commitment to expanding access to quality and affordable education. They described the establishment of the University as a significant contribution to the advancement of higher education in Nigeria and a bold step toward strengthening academic opportunities within the region.
The team also congratulated the Acting Vice Chancellor, Prof. M. A. Ijaiya, on his recent appointment, applauding his leadership and longstanding contributions to academic development. They noted his impactful service to the Finance discipline over the years and expressed confidence in his capacity to guide the University toward sustained growth and excellence.
The visit underscored the importance of collaboration among tertiary institutions and reflected a shared commitment to promoting academic excellence, professional development, and the continuous advancement of higher education.