As part of preparations for the 5th Convocation of the University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo City, Ondo State, the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Prof. Ayodele Arowojolu on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, paid a courtesy visit to Ondo State Governor and Visitor to UNIMED, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa.
Arowojolu led other members of the Council, as well as the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Adesegun Fatusi on the visit.
He expressed his condolences over the passing of late former Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Odunayo Akeredolu, whose leadership style has led to the tremendous development of the institution.
Prof. Arowojolu thanked Governor Aiyedatiwa for releasing funds for the construction of the Faculty of Pharmacy of the University and appealed for further support for ongoing projects.
The Vice-Chancellor, UNIMED, Ondo, Prof. Adesegun Fatusi who sympathised with Governor Aiyedatiwa over the demise of Akeredolu commended the Governor’s dedication to the institution.
He announced that the University is set to produce its first batch of medical doctors ever trained in Ondo State at the upcoming convocation on February 1, 2024. Fatusi highlighted the projects to be commissioned by the Governor which include a Multi-disciplinary Laboratory Complex, the second phase of the Learning Resource Centre and a water facility at the permanent site.
He appealed to the Governor to help construct a Senate building for the University, stating that this would help the institution achieve its dream of moving to a functional permanent campus when the university will be marking its 10th anniversary.
In his response, Governor Aiyedatiwa reiterated his commitment to providing full assistance to the University.
He said Ondo State Government under his leadership would continue to priortise the University's interest, following in his predecessor's footsteps.
