| Boluwatife Oyinloye
In a move to bridge the gap between academic learning and professional excellence, the President and Vice-Chancellor of Babcock University, Professor Afolarin Olutunde Ojewole, has been formally inducted as a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Local Government and Public Administration of Nigeria (CILGPAN).
The induction ceremony, held in accordance with the Act of Parliament of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, marks a new chapter in the university's commitment to leadership and professional best practices.
A Commitment to National Growth: During the formal oath-taking, Professor Aina affirmed his commitment to upholding the constitution of Nigeria and the regulations of the institute. He pledged to contribute to the growth of the institute and the advancement of public administration standards in the country [.
Empowering Students with Double Certification: A major highlight of the event was the announcement of a strategic partnership between Babcock University and CILGPAN. Both institutions are currently working on a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that will allow students in Public Administration and related fields to obtain professional membership alongside their academic degrees.
"We want to encourage people to graduate not only with a certificate showing they have finished their coursework, but with a professional certificate," the Vice-Chancellor stated. This initiative ensures that graduates enter the labor market "well prepared academically and professionally".
Cementing Institutional Relevance: Representatives from CILGPAN praised Professor Aina’s accomplishments in both academic and spiritual development, noting that his induction strengthens the institute’s presence within the educational sector. The partnership is viewed as a milestone that will launch Babcock University forward in its relevance to national governance and leadership .
This induction signals a "new day" for the university, emphasizing a dual-track approach to education that prioritizes professional readiness as much as academic success.