Tag: Great Ife Alumni

Great Ife Alumni mourns Pro-Chancellor Oyeweso, describes his death as ‘A Loss to Humanity’

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Global Great Ife Alumni Association has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Professor AbdulGaffar Siyan Oyeweso, Chairman of the Governing Council and Pro-Chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, described his death as a monumental loss to academia and humanity.   In a condolence statement jointly signed by the Global President, Barr. Leye Bunmi Falode, and the Publicity Secretary, Abdur-Rahman Balogun, the association said the sudden demise of the renowned historian was “sad, painful, and shocking,” especially coming at a time the institution is preparing for its convocation…

OAU Council , Stakeholders pledge unity for Institutional advancement at Strategic Retreat

Lukman Laleye Babalola

Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, is set for a new phase of strategic growth following a unanimous resolution by stakeholders to work in unity for the institution’s development. This decision was the outcome of a four-day Council-Management Retreat held in Ede, Osun State, from May 28 to May 31, 2025. The retreat, themed “Towards A Better Working Relationship Between Council and Management,” brought together key figures from the university’s leadership, academic unions, and alumni. Former Vice Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Prof. Abel Idowu Olayinka, delivered the keynote address,…

Falode emerges Global President as Great Ife Alumni Elects New Officers

Lukman Laleye Babalola

The Great Ife Alumni Association has elected a new set of global officers to steer the affairs of the association for the next two years, with Barrister Leye Bunmi Falode emerging as the Global President. Falode, alongside other officers, was elected during the 26th Biennial Convention of the association, which held at the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State. The three-day convention brought together delegates from various branches across Nigeria and from the diaspora. Other elected officers included Abdur-Rahman Balogun, Director of Media and Public Relations at the…