By Adeyinka Adeniran
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) of the University of Ibadan, Professor Aderonke Baiyeroju on Tuesday said the University of Ibadan does not solely focus on academic instructions but also on developing well-rounded students who can compete in the global village.
She spoke on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kayode Adebowale, while receiving representatives of Flexisaf Edusoft during a courtesy visit to the Vice-Chancellor’s office.
Prof. Baiyeroju reiterated that UI equips its students with skills beyond academics, including expertise in areas such as Artificial Intelligence and Information Technology, as parts of the university’s tradition of excellence in teaching and learning.
She expressed pride in the achievements of UI students, who continue to bring laurels and glory to the university.
She also appreciated flexisaf Edusoft for initiating the Quizathon programme, which promotes intellectual growth on a global scale and supports the financial needs of both students and institutions.
In his remarks, Head of Products at flexisaf Edusoft, Mr Kolade Adebimpe explained that the company, an indigenous IT firm based in Abuja, came to celebrate UI students for their exceptional performance in the first “Distinction Quizathon 1.0” organised by flexisaf Edusoft.
He disclosed that the University of Ibadan emerged one of the top three institutions out of the 137 universities that participated in the competition, demonstrating the competitive spirit and academic excellence prevalent in Nigerian universities.
He stated that Mr Daniel Adesanya from the Department of Petroleum Engineering secured second place in the Quizathon competition, earning a prize of ₦300,000 for his exemplary performance.
He added that many other UI students also participated in the competition and that an official award ceremony for the top three participants will be held in Abuja.
Additionally, the University of Ibadan received a cash award of ₦350,000 in recognition of its students’ participation and high scores in the competition, to further support the university’s academic endeavours.
Mr. Adebimpe announced that flexisaf Edusoft will hold its second quizathon on November 23, 2024.
He said that the prizes for the 1st and 2nd positions in the upcoming competition will be increased to N1million and ₦700,000 respectively, and that for every 5,000 UI students participating in the November competition, a cash grant of ₦500,000 will be awarded.
