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Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), a consistently top-ranked institution, secured its place as a global leader in higher education with the reception of multiple prestigious awards and accolades.
The latest addition to its already extensive list of honors is the recognition by the Africa Academia Awards as the “Best Private University in Aeronautic & Astronautic Engineering.” This continental accolade underscores the university’s unyielding commitment to nurturing a culture of innovation and entrepreneurial spirit among its students.
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In a double celebration, Professor Smaranda Olarinde, the Vice Chancellor of the 13-year-old institution, was honored with the title of “Most Outstanding Research Academician in Women, Reproductive, and Child Rights.” This recognition shines a spotlight on ABUAD’s dedication to research, especially in areas of critical societal importance, such as women’s rights and child welfare.
These recent accolades solidify ABUAD’s standing as the Number 1 University in Nigeria, as designated by Times Higher Education, a highly respected global education ranking organization. This recognition underscores ABUAD’s unwavering commitment to academic excellence and providing a world-class education to its students.
What sets the Africa Academia Awards recognition apart is that it comes in tandem with acknowledgment from significant national and international bodies. The National Universities Commission (NUC), the regulatory authority for university education in Nigeria, lauded ABUAD as a “model, benchmark, and reference point” and “the pride of the university system in Nigeria.” The Association of Vice Chancellors of Nigerian Universities (AVCNU) hailed it as “the most successful private university in Nigeria,” and UNESCO recognized it as “a world-class institution of higher education.” These endorsements emphasize ABUAD’s profound impact on the Nigerian higher education landscape.
ABUAD’s influence extends beyond Nigeria’s borders. The institution has established the Afe Babalola Centre for Transnational Education in King’s College, London, as part of its global outreach effort to provide quality education for the underprivileged. This initiative reflects ABUAD’s dedication to fostering international partnerships and delivering a truly global education experience.
ABUAD’s achievements in the past decade have been nothing short of remarkable. As King’s College noted, ABUAD has accomplished what some institutions couldn’t achieve in a century within just a decade. The Africa Academia Awards serve as a resounding endorsement of ABUAD’s unwavering commitment to entrepreneurship, innovation, and research, setting a shining example for universities across Africa.
The recent recognition of Afe Babalola University as the “Best Private University in Entrepreneurship and Innovation” and the distinguished honor conferred upon its Vice Chancellor underscore the institution’s ongoing commitment to academic excellence, groundbreaking research, and societal transformation.
With its history of accolades and global perspective, ABUAD serves as a beacon of promise for the future of higher education, not only in Africa but also on the world stage.
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