The immediate past president of the Federal University of Technology Akure Alumni Association Worldwide, Dr Olaitan Adesomoju , has donated the sum of one million naira for the renovation of the Students Union Building of the University. While making the donation on Friday November 8,2024 , Olaitan who was the Vice President of the Students Union in the 1999/2000 academic session , said the gesture was another way to give back to the constituency where his leadership journey started from.
“I stand before you with humility and gratitude to God for this opportunity to give back to my first constituency, the very place where my leadership journey began. This community has given me so much, and I’m honored to showcase another aspect of my comradeship with this donation. Throughout my journey, I’ve been driven to make a lasting impact. I have always believed in making things happen, even if it means sacrificing personal convenience. Today, I’m contributing to the renovation of the Students’ Union building, just like many I have done in the last ten years to the student union/university community “, Adesomoju said.
Adesomoju, while encouraging other alumni of the institution to continue to contribute to its growth and development , highlighted some of his contributions to FUTA from his days as Student Union leader till his tenure as Alumni president to include : redesign of student ID cards, establishment of the Alumni Event Centre, a revenue-generating hub to the association till date, renovation of Block C Akindeko Hall, initiation of the Alumni Trust Fund, drilling of borehole in FUTA Teaching and Research farm and renovation the Engr. Tunde Babalola basketball and volleyball court with a sum of 3.2 million naira. Adesomoju who is currently a member of the Governing Council of FUTA promised not to relent in his contribution to make FUTA a major force in the comity of global universities.
In her response ,the Vice Chancellor Professor Adenike Oladiji appreciated Dr. Adesomoju for his benevolence and for always identifying with the needs of the university. She described him as a valuable partner in progress and called on other alumni to emulate his laudable gesture. She said ” it is our collective responsibility to make FUTA great. All stakeholders need to work together to build an institution we all will be proud of. We owe to our children to build a FUTA that will outlive us and this can be made possible through deliberate efforts “She admonished the student leaders to judiciously use the funds, calling for accountability and probity.
On his part the Dean’ of Student Affairs, Professor David Oke said Dr. Adesomoju has consistently shown that he is a leader both in action and words. He described him as alumnus with genuine concern for the interest and welfare of the students. He promised to supervise the efficient deployment of the donation.
In the same vein the Student Union President, Mr. Adegoroye Abejoye also commended the donor for extending a generous hand towards the renovation of the Student Union Building. He described it as a promise fulfilled. The president said the support will go a long way to strengthen the resolve of the present union leaders to be more responsive and intellectual in their leadership style.
