By: Femi-Adeniyi Joshua
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) of the University of Ibadan, Professor Aderonke Baiyeroju on Monday, 19th August, 2024, has stated that the University of Ibadan does not solely focus on academic instructions, but also develop well-rounded students who can compete in the global village.
Professor Baiyeroju spoke on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kayode Adebowale, while receiving representatives of flexisaf EDUSOFT who paid a courtesy visit.
Professor Baiyeroju reiterated that the “University of Ibadan equips its students with skills beyond academics, including expertise in areas such as Artificial Intelligence and Information Technology”.
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor 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.
Mr Kolade Adebimpe, Head of Products at flexisaf EDUSOFT, 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.
Mr. Kolade 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.
A student, Daniel Adesanya from the Department of Petroleum Engineering secured second place in the Quizathon competition, earning a prize of Three Hundred Thousand Naira (₦300,000.00) for his exemplary performance.
Mr. Kolade 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 Three Hundred and Fifty Thousand Naira (₦350,000.00) in recognition of its students’ participation and high scores in the competition, to further support the University’s academic endeavours.
Mr. Kolade 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 One Million Naira (₦1,000,000.00) and Seven Hundred Thousand Naira (₦700,000.00) respectively, and that for every 5,000 UI students participating in the November competition, a cash grant of Five Hundred Thousand Naira (₦500,000.00) will be awarded.
Credit – UI Directorate of Public Communication
