In a significant move to address student accommodation needs, the National Alumni Association of Tai Solarin Federal University of Education (TASFUED) has commenced the construction of a 72-room hostel for the institution’s Postgraduate students.
The project’s groundbreaking ceremony was performed recently by the Acting Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adekunle Adeogun, FSIN.
He commended the Alumni Association, led by Mr. Bolaji Julius Oladeji, for undertaking what he described as a “significant” project.
Prof. Adeogun praised the consistent commitment of the Association’s leadership, both past and present, to the University’s development.
“We are not surprised by this current executive or the ones before; they have demonstrated a willingness to cooperate with the University in developing our physical structures and supporting indigent students,” he stated.
Prof Adeogun emphasized the vital role alumni play globally, adding, “Alumni Associations play critical roles in the development of their alma mater. We are partners in progress. Our doors are always open to you, and we encourage all stakeholders to join us in building TASFUED.”
In his remarks, the National Alumni President, Mr. Bolaji Oladeji, thanked the University Management for its sustained support over the years.
“We are here today to perform the groundbreaking of the Postgraduate Alumni Hostel. Today marks another indelible chapter in the history of the Association and the University, we have done it before and are ready to do it again,” Oladejo noted.
He explained that the hostel is designed to provide a serene and enabling environment to support postgraduate students in their research activities.
The event was attended by members of the University Management Team, including the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics), Professor Rotimi Ettu; the Bursar, Mr. Kabir Ogunneye, FCA and the University Librarian, Professor Adebambo Oduwole.
Also in attendance were the Pioneer Alumni President, Dr. Uthman Tajudeen, and the immediate past National President, Dr. Abdullahi Oyekanmi, among other distinguished guests.
