UI Vet. Medicine Class of 1998/99 Renovates Toilet Facilities, Reaffirms Commitment to Giving Back
The University of Ibadan (UI) Faculty of Veterinary Medicine Alumni, Class of 1998/99, on Friday officially handed over newly renovated toilet facilities at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital to the faculty for use by students and staff.
The brief handover ceremony, held within the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, brought together members of the alumni association, faculty management, staff, and students to celebrate another milestone in the alumni’s commitment to improving learning and welfare facilities within their alma mater.
Speaking at the event, the Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Prof. Babasola Olugasa, Professor of Epizootiology, commended the Class of 1998/99 for their generosity and unwavering commitment to the development of the faculty.
He described the intervention as timely and highly commendable, noting that the faculty continues to benefit immensely from the support of its alumni.
“The kind of support the school is receiving from its alumni is overwhelming,” Prof. Olugasa said, while appreciating the donors for identifying a critical area of need and responding promptly to improve the welfare of students and staff.
In the same vein, the Head of Department, Prof. G. A. Oladosu, thanked the executives of the UI Veterinary Medicine Class of 1998/99 for their consistent support for the faculty over the years.
He assured the donors that the renovated facilities would be properly monitored and maintained to ensure their longevity.
Also speaking, the president of the Association of Veterinary Medicine Students (AVMS), Faruk Odunaike, expressed gratitude to the alumni for coming to the rescue of the student community through the renovation project.
He described the intervention as a timely response to the challenges students had been facing due to the poor condition of the toilet facilities, adding that the project would significantly improve the learning environment.
Speaking on behalf of the alumni, President of the UI Veterinary Medicine Class of 1998/99, Dr. Temitope Ademola Afolabi, said returning to the institution to give back is always a source of pride for members of the class.
“For us, every time we have the opportunity to come back here, it makes us very proud because it reminds us that whatever we have become today started within the four walls of these classrooms. Therefore, every opportunity to give back is always welcome,” he said.
Dr. Afolabi recalled that the alumni had a history of supporting the faculty, noting that their first major intervention came in 2019 when the set renovated the faculty’s dog kennel under the leadership of the then alumni president, Dr. Olusola Ogunsuyi.
He explained that after being informed about the deplorable state of the toilet facilities, the alumni immediately mobilized resources and ensured the complete renovation of the conveniences within a short period.
“Today, we are officially handing them back to the faculty for use by students and staff,” he said.
He further assured members of the faculty that the Class of 1998/99 remains committed to supporting the institution and hinted at even bigger projects in the near future.
“I want to assure the students and staff of the faculty that when we return, it will be with even bigger and more remarkable projects as we celebrate the 30th anniversary of our graduation,” Dr. Afolabi added.
The renovation project is the latest demonstration of the enduring partnership between the University of Ibadan Faculty of Veterinary Medicine and its alumni, reinforcing the vital role graduates continue to play in improving infrastructure and supporting academic excellence.
