By Jesupelumi Adesua
Adekunle Ajasin University’s newly inaugurated Vice Chancellor, Professor Tomola Marshal Obamuyi, has assured students that his administration will create an enabling environment where they can thrive, not just survive, promising to provide the structures to support it.
Professor Obamuyi made these remarks during his inauguration as the university's seventh substantive Vice Chancellor, which took place on Wednesday at the Obasanjo Multipurpose Hall.
"You are not merely students but also human beings with pressures, anxieties, and aspirations that extend beyond the lecture hall. We will provide structures that will enable you to thrive, not just survive, in AAUA," he said.
Regarding students' welfare, Professor Obamuyi affirmed that his administration would prioritize mental health and well-being alongside academic achievement. He noted the significance of addressing students as individuals with various pressures, anxieties, and aspirations beyond academic pursuits. He indicated plans to implement support systems that would facilitate thriving rather than merely surviving in the university environment.
In his address to the students, he emphasized their central role in the university's existence and stated that all advancements, including lecture halls, new buildings, partnerships, and grants, were made for their benefit. He urged students to participate actively in university life and contribute to the campus community.
He urged students to prepare for life after university by becoming responsible citizens rather than solely residents on campus saying they should be “scholars and not certificate seekers”, highlighting the complexities and competitiveness of the world beyond the university as a crucial consideration for students.
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