Former President of the Federal University of Technology Akure, Alumni Association Worldwide and former member of the University Governing Council, Dr. Olaitan Adesomoju, has renovated the university’s basketball and volleyball courts.
The two courts now have reinforced concrete floors painted in standard gauge, international standard basketball fibreglass backboard and hoops and nets, stands for spectators and all-round protective wire mesh.
At the handover of the projects on Tuesday, Adesomoju, who is also a former member of the university’s Governing Council, said giving back to one’s alma mater should become a regular practice in order to contribute to the growth of education in the country.
“My giving back is not a function of having enough but it is my passion to give and it is in tandem with my belief and spirit of giving back to humanity. I count this as a privilege to give back to the university that made me, the university that impacted on me quality leadership prowess. There is no way that FUTA can be separated from the story of the journey of my life,” he said.
Adesomoju appreciated the alumni, who at various times made donations to the university and encouraged those who had not to contribute their quota to moving the university forward.
“Today FUTA is the best university of technology in Nigeria, the third best university in Nigeria because some people had put in their best for the school. All of us can make this dream of a greater and better FUTA come to reality.”
Ade Adetimehin, Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Ondo State, who unveiled the new courts, reiterated that sports development among the youths was an essential tool to promoting a peaceful society. He commended Adesomoju for giving back to the university, and urged others to emulate his good gesture.
In her remarks on the occasion, the Vice Chancellor of FUTA, Professor Adenike Oladiji, thanked Adesomoju for the renovation. She added that providing recreational facilities would contribute to the total development of students and provide avenues for them to channel their energies to creative and beneficialactivities.
