As a confirmation of its academic excellence and learning, the Obafemi Awolowo University, (OAU) Ile-Ife, Osun State has again been rated the first and the best university in Nigeria and eighth in Africa.

A statement made available to THISDAY Monday, by the Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the university, Mr. Abiodun Olarewaju, stated that the new webometric ranking released Monday by the Cybermetrics Lab of Spain (a world-renowned research council) and circulated round the world, moved the OAU higher on the ladder from number 14 to number eight position in Africa.

According to the statement, “this is a development that academic analysts and managements of universities in Africa have hailed as a monumental leap for educational advancement in Nigeria.

"Also in the history, this is the first time that a Nigerian university would be so ranked consecutively.

“The university was, early this year, rated by the Cybermetrics Lab of Spain as the first and the best university in Nigeria and 14th in Africa before the new webometric ranking that was released today (Monday).”

While reacting on the development, the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Professor Bamitale Omole, attributed the giant strides recorded by his administration to the unparalleled research output, administrative acumen, technical know-how of the academic, administrative and technical staff of the university.

He added that only a focused leadership, which was the hallmark of his management team, could produce such a spectacular feat.

Omole, however, applauded the dedication to duty of all stakeholders in making sure that the ideals of the founding fathers of the institution become a reality.

He urged the federal government not to relent in its efforts to improve the funding of education, particularly for the universities, so that the increased penchant for travelling abroad to undergo academic programmes that could be taught better by our lecturers here in Nigeria would be a thing of the past.

http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/oau-rated-the-best-in-nigeria-eighth-in-africa/155598/

http://dailypost.com.ng/2013/08/06/webometric-ranks-oau-as-best-university-in-nigeria-8th-in-africa/

http://www.punchng.com/education/oau-rated-best-nigerian-varsity/

GEJ thingz .. good infrastructure could have moved it up to No 3

All this their fake fake ranking!

sheyie2007: GEJ thingz .. good infrastructure could have moved it up to No 3

GEJ what?!
OAU has the best infrastructures in Nigeria bro, I wonder where Awolowo got those architects and builders from, their buildings are classical.
Not sure if it is still the most beautiful uni because these private universities no wan gree, especially covenant. That pastor really spent much on the school, not more than three universities can compete with covenant in term of beauty and organization.

Good for OAU

homesteady: All this their fake fake ranking!

Would you have said this if they have rated your school the best?

I'm a graduate of OAU but i don't think it deserves the number one position in Nigeria