The Management of the University and some members of the Governing Council recently paid a courtesy visit on Chief Olusegun Obasanjo at his Hilltop Estate in Abeokuta.
The visit which was led by the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Oluyemisi Obilade, was to appreciate Chief Obasanjo for his unalloyed support to the University over the years as well as his contribution to the development of education in the country.
Chief Obasanjo, who will be conferred with a Honorary Doctorate Degree of TASUED during its forthcoming 10 Anniversary and Convocation Ceremonies, said he was impressed for his recognition for the Honorary Degree because TASUED has a long history of existence going by the man in whose name the University was tagged. “If I can take honorary degree from Moscow and Beijing, then I can’t resist that of TASUED” he added.
Chief Obasanjo further stated that having a University of Education shows how serious we are in this country with the promise that he will continue to be a pillar of support to TASUED ” but when I come to your University, I will walk around and see how far you have gone” he enthused.
He further stated that he accepted the Award because he believed in the cause of TASUED being a front line spe‎cialised University of Education in the country.
In her remarks, the Vice C‎hancellor, Prof. Oluyemisi Obilade said the University Community was happy that Chief Obasanjo unanimously accepted the award. “We are indeed grateful for your support so far and we shall eagerly be waiting for you in our University” she added.
Other dignitaries present at the visit include some members of the Governing Council of the University: Chief Derin; Comrade Tunde Oladunjoye and Dr. Mulikat Salam. Others include the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Prof.Abayomi Arigbabu; the Bursar, Mr.Ifeolwa Odusanya and Director of Protocol, Mr. Gbenga Omilola.







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