The Management of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State, is proud to receive the news of the 2019 Webometrics Ranking of Universities globally on which the Adekunle Ajasin University is ranked the best state-owned university in Nigeria.

According to a statement by the Principal Assistant Registrar Information, Protocol and Public Relations of the institution, Victor Akinpelumi the Webometrics Ranking, which was released on July 31st, 2019, saw Adekunle Ajasin University clinched 9th position among Nigerian universities; 81st in African and 3048th globally out of over 28,000 institutions ranked.

The Webometrics Ranking of World Universities, which is also known as Ranking Web of Universities, is a globally-accepted ranking system for the world’s universities, using a multiple indicator that takes into account both the volume of the Web contents and the visibility and impact of these web publications.

“It is instructive to note that this will be third time in recent years that Adekunle Ajasin University would be adjudged best of all state-owned varsities in Nigeria.

We are delighted that despite the palpable challenges, including paucity of funds, being faced by the University, it has achieved this remarkable feat. This a testament to the commitment of every arm of the University and the resolve of the University Management to place the institution on the global pedestal.

We thank all stakeholders of the University, without whom this heartwarming feat wouldn’t have been possible. We acknowledge the Ondo State Governor and Visitor to the University; the University Governing Council; the University Management; staff and students; alumni, parents and guardians; host communities; friends of the University and the media.

On its part, Management will continue to put in place policies that would sustain this feat and encourage hard work and promote the University’s goals – teaching, research and community service.” Akinpelumi said.

Source: http://www.ondoevents.com/2019/08/07/aaua-emerges-nigeria-best-state-university

All them yeye rankings with nothing to show for it...
Nothing to impact on we students..
Than to brag about my school is better than yours

A university may be ranked high but it doesn't mean they are good. Paper citation which is one of the criteria for ranking has done more harm than good.

https://www.webometrics.info/en/Africa/Nigeria.AAUA is one of the best university in the country