Eksu news 2020
EKSU News 2020! Here are some notable news stories and updates from Ekiti State University (EKSU) in 2020:
- EKSU Celebrates 40th Anniversary: In October 2020, EKSU marked its 40th anniversary with a grand ceremony, featuring a lecture by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Samuel Oye Bandele, and a special lecture by the former Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Christopher Usim.
- New Vice-Chancellor Appointed: In November 2020, the EKSU Governing Council announced the appointment of Prof. Edward Olanipekun as the new Vice-Chancellor of the university, effective from January 2021.
- EKSU Wins NUC Award: In September 2020, EKSU won the National Universities Commission (NUC) Award for the Best University in the South-West Zone in the area of Research and Development.
- EKSU Partners with International Organizations: In 2020, EKSU partnered with international organizations such as the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) to promote sustainable development and research in the country.
- EKSU Students Win Awards: In 2020, EKSU students won several awards in various competitions, including the National Business and Finance Quiz Competition, the Ekiti State Government's Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition, and the Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM) Quiz Competition.
- EKSU Hosts International Conference: In August 2020, EKSU hosted an international conference on "Sustainable Development and Climate Change: Challenges and Opportunities" which attracted participants from across the globe.
- EKSU Renovates Facilities: In 2020, EKSU renovated several facilities, including the university's library, lecture halls, and hostels, to improve the learning environment and student welfare.
- EKSU Launches Online Courses: In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, EKSU launched online courses to enable students to continue their studies remotely.
- EKSU Collaborates with Local Government: In 2020, EKSU collaborated with the Ekiti State Government to promote community development and provide services to the people of the state.
- EKSU Celebrates World Environment Day: In June 2020, EKSU celebrated World Environment Day with a clean-up exercise and a lecture on environmental sustainability.
These are just a few of the many news stories and updates from Ekiti State University in 2020.