Founder of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Aare Afe Babalola, SAN, has identified Nigeria’s declining educational standard as a key driver of the nation’s escalating crime rates.
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The elder statesman noted that the wave of criminalities across the country is troubling, saying that the drop in the quality of education, especially the tertiary institutions is responsible for the rise in the engagement of youths in crimes.
According to a statement by the Director, Corporate Affairs of ABUAD, Tunde Olofintila, Babalola stated these at the weekend during a visit to ABUAD by a delegation from Ekiti State University (EKSU), led by its Vice-Chancellor, Professor Babatola Ayodele.
The legal icon appealed to stakeholders, especially the government at all levels, to initiate the process of changing the system of the nation’s education system to enhance development across all sectors.
The nonagenarian said, “Half education is more dangerous than no education. Many of those engaged in criminal activities today are products of a failing educational system.
“We must urgently rewrite Nigeria’s educational narrative to foster national development and security.
“Babalola challenged policymakers, institutions, and stakeholders to prioritize research grants, innovation, and academic excellence as critical tools for national progress. His remarks underscored the urgent need for systemic reforms to curb crime through quality education and youth empowerment.”
Speaking, the ABUAD Vice Chancellor, Professor Smaranda Olarinde, lauded Babalola’s visionary leadership, crediting him for establishing ABUAD, “as a trailblazer in Agriculture, Pharmaceuticals and quality Healthcare Education and Delivery.”
According to her, “Our hospital recently achieved a medical milestone by successfully delivering twins for a 60-year-old woman. I visited and saw for myself the joy on the faces of members of the family. Our Founder’s commitment to world-class healthcare is yielding the desired result.”
Responding, the visiting VC, Professor Ayodele praised Babalola as “an unrepentant philanthropist and proud alumnus who constantly adds value to society.”
He expressed admiration for ABUAD’s state-of-the-art infrastructure and called for deeper collaboration between the two institutions in Agriculture, Research and Student Exchange Programs.
EKSU VC said, “We have so much to learn from ABUAD Farm. With 14 hectares of tomato farms at EKSU ready for harvest, we recognize the need to deepen expertise in agriculture, a vital sector for Nigeria’s future.”
The statement added that, ” Lady Christie Oluborode, ABUAD’s Registrar, who delivered the vote of thanks, acknowledging Prof. Ayodele as the first EKSU Vice-Chancellor to lead a delegation to ABUAD in 42 years.
“The visit reinforced ABUAD’s reputation as a model of academic innovation and social responsibility, reflecting Aare Babalola’s lifelong mission to transform education as the foundation of a prosperous Nigeria.”
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