Ondo State Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Dr. Kayode Ajulo, SAN, OON, will on Wednesday, December 11th make a remarkable return to Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko (AAUA) after more than a decade to deliver the 25th Founder’s Day Anniversary Lecture titled Democracy, Rule of Law, and Good Governance.
The event, which the Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof Olugbenga Ige described as part of the event’s lineup for this year’s convocation holds special significance as it coincides with the Silver Jubilee Anniversary of AAUA, stressing that the celebration goes beyond festivities as it is marked by a historic milestone and it will be held at the university’s multipurpose hall will celebrate AAUA’s transformation and growth into a respected institution of higher learning.
During the administration of former Governor Dr. Olusegun Mimiko, Dr. Ajulo, who was then Board Chairman of Ondo State Radio-Vision Corporation, served pro bono as a lecturer in the Law Faculty, imparting knowledge and shaping the careers of many aspiring lawyers. His dedication and mentorship left a lasting impact, with several of his former students, now practising lawyers, voluntarily supporting him in his current role as the Attorney General of Ondo State.
In the 25th Founder’s Day Anniversary Lecture, Dr. Ajulo is expected to highlight and analyze the critical roles of democracy, the rule of law, and good governance in societal development. He will also emphasize the commitment of the Ondo State government, led by Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, to advancing both the institution’s and the State’s status on the global stage.
Ajulo’s return to the institution as a guest lecturer will not only reaffirm his connection to AAUA but also inspire current students and faculties. It will also emphasize the importance of integrity and service.
The Vice Chancellor also stated that “At this 13th Convocation, we are presenting a total of 6,837 graduands from the 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 academic sessions.
“This number includes 657 postgraduate students, among whom 46 have earned their Ph.D. degrees.
“Among the 6,182 undergraduate graduands, 62 achieved First Class Honours, a testament to the academic excellence upheld by this institution.
“Additionally, 1,941 earned Second Class Honours (Upper Division), 3,486 attained Second Class Honours (Lower Division), 684 graduated with Third Class Honours, and 8 fall into the Pass category.”
He disclosed that Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa would be honoured as well as two other personalities for their contributions to the development of the varsity.
