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Folarin to deliver 2021 UI Alumni Lecture, receive award

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Chairman, Senate Committee on Local Content and lawmaker representing Oyo Central Senatorial District, Senator Teslim Folarin is billed to deliver 2021 Lecture of Oyo State Branch of Alumni Association of the University of Ibadan.

The senator who is also an alumnus of the premier university will speak on “Governance and Security in Nigeria” during the lecture on Friday, September 10 at the UI Alumni Association Auditorium.

Senator Folarin is also expected to receive a special award of excellence in recognition of his political achievements and for being a worthy ambassador of the citadel of learning.

Acting Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Babatunde Ekanola who will chair the event will be joined by members of the university management, leadership and members of the Alumni Association led by Prof. Elsie Olufunke Adewoye, policymakers, captains of industries, the academia among others.

 

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