The Ajayi Crowther University Alumni Association has expanded its global network with the launch of new branches in three countries, including the United States of America, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
The association has also launched new branches in Abuja, Lagos, and Ibadan.
This was contained in a statement signed by the Alumni President, Busoye Ogunlade, in Ibadan on Monday.
He said the alumni inaugurated new executives who will run the affairs of the organisation in the aforementioned countries and states for the next three years.
According to him, it was part of his manifesto, when he contested for the position of Alumni President, to expand the Alumni Association across the globe, adding that the new branches are exclusive launchpads for excellence.
Ogunlade stated that the Alumni Association has enjoyed full collaboration with the university and will explore ways to establish an endowment fund for research and support lecturers to mitigate brain drain.
Mr Ogunlade noted that the remarkable support provided by the management of the institution culminated in the successful launch of the new branches.
The President urged graduates of the institution to play a complementary role in driving reform and development at ACU, even as the university celebrates its 20th anniversary this year.
He said the new executives who will manage the affairs of each chapter consist of senior public servants and professionals across various fields of endeavour.
The President therefore called on all members to cooperate with the new officials to enable them to perform well, encouraging the new executives to lead by example and exhibit strong leadership qualities at all times.
He also urged members not to relent in their support to ensure the new officials thrive.
“On this note, we invite all former students of ACU to give the executives in their countries and states unwavering support so that we can collectively, steadily, and fearlessly navigate the tough terrain ahead of us,” Ogunlade said.
He added, “Members’ support will enable the new teams to build a strong, efficient, and prosperous Alumni Association to the glory of God and humanity.”
Mr Ogunlade also announced that the Alumni Association has launched its website, www.acu-alumni.com, to provide easy access to information about the institution and facilitate the processing of transcripts.
He advised members to register on the website to simplify the collation of names and allow for the disbursement of loans to support small-scale businesses among members of the association.
“We have come up with different ideas to ease the burden on each student. This is why we created a new website to assist them in different ways, including disbursement of loans and processing their results and transcripts.”
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