From Bamigbola Gbolagunte, Akure
A prominent traditional ruler in Ondo State, the Osemawe of Ondo Kingdom, Oba Victor Kiladejo has rated the University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED) Ondo high in quality delivery of health education, saying that the university has brought honour to Ondo Kingdom and the state at large.
The monarch who received the management of the university in his palace during a courtesy visit led by the Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. Adesegun Fatusi, said the university has within the last 10 years of its existence been a beacon of light.
Oba Kiladejo who is a medical doctor said the university owned by the state government has in no small way contributed to the progress and development of his domain.
The paramount ruler of Ondo Kingdom who is also the chancellor of the university charged the management of the institution to continue with the core values of the university which he said have brought recognition to the university within a decade.
The Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof Fatusi while speaking lauded the support of the monarch and the entire members of the Osemawe in council for the support the university enjoyed since its establishment.
He said “we are here to intimate you with the activities lined up to celebrate the University’s 10 years of trailblazing exploits in health professions education and to thank you for your unflinching support since the inception of the institution.”
The Vice-Chancellor further appreciated the people of Ondo Kingdom for their support and hospitality.
“we have enjoyed the hospitality of the people of Ondo Kingdom and this has contributed immensely to the success the university has been able to record in the last 10 years,” he said.