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OAU Defeats FUTA to Win National STEM Competition
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OAU Defeats FUTA to Win National STEM Competition
By Waliu Adetokun, Osogbo
Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has emerged as the overall winner of a national Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) competition.
The institution’s Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Olarewaju, made this known in a statement issued on Tuesday, noting that the competition attracted participation from leading universities across the country.
He explained that after a rigorous and highly competitive selection process, OAU progressed to the final stage alongside the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA).
“In a thrilling finale marked by brilliance, innovation and teamwork, Obafemi Awolowo University outperformed FUTA to secure the first position overall,” the statement said.
Reacting to the victory, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Adebayo Simeon Bamire, said the achievement reinforces the university’s long-standing reputation for excellence in science and technology.“
This landmark achievement reaffirms our enduring legacy of excellence in science and technology education, research and innovation. It also highlights the exceptional quality, discipline and ingenuity of our students, as well as the unwavering commitment of our faculty and staff,” he said.
Bamire described the feat as “a proud moment in the history of our great university and a clear demonstration that Obafemi Awolowo University remains a pacesetter in STEM education, research and innovation.”
He added, “This success not only strengthens OAU’s standing as a leading centre of academic excellence but also serves as motivation for even greater accomplishments.”Also speaking, the Global President of the Great Ife Alumni Association, Dr Leye Falode, commended the students for their resilience and dedication.
“This victory is a product of rigorous preparation, teamwork and the enabling academic environment that OAU provides. Our students, who are future alumni, have once again proven that they can compete and excel at the highest level,” Falode said.
