James Hope Varsity VC donates books to AFUED Economics Department
The President/Vice-Chancellor James Hope University, (JHU), Lagos, Prof. Olu Akinkugbe has donated several copies of Economics textbooks to the Department of Economics, Adeyemi Federal University of Education (AFUED), Ondo.
The donation, described as the first of its kind since the institution’s transformation from Adeyemi College of Education (ACE) to Adeyemi Federal University of Education, took place on Thursday, August 20, 2026, in the University.
Receiving the donor on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor of AFUED, Professor Bayode Isaiah Popoola, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ireti Alao Folasade, expressed appreciation for the gesture, describing it as thoughtful and timely, stating that the development would be of immerse value to the department of Economics in its accreditation process.
She said: “I know AFUED is not new to you and it has a place in your heart. We know you today, and we know you for good. I pray that Almighty God will make your tenure as the Vice-Chancellor of JHU successful. You will never lack.”
In his remarks, the Vice-Chancellor, James Hope University, Professor Olu Akinkugbe explained that the donation was motivated by his belief in the importance of providing students with access to quality learning materials.
He said: “I am here today to donate a small collection of economics textbooks to your department. These are not just books; they are tools. They are bridges to understanding the complex world of markets, policies, and human behaviour.”
Emphasizing importance of quality education to learning, Akinkugbe said it should be given consideration by all stakeholders in the field of education so that it does not constitute barrier to students’ academic excellence. He said “whether you are studying microeconomics, macroeconomics, or development economics, I hope these texts will challenge you, inspire you, and equip you for the future,” he remarked.
Advocating for a review of teacher’s methods in the field of Economics, the JHUVC said, “great economics teacher does more than explain supply and demand curves, but also opens minds, stimulates curiosity and helps students understand the forces shaping their everyday lives from the price of garri to the stability of the naira.
While commending those who contributed to the transformation of the institution from College of Education to a University, Prof. Akinkugbe expressed his readiness to collaborate with AFUED in areas of academic research, scholarships and other initiatives that could benefit the Department, Faculty and the University at large.
In his address of welcome the Dean, Faculty of Social and Management Sciences, AFUED, Professor Tope Rufus Oziegbe, thanked the donor for his generosity, and described the visit as a welcome development.
“We have heard a lot about you. We are happy to meet you formally. I want to sincerely appreciate you, on behalf of the University’s Management, for your generosity towards the institution,” he said.
Similarly, the Head of Economics Department, AFUED, Dr. Joel Edafe appreciated the donor for strengthen the capacity of the department by donating books of international standard state that his contribution to the department, and AFUED at large will never be forgotten.
In his close remarks, the Acting Dean of Degree Studies, AFUED, Associate Professor Rogers Adebayo Akinsokeji, welcomed the visitor back to what he described as his home, noting that his excitement about the transformation of the institution from an NCE-awarding college into a university demonstrate the love he has for the progress of the institution.
“We thought your donation would be just three or five books, but here we are with boxes loaded with current economics textbooks of international standard. We thank you, sir, that this is happening in our time. This is the first of its kind in the institution.”
“On behalf of the first democratically elected Dean of the Faculty of Social and Management Sciences, the Head of the Department of Economics, lecturers and students, he expressed appreciation to the donor and hoped that the gesture would mark the beginning of a stronger relationship between James Hope University and AFUED”, he stated.
The Acting Dean also expressed the department’s willingness to explore further academic collaboration with James Hope University.
The highpoint of the brief ceremony was the donations of books to Economic department, and presentation of gifts to the Vice-Chancelor, Professor Bayode Isaiah Popoola , and his Deputy Professor Ireti Folasade Alao.
The event which took place at the Deputy Vice-Chancellor’s office, AFUED, had in attendance two principal officers of the institution, they were : the Registrar, Mrs. Olufisayo Fakorede, and Bursar, Mrs. Taiwo Adedoyin.
Others present were lecturers and students from Economics Department, AFUED.
