WELCOME TO 2025/2026 SESSION OF GREATER EXPLOITS

Dear Esteemed ABUAD Family,

It is with immense joy and profound gratitude to God Almighty that I warmly welcome you all to the commencement of the 2025/2026 Academic Session on this historic day, Monday, the 22^nd of September 2025.

To our fresh students, I congratulate you for securing admission into Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), the citadel of innovation, character, and industry. You are now part of a globally respected institution that is second to none in redefining quality and functional education in Nigeria and beyond. I encourage you to embrace this new chapter with an open mind, diligence, and a determination to excel, knowing that ABUAD will not only nurture your intellect but also shape your character for impactful leadership.

To our returning students, welcome back to your academic home. Your resilience, passion, and commitment to excellence continue to inspire us. As you advance in your academic journey, may this new session be one of greater breakthroughs, remarkable achievements, and exciting memories.

To the entire faculty, staff, parents, and partners of ABUAD, I extend my heartfelt appreciation for your steadfast dedication, sacrifices, and contributions, which collectively uphold the noble vision of our Founder and Chancellor, Aare Afe Emmanuel Babalola, OFR, CON, SAN, LL.D (London), LL.D (UNILAG), LL.D (UI), D.Lit (NDA), FNIALS, FCIArb, FNSE. Together, we remain resolutely committed to sustaining ABUAD’s reputation as a trailblazer in education, research, innovation, and community development, in honor of our great Founder and his unparalleled vision.

As we embark on this new academic year, let us do so with renewed energy, firm optimism, and a shared commitment to excellence. May the 2025/2026 session be one that brings fulfilment, remarkable progress, and enduring success to us all.

Once again, on behalf of our Chancellor, and President, his amiable wife and Mother of the University, Yeye Aare Modupe Babalola, FSM, FNIMN; the Board of Trustees, Governing Council, Senate, members of management, I warmly welcome you and wish you a fruitful and rewarding academic year.

With blessings and kind regards,

Professor E. Smaranda OLARINDE, FCArb, FCAI
Vice-Chancellor
Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD)