By Tajudeen Babamale
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, has received students from Torino University, Italy, as part of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by the two institutions to promote academic cooperation and enhance the global visibility of the University.
Speaking while receiving the students in his Office last Wednesday (October 15, 2025), Prof. Egbewole said the arrival of the exchange students was a clear affirmation that the internationalisation agenda of his administration was yielding the desired results.
Prof. Egbewole encouraged the visiting students to participate actively in University programmes and events, interact with the Students’ Union leadership as well as the general student body, and remain open to the diverse cultures and traditions within the University community.
In a chat with the UNILORIN Bulletin, one of the visiting students, Mr Tonnaso Caratti, expressed excitement about being in Nigeria and particularly at the University of Ilorin. He said, “We are very pleased to be here. It’s a pleasure to see the University and meet new people. We look forward to learning about the Nigerian culture, interacting with students, make new friends and attending our lectures. I am particularly looking forward to eating Nigerian food”.
Meanwhile, the Director of the Centre for International Education (CIE), Prof. Lateef Onireti Ibraheem, who led the delegation that presented the students to the Vice Chancellor, explained that they would spend four weeks at the Department of Jurisprudence and International Law, University of Ilorin.
Prof. Onireti noted that their arrival at the University would benefit not only the visiting students but also their Unilorin counterparts who would have the opportunity to share ideas and experiences. He added that the exchange scheme would further strengthen the University’s reputation as an institution that continues to attract international collaborations and foreign students.
Also speaking, the Dean of the Faculty of Law, Prof. Bashiru Adeniyi Omipidan, expressed delight at the arrival of the visiting students, describing it as a valuable opportunity for academic and cultural exchange. He assured that the Faculty would facilitate meaningful interactions between the visiting students and their Nigerian peers to promote mutual understanding and learning.
