By Abubakar Imam
A2003 medical graduate of the University of Ilorin, Dr Rasaq Oyelami Saliu, has said that he would continue to be proud of the institution for making him what he has become.
Dr Saliu, who stated this last Tuesday (September 2, 2025) in a chat with UNILORIN Bulletin, said that he has always been very proud to say that the University of Ilorin was the institution “where we were baked and served to the world.”
The alumnus, who accompanied a close relation of his to the University campus to participate in the just concluded Post-UTME screening, said that he was delighted that the University has remained a bastion of excellence, discipline and vision.
He added that the history of the University has been consistently characterised by wonderful and memorable episodes in the realm of service delivery and exciting intellectual outputs.
Dr Saliu, who is the Chief Medical Director of Shifauk Group of Hospitals in Osun and Ondo States, said that the University slogan of “Better by far” is not just a slogan, but a summary of the descriptions of all its distinguished alumni, saying that his postulation is obvious in all walks of life.
According to him, “If you see any Nigerian graduate who is practically worthy in character and learning anywhere in the world, consider him trained in Ilorin until otherwise proven.”
On the emerging physical attributes of the University, he said that it is nothing but impressive, exciting and inviting.”
Dr Saliu, who said that he had driven round the University for sight-seeing, pointed out that the difference is clear compared to what it was when he visited last.
He commended the patriotism, professionalism, vision and commitment of the successive leaderships of the University, saying that their cumulative efforts have impacted positively not only on the physical development of the campus but also on its soaring image among Nigerians.
Speaking on the upcoming 50th anniversary of the University, Dr Saliu said that the University deserves to be honoured and celebrated for what it represents among its peers.
He explained that after 50 years of academic leadership, mentoring and moulding the future, nation building and guiding generations, the University of Ilorin deserves a special anniversary.
Dr Saliu, who is also a political leader in Osun State, added, “I congratulate the Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, and the entire members of staff and students of the University as well as all its products on the milestone.
While he promised to be part of the celebration, he urged other alumni of the University to participate in the anniversary, saying that beyond the scheduled anniversary programmes, the institution should be perpetually celebrated by its alumni through hardwork and exemplary dispositions as inculcated in them by the University during their student days.
