Professor Layi Oladipupo Gives Thanks to God, Celebrates Mentors and Institutional Support at Thanksgiving Service

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Prof. Layi Oladipupo 

Professor S. Layi Oladipupo of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), on Saturday, September 12, 2026, led family members, colleagues, friends, academic associates and well-wishers to a special thanksgiving service to celebrate his elevation to the rank of Professor.
    

The thanksgiving service, which was held in an atmosphere of gratitude, joy and fellowship, brought together distinguished academics, traditional rulers, university administrators, friends and associates from different walks of life to celebrate the professor’s latest academic milestone and give thanks to God for His faithfulness.
   
Professor Layi& Wife

Prof. Oladipupo, while expressing gratitude during the service, acknowledged the significant roles played by individuals and institutions in his academic and professional journey. In particular, he expressed profound appreciation to the immediate past Vice-Chancellor of Adekunle Ajasin University, Professor Olugbenga E. Ige, during whose tenure he was appointed Professor, for the confidence reposed in him and the support extended to him.
  
He also expressed appreciation to the incumbent Vice-Chancellor of the University, Professor Tomori M. Obamuyi, for his continued love, encouragement and support, describing the contributions of both Vice-Chancellors as significant to his academic progression and development.
     






The Professor further acknowledged the collective support of his colleagues, mentors, friends and associates, noting that his attainment of professorial rank was not solely a personal achievement but one strengthened by the encouragement, prayers and goodwill of many people.

Among the distinguished academics and guests who graced the occasion were Professor Bayo Fatukasi; Professor Oluwasegunota Bolarinwa; Professor Olugbenga Oke; and Professor Babajide Dasaolu, Dean, Faculty of Arts, Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago-Iwoye.

Also present were Dr. Kolawole Ogunboyede,  Dr. Lanre Oladapo, Dr. Nurudeen Alowonle, Dr. Yusau Kazeem, Dr. Olabisi Faseesin, Dr. Joel Olaleye (Unilorin),  Akintayo Fayinminu, Dayo Akerele, Olasunkanmi Oladimeji, Ebenezer Olumuyiwa, Mrs. Laide Bolarinwa and Mrs. Bolanle Asogbon, among other distinguished guests, colleagues, friends and well-wishers.
 
Prof. Layi Oladipupo did not minced his words in registering his heartfelt appreciation to his mentors Prof. Segun Ogungbemi who he described as his academic father, Prof. Benson Akinnawonu, Prof. Solomon A. Laleye and Prof. Benson Igboin who he described as his academic mentors of note before going emotional referencing some of his late mentors - Prof. Moses Oke, Prof. Samuel Ade-Ali, Dr. Irene O. Adadevoh and Mathew Adedapo Adeniran of blessed memory.

He equally appreciated all the past Deans of the Faculty of Arts, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State using the current Dean - Prof. O. T. Olumuyiwa for their love and support.

Mention was also made of his colleagues in the Department of Philosophy, Dr. U. C. Osuji, Ag. HOD, Prof. S. L. D. Itanrin, Prof. C. P. Olatunji ,Dr. A. M. Jinadu,Dr. O. S. Taiwo Dr. O. R. Adéṣuyì, Dr. O. O. Akinpelu, Dr. A. P. Abiodun, Dr. A. F. Sunday, O. K. Ajosanmi and J. M. Douglas. Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State for their love.

In a special way, Prof. Layi Oladipupo appreciated his PhD supervisor - Prof. Jack Aigbodion for his support through his academic journey and all members of staff at the Ambrose Alli University as well as Federal University Lokoja, Kogi State where he is currently observing his Sabbatical Leave.

The presence of the Alepata of Igboho Land, His Royal Majesty Oba Dr. Joel Olalere Olawuwo, Olasorogan IV, Permanent Chairman, Oorelope Traditional Council, alongside members of the traditional council and other dignitaries, added colour and significance to the occasion.

The thanksgiving was particularly significant as it provided an opportunity for Prof. Oladipupo to reflect on his academic journey, appreciate the people who have contributed to his success and publicly return all glory to God for the attainment of the professorial rank.

The gathering also underscored the importance of mentorship, institutional support, collegiality and perseverance in academic advancement. Speakers and guests at the occasion celebrated Prof. Oladipupo for his contributions to scholarship, teaching and the intellectual development of younger academics.

In his appreciation, Prof. Oladipupo repeatedly expressed gratitude to God for the opportunity to attain the pinnacle of the academic profession, while also recognising the roles of his teachers, mentors, colleagues, family members and friends who had supported him throughout his career.

His acknowledgement of Professors Olugbenga E. Ige and Tomori M. Obamuyi was particularly noteworthy, as it highlighted the continuity of institutional leadership and the importance of supportive university administration in the growth and advancement of academic staff.
  




The occasion was therefore not merely a celebration of an academic promotion but also a gathering of gratitude, institutional recognition, mentorship and fellowship.
  
For Prof. Oladipupo, the thanksgiving service marked a significant chapter in his academic journey and an opportunity to celebrate the grace of God, the support of the University community and the goodwill of family, friends and associates who have remained part of his journey.

The event ended on a note of renewed thanksgiving, with prayers and goodwill messages for the professor, his family and the continued progress of Adekunle Ajasin University.

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