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AAUA VC hails Reps Member, Adefarati, for Ambulance Donation

The Vice Chancellor of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), Professor Olugbenga Ige, has applauded the Member of the House of Representatives for Akoko South-West/South-East Federal Constituency, the Honourable Dr. Adegboyega Adefarati, for his unwavering commitment to the institution's development.Professor Ige expressed his commendation on Tuesday, 18th November 2025, during the official handover ceremony of a new, fully-equipped ambulance donated to the University by the federal lawmaker.Describing the gesture as both timely and impactful, the Vice Chancellor noted that the ambulance would significantly enhance the institution’s healthcare and emergency response capabilities, filling a critical gap in the campus's infrastructure.“On behalf of the University community, I extend our profound gratitude to Honourable Adefarati for this generous donation,” Professor Ige stated. “With this state-of-the-art vehicle, our staff and students can be assured of a rapid and reliable emergency response when needed. It is also worthy of note that the donor’s father, the late Chief Adebayo Adefarati, a former Governor of Ondo State, was instrumental in bringing AAUA to Akungba; today, we see his son making meaningful contributions to the continued growth and welfare of the institution he helped to establish.”The Vice Chancellor, who described the donation as a major relief to the University, called on other prominent indigenes of Akoko, both at home and in the diaspora, to emulate this gesture and support the University’s ongoing infrastructure and facility development drive. While formally handing over the vehicle, Honourable Adefarati reaffirmed his family's enduring commitment to giving back to the institution. The lawmaker expressed his confidence that the ambulance would substantially strengthen the University’s capacity to provide prompt and effective medical care.“This ambulance will greatly enhance the delivery of emergency medical services to both students and staff. It is a robust and versatile medical transport vehicle, equipped to handle a variety of critical situations,” he remarked.Honourable Adefarati detailed that the ambulance is fitted with state-of-the-art features, including a climate control system, adequate ventilation, a washable bench, a comprehensive oxygen supply system, an automated stretcher, and a fully stocked medical bag. Further advanced components include an internal communication system, alarm, siren, amplifier, and both 20VDC and 220AC electrical outlets to power essential medical equipment. He noted that AAUA remains one of the key institutions in Ondo State that upholds and projects the legacy of his late father, Chief Adebayo Adefarati, and commended the University’s Management, staff, and students for their sustained commitment to academic excellence and institutional development.