Today marks another remarkable day in the historical development of Africa Union as the Secretary General Of Association of African Universities (AAU), Accra, Ghana, Professor Olusola Oyewole early today paid an executive visit to Professor Emeritus Professor Olugbemiro Jegede at his office in National Open University NOUN Abuja.
According to the Executive Secretary- General who informed Professor Jegede that the meeting was necessitated for two reasons
“First to convey the gratitude of the African Union for the foresight in the development of the heaquarters. That going through the files, they found that Professor Jegede initiated and commenced the building of the ultra modern AAU headquarters after forty years (40) years of renting and flushing down the drain about USD$2million yearly. And With USD1MILLION FOR two (2 )YEARS, the headquarters and the Secretary General’s Lodge were constructed.
But he said they were all surprised when they discovered that the files were hidden. saying that that AAU will send a letter of commendation and gratitude Professor Jegede
And equally to invite the Professor Emeritus and his wife to the Conference of all Vice Chancellors , Rectors and Principals of Universities in Africa holding in Namibia in July 2023 where he would be given an honour of AAU for this singular achievement that is a significant milestone in the life of AAU.
