The Vice-Chancellor of Covenant University,Ota,Prof.Abiodun Adebayo,has advised university administrators to embrace innovation in order to remain relevant in the present technological world.
Adebayo gave the advice during the 1st Covenant University Annual Registry Training on Thursday in Ota.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the training has the theme:”Essential Skills For the 21st Century University Administrator”
The three-day training which began on Wednesday,will end on Friday.
The VC said that the institution was delighted to hold this capacity building training for administrators as the success and future of any university depends on its workforce and quality as well as skill development.
“The university administrators should be proactive in embracing innovation,efficient concept and development of technical skill competence that would make them relevant in this 21st century.”he said.
Adebayo said that the role of registry of any university can not be overemphasized as they are the engine room that drives administrative functions of the university.
He said that anyone who were not ICT compliance would not be able to survive in any university and globally competitive.
In her opening remark,Mrs Regina Tobi-David,Registrar of the institution,said that maiden edition of 1st registry training was to enhance the technical competence of the participants and expose them to global best practices.
Tobi-David said that the institution has a strong mind to raise a new generation leaders.
“Our mission is primarily to create knowledge and restore the dignity and bastardised image of the black race.” she said.
Mr Ayorinde Ogunruku,a keynote speaker,said that administrators of the 21st century must invest in their own growth and relevance.
Ogunruku added that they must stay abreast of globally accepted Best practices cognizant of the emerging trends and expectations.
“Universities need to invest more and increase their budgetary provisions for ICT, including increase in band widths and uninterrupted power supply.”he said.
Ogunruku stressed the need for those at the helm of affairs to engage more positively in mentoring the next generation so as to ensure positive continuity of the age long University values and culture of excellence.
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