Baze University Urged to Innovate Under New Vice Chancellor

Baze University has been encouraged to embrace innovation and excellence during the inauguration of its new Vice Chancellor, Professor Abiodun Adeniyi. The remarks were made by Dr.

Alausa at the university's seventh inaugural lecture, where he commended the institution's steady growth and contributions to higher education in Nigeria. He noted the changing dynamics in the tertiary education sector, emphasizing the need for private universities to innovate and adapt.

Dr. Alausa highlighted the importance of building on the foundation laid by the university's founder, Senator Datti Baba Ahmed, and urged the new Vice Chancellor to strengthen academic quality and research capacity.

He called for investments in emerging fields such as artificial intelligence, data science, cybersecurity, renewable energy, and biotechnology, which are crucial for national development. Dr.

Alausa expressed confidence in Professor Adeniyi's leadership and urged the university community to support him in fostering a culture of academic excellence and intellectual engagement.