Osun State University’s Vice Chancellor, Prof Clement Odunayo Adebooye has stressed the importance of technology as for an all-round development. .
Particularly, he said that technology has become an indispensable tool for innovation worldwide, as he noted the innumerable advantages of GenAI ha in the delivery of university education.
He spoke at this year’s Osun State University College of Education 2025 Annual Lecture on GenAI and Inclusive Education Teaching in the Digital Age: with the theme “Enhancing Teacher Capacity and Inclusive Education through Generative Artificial (GenAI) ”
Represented by the Deputy Vice Chancellor (ARIP) Prof. Adetunji Kehinde, he noted that Osun State University has keyed into the innovative digital transformation.
Adebooye affirmed that his administration is bent on achieving its mission of creating a unique institution committed to the pursuit of academic, innovative skill-based training and the tradition of excellence in teaching, research and community service.
In his speech, the guest lecturer, Prof. Jide Owoeye, the Pro-chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of Lead City University, stressed that Nigeria’s ability to thrive in the digital age depends on its willingness to invest in education. He was represented by a renowned broadcast journalist, Dr. Femi Adefila,
He identified challenges such as inadequate infrastructure, outdated teaching methods and poverty as barriers to integrating GenAI into teaching and learning practices in Nigeria.
Also in her address, Prof. Florence Adeoti Yusuf, Provost of Osun State University College of Education noted that Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) is a paradigm shift for all.
The Professor of Guidance and Counselling said, “For teachers, it offers the promise of reducing administrative burdens, personalising learning experiences and creating resources that are tailored to diverse needs of the students. For learners, it is like a lifeline that can transform inaccessible curricula into interactive, multilingual and multimodal experiences for them.”
She stressed the need for teachers to become innovators who guide critical thinking and champion equity.
Yusuf maintained that the risk associated with GenAI could increase existing digital divide and lead to reduction in critical thinking and interaction among learners.
In his remark, Emeritus Professor Olu Aina, who chaired the occasion, a renowned educationist and administrator, commended the university management for rapid development across all the 6 campuses.
He stressed the importance of vocational and technical education in universities particularly in the light of the Federal Government’s new policy requiring secondary school students to take at least one trade subject before graduation.
