It is heartwarming as the Gold Media Publisher of News Connect Magazine gave an award of recognition, tagged, Innovative University of the year to Crawford University at the weekend

Professor Aladegbola receiving the award
The Vice Chancellor, Professor Ruben Jiya Kolo was ably represented by the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Professor Isaac Adegbenga Aladegbola to receive the award; while he also delivered a keynote address at the occasion.

Coincidentally, the DVC as an accomplished writer, captioned the Magazine's theme on national discourse on frontispiece of the magazine
In addition, the week also witnessed Professor Aladegbola standing in for the University as a representative of the Ivory Tower at the "90th Birthday Ceremony" of Pa M. A. Ajayi, who was a distinguished member of the Pioneer Board of Trustees (BoT) of Crawford University. He has also worked tremendously to ensure the realization of Crawford University Oye Ekiti (CRUOYE).