Following its commitments to consistent academic calendar and discipline in learning and character, the University of Ilorin has been rated as the number one on the list of higher institutions across Nigeria.

A former judge at the International Court of Justice at The Hague, Prince Bola Ajibola (SAN) stated this at a public lecture and launch of a journal, The Jurist, in his honour organised by the University of Ilorin Law Students Society.

Prince Ajibola, who is the proprietor of the Crescent University, Abeokuta, said he had heard and read a lot about the University of Ilorin and when he stepped on the university campus, he was not disappointed at all.

According to the former Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, “We congratulate you for having this big University and I am proud to be here to see things for myself,” he said, adding that the nation is always looking forward to the University’s performance.

“You are the pride of Nigeria.” Prince Ajibola pointed out that he was greatly impressed by the “intimidating garden, which you have here. Indeed, this university is one of the largest in the country in terms of expanse of land and buildings. This University is the first on the list in Nigeria in terms of everything. It is the 33rd on the list of universities in Africa and 555th in the world.”

Accompanied to Ilorin by a retinue of traditional rulers from his native Owu Kingdom in Ogun State, including the paramount ruler, the Olowu of Owu, Oba Adegboyega Dosumu, Prince Ajibola thanked the Law students for the great honour done him.