Michael Ofulue ,Osogbo

The Vice Chancellor of Osun State University, Professor Clement Adebooye has advocated the use of technology as yardstick for development .

To this end, technology has become an indispensable tool for innovation, saying that GenAI has innumerable advantages in the delivery of university education.

Adebooye spoke at this year 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) “

The vice chancellor, who was represented by the Deputy Vice Chancellor (ARIP), Professor Lawrence Kehinde noted that Osun State University has keyed into the innovative digital transformation

He said the world is aimed at 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.

Also speaking at the event the guest lecturer, Professor Jide Owoeye, the Pro-chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of Lead City University represented by a renowned Nigerian media entrepreneur, broadcast journalist, Dr Femi Adefila, stressed that Nigeria’s ability to thrive in the digital age depends on its willingness to invest in education.

He identified challenges such as inadequate infrastructure, outdated teaching methods and poverty as barriers to integrating GenAI into teaching and learning practices in Nigeria.

In her own address, Professor Florence Adeoti Yusuf, Provost of the Osun State University College of Education noted that Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) is a paradigm shift for all.

According to the Professor of Guidance and Counselling, “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.”

The Provost stressed the need for teachers to become innovators who guide critical thinking and champion equity.

She however maintained that the risk associated with GenAI could increase existing digital divide and lead to reduction in critical thinking and interaction among learners.

The Chairman of the occasion Emeritus Professor Olu Aina, a renowned educationist and administrator, while concluding the event commended the university management for rapid development across all the six campuses.

He ,however, emphasised 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.

Also award presentation ceremony was organized by the College of Education of Osun State University, Ipeju-Ijesa campus.

The annual event brought together dignitaries from all works of life including scholars, educators, academics and policy makers, traditional rulers and stakeholders who are passionate about teaching and learning in the 21st century.

The event also featured the presentation of distinguished award to Hon.(Engr)Sunday Olowu MNSE, while Dr. Florence Adeleke received the Provost Award of Excellent Performance.

The event also featured presentation of scholarship awards to students with CGPA 4.0 and above