The Federal government has congratulated the Founder and Chancellor of Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Aare Afe Babalola, (SAN), and the entire academic and non-academic staff of the institution on its recent global recognition.
In the latest Times Higher Education Impact Rankings (2025), ABUAD achieved a historic milestone by emerging as the 84th best university in the world, 3rd in Africa, and maintaining its position as 1st in Nigeria for the fourth consecutive year—2022 through 2025.
This was revealed in a statement by the Director of Press of the ministry of Education, Folashade Boriowo for the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa,
In a letter addressed to Aare Afe Babalola, he praised the legal luminary and philanthropist for his dedication to educational excellence and national development.
The Ministry noted that the outstanding global ranking was not merely a cause for celebration, but a renewed call to service both for ABUAD and the larger education sector.
While reiterating its commitment to supporting forward-thinking institutions like ABUAD, the Ministry affirmed its readiness to partner further in promoting educational innovation across the country.
News Edited by Favour Owonibi