The Vice-Chancellor of the University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED) in Ondo State, Professor Ebunoluwa Aderonke Adejuyigbe, has set a definitive agenda for the institution in the new year. She has declared that innovation will be the central driving force for the university's development throughout 2026.
A Call for Collective Effort and New Approaches
In her New Year address to the university's community, which included staff, students, and other key stakeholders, Prof. Adejuyigbe emphasized that achieving world-class status requires a unified and novel approach. She passionately appealed for the cooperation of every worker and student, underscoring that the management is dedicated to broadening the scope of the university's core mandates.
The management is committed to ensuring a wider spectrum in teaching, research, and community service, she stated. This tripartite focus, powered by innovative thinking, is seen as the pathway to unlocking the institution's full potential and cementing its reputation among leading global medical science universities.
Building on Past Successes, Overcoming Challenges
Reflecting on the institution's journey, the Vice-Chancellor acknowledged the remarkable successes achieved in the preceding year, 2025. She expressed confidence that with consistency, UNIMED will continue to remain the first and the best in medical science education in Nigeria.
However, she did not shy away from the obstacles encountered in 2025. Prof. Adejuyigbe stressed that unity within the university community is the non-negotiable foundation required to overcome any future challenges. Her message was clear: solidarity creates the solid footing needed for progress.
"Innovate Where You Are": The Mantra for 2026
The core of Prof. Adejuyigbe's message was a powerful, actionable directive to every member of UNIMED. She urged a decisive break from old patterns to truly make 2026 a transformative year.
"Let us be reminded that the only thing that can make 2026 a new year is to begin to do things differently. Innovate where you are," she asserted. This call to action encourages practical, ground-level innovation in every department, classroom, and research project, positioning it as the key catalyst for the institution's planned development and sustained excellence.
