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Babcock University (BU), Ilisan-Remo, Ogun State, has revealed plans to strengthen alumni engagement and promote development through innovation, mentorship and philanthropy.
The proposed plans were made during the university Alumni Connectivity Programme, organised for about 300 members of the 2025/2026 postgraduate graduating set.
The Associate Vice President, Alumni Connectivity and Philanthropy, Dr Jonathan Dangana, said the programme was designed to expose graduating students to the responsibilities and opportunities that goes with being a member of BU’s Alumni Association.
Dangana said the programme marked a departure from the university’s traditional alumni engagement model, adding, “Innovation is the only answer to growth. Over the years, we have been bringing alumni to speak to alumni, but we realised that it was time to innovate so that we can grow.
“For the first time, we are bringing those graduating tomorrow into the alumni building for them to see what other alumni have done so they can begin to think about what their own contribution to the alumni association and the university will be.”
According to him, alumni contributions should not be measured only by monetary contributions and that mentorship, professional guidance and voluntary service were equally valuable.
His words: “As an alumnus, there is always a place for you to contribute to the success of Babcock University. It does not have to be your money or your status. There is always something embedded in you that Babcock needs to become better. It could be a word of advice. It could be mentoring another graduate. There are a million and one ways to contribute to the growth of the university.”
He explained that BU was considering incentives to encourage alumni to maintain long-term relationships with the university, including possible benefits for their families.
Dangana revealed that Babcock University currently has over 35,000 active alumni on its database.
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On her part, the Career Services Lead in the Office of Alumni Connectivity and Philanthropy, Dr Tutu Habib, observed that the programme serves as an avenue for reflection, constructive feedback and strengthening relationships between the university and its graduates.
She stressed that BU considers alumni a strategic asset for institutional growth and career development.
She stated: “The alumni network is a powerful leverage for any institution to raise funds, execute projects and build strategic partnerships. We want our graduates to leave feeling empowered, valued and with a sense of belonging.”
Habib further explained that the alumni network would also support the university’s newly established career services unit through mentorship, internships and employment opportunities for students.
A PhD graduate student and a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Dr Monday Ubani, described his academic journey at the institution as challenging but rewarding.
Ubani stated: “Lawyers are not naturally good with mathematics, so statistics was a difficult experience for me. My father died during that period, and I had to withdraw from the programme. When I returned, I paid greater attention to the course and, by God’s grace, I eventually earned an A in Statistics.
“When I was writing my thesis, my mother also died. It was another difficult moment, but God helped me to complete my work.”
He lauded BU management for organising activities that encouraged networking among graduating students and alumni.
Ubani advised alumni to play a greater role in supporting universities through funding, mentorship and employment opportunities.
