ASUU hails OOU VC as varsity ranks 2,338 globally, eight in Nigeria

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) at Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU) has lauded the institution's significant leap in the July 2026 Webometrics Global Ranking. The union specifically commended Vice-Chancellor Prof. Ayodeji Agboola and his management team for steering the university to a global standing of 2,338 out of over 32,000 institutions worldwide.

This improved ranking also places OOU as the eighth-highest-ranked university in Nigeria and 57th across the African continent. ASUU highlighted that this achievement reflects a notable increase in the university's visibility, academic output, research contributions, digital presence, and overall global recognition.

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This achievement is a significant indication of the growing visibility, academic productivity, research output, digital presence and global recognition of our great University.

"This achievement is a significant indication of the growing visibility, academic productivity, research output, digital presence and global recognition of our great University," stated ASUU-OOU in a release signed by its Chairperson, Yinusa Ganiyu. The union emphasized that the progress is a testament to the collective commitment and efforts of the university administration, staff, and students in repositioning OOU over the past four years.

ASUU further stressed the importance of sustained collaboration, urging the entire university community to remain united and supportive of the current leadership. The union cautioned against distractions or actions that could jeopardize the progress made, asserting that the university's interests must always be paramount. They believe that purposeful leadership, cooperation, and a shared vision are key to achieving greater heights, as demonstrated by the recent gains.

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The achievement has demonstrated one important fact: members of our University community are capable of providing excellent leadership and taking OOU to greater heights. The progress recorded in recent years is a reflection of what purposeful leadership, commitment, cooperation and a shared vision can achieve