In a compelling lecture titled “Surviving in an Academic Environment: The Total Package,” Professor Olaide Aderonke Adedokun, a distinguished faculty member from the Department of Sociology at Lagos State University, has emphasized the pivotal role of collaboration among lecturers in elevating service delivery.
Addressing academic staff at the inaugural College of Vocational and Entrepreneurship Education (COVED) lecture series hosted by Lagos State University of Education in Odo-Noforija, Epe campus, Prof. Adedokun advocates for a collaborative approach to achieving academic excellence. As the guest lecturer, she delved into the ‘Total Package of Excellent Service in the Academic Environment,’ shedding light on the importance of mutual support in academia.
The representative of the Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Beatrice Oganha-Ikujenyo, the Acting Dean of COVED, echoes these sentiments, emphasizing the need for the lecture series to transcend traditional learning boundaries and become a platform for building connections and fostering collaboration.
The presence of esteemed dignitaries, including Dr. Anthony Olumuyiwa Viatonu, Dr. Odunola Oshodi, Dr. Olayinka Idowu, Dr. Adekunle Adebayo, and Dr. Abimbola Ayandoyin Emmanuel, underscores the significance of the collaborative spirit within academia.
As the COVED lecture series unfolds, the call for collaboration resonates as a vital reminder: in the dynamic landscape of academia, competition may drive progress, but it is collaborative efforts that nurture holistic growth and success within the educational community.
