The University of Ibadan has taken yet another giant step by the

recent inauguration of its Servicom unit and the launch of service

charter. The inauguration was done by the Senior Special Assistant to

the President (SSAP) and National Coordinator, Servicom office, Abuja,

Mr Sylbriks Obriki.

In his address at the inauguration, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor

Isaac Adewole described the Service Compact (Servicom) as a social

contract between the Federal Government of Nigeria and all Nigerians.

Stressing the need to embrace and incorporate Servicom Unit into the University

system, the VC stated that “this is the perfect time for Servicom to

mark its entry into the premier University bearing in mind the

commitment of the present administration to service delivery. We have

as our vision at the University of Ibadan, to be a world class

institution for academic excellence geared towards meeting societal

needs.”

He noted that the inauguration of Servicom Unit will no doubt

accelerate the realization of this vision.

The Senior Special Assistant to the President and National

Coordinator, Servicom office, the Presidency, Mr. Sylbriks G. Obriki

who delivered his keynote address on ‘’The Role of SERVICOM Units in

Service Delivery in the University System’’ pointed out that it is the

primary business of everyone to enhance quality service delivery.

He submitted that Universities have a great role to play in this

capacity. According to him “Universities are the architect of

nation’s prosperity given the fact that it is the reservoir of

intellectuals that can conduct research aimed at bringing about

advancement of the country.

Mr. Obriki emphasized that the role of SERVICOM Units is not to sanction but to

fine-tune things in the right direction. “Complaints should be allowed

by the management of the institution in order to drive the University

forward”, said Mr. Obriki.

Speaking through Miss. Maureen Abbey, Mr. John Mairafi Ahmadu, the

Nodal Officer, National Universities Commission (NUC), in his goodwill

message commended the University for taking the appropriate step

towards ensuring effective and efficient service delivery. He

appreciated the efforts of the Vice-Chancellor and the University

Management to enhance service delivery.

The highpoint of the inauguration was the symbolic decoration of the

Vice Chancellor and Professor Oluwatoyin Odeku as the Focal Officer

for the University .