Chairman SIFAX Group, Dr.Taiwo Afolabi (CON), was officially inaugurated as the first Chancellor of Gerar University of Medical Sciences, Imope-Ijebu, Ogun State.

Dr. Taiwo Afolabi (CON)

The investiture ceremony took place on Friday, 24th May on the premises of the university, it also featured the launch of the #500 million infrastructure development endowment fund.

Dr. Taiwo Afolabi (CON), being decorated

Dr. Taiwo Afolabi (CON), the newly-appointed Chancellor of Gerar University of Medical Sciences, Imope-Ijebu has urged the government to provide adequate support for medical professionals across the country to reduce the mass movement (JAPA SYNDROME) of some qualified personnels who are constantly in search of greener pastures abroad because they are not well paid in Nigeria.

Dr. Afolabi (CON) delivering his speech

However, he appealed for the establishment of more specialized institutions to improve the standard of education in the country.

Dr. Taiwo Afolabi (CON) merited this great honour for his immense contributions towards the development of education in Nigeria.

Dignitaries who graced the occasion included, Royal Fathers, Captains of industries, friends and well-wishers and SIFAX Group staff.