About Us
Irawo University Centre was established in 1969, it has a private hall of residence for male students, affiliated with the University of Ibadan. It is the first University centre started by ECS. Plans for the current permanent site started in 1983, construction in 1988 and was completed in March 1990. The centre aims at complementing the formal academic training which the students receive at the university. This is done by fostering the academic, professional, cultural, human and spiritual development of the students. Irawo provides the warmth of a family atmosphere which is conducive for serious academic work and the formation of character. The centre is directed towards creating an environment conducive to the attainment of excellence not only in learning but also in character among our youths. It is primarily an investment in people. Activities of a spiritual nature are entrusted to the Prelature of Opus Dei, an institution of the Catholic Church. Irawo is open to individuals of all races, nationalities and creeds.
Programmes
Several activites are organised in Irawo, with a lot of individual initiative entrusted to the students who are involved, organize and are responsible for the bulk of the programmes. The four programmes of Irawo are explained below, to give a bird’s eye view, with some selected activities still discussed afterwards.
Academic Excellence programme
Leadership & cultural programmes
Entrepreneurship & Employability Development
Residence
Irawo provides a family atmosphere for university students in Ibadan. Irawo’s family-style living arrangement is oriented towards helping student residents mature into professionals who will be profoundly dedicated to the service of their families and communities. Dedicated quiet spaces are provided to allow residents to concentrate on their studies. Residents eat meals together, spend time after dinner in lively conversation, and enjoy celebrating birthdays and other significant moments. Residents have full time access to the library, sporting facilities, and chapel for quiet times of prayer and daily Mass.
Irawo Club
The Irawo boy’s club is in reality a father and son’s club. It is concerned with the overall formation of the boys who come to the club, at the same time with full involvement of the parents, particularly the fathers.
Guided study program
Interactive sessions
Industrial visits
Football