Dr. Adaora Osondu-Oti, a distinguished Professor of International Relations and Diplomacy at Afe Babalola University, Nigeria, has lauded the visionary leadership of Prof. Achyuta Samanta, Founder of KIIT and KISS, as well as the educational excellence of KIIT Deemed to be University. Dr. Osondu-Oti recently served as a visiting faculty member at the KIIT School of Law and KIIT School of Liberal Studies during a 12-day visit.
In a heartfelt letter of appreciation addressed to Prof. Samanta, she expressed gratitude for the warm hospitality extended to her and praised his profound contributions to humanity. She remarked, “Through you, the ‘voiceless’ have a voice, and the ‘powerless’ have power.”
Dr. Osondu-Oti commended KIIT for its commitment to delivering educational excellence, highlighted by its state-of-the-art infrastructure and highly experienced faculty. She was particularly impressed by the motivation and dedication of KIIT students, describing KIIT-DU as a “complete package” in the academic world.
She further acknowledged Prof. Samanta’s transformative vision, which has provided thousands of students at KIIT and KISS with exceptional opportunities for a brighter future. Drawing a parallel between Prof. Samanta and Aare Afe Babalola, the Founder of Afe Babalola University, Dr. Osondu-Oti emphasized their shared philosophy of “Ubuntu” – humanity towards others – and their dedication to societal development through education. Afe Babalola University, a leading private research university in Nigeria, was established by Aare Afe Babalola, a renowned legal luminary, philanthropist, and educationist.