Kwara State University, Malete received the “Most Outstanding Tertiary Institution” award at the 2022 Nigeria Union of Journalists Annual Press Week/Dinner Award Night. The event was held at the Kwara State Banquet Hall, attended by the Governor of Kwara State, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, who received the award on behalf of the institution.

Professor David Babalola, of Church History and Theology, received the Kwara State Government’s Lifetime Achievement Award for his exemplary contributions to society. The award recognized his accomplishments, outstanding character, work ethics, and commitment to uplifting human dignity.

KWASU’s Dr. Samsudeen Azeez of the Department of Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry emerged 2nd runner up in the Oral Presentation Award at the 5th Nigeria Academy of Science Conference. His research was titled “Preparation and Characterization of Novel Mixed Nano-metal Oxides Composited with Activated Kaolinitic Clay for Photodegradation of Rhodamine B.”