According to him, the university, which commenced academic activities on January 4, 2010, with just 240 pioneer students, has grown into a globally competitive institution that has not only surpassed many older universities but has also become a reference point for quality and functional education in Nigeria and beyond. Babalola pointed out that the university has consistently ranked among the best universities globally, citing its placement in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings among the top 100 universities worldwide and its recognition as the number one university in Nigeria for 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. The feat, according to him, confirmed that age is no barrier to success, as he had founded the university at the age of about 80.

According to him, the university, which commenced academic activities on January 4, 2010, with just 240 pioneer students, has grown into a globally competitive institution that has not only surpassed many older universities but has also become a reference point for quality and functional education in Nigeria and beyond. Babalola pointed out that the university has consistently ranked among the best universities globally, citing its placement in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings among the top 100 universities worldwide and its recognition as the number one university in Nigeria for 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025. The feat, according to him, confirmed that age is no barrier to success, as he had founded the university at the age of about 80.