The University of Lagos has inaugurated the ‘D.K. Olukoya Organ Recital Hall’ and a newly installed concert organ at the Department of Music and Sound Production, with stakeholders describing the project as a major boost to music education and practical training in the country.
The facility was donated by the General Overseer of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries, Dr Daniel Olukoya.
Speaking at the event, the Vice-Chancellor of Mountain Top University, Prof. Elijah Ayolabi, who represented Olukoya, described the project as an investment in talent development, creativity and the future of music education.
According to him, students of the department had for years been compelled to seek organ practice and examinations outside the university due to the absence of an organ facility within the department.
“It was deeply touching to learn that for many years, students of this great department had to pursue organ studies and examinations outside the university due to the absence of an organ facility within the department. Such a situation naturally limits practical exposure, professional development and the full realisation of students’ potential in music performance and organ studies,” he said.
