Mr. Tim Akano, the MD/CEO of New Horizons takes Aare Afe Babalola, founder of ABUAD round the facility
The Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti (ABUAD), Ekiti State, is set to launch an air purifier in February 2026.
The air purifier, an ICT device for gauging air humidity, will be launched under the supervision of New Horizons and will be the first in Africa.
Mr Tim Akano, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of New Horizons, explained that by launching the device, ABUAD students will become marketable innovators, with the world focusing on the institution.
He added that the device will be built on the Internet of Things (IoT). He emphasised that its use will equip ABUAD students with the discipline and focus needed to succeed in the competitive global job market.
Speaking at the launch, Aare Afe Babalola, the university’s founder and chancellor, said it will set an example for how other institutions should be run.

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