Tag: Acting Vice-Chancellor

  • Prof. Ekanola Celebrates Sultan Of Sokoto At 65

    The Acting Vice-Chancellor, University of Ibadan, UI, Professor Adebola Babatunde Ekanola, has congratulated His Eminence, the Sultan of Sokoto and Chancellor, University of Ibadan, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar III, on his memorable 65th birthday.

    In a statement by the University’s Director of Public Communication, Mr. Olatunji Oladejo, the Acting VC described the leader of the Ummah in Nigeria and Co-Chairman of Nigeria’s Inter-Religious Council as a diligent, selfless, peaceful, friendly, amicable, thoughtful leader and father who continues to use his royal position, not for any personal gain, but for service to the Almighty God and humanity.

    Professor Ekanola said the chancellor’s leadership in the University of Ibadan is admirable, sterling and continues to guarantee a continuing relationship between him and the premier institution in Nigeria.

    The Ag.VC affirmed further that “the efforts His Eminence put forth to deliver high-quality benefaction to the University is commendable”.

    “The entire University of Ibadan community values His Eminence and all he does for our institutional progress.” 

    “The dedication and hard work of His Eminence in peace advocacy and conflicts resolution, and his ability to take every task with utmost sincerity is very impressive and highly inspirational to many. He is indeed a worthy national leader and father.”

    “The University of Ibadan is blessed to have His Eminence as its leader at this critical period in the life of our University.”

    Prof. Ekanola noted that the Chancellor’s record of service and influence in the university and Nigeria remains strong and enduring.

    “On behalf of Council, Senate, Congregation, Management, staff and students of the first and the best university in the country, the University of Ibadan, I convey my heartiest best wishes to our highly esteemed Chancellor”, the Acting VC said.

    Oluremi Olugbenro

  • Process of Nominating Acting Vice-Chancellor Commences at University of Ibadan

    The process for the nomination of the Acting Vice-Chancellor at the University of Ibadan for six months has commenced at the International Conference Centre. 

    Our correspondent reported that five candidates have been nominated by the Senate members of the institution.

    They include professors  Adebola Ekanola , Adeyemo Adenike,  Adigun Agbaje, Gbemisola Oke and Ayo Oluleye .

    Radio Nigeria observed that some of the nominees including the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) Professor Adebola Ekanola, Deputy Vice Chancellor in charge of Research, Innovation and Partnerships, Professor Adenike  Adeyemo, who was initially presiding over the Senate before she was nominated to contest for the plum job while the Provost of College of Medicine, Prof. Olayinka Omigbodun, who is next in rank is currently presiding over the Senate meeting 

    The ranks in the University of Ibadan begins with the Vice-Chancellor, Abel Idowu Olayinka whose tenure ends today, followed by Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration) Professor Kayode Adebowale , Deputy Vice-Chancellor Academics,  Professor Adebola Ekanola followed by Deputy Vice-Chancellor Chancellor (Research, Innovation and Partnership), Professor Adeyemo Adenike, and the Provost of College of Medicine.

    Meanwhile, manual voting has commenced with some of the professors leaving after casting their vote.

    Stay put for an update

    Rotimi Famakin