The governing council of the University of Ibadan
on Wednesday announced Prof Idowu Olayinka, 57,
as the new Vice Chancellor of the institution.
Prof Olayinka is taking over from Prof Isaac
Adewole, whose tenure ends on November 30. The
professor of geology is the first VC of the school to
emerge from the Faculty of Science since the
school was established in 1948.
While making the announcement at the school’s
Senate Chamber, Pro Chancellor of the university,
Dr. Umar Mustapha, said the choice of Olayinka
was unanimous after three candidates were
recommended by the selection committee from the
six candidates that were shortlisted for the
position.
He said, “Out of the six candidates, three
candidates were later recommended after
screening and interview. They were all rated based
on the performance of the candidates. The process
was open and credible. Prof. Olayinka will resume
on December 1, 2015. Before then, he will
understudy the current VC. I thank the outgoing VC
for the wonderful job he did in the university.
“He took the university to greater heights. UI is
today is ranked one of the best in Africa. We have
the best Distance Learning Centre in Nigeria.
Today, UI is locally relevant, nationally prominent
and globally competitive. The new VC has more
than 20 years of experience in the university and
he understands the administration of the
institution.”
Mustapha tasked the new VC to uphold the status
of the university and contribute to its greatness.
He immediately issued a letter of appointment to
Prof. Olayinka.
The outgoing VC said the smooth process of
transition in the school must be emulated by
Nigeria.
He said, “The process of transition was done in a
civil manner. This is a message to the nation. I am
happy with the opportunity given to serve the
school and I will always make myself relevant to
do more.”
In his maiden remark, Prof. Olayinka acknowledged
the contribution of the governing council in his
emergence as VC, adding that he also realised the
gravity of the enormous task he was inheriting. www.punchng.com/news/ui-appoints-new-vc/

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