Grace of God and amazing stakeholders helped me to succeed as FUNAAB VC – Salako

The sixth substantive Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Professor Felix Kolawole Salako has declared that his modest achievements while in the office as Vice-Chancellor was by the benevolence of the Almighty God and the invaluable contributions of the various stakeholders in the FUNAAB project.

Professor Salako made this assertion while presenting his handing over document to his successor, Professor Olusola Babatunde Kehinde on Monday , April 3.

An apparently elated Salako thanked all facets of the University community for the cooperation and understanding he received while reaffirming that the University under his stewardship ensured maximum and prudent utilisation of funds in line with best practices.

“First, I wish to state that I could not have achieved anything as the sixth substantive Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria (FUNAAB) without the Grace of God. All the achievements chronicled in this document amazed me because the enabling conditions and environment to work on them were there without even my expectation in some cases. All Glory to God, Almighty.

Second, people worked with me; people worked for FUNAAB. It is difficult to have an exhaustive list here because these people are very many. They cut across all strata of stakeholders and society. Therefore, I seek the indulgence of all to place them in various groups.”

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His handing over document comprising of his achievements and giant strides which is currently on the University website speaks volume. 

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sT3jawXDzDx70IHXPDpDxKs9XUlegeaw/view

Undoubtedly, the Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta has been blessed with Vice- Chancellors over the years with a strong and formidable foundation provided by the pioneer Vice-Chancellor.

The Foundation cum Pioneer Vice-Chancellor, Professor Nurudeen Olorun-Nimbe Adedipe served for two terms of four(4) years each: January 8, 1988 to December 31,1991 and January 1,1992 to December 31, 1995.

The second Vice-Chancellor was Professor Julius Amioba Okojie, who acted from January 1, 1996 till September 2, 1996 when he became a substantive Vice-Chancellor and served for one term of five year which ended on 31st August, 2001.

The third Vice-Chancellor was Professor Israel Folorunso Adu, who served from September 1, 2001 to August 31, 2006.

Professor Ishola Adamson acted as Vice-Chancellor from September 1, 2006 till May 23, 2007.

The fourth Vice-Chancellor was Professor Oluwafemi Olaiya Balogun who served from May 24, 2007 till May 23, 2012.

The fifth Vice-Chancellor was Professor Olusola Bandele Oyewole who served from May 24, 2012 till May 23, 2017.

Professor Ololade Enikuomehin acted as Vice-Chancellor from May 24, 2017 till October 31, 2017.

The sixth substantive Vice-Chancellor, Professor Felix Kolawole Salako assumed duty on November 1, 2017and served a five year term of office which ended October 31, 2022.

The seventh mantle of leadership is currently on Professor Olusola Babatunde Kehinde effective from Monday, April 3, 2023.