FUNAAB: OLUSOLA KEHINDE ASSUMES OFFICE AS ACTING VC, PROMISES QUALITY LEADERSHIP AND CREDIBLE TRANSITION

Following the completion of the five year term of the sixth substantive Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta, Prof. Felix Kolawole Salako on November 1, 2022, the Acting Vice-Chancellor of the University has taken up the mantle of leadership of the University.

In a statement made available by the Public Relations Officer of the University, Kolawole Adepoju, “The new Acting Vice Chancellor, Prof.Olusola Babatunde Kehinde on assumption of duty assured prescribed authorities of the institution, members of the University Community, stakeholders and the Public in general that he will do his “utmost best to provide quality and responsible leadership” during his six months tenure of office as Acting Vice- Chancellor”

According to the statement from the University, the Acting Vice-Chancellor further promised to build on ” FUNAAB’s tradition of excellence bequeathed to us by our Founding Fathers”.

ValidViewNetwork reports that the Federal University of Agriculture Abeokuta enjoys the solid foundation and branding handed over by the Founding Fathers.

As part of the efforts to consolidate on the gains of yesteryears and sustain the peace and tranquility of the campus, the Acting Vice-Chancellor has equally solicited the support of all stakeholders. According to Adepoju, the Acting Vice-Chancellor stated that, “In doing this however, I will be requiring the cooperation and support of staff, students and other stakeholders”.

ValidViewNetwork reports that one of the major assignments before the University is the midwifing of the seventh substantive Vice-Chancellor.

Apparently prepared for the challenges ahead, the Acting Vice Chancellor stated : “I am not unaware of the enormity of the responsibilities of the office, especially during a transition period”.

“He, therefore pleaded with members of the University Community and the Public at large to pursue the transition with all sense of responsibility to the University and stakeholders in general”

“Prof.Kehinde assured that on the part of Management “We shall open all channels of communication” to facilitate and ensure credible and hitch free transition, as well as enhance service delivery on the tripodal mandate of the University”

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“The Acting Vice Chancellor who is known for his peaceful mien urged members of the University Community to address any forms of grievances using the appropriate procedures without causing embarrassment to the system”

As part of the determination to sustain the good name of the University which has earned her a respectable space among first choice Universities, the Acting Vice- Chancellor has requested for an intentional sacrifice by all stakeholders. According to him : “The peace, image and reputation of the University must remain paramount to us at all times”, adding that “we must strive to continue to uphold these no matter the cost”

“The Acting Vice Chancellor disclosed that in the coming days and weeks, the Governing Council will unfold the timeline plan for a peaceful transition in the University aimed at raising the bar of excellence which FUNAAB is reputed for”

“Prof.Kehinde charged members of the academic community and stakeholders at large that “Together, we must all work with high sense and spirit of commitment to achieve the FUNAAB of our dreams”

ValidViewNetwork (2022)