Professor Abubakre Oladiran Kamardeen, the Rector, Ibadan Poly and nine others have joined the succession race of who becomes the next Vice-Chancellor of the First Technical University, Ibadan; just as the tenure of the pioneer VC, Prof. Ayobami Salami is running to an end.<\/p>\n
Professor Ayobami Salami\u2019s tenure will end on May 8, 2022.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the Professors that have notified the university\u2019s council of their interest are: Professors Abubakre Oladiran Kamardeen, Ibadan Poly Rector, Prof. Adebiyi Kazeem Adekunle, Ajayi Sunday Adesola, Akinyemi Olukayode Dewunmi, Amu Olugbenga Oludolapo, Jekayinfa Simeon Olatayo and Ogunkunle Adepoju Tunde J.<\/p>\n
Others are: Professors Oguntunde Philip Gbenro, Oladipo Samuel Ekundayo and Oni Olatunde Michael.<\/p>\n
According to a statement released by the Institution\u2019s Public Relations Officer, Akeem Lasisi, the process for the appointment of the new VC has reached the peak.<\/p>\n
He said that the Visitor to the University, \u2018Seyi Makinde; the Council, Senate, Management, staff and students are hoping for the emergence of another capable hands to take over from Salami, and propel Tech-U beyond the acclaimed heights he has taken it to.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, all is now set for the maiden convocation of the university, holding on Saturday March 5, 2022.<\/p>\n
While foremost scholar and administrator, Emeritus Professor Julius Okojie, will deliver the Convocation Lecture, five accomplished Nigerians \u2013 Chief Tunde J. Afolabi MFR, Chief Adebayo Akande, Chief Ammal Pepple, Professor Toyin Falola and Mr Segun Agbaje, who is the Managing Director of GTBank \u2013 will be awarded honorary doctoral degrees.<\/p>\n
The Convocation Play \u2013 Love\u2019s Unlike Lading, by iconic Professor Femi Osofisan, and directed by Tunji Azeez, will be staged on Friday, May 4, 2023, at Tech-U\u2019s main campus on Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Ibadan.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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