Guardian

THE newly constituted Governing Council of the University Ibadan has pledged to expand the frontiers of knowledge in the oldest and foremost institution in Nigeria. This was disclosed by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council, Gen. Adeyinka Adebayo (rtd) during the inaugural meeting of the council last Wednesday.

Adebayo told members to bear in mind the sanctity of the council’s central role, which is to transform the university to a world-class institution. He noted the outstanding achievements of the immediate past Governing Council under the leadership of Chief Wole Olanipekun.

According to him: “Council performed excellently during his tenure having put in place a policy framework for the university administration to function effectively and operate in a conducive environment.” He charged staff and students to see the institution as their collective heritage, which must be sustained.

Welcoming the new council members, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Isaac, said the university management would work closely with the new council. The VC later took members on a general tour of places of interest on campus, which included the International Conference Centre, UI Water Factory, Fire Station and Ajibode Extension.

Other places visited were some ongoing projects, which included the Fish Farm, channelization of Oba Stream and the vertical extension of the medical Library of the College of Medicine.

Accompanying the chairman on the visits were Amb. Lawrence Ekpebu, Senator Doguwa El-Jubril, Samuel Nwatu, Dr. Uche Mba, and Dr. Nathaniel Merenu.

Other internal members of council on the delegation included Prof. Arinola O. Sanya, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration); Prof. Idowu Olayinka, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic); Prof. Bayo Okunade, Prof. Bankole Oke, Prof. Ezekiel Ayoola, Prof. Oluwole Abatan, and Mr. Olujimi Olukoya, Registrar and Secretary to Council.