The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olusola Oyewole, has conveyed the gratitude of the Governing Council, Senate, Management, Staff and Students to the two Deputy Vice-Chancellors that have just completed their tenures in office, for their contributions to the development of the University. They are: Professor Adekojo Waheed, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) and Professor Felix Salako, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development).
Until their appointments, Professor Waheed was the immediate past Director, Academic Planning, while Professor Salako was re-appointed as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development) of the University. The former Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) is a Professor of Thermofluids Engineering in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering (COLENG), while the former Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development) is a Professor of Soil Physics and Soil Conservation, Department of Soil Science and Land Management, College of Plant Science and Crop Production (COLPLANT).
Meanwhile, the former Deputy Vice-Chancellors have been honoured by the University’s Governing Council, for their meritorious service with a charge that they should not allow the legacies of their efforts go down the drain. The charge was given by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, Governing Council, Senator/Sir (Dr.) Adeseye Ogunlewe, during the presentation of Awards of Recognition to the former DVCs, adding that they deserved to be honoured for their selfless and meritorious services to the University. The Pro-Chancellor then urged them to write their memoirs, by detailing their experiences and contributions to the university system for people to learn from.
In their separate remarks, a member of the Governing Council, Professor Femi Otubanjo, said the awardees were profound, distinguished scholars, serious-minded, diligent and hard working men of repute, who he enjoyed working with. On her part, another member, Mrs. Susan Oludiya, said they were meek, courteous, considerate and peaceful, saying their contributions were very useful to Council. Professor Clement Adeofun described the former DVCs as soft and gentle in their approach, which complemented the efforts of the Vice-Chancellor, noting that their services may still be needed in future. Chief Olukayode Akindele, noted that both Professors Salako and Waheed were tenacious and that Council would miss their contributions.
Alhaji Abba Dasuki, said the men were stabilizing factors and that the university system like that of FUNAAB needed strong and thorough individuals like them. He said they should be happy that competent people succeeded them as DVCs. He also noted that he had never regretted being a Council member at FUNAAB and if given another opportunity to serve, he would love to be back to the University. The University Bursar, Mr. Moses Ilesanmi, lauded the duo for being frank, blunt and for contributing positively to Council meetings during their tenures. Awards of Recognition were presented to them by the Pro-Chancellor. In their responses, the awardees appreciated the Governing Council for the honour bestowed on them, adding that they had really learnt from everybody on the Council.
Similarly, the University has approved the appointments of Professor Oluwayemisi Eromosele as the new Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) and Professor Ololade Enikuomehin as the new Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development). Professor Eromosele, who is the first female Deputy Vice-Chancellor in FUNAAB, was until the appointment, the Pioneer Dean of the newly-created College of Physical Sciences (COLPHYS), while Professor Enikuomehin was the immediate past Dean, Postgraduate School of the University.
The new Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) is a Professor of Industrial Chemistry. She bagged a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Benin, Master’s degree from the University of Manchester’s Institute of Science and Technology (UMIST), United Kingdom and Doctorate degree from the University of Benin. Professor Eromosele is a fellow of several professional bodies such as the Institute of Chartered Chemists of Nigeria and Chemical Society of Nigeria. She is also a member of the Third World Organisation for Women in Science.
She has held several administrative and academic positions within and outside the University. Some include: Chairperson, University Admissions Committee; Co-ordinator, Pre-degree Programme; Head, Department of Chemistry; Hall Warden, Iyalode Tinubu Hall; and Chairman, Students’ Welfare and Hostel Management Committee. Professor Eromosele has supervised a number of undergraduate and postgraduate degree projects and published several journal articles and conference proceedings. Duties of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) include, but are not limited to, all academic-related matters, academic policies, development, administration and review, coordination and academic oversight of educational activities of other campuses, as well as undergraduate and postgraduate course work programmes.
Professor Enikuomehin obtained his Bachelor of Science degree from the Bendel State University (now Ambrose Alli University), Ekpoma and Master’s as well as Doctorate degrees from the University of Ibadan. Professor Enikuomehin was the Best Graduating M.Sc Student in 1990. He is a member of several learned societies, which include the Nigerian Society for Plant Protection, Organic Agriculture Project in Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria and the American Phytopathogical Society. He has served the University in several capacities such as the Chairman, Committee of Deans and Directors; Member, University Governing Council; and Member, Anti-Corruption and Transparency Committee of FUNAAB.
Professor Enikuomehin has supervised several graduate and postgraduate students and has published many books, monographs and journal articles.
Duties of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development) include, but not limited to, all development-related matters such as exchange and linkages programmes both local and international, liaising with external agencies and non-governmental organisations, developing innovative programmes and ventures as well as staff development. Other functions include exploring industrial relations for the University’s development as well as coordinating and integrating the operations of University’s Centres, Institutes, alumni, parks and projects.
