The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, Governing Council, Senator/Sir (Dr.) Adeseye Ogunlewe, on behalf of the Council, has commended the duo of Professor Ololade Enikuomehin and Dr. Olusola Akinwande, for their immense contributions during their tenures as representatives of Congregation on the Governing Council of the University.
Professor Enikuomehin, Dean of Postgraduate School and Dr. Akinwande, Co-ordinator, National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) of the University, were lauded for their diligence, maturity and commitment during Council meetings and on the different Council Committees, where they had served.
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olusola Oyewole, described both outgoing representatives as ‘stabilising agents and strategic thinkers’. According to him, “beyond Council, Professor Enikuomehin and Dr. Akinwande are very useful people to the system who can be called upon when you need to stabilize things”. The Vice-Chancellor appreciated them for all they had done in the past, saying the University would not hesitate to call on them from time-to-time.
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Development, Professor Felix Salako, also lauded the former Council members for their maturity, fearlessness and ability to speak truth to power, while the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic, Professor Adekojo Waheed, said the University was highly favoured to have both as members of staff.
; Prof. Femi Otubanjo, described Professor Enikuomehin as very humble, respectful and with profound and analytical mind, while he said Dr. Akinwande, was fatherly, a man of peace and always suing for peace. On his part, Chief Olukayode Akindele, described Professor Enikuomehin as a dependable and practical person who could be relied upon to do a thorough job on any task assigned to him. He said he would miss the duo and would continue to call upon them for advice, as Alhaji Abba Dasuki, described Professor Enikuomehin as diligent and passionate in his service to Council and Dr. Akinwande a gentle and a stabilizing factor.
Mrs. Susan Oludiya said the former members of Council were dedicated, passionate and good team players that discharged their tasks in a very professional manner. Another member of Council, Professor Christian Ikeobi, said he looked up to Professor Enikuomehin and Dr. Akinwande with admiration as his predecessors in Council, adding that he had learnt and gained a lot from them. Professor Lateef Sanni described Professor Enikuomehin as a student of positive thinking, who performed excellently well on Council, saying Dr. Akinwande had a gentle and subtle way of counseling and bringing out the best from every situation. Professor Wilfred Alegbeleye lauded the duo for leaving a good antecedent and prayed that they both achieve giant strides in life. For Dr. Olusiji Sowande, the former Council members stood for the truth, had the interest of the system at heart and were highly respected, with indelible characters.
; The Secretary to Council and Registrar, Mr. Mathew Ayoola, said Professor Enikuomehin had a good antecedent, was well loved, respected and could be relied upon whenever you wanted the truth told in an unbiased manner, as he described Dr. Akinwande as a father, who was always showing concern, adding that they would miss them.
Responding, Professor Enikuomehin expressed gratitude to the Council members for the opportunity and for the plaques of honour given to them, noting that it was the first time such an honour would be accorded to a representative on Council. He said, “I feel I owe this Council a lot of gratitude and I will continue to serve the system wherever I find myself. I also promise to be available to work for the system whenever I am called upon”. On his part, Dr. Akinwande said he acknowledged every call to duty as a call to service guided by the scriptures. He also thanked the Council for the opportunity, adding that during the period he served, he gained a lot intellectually and administratively.
