Last Updated on May 30, 2025 by Olasunkanmi Olajide

… As the New Excos Pay Familiarisation Visit to the VC

By Olasunkanmi Olajide & Olaoye Oyewole

The newly elected Executive members of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) Chapter, have expressed their readiness to collaborate with the University Management in accelerating progress, as well as promoting growth and development in FUNAAB.

Led by its Chairman, Comrade Olugbenga Alayode, the SSANU-FUNAAB Executives paid a Familiarisation Visit to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, today, May 29, 2025, at the Vice-Chancellor’s Conference Room.

In his remarks, Comrade Alayode conveyed the Union’s commitment to fostering a harmonious working relationship with the University administration. He emphasised SSANU’s openness to dialogue and constructive engagement, stating that the Union stands prepared to contribute meaningfully to the smooth and effective running of the University.

Highlighting some pressing concerns, the Chairman sought further clarifications on certain administrative and welfare-related matters, affirming the Union’s belief in engagement.

Responding, the Vice-Chancellor warmly welcomed the new executive members, describing SSANU as a critical stakeholder in the University. He stressed the importance of mutual respect, open communication, and unity of purpose in achieving collective goals.

“I believe in dialogue. Jaw-jaw is better than war-war,” the Vice-Chancellor noted, reaffirming his administration’s openness to continuous engagement with the Union.

Prof. Kehinde further described FUNAAB as a closely-knit Academic Community, urging the new SSANU leadership to foster greater unity within their ranks and strengthen institutional cohesion. He also assured the Union of the Management’s responsiveness to welfare matters, noting that staff wellbeing remains a priority.

The visit had in attendance key members of the University Management, including the Registrar, Dr. Titus Adeniyi; Deputy Registrar, Executive Affairs (Vice-Chancellor’s Office), Mr. Moses Ayanda; and the Principal Assistant Registrar (VCO), Mrs. Olubusayo Oguntayo. Also present were other members of the newly elected SSANU Executive Team.