Following the directive of the Ministry of Education through the National Universities Commission to the Senate of the University of Ibadan to select one from among them to act as the Vice Chancellor of the University, Senate met today.
It was, as expected, a tough meeting but one thoroughly guided by adherence to standard procedures. First Senate decided that the process would be, not by consensus but by voting. Arriving on this agreement took about two hours of discussion.
Second it called for nominations and seconding of nominations from members. Senate members nominated for the election were:
Prof Adebola Babatunde Ekanola (Current Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic)
Professor Olanike Adeyemo (Deputy Vice Chancellor, Research Innovation and Strategic Partnerships)
Prof. A. Oluleye (former Dean, Fauclty of Technology)
Prof. Adigun Agbaje (Former Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic)
Prof Gbemisola Oke (former Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic)
According to speakers at the meeting, it was important that Senate took a united decision with demonstrated transparency in order to guard the autonomy of the university and prevent interference from government and politicians.
Members of Senate were therefore duly accredited afresh, and voting took place through secret ballot.
The result shows:
Prof Adebola Babatunde Ekanola = 275 votes
Professor Olanike Adeyemo = 13 votes
Prof. A. Oluleye = 80 votes
Prof. Adigun Agbaje = 15 votes
Prof Gbemisola Oke = 14 votes
The Senate strongly ratified the results, and adjourned.
Professor Adebola Ekanola of the Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Arts, University of Ibadan, UI, Monday emerged as the acting Vice Chancellor of the University.
Prof Adebola Babatunde Ekanola scores 275 votes to defeat other contenders including Professor Olanike Adeyemo 13 votes,
Prof. A. Oluleye 80 votes,
Prof. Adigun Agbaje, 15 votes,
Prof Gbemisola Oke who scored 14 votes
The development Followed the directive of the Ministry of Education through the National Universities Commission to the Senate of the University of Ibadan to select one from among them to act as the Vice Chancellor of the University
The Senate met on monday and it was decided that the acting VC will emerge Through voting and not by consensus
After the agreement, the Senate called for nominations and seconding of nominations from members and the nominees were
Prof Adebola Babatunde Ekanola (Current Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic)
Professor Olanike Adeyemo (Deputy Vice Chancellor, Research Innovation and Strategic Partnerships)
Prof. A. Oluleye (former Dean, Fauclty of Technology)
Prof. Adigun Agbaje (Former Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic)
Prof Gbemisola Oke (former Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic)
According to speakers at the meeting, it was important that Senate took a united decision with demonstrated transparency in order to guard the autonomy of the university and prevent interference from government and politicians.
Members of Senate were therefore duly accredited afresh, and voting took place through secret ballot.
The Senate however ratified the results, and adjourned.
