…As Prof. Salako assumes office
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo and Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo, have expressed confidence in the ability of the new Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Prof. Kolawole Salako, to take the institution to greater heights.
Obasanjo and Oba Gbadebo stated this in their goodwill messages marking the official assumption of duty ceremony of the sixth Substantive Vice Chancellor of FUNAAB, Prof. Salako.
Speaking at the occasion, Obasanjo, in his goodwill message, congratulated Prof. Salako for being the university’s Vice Chancellor at this crucial period and expressed confidence that with his track records, he will definitely better the lot of the university.
Also in the congratulatory message he signed, the Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, said Prof. Salako’s track record speaks volume of his ability to make the university a model.
He said, “I heartily felicitate with you because I am sure that FUNAAB environment is not novel to you. And being an active member of that academic community, you are in a better position to proffer solution to any attendant problem.”
Oba Gbadebo further stated: “Your consummate academic and cognate administrative experience give me absolute confidence that you would be on top of the situation. No doubt, you have been tested and made of a sterner stuff for your new position.”
Also speaking at the ceremony, the university’s Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Governing Council, Dr. Aboki Zhawa, said the process for the selection of Prof. Salako as Vice Chancellor was transparent, fair and just. He disclosed that Prof. Salako emerged the best candidate because God chose him.