Prof Babatunde Ekanola has been appointed as the Acting Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan.
Professor Ekanola is from the Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Arts.
This followed the directive of the Ministry of Education through the National Universities Commission (NUC) 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 of the premier university met today. As expected, a tough meeting but one thoroughly guided by adherence to standard procedures. First, the 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.
