Interested professors for the office of the Vice Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, UI, have begun to indicate interest in the exalted position.
While disclosing this to reporters on Friday, it was disclosed that the tenure of the current Vice Chancellor, Professor Abel Idowu Olayinka will officially expire on November 30, 2020.
It was gathered that the institution would soon commence the process of the selection of a new Vice Chancellor to run the affairs of the institution till December 1, 2025.
Investigations revealed that the political space would be open before the end of February when interested professors are expected to officially declare their intentions.
Some of the names being speculated on the campus are the former Deputy Vice Chancellor, Admin, Professor Adeyinka Abideen Aderinto, Department of Sociology, Faculty of the Social Sciences; former Dean, Faculty of Arts, Professor Remi Raji-Oyelade of the Department of English; Professor Ayodeji Oluleye, Department of Industrial and Production Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Professor Oluyemisi Adefunke Bamgbose, SAN, former Dean, Faculty of Law.
However, most of the staff of the institution are not so particular about who emerges so long as the interest of the institution is protected.
A reputable and prolific campus politician and activists, who craved anonymity said “What is important is for UI to remain the first and the best. We want what is best for this university. We should continue to produce students who are worthy in character and in learning.”
Another member of the community, a non-academic staff member said, “The new VC that will emerge should ensure that the welfare of the staff and students is well taken care of”.
