UI Senate Appoint DVC As Acting VC

Following the directive of the Ministry of Education through the National Universities Commission to the Senate of the University of Ibadan (UI) to select a suitable scholar for the position of acting Vice Chancellor of the University, the Senate has consequently recommended Prof Adebola Babatunde Ekanola, the Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic to the governing council of the institution.

Eko Hot Blog gathered that Prof Ekanola polled 275 votes, beating other four other professors to the position.

The Senate reportedly came to the decision after a meeting it held on Monday.

Dean, Fauclty of Technology, with 80 votes, Prof. Adigun Agbaje, Former Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic) scored 15 votes and Prof Gbemisola Oke, former Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic, got 14 votes.

The election, held at the International Conference Centre, UI was presided over by the Provost, College of Medicine, Prof. Olayinka Omigbodun.

According to the Senate, “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.”

The Senate said it called for nominations and seconding of nominations from members.

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According to academic staff who attended the meeting, it was all important for the Senate to take a united decision with demonstrated transparency in order to guard the autonomy of the university to prevent such crisis which could lead to interference from government and politicians.

Members of Senate were therefore duly accredited afresh, and voting took place through secret ballot.