WE WILL CONTINUE TO ENSURE EQUITABLE DISTRIBUTION OF RESOURCES – UI VC

The Vice-Chancellor, University of Ibadan, Professor Abel Idowu Olayinka has assured that the University administration will continue to allocate fund equitably to all the constituent units in the institution despite recurrent dwindling resources.

Prof. Olayinka gave this assurance today at the official opening of the new building of the Faculty of Public Health, College of Medicine of the University.

The VC noted that the building spanned three University administrations of Prof. Olufemi Bamiro, Prof. Isaac Adewole and the incumbent administration, former Deans and Provosts, stressing that the building took about ten years to complete.

According to him, “It was almost an abandoned project. Thank God, the building has been completed and can now be put to good use.”

He drew the attention of the Faculty management to its modest beginning with only one structure “which serves as a prelude to its greatness and we now have the extension.”

The VC further noted that the recent sterling performance of UI students at the Nigerian Law School further justifies that good working environment aids remarkable performance.

Professor Olayinka thanked the outgoing Dean, Prof Olufunmilayo Fawole for her wonderful performance in office.

“I thank you for your four years of meritorious service to the Faculty of Public Health without any scandalous report in any way. As you complete your tenure today, 29 July, 2020, I wish you well in your future endeavours.”

The Provost, College of Medicine, Prof. Oluwabunmi Olapade-Olaopa said the new building is a major contribution to the College of Medicine by the University and a landmark contribution of the Vice-Chancellor.

“The Faculty of Public Health has been short of office space, but this new building has solved the problem to a large extent”, he said.

He sought for the VC’s support on other uncompleted buildings in the College of Medicine.

In her address, the outgoing Dean, Faculty of Public Health, Prof. Olufunmilayo Fawole, appreciated God for the new building, saying “I look forward for the continued support from the university management.”

While appreciating the kind gesture of the VC in completing the edifice, she used the occasion to appreciate all the teaching and non-teaching staff who worked with her as the Dean.

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Prof. Kayode Adebowale graciously appreciated the VC for his unflinching support towards the completion of the edifice.

Present at the occasion were the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Prof. Adebola Ekanola; Bursar, Dr. Michael Alatise; Deputy Provost, Prof. Obafunke Denloye; Dean, Student Affairs, Prof. Keye Abiona; Incoming Dean, Faculty of Public Health, Prof. Godson Ana; TetFund Desk Officer and member of Council of the University, Mr. Taiwo Semowo; Director of Special Duties, Office of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Temitayo Ewemoje; Former Dean, Faculty of Public Health, Prof. Oladimeji Oladepo; Prof Mynedalli Sridhar, a Prof. of Environmental Health Sciences; Deputy Registrar/College of Medicine, Dr. Ikeoluwapo Moody; Director of Works and Maintenance, Engr. Olufemi Adetolu; Deputy Registrar, Vice-Chancellor’s Office, Mr. Oluwole Dada; Faculty Officer, Faculty of Public Health, Mr. Akindele Agbaje
and the Director, Directorate of Public Communication, Mr. Olatunji Oladejo.