Ibadan Book Club (IBC) has congratulated Prof. Kayode Adebowale, a Professor of Chemistry on his emergence as the 13th substantive Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the University of Ibadan.
Prof. Kayode Adebowale who is first man from Ibadan to occupy the office in 73 years since the establishment of the University, defeated Adebola Ekanola, the university’s extant acting VC and 14 other candidates to clinch the highly coveted office.
Before his recent appointment, Prof. Adebowale was the incumbent Deputy Vice-Chancellor (DVC) of the institution.
In a statement signed by the Coordinator and Secretary of the Club, Ayobami Odunyemi and Mary Ndukwo in Ibadan said they are confident that Prof. Kayode Adebowale would utilize his wealth of experience in lifting the fortunes of the citadel of learning, describing his emergence as another great landmark in the history of the University.
According to the release, “The entire members of Ibadan Book Club wish to congratulate Prof. Kayode Adebowale on his emergence as the 13th substantive Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the University of Ibadan. We are happy that the new VC hails from Ibadan. Adebowale’s appointment as UI V.C is a well-earned reward for hard work, consistency, dedication to duty and track record of outstanding performance in his endeavour. This is a prestigious and historical milestone in the history of the University. It is our earnest desire that UI will achieve high standards of academic excellence and research during his tenure as UI V.C. We wish him all the best and success in his new role and we look forward to working closely with him.”
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