Gbenro Adesina
A literary icon and former orator of the University of Ibadan (UI), Professor Remi Raji-Oyelade, has made public his intention to contest for the position of Vice Chancellor of the Premier University.
If he wins the contest, he will become the 13th Vice Chancellor of the nation’s prestigious institution and succeed the outgoing Vice Chancellor, Professor Abel Idowu Olayinka
Raji-Oyelade, a former Dean of the Faculty of Arts from the Department of English of the institution, informed members of the University community that he has formally submitted his application to the Registrar of the institution.
In a message to his colleagues, he stated, “Honourable colleagues, this is to inform you that at exactly 15.10hr of today, 07/07/2020, I submitted my application document for the post of the Vice-Chancellor of our University. I use this medium to appreciate you for your support, prayers and advice. In your inspiration is our strength; in your strength is our resolve to give the best to the University. I have always enjoyed your great goodwill. I have served our prestigious University in different positions of responsibility. I, therefore, seek your strategic support and prayers as I opt to serve the University as the VC”.
He concluded, “Here is to thank all those who have engaged me in re-thinking set goals and strategies of achieving them for UI. In time ahead, your resolve, drive and collaboration will be of essence. God has indeed been faithful. May His blessings be upon you all”.
