The Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Mr Olumuyiwa Enitan Caleb, has recommended the outgoing thirteenth Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan (UI), Professor Kayode Adebowale, for preserving the establishment’s heritage whereas constructing a resilient and responsive college geared up to deal with rising challenges.
Enitan gave the commendation whereas chairing a valedictory ceremony organised to mark the profitable completion of Adebowale’s tenure as vice-chancellor at Trenchard Hall, University of Ibadan.
The ceremony, themed: “Celebrating Leadership, Legacy and Service,” introduced collectively representatives of presidency, college directors, union leaders, non secular leaders, safety businesses, group leaders and different stakeholders within the college.
In his remarks, the Head of Service mentioned Adebowale’s management aligned with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which seeks to place Nigeria for greatness via robust establishments and a knowledge-driven financial system.
He mentioned the Federal Civil Service was present process complete and targeted reforms aimed toward making it extra environment friendly, productive, incorruptible and citizen-centred.
“In appreciation of the foregoing and in the wider context of ensuring effective implementation of government policies to improve the living conditions of Nigerians, the Federal Civil Service is undergoing holistic and focused reforms to become more efficient, productive, incorruptible and citizen-centred in tandem with Mr President’s reform agenda,” Enitan mentioned.
He added that the reforms could be pursued extra vigorously below his management as Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, expressing confidence that the college system would profit considerably from their constructive outcomes.
In his valedictory handle, Adebowale mentioned an organisation that didn’t look after its folks couldn’t fulfil its mission, including that his administration was forsaking a robust, although imperfect, establishment.
He acknowledged that extra work remained to be performed on the University of Ibadan, significantly in addressing funding challenges and offering the infrastructure required to construct a world-class establishment.
“Leadership is a burden. Every decision carries the weight of lives and destinies. I have led by listening to the community and through consultations. I have insisted on due process, defended autonomy, and governed with integrity,” he mentioned.
Adebowale famous that the college continued to draw excellent college students and respected students, including that his administration had labored to make sure that its analysis addressed Nigeria’s wants via partnerships with authorities businesses.
He emphasised the significance of sustained funding in infrastructure and institutional growth to strengthen the college’s capability to ship on its educational and analysis mandates.
