Professor Enikuomehin Becomes FUNAAB Acting Vice-Chancellor
Professor Ololade Enikuomehin has resumed as the Acting Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB). Professor Ololade Enikuomehin is of the Department of Crop Protection, College of Plant Science and Crop Production (COLPLANT) of the University.
The Senate of the University, at its special meeting, recommended the appointment of an Acting Vice-Chancellor, in accordance with extant laws of the University. Consequently, the Governing Council, at its 94th Meeting, approved the recommendation of Senate and appointed Professor Enikuomehin, a Professor of Plant Pathology and Mycology, as the Acting Vice-Chancellor with effect from May 24, 2017.
The immediate past Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olusola Oyewole, while handing-over, expressed gratitude to the past and present Council members, Deputy Vice-Chancellors, staff and the entire University community for the co-operation and support given to him during his tenure in office. He assured that the University was in good hands with the new Acting Vice-Chancellor, as well as the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, Governing Council.
The Acting Vice-Chancellor obtained his Bachelor of Science degree from the Bendel State University, Ekpoma and Master’s, as well as Doctorate degrees from the University of Ibadan. Professor Enikuomehin was the Best Graduating M.Sc Student in 1990.
He is a member of several learned societies, which include the Nigerian Society for Plant Protection, Organic Agriculture Project in Tertiary Institutions in Nigeria and the American Phytopathogical Society. He has served the University in several capacities such as Dean, Postgraduate School; the Chairman, Committee of Deans and Directors; Member, University Governing Council; and Member, Anti-Corruption\ and Transparency Committee of FUNAAB.
Professor Enikuomehin has supervised several graduate and postgraduate students and has published many books, monographs and journal articles. Until his appointment, he was the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development) of the University.
