Gov. Abdulrazak Congratulates New FUTA VC

Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq has congratulated the new Vice-Chancellor of Federal University of Technology (FUTA), Akure, Prof. Adenike Oladiji on her appointment.

The Governor's congratulatory message was contained in a statement released to journalists on Friday by his Chief Press Secretary, Rafiu Ajakaye.

The new VC from the Department of Biochemistry, University of Ilorin was on Thursday appointed as the eight substantive VC of FUTA.

“I rejoice with the erudite professor and lovers of gender parity on this feat, it is another important milestone for gender inclusion campaigners and an inspiration to the girl-child.

”Beyond being an encouragement to the womenfolk, the appointment is indeed a testament to Prof. Oladiji’s years of academic excellence, display of great leadership skills, and hard work,” Abdulrazak said.

He said the appointment of a female VC was in alignment with the policy of gender inclusion promoted by the administration.

”On behalf of the government and good people of Kwara State, I celebrate our own Prof. Oladiji on this well-deserving appointment.

”We are confident that Madam Vice Chancellor will bring her experience and leadership skills to bear in improving the rankings of FUTA in academic, research and innovation, and community services.

”We wish her resounding successes in this onerous task of building a university for the 21st century,” he added.