UNILORIN New VC: Oyetola Describes Appointment As Well Deserved

The Osun State Governor, Adegboyega Oyetola has congratulated Professor Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, on his appointment as the new Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara State. 

In a statement on Friday by his Chief Press Secretary, Ismail Omipidan, Governor Oyetola expressed delight over the appointment of the Osun-born Professor of Law, describing it as well deserved. 

He noted that the emergence of Egbewole through a rigorous selection and highly competitive process was a testament to his long years of academic excellence, hard work, and demonstration of great leadership skills. 

The governor said he did not doubt that the new Vice-Chancellor would bring to bear his experience, knowledge and leadership qualities in the discharge of his official responsibilities and add value to the institution and improve its ranking. 

"On behalf of the government and good people of Osun, I heartily congratulate a distinguished son of the soil, Prof. Wahab Egbewole, SAN, on his appointment as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin.

"In Osun, we are delighted and honoured with his appointment, and are confident in his capacity to move the University to greater heights. 

"As a thoroughbred academic, outstanding legal practitioner and versatile administrator, I have no doubt that the new Vice-Chancellor would bring to bear his experience, knowledge and leadership qualities in the discharge of his official responsibilities and add value to the institution and improve its ranking. 

"I wish Prof. Egbewole success in this new assignment," Oyetola said.