The Vice Chancellor, Prof Kayode Adebowale, has congratulated the newly announced Olubadan designate, Oba Senator Lekan Balogun, the hitherto Otun Olubadan, on behalf of the Council, Senate, Congregation, Convocation and entire University community.
Professor Adebowale noted that the announcement of Oba Balogun was a re-affirmation of the rich and highly respected hierarchical leadership structure of Ibadanland.
He described Oba Balogun as an epitome of good leadership, an experienced technocrat and a man-of – the people, who, in spite of his high educational and professional attainments, remained unassuming and approachable, never shirking in his responsibilities to the people.
Professor Adebowale recalled the magnanimity of the people of Ibadan in releasing the land on which the University of Ibadan is situated. He also noted that since its inception in 1948, peace and mutual cooperation had existed between the University and the Ibadan people.
The Vice Chancellor then prayed for continual peace, stability and unity during the reign of Oba Balogun as the 42nd Olubadan of Ibadanland.
