The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, FUNAAB, has appointed a renowned Professor of Plants Breeding and Genetics, Olusola Babatunde Kehinde, as its Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Development.
A statement issued by the University Registrar, Dr. ‘Bola Adekola, stated that Prof Kehinde took over from Prof. Clement Olabinjo Adeofun, whose successful tenure of office ended last week.
Prior to his new appointment, Prof Kehinde had served the university meritoriously at top management cum leadership level, leaving in his trail enduring legacy of immense contributions to the overall development of the institution.
Prof Kehinde impacted positively during his tenure as former Dean of College of Plant Science and Crop Production, COLPLANT, after which he carved a landmark niche of reference till date for himself as the Director of Institute for Human Resources Development, INHURD.
Prof Kehinde’s monumental contributions to the development of the university towered and soared higher, following his election into the University Governing Council.
‘O.B,’ as he’s fondly called, especially in academic circles, is bringing his embodiment of experience, cutting across the university mandate and core values to bear largely on the institution’s quest for a world-class status, under the leadership of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof Felix Kolawole Salako, FSSSN, FASN.
Prof. Kehinde is happily married to Prof. Iyabode Kehinde, who is FUNAAB’s Director of Academic Planning and the union is blessed with children.
