Professor Olaniyi Jacob of the University of Ibadan has been appointed pioneer Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture and Technology, Okeho, OYOINSIGHT.COM can report.
Olaniyi, an Okeho indigene, is a former Head of the Department of Animal Science and Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ibadan.
In a congratulatory message sent by the Head of Animal Science Department, University of Ibadan, Prof. Olubunmi Olusola, published by TheChronicler, the appointment was described as deserving.
“It is with great pride and delight that I announce the appointment of Professor Olaniyi Jacob Babayemi as the Pioneer Vice-Chancellor of the newly established Federal University of Agriculture and Technology, Okeho. This appointment is a well-deserved recognition of his outstanding contributions to scholarship, leadership, and the advancement of agricultural education in Nigeria.
“Professor Babayemi, a distinguished member of the Department of Animal Science, University of Ibadan, has served the University community in various capacities. He was Head of Department and Dean of the Faculty of Agriculture some years back.
“An accomplished academic and mentor, he has supervised 26 doctoral candidates, eight of whom have risen to the esteemed rank of Professor across different Nigerian universities. His scholarly productivity is equally remarkable, with over 145 peer-reviewed articles published in reputable journals, reflecting his passion for knowledge creation and dissemination.
“Beyond academia, Professor Babayemi is the President of the Nigerian Society for Animal Production (NSAP), further cementing his reputation as a leading voice in the field of Animal Science.
“On behalf of the Department of Animal Science, University of Ibadan, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Professor O.J. Babayemi on this historic appointment and pray that God grants him wisdom to succeed in this new appointment,” the H.O.D said.
Prof. Babayemi is an indigene of Okeho, Kajola Local Government and attended Okeho-Iganna Grammar School and studied Animal Science at the prestigious University of Ibadan.
