Alao, Fagbohun, Babalakin Call for Integrity, Accountability in Varsity Governance.
Alao made this call at a book presentation of the former Vice-Chancellor of Osun State University, Prof.
Olabode Popoola, titled ‘Navigating Stormy Waters’, held at the University of Ibadan.
He stated that many stakeholders in the university system lacked a proper understanding of the fundamental purpose of universities, which he described as the pursuit and production of knowledge.
He said universities should be managed with a strong commitment to academic excellence rather than the pursuit of personal advantage by those entrusted with their leadership. “People should realise that knowledge is more important than wealth because when you look after wealth, knowledge looks after you,” he said. He said his experience in university administration had exposed him to the challenges confronting Nigerian universities. Recalling the crisis that characterised Osun State University’s administration during the former vice chancellor’s tenure, Alao said it emerged from efforts by a determined governing council to curb alleged illegal activities and practices that had become entrenched in the institution.
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