University of Ibadan
The Acting Vice-Chancellor (VC) of the University of Ibadan (UI), Prof. Adebola Ekanola, at the weekend, said once the immediate past VC of the university, Prof. Idowu Olayinka, made up his mind on any issue, he could not be swayed or manipulated.
Ekanola stated this during an event organised by the University of Ibadan Ventures Limited, in conjunction with a private hotel, Academy Suites, Ibadan, to celebrate the achievements of Prof. Olayinka in office.
The Acting VC, who was chairman of the occasion, was quoted by his media aide, Mr. Sunday Saanu, as saying that many people misunderstood Olayinka for various reasons, pointing out that the former VC was “a forthright, objective and hardworking administrator who could not be easily swayed or manipulated once he made up his mind.