My Successor Won’t Inherit Any Abandoned Project – VC

01 June 2011

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Oluwafemi Olaiya Balogun has assured that he will not leave any abandoned project for his successor.
Prof. Balogun gave the assurance just as the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Ogun State Council conferred on him, Honorary Membership of the ‘pen profession’, based on his achievements in office and support for the body.                                                Fielding questions from newsmen at a Media Dinner held at the Sweet Sensation Hall, Oke-Ilewo, Abeokuta, Professor Balogun assured that his successor will not inherit any abandoned project after the expiration of his tenure.

Reacting to question on whether he has anointed candidate as successor, Prof. Balogun responded to the contrary.
The Vice-Chancellor stressed that the choice of a successor goes beyond him, adding that he can only pray that God should give the University a good successor that will be able to continue with the current developmental streak in the University.
Besides, Prof. Balogun said it is extremely difficult for any Vice-Chancellor to install a successor because Vice-Chancellorship is a divine opportunity.
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