The immediate past Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, has been appointed Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council of the Fountain University, Osogbo.

A letter conveying the appointment signed by the Secretary of the Board of Trustees of the University, informed Prof. Oloyede that the appointment is for a period of four years with effect from November 2015. Meanwhile, the management of the University of Ilorin has congratulated the former Vice-Chancellor on the appointment.

In a congratulatory letter signed by the Registrar, Mr. Emmanuel Obafemi, the University described the appointment as "laudable", noting that it is "an eloquent testimony" to his "widely acclaimed academic leadership and management skills".

The Registrar's letter, a copy of which was made available to Unilorin Bulletin, read, "Administration was indeed delighted to learn of this laudable appointment, which bears an eloquent testimony to your widely acclaimed academic leadership and management skills which have been amply demonstrated in various national and international positions where you had served creditably. This new appointment is a further challenge thrown at you to help rescue and reposition our tottering education sector which is crying for a drastic change.

"Given your wide and valued experience, it is our hope that you will not only make the Foutain University a model of excellence, but also through your efforts, push forward the frontiers of knowledge in higher education institutions in Nigeria".