Olaopa made the call on Monday while delivering the 2nd Distinguished Personality Lecture of the Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo, to mark the 2nd Anniversary of the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Olanrewaju Olaniyan’s Tenure.
The former Federal Permanent Secretary who spoke on the theme “Reforming the Reform of the Education Sector in Nigeria” noted the challenges of transitioning from a college of education to a university, with the need to bring many professors on board.. But he noted that it is in the midst of such challenges that vice chancellors and governing council members thrive. He specifically lauded Prof. Olaniyan’s leadership, noting: ” It is unlikely that this expansion will happen without a measure of disquiet and professional tension. It could also call to institute new standard of assessment and the definition of what constitute scholarly contributions and all that.
“If this and associated issues have been managed seamlessly without culture shocks for any of the parties, then kudos to Prof. Olaniyan and the entire management team.”