Over the last twenty-four hours, I have been inundated by messages from friends and colleagues over my purported appointment as Vice-Chancellor of Dominion University, Ìbàdàn.
I wish to state categorically that I have not been so appointed, neither have I been under consideration at any stage for the position. The Pioneer Vice-Chancellor is Professor Doyin Soyibo who is a retired Professor of Economics at the University of Ìbàdàn, and an eminently qualified individual whose credentials are in the public space.
My association with Dominion University started many years ago as Chairman of the Proposal Implementation Committee. That assignment ended when the proposed university was granted a license at the beginning of 2019. I have also been involved in the takeoff planning and implementation. Dominion University is a mentee University to the University of Ìbàdàn.
I was part of the team that paid a courtesy call on the UI management at 1 pm on Tuesday 7th May. At the event, the Pioneer Vice-Chancellor was introduced and he sat by the VC of UI. From the discussions that went on, there was absolutely no ground for any form of ambiguities, misrepresentation or confusion as to the rightful person of the VC of Dominion University. In fact, I had no role or function at the event throughout. I am therefore most embarrassed to be the object of a most embarrassing fake news about my appointment as VC of Dominion University.
The source of the information is the Media Assistant to the Vice-Chancellor. Responsible authorities have also provided credible imprint to the unfortunate piece of fake news. Just last night, I was fortunate to have the opportunity to stop a major news source from relaying the falsehood. I have waited patiently for a retraction or at least a correction if indeed, this was an error. I am forced to use this medium to set the records straight.
As a responsible stakeholder, I have chosen to follow this path rather than seek redress through other appropriate means in order to minimize the damage that such steps can have on the reputation of the University of Ìbàdàn.
Thank you.
Professor of Linguistics and President, Nigerian Academy of Letters.
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Baba Ayo at http://Your%20Website
Well, it is sad that it is a false news but I take it as a declaration of the better things to come. The rumor is the shadow of the great things to come. Professor Egbokhare is well qualified to be the Vice Chancellor of a university in Nigeria, I am personally waiting to hear the news of you playing a major leadership and executive role in the educational sector in Nigeria. By the grace of God, it shall happen before our very eye.
Posted at May 9, 2019 on 8:12am.