Professor Olaniyi Jacob Babayemi, the pioneer Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University of Agriculture and Technology, Okeho (FUNATO), recently paid a courtesy visit to the Onjo of Okeho, His Royal Majesty, Oba Mustapha Rafiu Osuolale.
The visit was chronicled in a post on the Vice-Chancellor’s official Facebook page, highlighting the monarch’s warm reception and strong support for the new institution.
During the visit, Oba Osuolale offered his blessings and prayers for the university’s steady growth and success.
He expressed his profound desire to see FUNATO evolve into a center of excellence, bringing significant development and opportunities not only to the people of Okeho but also to the broader Oke-Ogun region and beyond.
The Onjo’s words were described by Professor Babayemi as truly encouraging and fatherly, underscoring the strong bond and mutual respect between the town’s traditional leadership and the university’s administration.
Professor Babayemi’s visit signifies a key step in building a collaborative relationship with the local community, which is crucial for the university’s future.
The monarch’s public endorsement is a powerful symbol of the community’s hope and trust in FUNATO’s potential to be a catalyst for regional progress.
The Vice-Chancellor concluded his post with a heartfelt wish for a long, peaceful, and prosperous reign for the king, further solidifying the goodwill between the two parties. This collaboration is expected to pave the way for a partnership that will foster academic excellence and local development, ensuring the university fulfills its mission to serve its host community.
