The newly elected deans of schools in Yaba College of Technology (Yabatech), have been charged by the rector, Engr. Obafemi Omokungbe to provide harmonious and conducive environment for teaching and learning.
While addressing the new deans at the inauguration ceremony, Omokungbe congratulated all the deans for their electoral successes. He noted that the office of deans which is saddled with enormous responsibility, also serves as the rector’s representative in the school, thus the office also serve to the college in an administrative capacity.
He said, “May I urge you to settle down fast in your duties as handed over to you and attached to your letters of appointment.
“As deans, you are now the clearing house of your school, therefore see every worker as your worker, including those who contested against you. Observe the law of balance in all your activities as equilibrium in nature brings about harmony and peace.
“As the chairman of your school board, be open minded and treat each case on its merit. Be transparent and show respect for all shades of opinion. The ultimate, however, is for you to always play by the extant rules and regulations. Deans of school must take their place in the scheme of things and be held accountable for the activities of their staff and students. Therefore, this inauguration is not a welcome party but a solemn occasion to bring home publicly the enormity of the responsibilities of the office of the deans. I wish you the strength, guidance and wisdom to cope with the demand of this office.”
The registrar, Dr. S.O. Momodu, disclosed that this was yet another innovation and a landmark event happening for the first time in the college and praised Omokungbe’s administration. he said that the inauguration ceremony was organised to stress the importance of dean’s office, in view of the key role they play which are pivotal to the success of the administration as well as learning and teaching in the college.
While responding to the rector’s admonition, Dean, School of Environmental Studies, Dr. Julius Oke, on behalf of the new deans, thanked the management team under the leadership of Omokungbe for the initiative and innovation.
He described the innovative as a good thing that should continue, while noting that sustainability is very important, and therefore advised that this inauguration should be followed up with a retreat to refresh the new deans on the nitty-gritty of the work that are expected of them.
“I want on behalf of the deans to pledge the support to the rector and management. As a major stakeholder in Yabatech, we are behind you. We pledge our supports and seek management’s encouragement and patience. Likewise, we want management to support, encourage and be patient with us knowing that as stakeholders we would not want this project to fail.”
Oke stated that whenever there is inevitable disagreement, management should embrace dialogue. He also pleaded that the school authority should provide working tools in various schools, and more importantly, provide stable electricity supply.
