FUNAAB Appoints New Registrar, Bursar

FUNAAB has appointed Dr. Titus Adedeji Adeniyi as the new Registrar and Mr. Olukayode Osinuga as the new Bursar, effective October 10, 2024. The appointments were announced during the University's 110th Statutory Governing Council meeting on October 9, 2024.

FUNAAB Appoints New Registrar, Bursar

The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) has announced the appointment of Dr. Titus Adedeji Adeniyi as its new Registrar and Mr. Olukayode Osinuga as the new Bursar. The appointments were finalized on October 9, 2024, during the 110th Statutory Meeting of the University's Governing Council.

At the presentation ceremony, His Royal Majesty, Oba Abdur-Rasheed Ayotunde Olabomi, Odundun IV, the Aragbiji of Iragbiji Land, who also serves as the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, emphasized the institution's dedication to transparency and merit in its recruitment processes. He noted that the appointments followed a comprehensive selection procedure that began in 2023 but was delayed due to changes in the Council's membership.

"FUNAAB stands as a beacon of excellence and meritocracy," HRM Olabomi remarked. "Our commitment to these values continues to elevate the University, and I urge all stakeholders to work together to maintain and further enhance our standing."

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The Pro-Chancellor also praised the outgoing Acting Registrar, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Dawodu, for her dedication and service during her time in office.

Dr. Titus Adedeji Adeniyi, the new Registrar, holds a B.Sc, M.Sc, and PhD in Demography and Social Statistics from Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife. Prior to his appointment, Dr. Adeniyi served as the Director of Human Resources and Development at Osun State University (UNIOSUN), Osogbo. He is a member of both the Association of Nigerian University Professional Administrators (ANUPA) and the UK-based Association of University Administrators (AUA). He has also represented the UNIOSUN Congregation on its Governing Council.

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Mr. Olukayode Osinuga, the newly appointed Bursar, is an experienced Accountant and Administrator. He holds a B.Sc in Accounting from Joseph Ayo Babalola University (JABU) and an M.Sc from Obafemi Awolowo University. He also earned an MBA and a Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Science from FUNAAB. A Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and an Associate Member of the Nigeria Computer Society (NCS), Mr. Osinuga previously served as the Acting Bursar at FUNAAB and the Bursar at the National Institute for Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA), Ondo.

Both appointees officially assumed their roles on October 10, 2024.