The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB) Alumni Association, Ilorin Chapter, has congratulated Professor Olayinka Ramota Karim on her reappointment as the Vice-Chancellor of Fountain University, Osogbo, Osun State.
The congratulatory message was contained in a statement by the Chairman of the FUNAAB Ilorin Chapter, Alhaji Bashir Abdulrasaq Owolabi, following the approval of Professor Karim’s reappointment by the Governing Council of Fountain University.
The Governing Council approved the reappointment at its 67th Meeting held on Monday, September 21st, 2026, for a second and final four-year term, running from March 1st, 2027, to February 28th, 2031.
Alhaji Bashir Abdulrasaq Owolabi described the reappointment as a recognition of Professor Karim’s leadership, dedication and contributions to the growth and development of Fountain University.
He commended the Vice-Chancellor for the achievements recorded during her first tenure, including infrastructure development, full accreditation of academic programmes, the introduction of new programmes, increased student enrolment, global partnerships and improved staff welfare.
Professor Karim, who is the first female Vice-Chancellor of Fountain University, was also praised by the University’s Governing Council for her leadership and commitment to advancing the institution.
Alhaji Owolabi congratulated Professor Karim on the confidence reposed in her and wished her a successful second tenure.
He expressed confidence that her continued leadership would provide an opportunity to consolidate the achievements of her first term and further advance Fountain University’s academic and institutional development.
