Prof. Faborode Advocates for Stronger Institutions in Education

Prof. Michael Faborode, who served as the Vice-Chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University, recently turned 70 and shared insights from his extensive career in academia and public service. In an interview with Funmi Ogundare, he discussed the importance of stronger institutions in converting university research into practical innovations.

Faborode expressed that retirement allows him to reflect on his legacy and engage in less demanding humanitarian efforts. He highlighted the significance of the relationships he built throughout his career, including those with students and colleagues.

Two books were published in his honor at his valedictory: a Festschrift titled "Technology, Leadership and Governance: Reflections in honour of Professor Michael Oladimeji Faborode" and his memoir "A Tall Dream: Knowledge, Leadership, Institutional Transformation and Nation Building," which chronicles his journey from Supare-Akoko in Ondo State to his role as Vice-Chancellor.