British Canadian University Appoints Prof. Adekojo Waheed as Vice-Chancellor
Summary
British Canadian University appoints Prof. Adekojo Waheed as VC for five-year term. Former FUNAAB DVC brings international academic credentials to Cross River institution.
British Canadian University Appoints Prof. Adekojo Waheed as Vice-Chancellor
The British Canadian University (BCU) in Obudu, Cross River State has appointed Professor Adekojo Waheed as its new Vice-Chancellor for a five-year term, bringing extensive academic and administrative experience to the institution.
About Professor Waheed
Professor Waheed is a distinguished academic with expertise in Thermofluids and Fluid Mechanics. He currently serves as a Professor at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), where he previously held the position of Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs.
Academic Credentials
- Doctorate: Doctor of Engineering Science, Aachen University of Technology, Germany
- Master's Degree: Mechanical Engineering, University of Ilorin
- Bachelor's Degree: Mechanical Engineering, University of Ilorin (Second Class Honours, Upper Division)
Professional Recognition
Professor Waheed has received several prestigious honors throughout his career:
- Commonwealth Fellowship at the University of Bath, United Kingdom
- German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) support for doctoral studies
- Fellow of the Nigerian Society of Engineering
- Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers
- Registered with Nigeria's engineering regulatory body (COREN)
Institutional Confidence
The outgoing FUNAAB Vice-Chancellor described the appointment as "well-deserved" and expressed confidence that Professor Waheed would bring "visionary leadership and global best practices" to advance BCU's institutional goals.
