GgMAX Farm Board celebrates immediate past Board
By Mustafa Abubakar
The new Board of the University of Ilorin GgMAX Farm, under the chairmanship of Prof. Foluke Sola-Ojo, has organised a send-off ceremony for members of the immediate past Board in recognition of their contributions to its development.
Speaking at the event held last Tuesday (October 6, 2026) at the farm premises, Prof. Sola-Ojo appreciated the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, for the opportunity given to the new Board to serve, assuring him that it would do its best to move the farm forward.
Prof. Sola-Ojo also pledged that the Board would work towards offsetting the outstanding loan of the farm, while seeking divine guidance and support in achieving its objectives.
The new Chairman commended the immediate past Chairman, Prof. S. O. Salami, for his fatherly leadership and the affection he enjoyed among the farm staff. She also appreciated other members of the 2023 Board for their contributions to the growth of the farm.
Prof. Sola-Ojo said that the new Board would build on the achievements and established procedures of the previous Board while introducing new innovations and ideas to further enhance the progress of GgMAX Farm.
She prayed for the success of the outgoing Board members in their future endeavours.
In his remarks, the immediate past Chairman of the Board, Prof. Salami, expressed appreciation for the send-forth, saying that he was happy and had not expected such a heroic farewell.
Prof. Salami expressed confidence in the ability of the new Board to record greater achievements and transform the farm, considering the enthusiasm and capacity for innovation of the members.
He urged the farm staff to give the new Board maximum cooperation and support for the continued development of the farm.
The programme was attended by members of the immediate past and new Boards, and staff of GgMAX Farm, among others.
