Opadeyi ‘confident of ability’ to serve UG, execute IDB contract

University of Guyana (UG) Vice-Chancellor Jacob Opadeyi is confident of his ability to perform his duties at the university as well as the IDB-funded contract he was recently awarded to provide services to the Deeds Registry.

News that the Vice-Chancellor was awarded the US$193,000 ($40,530,000) consultancy contract broke on Monday. A barrage of criticism ensued, and Stabroek News understands that Opadeyi himself has been directly criticised for applying for the contract.

Despite the negative comments directed at him, he opted not to respond until yesterday. Asked whether he could efficiently execute both