
UNILORIN APPOINTS TWO NEW DEPUTY VICE CHANCELLORS
The University of Ilorin has appointed two new Deputy Vice Chancellors, Professors Taibat Odunola- and Mukhtar Adeiza Etudaiye, to replace Professors Olubunmi Omotesho and Sulaiman Ambali, whose tenures ended in December 2024.
A statement issued on Friday by the University’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Mr. Kunle Akogun, revealed that the appointments were made by the Senate and are awaiting approval by the University Governing Council.
The statement read, “The two new Deputy Vice-Chancellors would formally assume office once the University Governing Council, led by Surv. Abiodun Aluko approves the decision of the Senate.”
The statement added, “A renowned Professor of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Odunola-Bakare is currently the Director of the Centre for Management and Leadership (CML). She is also the immediate past Dean of the Postgraduate School, the University of Ilorin.
“She will serve as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) subject to the approval of the University Governing Council.
“Prof. Etudaiye, on his part, is a Professor of Law and the current Chairman of the University Admissions Committee.
“He will serve as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research, Technology, and Innovation), subject to the approval of the University Governing Council.
“The current Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research, Technology, and Innovation), Prof. Adegboyega Adisa Fawole, will now serve as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Management Services).”
Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Wahab Egbewole, commended the outgoing Deputy Vice Chancellors for their commitment and contributions to the university.
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