UNILORIN Senate Elects Two New Deputy Vice-Chancellors

Published January 27, 2025

By Our Correspondent

The Senate of the University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has elected two new Deputy Vice-Chancellors, Prof. Taibat Odunola-Bakare of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Prof. Mukhtar Adeiza Etudaiye of the Faculty of Law. They are set to succeed Prof. Olubunmi Abayomi Omotesho and Prof. Sulaiman Folorunsho Ambali, whose tenures ended on December 20, 2024.

A press release by the University’s Director of Corporate Affairs, Mr. Kunle Akogun, disclosed that the appointments would take effect once approved by the University Governing Council, chaired by Surv. Abiodun Aluko.

Prof. Taibat Odunola-Bakare, a Professor of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, is the Director of the Centre for Management and Leadership (CML) and a former Dean of the Postgraduate School. She is expected to assume the role of Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) upon ratification.

Similarly, Prof. Mukhtar Adeiza Etudaiye, a Professor of Law and Chairman of the University Admissions Committee, is designated to serve as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research, Technology, and Innovation), pending approval by the Council.

Additionally, Prof. Adegboyega Adisa Fawole, who currently serves as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research, Technology, and Innovation), will transition to the role of Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Management Services).

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, commended the outgoing Deputy Vice-Chancellors for their dedication and contributions to the University’s development. “Their contributions to the growth and stability of this institution have been remarkable,” the statement quoted Prof. Egbewole as saying.

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