Al-Hikmah University Appoints Prof. Oladimeji as Sixth Substantive VC

The Governing Council of Al-Hikmah University has officially approved the appointment of Professor Lateef Folorunsho Oladimeji as the institution’s sixth substantive Vice-Chancellor.  

Prior to his new role, Professor Oladimeji served as the Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, bringing a wealth of administrative and academic experience to the position.  

A distinguished scholar and seasoned administrator, Professor Oladimeji has held several key leadership positions within the university, including:  

- Pioneer Head, Department of Islamic Studies  

- Pioneer Registrar and Secretary to the University Council 

- Pioneer Director, Centre for Part-Time and Professional Studies (CPPS)  

- Director, Centre for Research, Industrial Linkages and International Collaboration (CRIIC) 

- Pioneer Director of the Information Unit  

- Director of Academic Planning (DAP) 

- Deputy Vice-Chancellor (DVC)

Additionally, he has been a longstanding member of the University Senate since its inception and made history as the university’s maiden inaugural lecturer on January 7, 2022, delivering a thought-provoking lecture titled “Roving Preachers of the Message: Deconstructing Da'wah Across Borders.