Crescent University Appoints Dr Gbadebo Ogunmefun as Substantive Bursar

Crescent University, Abeokuta, has appointed Dr Tirimisiyu Gbadebo Ogunmefun as its substantive Bursar, with the appointment taking immediate effect.

The appointment was announced by the university’s Proprietor and Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Prince Ma’ruf Adesegun Ajibola, SAN, on behalf of the Governing Council.

Dr Ogunmefun, who obtained his PhD in Accounting from Crescent University a week before the announcement, had served as Acting Bursar for more than two years before his substantive appointment.

He previously served as Deputy Bursar of the institution for eight years under the late Alhaji Jimoh Bankole, FCA.

Before joining Crescent University, Ogunmefun spent over 15 years in the banking sector, from 1997 to 2013. During this period, he worked with United Bank for Africa (UBA), Platinum Bank, First City Monument Bank (FCMB) and Guaranty Trust Bank (GTBank), where he rose to the position of Deputy Manager.

He subsequently worked as a Senior Accountant at the Ogun State Ministry of Budget and Planning between 2014 and 2016 before joining Crescent University on January 9, 2017.

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ibraheem Gbajabiamila, congratulated Dr Ogunmefun on behalf of the university’s management, staff and students, wishing him success in his new role.

Crescent University continues to uphold its commitment to developing upright achievers.