FUTA Promotes 23 New Professors in Academic Advancement

The Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA) has announced the promotion of 23 senior academic staff members to the rank of Professor. This significant milestone recognizes their contributions and achievements in various fields. The newly appointed professors are:

- Prof. O. M. Akinnagbe, SAAT/AEC

- Prof. J. M. Owoyemi, SAAT/FWT

- Prof. V. A. Akpan, SBMS/BIOTECH

- Prof. T. A. Abioye, SEET/IPE

- Prof. T. O. Ale, SEET/EEE

- Prof. T. S. Mogaji, SEET/MEE

- Prof. C. M. Ikumapayi, SEET/CVE

- Prof. O. A. Olaseinde, SEET/MME

- Prof. V. A. Akinbinu, SEET/MNE

- Prof. H. A. Ayoola, SET/ARC

- Prof. T. I. Ibiwoye, SET/IDD

- Prof. O. O. Rotonwa, SET/URP

- Prof. J. A. Akinola, SET/QSV

- Prof. O. A. Jesuleye, SLIT/PMT

- Prof. M. O. Ajayi, SLIT/PMT

- Prof. O. J. Afolabi, SLS/BIO

- Prof. I. A. Simon-Oke, SLS/BIO

- Prof. O. F. Olukunle, SLS/BIOTECH

- Prof. W. B. Tomori, SPS/CHE

- Prof. I. A. Owokotomo, SPS/CHE

- Prof. O. A. Abiolu, SPS/LIB

- Prof. O. O. Alabi, SPS/STA

- Prof. Y. A. Odusote, SPS/PHY

The university held a reception to celebrate their promotions. Vice Chancellor Professor Adenike Oladiji highlighted the importance of these achievements, urging the new professors to provide leadership and mentorship while enhancing research and academic standards at FUTA.

Pro Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Senator Prof. Nora Daduut, commended the management for honoring the professors and encouraged them to maintain the university’s high academic standards. 

Professor Modupe Ajayi, speaking on behalf of the newly promoted professors, expressed gratitude for the recognition and pledged to contribute further to the university’s academic and research goals. Registrar Mr. Charles Adeleye concluded the event by acknowledging the professors’ hard work and urging continued collaboration for the advancement of FUTA.