Osun State University Appoints Mr. Marcus Awobifa as Acting Registrar
Chris Oyeoku Okafor 
The Management of Osun State University has announced the appointment of Mr. Marcus Awobifa as the Acting Registrar following the conclusion of the tenure of the immediate past Registrar, Mr. Gafar Adebayo Shittu, on Thursday, February 29.
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This announcement was made in a release issued by the University's Public Relations Officer, Ademola Adesoji, on Thursday.
According to Adesoji, Mr. Awobifa's appointment was ratified by the apex decision-making body of the University, the Governing Council, at its special meeting on Thursday, February 29, 2024.
"The University had earlier advertised the positions of the Registrar, Bursar, and Librarian on Monday, November 27, 2023. However, due to the expiration of Mr. Gafar Adebayo Shittu's tenure before the completion of the selection process, it became necessary to appoint an acting Registrar to prevent any vacuum," Adesoji explained.
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Before his appointment, Mr. Awobifa served as the Director of Advancement at the University since March 1, 2016. He joined the University's service in January 2008 and rose through the ranks to become Deputy Registrar in March 2017. His notable contributions include active participation in various committees within and outside the University, particularly as the Chief Confidential Secretary in the UNIOSUN Project Office planning and implementation committee.
Mr. Awobifa holds a Master's Degree in Public Administration from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) obtained in 2012, and a Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration from Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma. He has also attended numerous conferences both locally and internationally and is a member of several professional bodies, including the Association of Nigerian University Professional Administrators (ANUPA).
Adesoji further highlighted Mr. Awobifa's extensive involvement in various committees and selection teams within and outside the University, underscoring his wealth of experience and dedication to service. He also served as the immediate Secretary of the Committee of Pro-Chancellors of State-owned Universities in Nigeria.
With his appointment as Acting Registrar, Mr. Marcus Awobifa is expected to bring his expertise and leadership qualities to bear in advancing the administrative functions of Osun State University.
