UNILORIN appoints 16 New Professors

The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has announced the promotion of 16 of its senior academics to the rank of Professor. A statement from the Office of the Registrar said that the 16 distinguished scholars were found to have excelled in the realms of teaching, research and community service.

UNILORIN appoints 16 New Professors

The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has announced the promotion of 16 of its senior academics to the rank of Professor.

 This promotion is a result of the recommendations from the University Appointment and Promotion Committee (A&PC) and has been approved by the Minister of Education, Prof. Tahir Mamman, SAN.

It is a recognition of their outstanding contributions in the fields of teaching, research, and community service.

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A statement from the Office of the Registrar said that the 16 distinguished scholars were found to have excelled in the realms of teaching, research and community service.

 The breakdown of the beneficiaries of the promotion exercise shows that three of the new Professors are produced by the Faculty of Clinical Sciences and they are Prof. John Kola Olarinoye, Prof. James Ayodele Ogunmodede, and Prof. Simeon Kayode Olubiyi.

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The Faculty of Education produced Prof. Abdulrahman Suyuti Omosidi, who teaches at the Department of Educational Management.

Two lecturers from the Faculty of Engineering and Technology were also elevated to the rank of Professor and they are Prof. Kamorudeen Olaniyi Yusuf and Prof. Habeeb Adewale Ajimotokan