BRIEF HISTORY OF THE DEPARTMENT

The B.Sc. (Geology) programme of the University of Ilorin was started in 1976 with four students and a foundation academic staff of six.  The programme is designed to train Geoscientists to a very high level of competence. The training aims at producing Geoscientists capable of solving geoscience-related problems and competing favourably with their counterparts anywhere in the world. Since existence, the Department has had several notable international and national Geoscientists as head.

PHILOSOPHY

  Programme Philosophy and Objectives: “Improved life through better knowledge of Man’s Environment” is the philosophical guiding light of the B.Sc. Geology Programme of the University of Ilorin.

MISSION

The mission of the Department is to:

a. Pursue the University’s mission in the areas of teaching, learning, research and community services.

b. Educate students in theory and practice of geosciences

c. Acquire and disseminate scientific information

VISION

To be noted for provision of quality education and professional information.

GOALS

The goals of the Department are:

To provide education at undergraduate and post-graduate levels that will prepare the students for careers in organizational settings both in the private and public sectors.

To help in moulding the characters of the students by giving them supportive moral training that will make them good citizens.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES

  The programme aims at giving training to a very high level of competence in Geology.  It is designed in such a way that graduates can be self-employed in mineral processing and raw materials industries. Graduates are also trained to take up responsible positions in the oil and gas, minerals, mining, and engineering and constructions industries both in the public and private sectors of the economy.  In addition, they are exposed to basic research techniques and thinking.

  During the programme, anti-social vices such as cultism, drug abuse, examination malpractices, lateness to lecture and examination halls, etc., will not be tolerated.

LIST OF PAST AND PRESENT HOD SINCE INCEPTION

S/N	NAMES	NATIONALITY	PERIOD
1.	Dr. J. Freeth	British	1976 – 1980
2.	Dr. J. S. Olatunji	Nigerian	1980 – 1982
3.	Prof P. C. Pal	Indian	1982 – 1986
4.	Dr. S. O. Akande	Nigerian	1986 – 1989
5.	Dr. E. A. Annor	Nigerian	1989 – 1991
6.	Dr. O. Ogunsanwo	Nigerian	1991 – 1993
7.	Prof. S. O. Akande	Nigerian	1993 – 1996
8.	Dr. J. I. D. Adekeye	Nigerian	1997 – 1999
9.	Prof. O. Ogunsanwo	Nigerian	1999 – 2002
10.	Dr. C. T. Okonkwo	Nigerian	2002 – 2004
11.	Prof. S. O. Akande	Nigerian	2004 – 2007
12.	Dr. R. B. Bale	Nigerian	2007 – 2010
13.	Dr. O. J. Ojo	Nigerian	2010 – 2011
14.	Prof. J. I. D. Adekeye	Nigerian	2011 – 2012
15.	Dr. R. B. Bale	Nigerian	2012 – 2014
16.	Dr. O. A. Adekeye	Nigerian	2014 – 2016
17.	Dr. O. O. Ige	Nigerian	2017 – 2019
18.	Dr. O.A. Omotoso	Nigerian	2019 –2021
19.	Prof. O.A. Adekeye	Nigerian	2021 till date