UNILORIN names 57 new Directors, Deputies, others
By Mustafa Abubakar
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, has approved the appointment of 57 new Directors, Deputy Directors, Assistant Directors, Coordinators and Committee Chairmen for various academic, research and administrative units of the institution.
This is contained in a memo made available to the UNILORIN Bulletin on Tuesday (August 4, 2026) by the Registrar, Mr Mansur Alfanla.
According to the memo, the appointments, which took effect from August 1, 2026, are aimed at strengthening leadership across the strategic centres and units of the University, enhancing administrative efficiency, promoting research and innovation, and advancing the institution’s commitment to excellence in teaching, learning and community service.
The newly appointed Directors are Prof. J. A. Adeniran, Centre for Internationalisation and Strategic Partnership; Dr S. T. Bakinde, Sports Unit; Prof. Khadijat A. Yahaya, Ilorin Business School; Prof. A. L. Abdulrauf, School of Preliminary Studies; Prof. O. M. Ogunjimi, Institute of Education; Prof. N. A. Abdulrasheed, Stem Cell Research Centre; Prof. Sidiqat Aderinoye-Abdulwahab, Computer Services and Information Technology (COMSIT); Prof. W. O. Raji, Laboratory-to-Product Centre (LAPTOP); Prof. A. A. Salih, Centre for Archives and Documentation; Prof. Ramat Salman, Joint Universities Preliminary Examination Board; Prof. A. G. Adeniyi, Technical and Entrepreneurship Centre; Prof. T. M. Akande, Science, Technology and Innovation Park; Prof. Maryam Tayo Ayinla, Mentorship Centre; Prof. Oludolapo Ojediran, Linguistics and Immersion Centre; Prof. I. A. Odetokun, Veterinary Teaching Hospital; Prof. K. A. Adeniran, Students’ Industrial Work Experience Scheme; Prof. Mary Grace Fajonyomi, Centre for Students with Special Needs; Prof. A. A. Abdullahi, Centre for Ilorin Studies; Dr A. Bakare, Institute of Legislative Studies; Prof. Nimah M. Abdulraheem, Centre for Management and Leadership; Prof. A. O. Bajeh, Centre for Cybersecurity and Sustainable Development; Prof. A. S. Adeniran, Molecular Diagnostics and Research Laboratory; Dr Mariam Alwajud, Counselling and Human Development Centre; and Dr A. Adebisi, Centre for Cultural Studies and Creative Arts.
The newly appointed Deputy Directors are Dr A. H. Zubair, Centre for Internationalisation and Strategic Partnership; Dr Issa Omolabi, Ilorin Business School; Dr Isiaka Abdulaziz, School of Preliminary Studies; Dr Nimota Jibola Kadir Abdullahi, Institute of Education; Dr Mutiat Busayo Odebisi-Omokanye, Laboratory-to-Product Centre; Dr Adijat Abdulraheem, Joint Universities Preliminary Examination Board; Dr Taibat B. Jimoh and Dr Sa’adat Yetunde Yusuf, Technical and Entrepreneurship Centre; Dr Bilqis A. Lawal and Dr S. A. Yahaya, Science, Technology and Innovation Park; Dr A. O. Fahm, Mentorship Centre; Dr O. D. Adebayo, Students’ Industrial Work Experience Scheme; Dr Kafayah A. Jiddah, Centre for Students with Special Needs; Dr Mahmud Danjuma Musa, Centre for Ilorin Studies; Dr Hameenat B. Ojibara, Institute of Legislative Studies; Dr O. A. Olusegun, Centre for Cultural Studies and Creative Arts; Dr W. M. Raheem, Centre for Management and Leadership; Dr M. S. Abdullahi, Institute of Translation Arts; Dr A. I. Issa, Centre for Cybersecurity and Sustainable Development; Dr Kehinde Muibat Ibiyeye, Institute of Medical Research and Training; Dr Basiru Afisu and Dr Oladimeji Ibrahim, Centre for Research and In-House Training; Dr A. A. Lateef, Centre for Open and Distance Learning; Dr Taofiqat O. Abu, Central Research Laboratory; and Dr W. O. Kareem, Regional Centre of Expertise on Education for Sustainable Development.
The Assistant Directors are Dr O. M. Olorunnimbe, Centre for Internationalisation and Strategic Partnership; Dr A. O. Odutayo, Institute of Education; Dr Mubarak A. Amoloye, Joint Universities Preliminary Examination Board; Dr Khadijat Abdulkareem Abdulraheem, Centre for Renewable Energy; and Dr Abubakar Abdullah Salaty, Linguistics and Immersion Centre.
Also appointed were Dr S. Adeyemi, Coordinator, African Centre for Herbal Research; Prof. A. Yusuf, Chairman, Environmental Committee; and Prof. S. A. Aremu, Alternate Chairman, Environmental Committee.
The appointments are for varying tenures in accordance with the University regulations. Substantive Directors will serve a three-year tenure ending on July 31, 2029, while Deputy Directors will serve until July 31, 2028. Acting Directors and Assistant Directors will serve until July 31, 2027, while the Coordinator and Committee Chairmen will hold office in accordance with the terms of their appointments.
The appointments are expected to further strengthen the governance structure of the University, enhance teaching, research and innovation, and reinforce the institution’s commitment to excellence in service delivery.
