UI Gets New Vice Chancellor

University of Ibadan (UI) has appointed Prof. Idowu Olayinka as the new Deputy Vice Chancellor (DVC) academic for the period of two years in the first instance.

Prof. Olayinka’s appointment which followed the expiration of the immediate past DVC, Prof. Adigun Agbaje has been approved by the Chairman of Council, Chief Wole Olanipekun, SAN.

Before his appointment, Prof Idowu Olayinka has served in many positions in the University of Ibadan. These include Departmental Postgraduate Coordinator (1989-1997); Sub-Dean (Postgraduate), Faculty of Science (1995 – 1997); Sub-Dean, Postgraduate School (1999 – 2001); Member, Faculty of Science Appointments and Promotions Panel since 1999; Member, University Senate (1994 – 1997; 2000 till date); Dean of the Postgraduate School, 2002 -2006; Head, Department of Geology 2001 – 2002; 2006-2010; Member, representing Senate on the University Governing Council, 2007-date.

He was appointed Chairman, Senate Curriculum Committee in February, 2007. He is also a member of many important ad-hoc and standing committees of Senate and Council.