The Oyo State chapter of the Nigerian Economic Society (NES) has extended its congratulations to its chairman, Alarudeen Aminu, on his promotion to the rank of professor at the University of Ibadan (UI). Aminu, a faculty member in the Department of Economics, was among 22 Readers elevated to professorial rank during the latest promotion exercise approved by the university's Appointments and Promotions Committee for Academic Staff, which convened on May 20 and 21, 2026.
The promotion exercise also saw 11 senior lecturers advanced to the position of Reader, while two principal librarians were promoted to deputy librarians across various faculties and departments of the institution.
In a congratulatory statement signed by the Secretary of the Oyo NES, Dr. Victoria Foye, the association described Aminu's elevation as well-deserved and a recognition of his contributions to the field of economics, research, teaching, and public policy development in Nigeria. The association noted that the new professor had distinguished himself over the years through impactful academic research, mentorship, and professional service within and outside the university community.
According to the statement, Aminu's promotion would further strengthen intellectual contributions to economic policy discussions and development planning in the country. “Aminu has consistently demonstrated academic excellence, commitment to scholarship, and dedication to the advancement of economic knowledge and public policy. His elevation to the rank of professor is a source of pride to the society and the academic community at large,” the statement read.
The association also commended the management of the University of Ibadan for sustaining academic standards and rewarding excellence through merit-based promotions.
Aminu joined the services of the University of Ibadan as Lecturer II in December 2006 and became a Reader in October 2020 before his latest elevation to professor. He obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from the University of Lagos in 1988, a Master's degree in Economics from the University of Ibadan in 1995, and a Ph.D. in Economics from the same institution in 2006.
A member of several professional bodies, including the Nigerian Economic Society, African Econometric Society, and International Microsimulation Association, Aminu has served in various academic and administrative capacities within the university. His areas of research focus include labour economics, public sector economics, computable general equilibrium modelling, fiscal policy, unemployment, taxation, and macroeconomic development.
Over the years, he has contributed extensively to economic policy debates and development planning through scholarly publications, technical reports, conference presentations, and consultancy works for institutions such as the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), the World Bank, the Federal Ministry of Finance, and the Nigerian Institute of Social and Economic Research (NISER). Among his notable works are studies on petroleum subsidy removal, unemployment, taxation, graduate job mismatch, and macroeconomic modelling for Nigeria Agenda 2050.
