The University of Ibadan (UI) has officially approved the promotion of 36 members of its academic and library staff to higher professional ranks, including Professor, Reader, and Deputy University Librarian. The announcement was made in a special release dated Friday, May 29, 2026, published on the university's official website and seen by our correspondent.
According to the release, the Appointments and Promotions Committee for Academic Staff reached the decision during its meeting held on May 20 and 21, 2026. The promotions affect staff across various faculties and departments, with appointments taking effect from different years between 2021 and 2025, depending on individual cases.
Breakdown of Promotions
A total of 23 academics were promoted from Reader to Professor, while 11 others were elevated from Senior Lecturer to Reader. Additionally, the university approved the promotion of two Principal Librarians at the Kenneth Dìkè Library to the rank of Deputy University Librarian.
Promoted to Professor
- Dr. C. Okoye – Theatre Arts
- Dr. Ibironke A. Ajayi – Chemistry
- Dr. B. O. Ololajulo – Archaeology and Anthropology
- Dr. S. A. Famuyiwa – Health Education
- Dr. K. A. Aramide – School Library and Media Technology
- Dr. A. I. Atanda – Educational Management
- Dr. Olajumoke O. Fayinminnu – Crop Protection and Environmental Biology
- Dr. B. R. Ojebuyi – Communication and Language Arts
- Dr. I. M. Ojedokun – Social Work
- Dr. O. O. Ogunbode – Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Dr. D. A. Adewole – Health Policy and Management
- Dr. P. O. Olaojo – Library, Archival and Information Studies
- Dr. C. O. Omoregie – Adult Education
- Dr. Olukemi O. Tongo – Paediatrics
- Dr. Adenike T. Adeniji-Sofoluwe – Radiology
- Dr. O. A. Oyeranti – Economics
- Dr. Serifat F. Akorede – Institute of Education
- Dr. Tolulope O. Ajala – Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy
- Dr. Adesola O. Opesade – Data and Information Science
- Dr. A. S. Akinrinde – Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry
- Dr. Funmilola O. Omotayo – Data and Information Science
- Dr. Y. R. Raji – Medicine
- Dr. A. Aminu – Economics
Promoted to Reader
- Dr. Oluwafunmiso A. Olajide – Agricultural Economics
- Dr. S. A. Ademuyiwa – European Studies
- Dr. Temitayo O. Ajayi – Pharmacognosy
- Dr. Eniola O. Cadmus – Community Medicine
- Dr. T. O. Odeyale – Architecture
- Dr. Oluwafunmilayo O. Adeleye – Animal Science
- Dr. C. T. Akinsete – English
- Dr. Folake O. Akintayo – Civil Engineering
- Dr. Oluwaseun A. Otekunrin – Statistics
- Dr. Nnenna W. Odozi – Chemistry
- Dr. Tolulope E. Kolajo – Wood Products Engineering
Promoted to Deputy University Librarian
- Dr. Francisca N. Okoroma – Kenneth Dìkè Library
- Dr. Titilayo C. Ilesanmi – Kenneth Dìkè Library
Notably, Dr. B. R. Ojebuyi from Communication and Language Arts was promoted directly from Senior Lecturer to Professor, bypassing the Reader rank, while most others moved from Reader to Professor. The announcement was signed by the Registrar, G. O. Saliu.
In related news, the University of Ibadan recently admitted a brilliant candidate who scored 332 in JAMB, including 97 in Mathematics, 79 in English, 75 in Physics, and 81 in Chemistry, and secured 66% in the institution's post-UTME screening.
