The University of Ilorin (Unilorin) has announced the promotion of 13 academic staff members to the rank of full Professor, covering a broad spectrum of disciplines from health sciences to education. The promotions, which span at least five departments, reflect the institution's commitment to strengthening its academic capacity across both science and education fields.
Health and Science Departments See Four Promotions
In the medical and science fields, four lecturers received promotions to the rank of Professor. These include Dr. Mary O. Ologe from the Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Dr. Hafsat A. Ameen from the Department of Epidemiology and Community Health, Dr. Oluwabunmi I. N. Buhari from the Department of Behavioural Sciences, and Dr. S. T. Abdullahi from the Department of Pharmaceutical and Medical Chemistry.
The promotions in these departments highlight Unilorin's focus on enhancing its health and science faculties, which are critical to Nigeria's healthcare and pharmaceutical research sectors.
Faculty of Education Leads with Nine New Professors
The Faculty of Education recorded the highest number of promotions in this round, with nine academic staff elevated to Professor. The newly promoted professors include Dr. A. Saidu from the Department of Arts Education, Dr. Aminat A. Odebode and Dr. Falilat A. Okesina from the Department of Counsellor Education, and Dr. A. T. Muritala from the Department of Education Management.
Other promotions in the Faculty of Education include Dr. A. A. Lawal, Dr. A. A. Atolagbe, Dr. O. J. Ojo, and Dr. A. A. Tijani, all from the Department of Education Management, as well as Dr. A. M. Akanmu from the Department of Science Education.
Promotions Reinforce Unilorin's Academic Standing
The total number of newly elevated professors at the institution now stands at 13, reinforcing Unilorin's position as one of Nigeria's major research and teaching universities. The promotions cover both science and education disciplines, reflecting a broad push to strengthen the university's academic capacity.
According to the announcement, the promotions were made across multiple faculties, with the Faculty of Education accounting for the largest share of the new appointments. The move is expected to enhance the university's research output and teaching quality, benefiting students and the academic community at large.
