GLORIOUS VISION UNIVERSITY PROMOTES SEVEN STAFF MEMBERS, THREE RISE TO PROFESSORIAL RANK
The Governing Council of Glorious Vision University (GVU), Ogwa, Edo State, has approved the promotion of seven members of staff to various academic and administrative positions.
The promotions were approved at an emergency meeting of the Governing Council held on Thursday, October 22, 2026, following recommendations from the university’s Appointment and Promotion Committee for Academic Staff and Appointment and Promotion Committee for Senior Non-Teaching Staff.
The exercise recognises the staff members’ contributions to teaching, research, scholarly publications, university administration and institutional development.
The seven beneficiaries comprise three academics promoted from Associate Professor to Professor, one promoted to Associate Professor, one elevated from Lecturer I to Senior Lecturer, and two senior non-teaching staff members promoted to higher administrative positions.
Three Academics Promoted to Professor
Three academics have attained the rank of Professor in recognition of their research achievements, scholarly contributions and professional accomplishments.
1. Professor Kingsley Erhons Enerijiofi
Professor Kingsley Erhons Enerijiofi is a specialist in Environmental and Public Health Microbiology and Biotechnology. He is the pioneer Dean of the College of Allied Health Sciences at Glorious Vision University and the National President of the Nigerian Bioinformatics and Genomics Network.
He holds bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in Microbiology from the University of Benin.
His research interests include environmental sustainability, circular economy, antimicrobial discovery, biotechnology, bioinformatics and genomics.
His promotion recognises his contributions to scientific research, academic leadership and the advancement of knowledge in his areas of specialisation.
2. Professor Kehinde Oluwole Ola
Professor Kehinde Oluwole Ola is an economist and academic at Glorious Vision University. His research interests include economic growth, poverty reduction, agricultural value chains and fiscal policy.
His scholarly publications have explored important economic issues, including government expenditure, oil prices, exchange rates and women's participation in agriculture.
His elevation to the rank of Professor recognises his contributions to economic research and scholarship, as well as his work on issues relevant to national and global economic development.
3. Professor Marvelous Igbelokoto Oaikhena
Professor Marvelous Igbelokoto Oaikhena is an academic in Political Science and Public Administration at Glorious Vision University.
His academic work covers teaching, postgraduate supervision, research and scholarly publications in public policy, governance, development, peacebuilding and administration.
His promotion to Professor marks a significant milestone in his academic career and recognises his contributions to scholarship and the advancement of knowledge in political science and public administration.
Dr. Daniel Chibueze Onyejiuwa Promoted to Associate Professor
The Governing Council also approved the promotion of Dr. Daniel Chibueze Onyejiuwa to the rank of Associate Professor.
Associate Professor Onyejiuwa is a development economist with experience in university teaching, empirical research, postgraduate supervision and academic administration.
He holds a Ph.D. and an M.Sc. in Economics from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, and a First-Class Honours degree in Economics from Abia State University, Uturu.
His promotion recognises his contributions to teaching, research, academic administration and the development of students and emerging scholars.
Dr. Matthew Atilade Aderoju Elevated to Senior Lecturer
Dr. Matthew Atilade Aderoju has been promoted from Lecturer I to Senior Lecturer following the recommendation of the university's Appointment and Promotion Committee for Academic Staff.
Dr. Aderoju is a historian and serves as Acting Head of the Department of History and International Relations at Glorious Vision University.
He holds a Ph.D. in History from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. His doctoral thesis examined the roles of women in the political economy of Ibadan between 1862 and 1960.
He also serves as Sub-Dean of the School of Postgraduate Studies at the university and was a Fellow of the Ife Institute of Advanced Studies in 2023.
His promotion recognises his contributions to historical scholarship, teaching, research and academic administration.
Two Senior Non-Teaching Staff Members Promoted
The Governing Council also approved promotions for two members of the university's senior non-teaching staff.
Ajayi Victor Oluwaseun Promoted to Deputy Registrar
Mr. Ajayi Victor Oluwaseun has been promoted from Principal Assistant Registrar to Deputy Registrar.
He currently serves as Secretary of the School of Postgraduate Studies at Glorious Vision University, where he contributes to the administration and coordination of postgraduate academic activities.
His promotion recognises his professional experience and contributions to university administration, academic affairs and institutional service.
Obuko Moses Promoted to Principal Assistant Registrar
Mr. Obuko Moses has been elevated from Senior Assistant Registrar to Principal Assistant Registrar.
He currently heads the Academic Affairs Division of Glorious Vision University, where he plays a role in coordinating the university's academic administrative processes.
His promotion recognises his contributions to academic administration and the effective coordination of university affairs.
The promotions of both administrative staff members highlight the importance of non-teaching personnel in supporting academic operations, improving administrative efficiency and advancing institutional objectives.
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