UNIVERSITY OF ILORIN APPOINTS 13 NEW PROFESSORS ACROSS VARIOUS DISCIPLINES

The University of Ilorin (UNILORIN) has announced the appointment of 13 new Professors across various academic departments, further strengthening the institution’s senior academic cadre.

The appointments cut across several disciplines, including Pharmaceutical Sciences, Health Sciences, Education, Arts and other academic fields.

LIST OF NEWLY APPOINTED PROFESSORS

The newly appointed Professors are:

1. Dr. Mary O. Ologe — Pharmacology & Therapeutics
   1. Dr. Hafsat A. Ameen — Epidemiology & Community Health
   2. Dr. Oluwabunmi I. N. Buhari — Behavioural Sciences
   3. Dr. A. Saidu — Arts Education
   4. Dr. Aminat A. Odebode — Counsellor Education
   5. Dr. Falilat A. Okesina — Counsellor Education
   6. Dr. A. T. Muritala — Education Management
   7. Dr. A. A. Lawal — Education Management
   8. Dr. A. A. Atolagbe — Education Management
   9. Dr. O. J. Ojo — Education Management
   10. Dr. A. A. Tijani — Education Management
   11. Dr. A. M. Akanmu — Science Education
   12. Dr. S. T. Abdullahi — Pharmaceutical & Medical Chemistry

The latest appointments are part of the University of Ilorin’s continued efforts to strengthen academic excellence, research and institutional leadership.

The development also follows the university’s earlier announcement in April 2026, when 43 academic staff were promoted to the rank of Professor following approval by the Governing Council.

The newly appointed Professors are expected to contribute to the university’s academic development through teaching, research, postgraduate supervision, academic leadership and other scholarly activities.

Congratulations to the newly appointed Professors! 🎉