UNILORIN Elevates 13 Academics to Professors
The University of Ilorin has promoted 13 academic staff members to the rank of Professor across various disciplines. The university announced the promotions in a statement shared on its website and social media platforms on Sunday. The newly promoted academics are drawn from medical sciences, education and pharmaceutical studies, with the Department of Education Management recording the highest number of promotions. Five lecturers from the department — A. T. Muritala, A. A. Lawal, A. A. Atolagbe, O. J. Ojo and A. A. Tijani — were elevated to the professorial rank. Others promoted are Mary O. Ologe of Pharmacology and Therapeutics; Hafsat A. Ameen of Epidemiology and Community Health; Oluwabunmi I. N. Buhari of Behavioural Sciences; A. Saidu of Arts Education; Aminat A. Odebode and Falilat A. Okesina of Counsellor Education; A. M. Akanmu of Science Education; and S. T. Abdullahi of Pharmaceutical and Medical Chemistry.
The university said the promotions formed part of its academic advancement process. The latest development follows previous promotions at the institution, including the elevation of 51 academic staff members in February 2025 to the ranks of Professors and Readers. At the time, 20 Readers were promoted to Professors, while 31 Senior Lecturers were elevated to the rank of Readers following recommendations by the University’s Appointments and Promotions Committee. In 2024, the university also announced the promotion of 40 senior academics to professorial rank. The latest promotions further expand the number of senior academics contributing to teaching, research and professional development across the institution.
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