University of Ilorin Elevates 13 Academics to Professors

The University of Ilorin has promoted 13 academic staff members to the rank of professor, as approved by the university’s Governing Council during a meeting held between September 29 and 30, 2026. The newly promoted professors include Dr. M.

A. Akanmu, Professor of Science Education, and Dr. S. T. Abdullahi, Professor of Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry.

Other promotions include Dr. Mary O. Ologe, Professor of Pharmacology and Therapeutics; Dr. Oluwabunmi I. N. Buhari, Professor of Behavioural Sciences; Dr. Hafsat A. Ameen, Professor of Epidemiology and Community Health; and Dr. A. Saidu, Professor of Arts Education.

Additionally, Dr. Aminat A. Odebode and Dr. Falilat A. Okesina were promoted to Professor of Counsellor Education, while Dr. A. T. Muritala, Dr. A.

A. Lawal, Dr. A. A. Atolagbe, Dr. O.

J. Ojo, and Dr. A. A. Tijani were promoted to Professor of Educational Management.

During a meeting on October 2, 2026, Vice-Chancellor Prof. Wahab Egbewole urged the newly promoted professors to view their elevation as the start of greater responsibilities and to mentor younger academics. He also directed them to deliver their inaugural lectures within the next 12 months.