Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU Ile-Ife, has appointed a Professor of Agricultural Economics, Prof Adebayo Simeon Banire, as its substantive new Vice-Chancellor.
The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council, Owelle Oscar Idoko, made the announcement today in Ile-Ife, Osun State.
As the tenure of the current Vice-Chancellor of the institution, Professor Eyitope Ogunbodede ends on June 6, 2022, the appointment of Prof Banire would take effect from June 7.
Idoko, while addressing a press conference inside the campus, said Bamire was appointed after a thorough selection process from 20 applicants.
