Professor of Agricultural Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, Obafemi Awolowo University, Adebayo Bamire has been appointed as the new Vice-Chancellor of the University.
The Institution’s governing council released a statement announcing the appointment of professor Bamire.
The chairman of the Council, Owelle Udoji, who made the announcement, said Bamire defeated 19 other applicants to emerge the 12th Vice-Chancellor of the university.
The appointment, according to Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council, Owelle Oscar Udoji, takes effect from June 7, 2022.
The tenure of current Vice -Chancellor, Professor Eyitope Ogunbodede will expire on June 6, 2022 whilst professor Bamire’s appointment is expected to kickstart on the 7th of June.