A new chapter of excellence has been written in the annals of the Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere-Ekiti (BOUESTI) as the Appointments and Promotions Committee (Academic) of the University approved the promotion of twenty-two (22) Associate Professors to the rank of Professor.
According to a statement from the Office of the Registrar, the decision was taken at the Committee’s meeting held on Tuesday, 17th September, 2024. The new Professors were the first of academics bred within BOUESTI to attain such enviable height since the University was upgraded to a University, from a College of Education.
Commenting on the development, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olufemi Adeoluwa expressed pride in the Committee’s momentus decision, describing the newly minted Professors as not only trailblazers in their respective fields but also a vanguard of a brighter academic future for the University. According to him, “the elevation of these outstanding academics to Professorship is a testament to their dedication, research excellence and the progressive strides our University is making as an academic powerhouse.”
The newly appointed Professors were selected based on rigorous evaluations of their academic contributions, research publications, teaching experience and service to the University.
The newly appointed Professors according to their Colleges and specializations are:
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
1. Prof. Ebenezer Taiwo Adu – Educational Management
2. Prof. Mary Effiong Nyong – French Translation
3. Prof. Oyedokun Samuel Ajayi – Language Education/ Curriculum Studies
4. Prof. Ahmad Rufai Aminullahi – Arabic Literature
5. Prof. Jonathan Oluropo Familugba – Nigerian History
6. Prof. Adebisi Omotade Awodun – Physics Education
7. Prof. Olufunke Olutoyin Boris – Science Education
8. Prof. Abel Bamidele Ibidapo – Industrial Technical Education (Building)
9. Prof. Temitope Tiamiyu Alade – Physical & Health Education
10. Prof. Oludare Jethro Olojo – Science Education (Computer)
11. Prof. Edward Olusola Osuntuyi – Industrial Technical Education (Wood Technology)
12. Prof. Rufus Sunday Olojuolawe – Industrial Technical Education (Electrical/Electronics)
13. Prof. Ese Monica Alake – Chemistry Education
14. Prof. Thomas Olabode Abe – Tests & Measurements
15. Prof. Veronica Ibitola Makinde – Guidance & Counseling
16. Prof. Oke James Ajogbeje – Tests & Measurements
17. Prof. Modupe Oluwatoyin Olowe – Business Education
18. Prof. Uche Emoefe Ekiugbo – Social Studies
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE
1. Prof. Olabimpe Ojo – Food and Medicinal Chemistry
COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY
1. Prof. Oluyede Adeleke Aturamu – Agricultural Economics
2. Prof. Joseph Babatunde Ajayi – Art History
3. Prof. Olujoke Stella Akinrujomu – Textiles
Similarly, the Committee also approved the promotion of Senior Lecturers to the status of Associate Professor. They are
1.Dr. Mercy Adesola Daramola
2. Dr. Anna Vitalievna Awopetu
3. Dr. Oluwafemi Lawrence Adebayo
4. Dr. Ilesanmi Osasona
5. Dr. Olaniyi Oluwatosin Ojo