UI experiences mass promotion of staff to professorial, other ranks: Full list

By Isa Isawade

The University of Ibadan (UI) has promoted 36 of its dedicated academic and library staff members to higher ranks including Professor, Reader and Deputy University Librarian.

The news many in the academic community consider exciting was first announced in a release dated May 29, 2026, before uploading it on the university’s official website on Tuesday.

According to the school authorities, the Appointments and Promotions Committee for Academic Staff sealed the approvals during their meeting held on May 20 and 21, 2026.

Out of the 36, twenty-three (23) academics moved up from Reader to the prestigious rank of Professor. Another 11 climbed from Senior Lecturer to Reader, showcasing continuous academic growth within the institution. Two Principal Librarians at the renowned Kenneth Dìkè Library were also elevated to Deputy University Librarian.

The management said the promotions take effect from various years between 2021 and 2025, depending on each individual’s journey and case.

The official announcement was signed by the Registrar, G. O. Saliu, making it fully legitimate. Below is the promotions’ full list:

Promoted to Professor
Dr. C. Okoye – Theatre Arts
Dr. Ibironke A. Ajayi – Chemistry
Dr. B. O. Ololajulo – Archaeology and Anthropology
Dr. S. A. Famuyiwa – Health Education
Dr. K. A. Aramide – School Library and Media Technology
Dr. A. I. Atanda – Educational Management
Dr. Olajumoke O. Fayinminnu – Crop Protection and Environmental Biology
Dr. B. R. Ojebuyi – Communication and Language Arts
Dr. I. M. Ojedokun – Social Work
Dr. O. O. Ogunbode – Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Dr. D. A. Adewole – Health Policy and Management
Dr. P. O. Olaojo – Library, Archival and Information Studies
Dr. C. O. Omoregie – Adult Education
Dr. Olukemi O. Tongo – Paediatrics
Dr. Adenike T. Adeniji-Sofoluwe – Radiology
Dr. O. A. Oyeranti – Economics
Dr. Serifat F. Akorede – Institute of Education
Dr. Tolulope O. Ajala – Pharmaceutics and Industrial Pharmacy
Dr. Adesola O. Opesade – Data and Information Science
Dr. A. S. Akinrinde – Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry
Dr. Funmilola O. Omotayo – Data and Information Science
Dr. Y. R. Raji – Medicine
Dr. A. Aminu – Economics

Promoted to Reader
Dr. Oluwafunmiso A. Olajide – Agricultural Economics
Dr. S. A. Ademuyiwa – European Studies
Dr. Temitayo O. Ajayi – Pharmacognosy
Dr. Eniola O. Cadmus – Community Medicine
Dr. T. O. Odeyale – Architecture
Dr. Oluwafunmilayo O. Adeleye – Animal Science
Dr. C. T. Akinsete – English
Dr. Folake O. Akintayo – Civil Engineering
Dr. Oluwaseun A. Otekunrin – Statistics
Dr. Nnenna W. Odozi – Chemistry
Dr. Tolulope E. Kolajo – Wood Products Engineering

Promoted to Deputy University Librarian
Dr. Francisca N. Okoroma – Kenneth Dìkè Library
Dr. Titilayo C. Ilesanmi – Kenneth Dìkè Library