The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Tolu Odugbemi, OON, NNOM, FAS has approved the appointment of four new Deans and six Sub-Deans. Their appointments take effect from August 1, 2009.
The appointment of the Deans followed the decisions taken at the meetings of Assembly of Teachers of the Faculties. The new Deans are Professor Duro Oni, Faculty of Arts; Professor Ben Oghojafor, Faculty of Business Administration; Professor H.A.B. Coker, Faculty of Pharmacy and Professor Olaniyi Samuel Okedele, Faculty of Environmental Sciences.
Professors Oluwatoyin Ogundipe and Olatunde Makanju were re-appointed Deans, School of Postgraduate Studies and Faculty of Social Sciences respectively.
The Sub-Deans are Dr. Oluwayemisi Obashoro-John (School of Postgraduate Studies), Dr. J.B. Oshoba (Arts), Dr. F.A. Badru (Social Sciences), Dr. Anne Fabiyi (Education), Dr. M.A. Usman (Engineering) and Dr. Ola Aluko (Environmental Sciences).
Below is the brief Profile of the Deans:
The Sub-Deans are Dr. Oluwayemisi Obashoro-John (School of Postgraduate Studies), Dr. J.B. Oshoba (Arts), Dr. F.A. Badru (Social Sciences), Dr. Anne Fabiyi (Education), Dr. M.A. Usman (Engineering) and Dr. Ola Aluko (Environmental Sciences).
Below is the brief Profile of the Deans:
1. DURO ONI
Born on December 15, 1952, Duro Oni was appointed Professor on October 1, 2005. He is an alumnus of the University of Ibadan (1971 and 1998) and California Institute of the Arts, United States of America (1981).
The erudite Theater Arts consultant has served the University meritoriously in various capacities. He has served as Director, Centre for Cultural Studies of the University of Lagos which later metamorphous to the current Creative Arts Department and Chairman, Postgraduate Programmes Drawing Committee for Arts Degree. Currently, he is a member of the University of Lagos Governing Council and Chairman, Auditoria Management Board.
The Fellow of several national and international associations is a member of notable professional bodies including the Association of British Theatre Technology (ABTT), United States Institute for Theatre Artistes (USITT) and Society of Nigerian Theatre Artistes (SONTA).
Professor Oni who is widely published is happily married and blessed with children.
Born on December 15, 1952, Duro Oni was appointed Professor on October 1, 2005. He is an alumnus of the University of Ibadan (1971 and 1998) and California Institute of the Arts, United States of America (1981).
The erudite Theater Arts consultant has served the University meritoriously in various capacities. He has served as Director, Centre for Cultural Studies of the University of Lagos which later metamorphous to the current Creative Arts Department and Chairman, Postgraduate Programmes Drawing Committee for Arts Degree. Currently, he is a member of the University of Lagos Governing Council and Chairman, Auditoria Management Board.
The Fellow of several national and international associations is a member of notable professional bodies including the Association of British Theatre Technology (ABTT), United States Institute for Theatre Artistes (USITT) and Society of Nigerian Theatre Artistes (SONTA).
Professor Oni who is widely published is happily married and blessed with children.
2. BEN OGHOJAFOR
Born on February 1, 1959, Ben Oghojafor was appointed Professor on October 1, 2004. He is an alumnus of the University of Lagos, where he earned a First Degree (1984), a Masters Degree (1987) and Doctoral Degree (1993).
The Intellectual icon began his teaching career as Graduate Assistant in the Department of Business Administration, University of Lagos in 1988 and rose through the ranks to become an Associate Professor in 2000.
He is a Fellow/ Member of several professional bodies, such as the Academy of Management Nigeria. He is a member of the Education Committee of the Nigerian Institute of Marketing and Disciplinary Committee, Nigeria Institute of Marketing.
Professor Oghojafor has served the University in different capacities. He is a Member of the University Senate, Security Committee, Strategic Planning Development Committee and Special Students Disciplinary Panel. The former President, Unilag Senior Staff Club and one-time Sub-Dean, School of Postgraduate Studies is the Operational Manager, Security Unit of the University, among others.
The erudite scholar, who is happily married and blessed with children, is a prolific writer with several articles in local and international Journals.
Born on February 1, 1959, Ben Oghojafor was appointed Professor on October 1, 2004. He is an alumnus of the University of Lagos, where he earned a First Degree (1984), a Masters Degree (1987) and Doctoral Degree (1993).
The Intellectual icon began his teaching career as Graduate Assistant in the Department of Business Administration, University of Lagos in 1988 and rose through the ranks to become an Associate Professor in 2000.
He is a Fellow/ Member of several professional bodies, such as the Academy of Management Nigeria. He is a member of the Education Committee of the Nigerian Institute of Marketing and Disciplinary Committee, Nigeria Institute of Marketing.
Professor Oghojafor has served the University in different capacities. He is a Member of the University Senate, Security Committee, Strategic Planning Development Committee and Special Students Disciplinary Panel. The former President, Unilag Senior Staff Club and one-time Sub-Dean, School of Postgraduate Studies is the Operational Manager, Security Unit of the University, among others.
The erudite scholar, who is happily married and blessed with children, is a prolific writer with several articles in local and international Journals.
3. OLUWATOYIN OGUNDIPE
Born on May 31, 1960, Professor Ogundipe obtained his First, Second and Doctoral Degrees from the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University) Ile-Ife. He also has a Masters Degree in Business Administration from the University of Lagos and a Certificate of Attendance from the University of Reading, United Kingdom in 1998.
He is a Fellow / Member of the Botanical Society of Nigeria; Nigerian Field Society; the Systematic Association, Science Association of Nigeria; International Association for Plant Taxonomy, Nigerian Conservation Foundation; Horticultural Society of Nigeria and International Society of Plant Morphologist.
The acclaimed academic, who was appointed Professor in August, 2007, is widely published. He is currently working on a research titled, “Molecular Systematics Phylogeny of Verbenaccae”.
Professor Ogundipe is a member of the University of Lagos Governing Council. He is happily married and blessed with children.
Born on May 31, 1960, Professor Ogundipe obtained his First, Second and Doctoral Degrees from the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University) Ile-Ife. He also has a Masters Degree in Business Administration from the University of Lagos and a Certificate of Attendance from the University of Reading, United Kingdom in 1998.
He is a Fellow / Member of the Botanical Society of Nigeria; Nigerian Field Society; the Systematic Association, Science Association of Nigeria; International Association for Plant Taxonomy, Nigerian Conservation Foundation; Horticultural Society of Nigeria and International Society of Plant Morphologist.
The acclaimed academic, who was appointed Professor in August, 2007, is widely published. He is currently working on a research titled, “Molecular Systematics Phylogeny of Verbenaccae”.
Professor Ogundipe is a member of the University of Lagos Governing Council. He is happily married and blessed with children.
4. OLATUNDE MAKANJU
Born on June 5, 1950, the Professor Olatunde Makanju earned a Bachelor of Science and Master’s Degrees in Psychology from the University of Lagos. He was at the King’s College University, Aberdeen United Kingdom where he obtained a doctoral degree in Psychology.
The distinguished scholar who was appointed Professor of Psychology on August 1, 2007, has contributed tremendously to sports development and administration. at local and international levels. He was the Psychologist in charge of Nigeria’s World Cup Football Teams: U-17 (China 1985), U-20 (USSR 1985), U-17 (Canada 1987) etc. Makanju is The current President, Nigeria Psychological Association is extensively published in books, monographs and learned journals. He is happily married and blessed with children.
5. OLANIYI SAMUEL OKEDELE
Born on August 16, 1950, Professor Okedele had his Western education at the Catholic University of America, Washington DC in the United States of America where he obtained a B.Sc (Hons) in Architeture & Planning in 1979 and in 1982, a M. Arch (1st Professional Degree in Architecture) as well as another M. Arch. in Urban Design (2nd Professional Degree in Architecture).
The erudite scholar began his teaching career at the University of Ibadan as Lecturer 1 in 1982. He later transferred his service to the University of Lagos in 1987 on the same grade. In 1990, he was promoted to the post of Senior Lecturer and became a full Professor in 2002. His area of specialization is Built-Environment and Sustainable Development (UESD).
The don has taught various courses including Landscape Planning and Design; Design Aspects of Urban Sustainable Development; Architectural Design Studio among others, at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
He has held various administrative positions within the University. These are Chairman, Faculty of Environmental Sciences Examination Time-Table Committee; the Development Committee of UNILAG Property Development & Management Board.
Born on June 5, 1950, the Professor Olatunde Makanju earned a Bachelor of Science and Master’s Degrees in Psychology from the University of Lagos. He was at the King’s College University, Aberdeen United Kingdom where he obtained a doctoral degree in Psychology.
The distinguished scholar who was appointed Professor of Psychology on August 1, 2007, has contributed tremendously to sports development and administration. at local and international levels. He was the Psychologist in charge of Nigeria’s World Cup Football Teams: U-17 (China 1985), U-20 (USSR 1985), U-17 (Canada 1987) etc. Makanju is The current President, Nigeria Psychological Association is extensively published in books, monographs and learned journals. He is happily married and blessed with children.
5. OLANIYI SAMUEL OKEDELE
Born on August 16, 1950, Professor Okedele had his Western education at the Catholic University of America, Washington DC in the United States of America where he obtained a B.Sc (Hons) in Architeture & Planning in 1979 and in 1982, a M. Arch (1st Professional Degree in Architecture) as well as another M. Arch. in Urban Design (2nd Professional Degree in Architecture).
The erudite scholar began his teaching career at the University of Ibadan as Lecturer 1 in 1982. He later transferred his service to the University of Lagos in 1987 on the same grade. In 1990, he was promoted to the post of Senior Lecturer and became a full Professor in 2002. His area of specialization is Built-Environment and Sustainable Development (UESD).
The don has taught various courses including Landscape Planning and Design; Design Aspects of Urban Sustainable Development; Architectural Design Studio among others, at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
He has held various administrative positions within the University. These are Chairman, Faculty of Environmental Sciences Examination Time-Table Committee; the Development Committee of UNILAG Property Development & Management Board.
Professor Okedele is a member of several professional bodies including the American Body of Urban Designers; Nigerian Institute of Architects; Architects Registration Council of Nigeria; Association of Architectural Educators in Nigeria and Nigerian Institute of Town Planners.
He is happily married and blessed with children.
He is happily married and blessed with children.
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