UNN Appoints Prof. Olayiwola Usman as First Yoruba DVC (Academics)
The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) has appointed Professor Kamoru Olayiwola Usman as its first Yoruba Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics), marking a historic milestone.
Usman, a Mathematics Education expert from Oyo State and former Provost of the Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo, was appointed by Acting Vice-Chancellor, Professor Oguejiofo T. Ujam. The appointment aligns with UNN’s commitment to merit-based leadership and inclusivity.
In a related move, Dr. Mansur Adebowale Saddiq was named Acting Director of the Medical Centre.
During a Senate meeting, Ujam reaffirmed UNN’s mission to restore academic excellence, eliminate sectionalism, and embrace innovation in emerging fields like artificial intelligence. He also commended Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah’s push for experiential learning.
Ujam pledged fairness and transparency, urging collective efforts to advance research, academic collaboration, and institutional growth.
