- Historic Appointment: Professor Kamoru Olayiwola Usman, a Yoruba Muslim from Oyo State, has been appointed as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics) at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN).
- First Yoruba DVC: This is the first time a person of Yoruba descent has held this position in UNN’s history.
- Inclusive Governance: The appointment is part of UNN’s ongoing reforms aimed at promoting inclusive governance and restoring academic excellence.
- Merit-Based Leadership: The Acting VC, Professor Oguejiofo T. Ujam, emphasized the importance of prioritizing competence over sectional considerations.
- Professor Usman’s Background: Professor Usman holds a PhD in Mathematics Education and has served as Provost of the Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo State, from 2015 to 2023.
The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN) has made history with the appointment of Professor Kamoru Olayiwola Usman as its Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics). What’s significant about this appointment is that Professor Usman is the first person of Yoruba descent to hold this position in the institution’s history.
This move is part of the university’s ongoing reforms aimed at promoting inclusive governance and restoring its academic excellence. The Acting Vice-Chancellor, Professor Oguejiofo T. Ujam, emphasized the importance of prioritizing competence over sectional considerations, and Professor Usman’s appointment is a testament to this commitment.
Professor Usman is a distinguished academic with a PhD in Mathematics Education and a wealth of experience, having served as Provost of the Federal College of Education (Special), Oyo State, from 2015 to 2023. His initial tenure as DVC (Academics) will last for two years, with the possibility of renewal.
This appointment has been widely welcomed by scholars and students from diverse backgrounds, recognizing it as a step towards strengthening national unity within the institution.
