The Management of Elizade University, Ilara-Mokin, Ifedore Local Council of Ondo State at the weekend unveiled Prof. Kayode Ijadunola as the new Vice Chancellor of the institution.
Ijadunola, who was named as the fourth Vice-Chancellor, replaced Prof Kayode Amund, who recently completed his tenure as the third Vice Chancellor of the institution.
The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman Governing Council of the institution, Prof Olufemi Bamiro, stated that the change of baton within the institution was significant for the entire academic community.
According to Bamiro, the landscape of higher education is ever evolving, and it is essential that the operators remain agile, adaptable and forward thinking.
While congratulating Ijadunola for the well-deserved appointment, Bamiro, a former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, affirmed the readiness of the Board of Trustees, the Governing Council and the entire Elizade University community to uphold the highest standards of academic excellence.
In his remarks, Ijaduola, noted that his vision tallies with that of Elizade University which seeks to produce internationally competitive academic products, premiered on the foundation of academic excellence, diligent scholarship and entrepreneurial orientation.
He assured that his administration would provide exemplary leadership in strength and character that will galvanize Elizade University to purposeful action, as well as the pinnacle of growth and development.
Prof. Ijadunola who sought for the co-operation of everyone within the institution vowed to lead Elizade University to a refined social order to uphold values, guard interests and deliver selfless service and keep hazards at bay.
The Registrar of the University, Mr. Omololu Adegbenro said the search for a new Vice-Chancellor was rigorous and thorough.
He said the new Vice-Chancellor Prof. Thadius Ijadunola came out top from among 21 candidates who applied for the job.
He said Prof. Ijadunola parades impeccable records of outstanding brilliance and merits needed for transformation.
The Vice- Chancellor, Kayode Thadius Ijadunola is a Professor of Public Health and Community Medicine.
Born in 1965, he is the Pioneer Vice-Chancellor of Osun State University, Ilesha as well as former Provost, College of Health Sciences, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.
A renowned Scholar and accomplished Physician, his research work and service in Nigeria gave birth to the first ever Nigerian/West African taught course in Population and Reproductive Health Training.
He has won numerous prestigious scholarships, fellowships and research grants from around the world including Johns Hopkins University, Harvard; The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation among several others.
