Osun State University (UNIOSUN), Osogbo, has appointed seasoned historian, Prof Siyan Oyeweso as acting provost of the postgraduate college.The school, in a statement said Oyeweso would report to the Vice Chancellor for the administration of postgraduate studies in the university.

In a statement by the institution’s public relations officer, Ademola Adesoji, the school said the appointment took effect from February 14.
Oyeweso graduated with a Second Class (upper division) from the then University of Ife and earned his Masters and doctorate degrees from the same institution.

Prof Oyeweso is a Fellow of the Historical Society of Nigeria, and a member of the Nigerian Academy of Letters. His outstanding academic achievements and contributions to the field have earned him a prestigious reputation within the global academic community.

Renowned for his eloquence and versatility in public speaking, he has received several national and international awards, research grants, establishing himself as a leading authority on Nigerian history, politics, religion, and culture, as evidenced by his numerous publications since 1986.