University of Ibadan
7 May
Sir: Better known these days for his giant strides in efforts to stop cancer, Prof. Isaac Folorunso Adewole is a man of many colours and parts. Besides being a former Minister of Health and Vice Chancellor, University of Ibadan, Adewole is a reporter’s delight any day.
2 May
The 12th Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan (UI), Prof. Idowu Olayinka, yesterday, rejoiced with the sixth Vice Chancellor of the university, Emeritus Prof Ayo Banjo, who clocks 90 years today.
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The Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration) of the University of Ibadan, Prof. Peter Olapegba,has charged delegates to the UI and University of Ghana Bilateral Games to allow the spirit of the games to extend beyond the sportsfield.
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Gabriel Afolayan is an actor and singer. A graduate of theatre arts from the University of Ibadan, he is a part of the renowned Afolayan entertainment family.
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The immediate past Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Moses Adeyemo, yesterday, said he enrolled for further studies at the University of Ibadan (UI) to enable him to acquire more knowledge on peace and conflict resolution as well as skills to help Nigeria and Oyo State.
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Deputy Vice Chancellor (DVC), Academic, University of Ibadan, Prof. Aderonke Baiyeroju, has lamented that the premier university is not doing well financially, disclosing that the institution receives the sum of N10 million from the government monthly, while it spends over N200 million on utilities alone.
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Professor Olajumoke Morenikeji is a scholar in the fields of parasitology, ecology and environmental biology in the Department of Zoology, University of Ibadan (UI). The Teen’s Pastor is Chair, Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library Wildlife Park and Chair, Pangolin Conservation Guild Nigeria (PCGN).
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