Adeyinka Adeyemi
The University of Lagos (UNILAG) has appointed Chief Executive Officer of Intermac Consulting and Convener of the Africa e-Governance Conference, Adeyinka Adeyemi, as a member of the Advisory Board of the Centre for Digital Humanities (CEDHUL).
In an official communication addressed to Adeyemi, Director of CEDHUL, Prof. Tunde Ope-Davies on behalf of the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Folasade Ogunsola and Director of the Research Management Office, Prof. Timothy Nubi, noted that the appointment stems from Adeyemi’s distinguished career and profound expertise in Information and Communications Technology (ICT), digital solutions in financial services and related fields.
According to the letter, the University of Lagos aims to foster collaboration between academia and industry, a practice aligned with international standards, to enrich the learning experience of students and scholars.
Acknowledging Adeyemi’s extensive industry experience, Ope-Davies highlighted its role focusing on offering counsel, support, and fostering goodwill towards advancing the academic, research and community service objectives of the Centre.
It said CEDHUL anticipates Adeyemi’s contributions to shaping academic activities and capacity-building programmes, leveraging his insights to benefit both students and scholars affiliated with the institution.
Speaking on the new appointment, Adeyemi expressed gratitude to the management of the university for the appointment, noting that it aligns with his mission and passion for digital transformation in Africa.
The appointment comes at a time when Adeyemi is advocating for digital governance through a pan-African conference he convened, which is expected to take place in Kigali, Rwanda, in March 2024.
