Update: New VC at UNICAL and New DVC at UI

New VC Appointed at UNICAL

The Governing Council of the University of Calabar (UNICAL) has appointed Prof. Zana Akpagu as the new Vice Chancellor of the University.

Before his appointment, he was the deputy vice-chancellor, administration.

He was selected out of the eight candidates, who were duly screened and participated in the interview selection exercise, which has been described as one of the fairest since the inception of the institution.

He will take over from Prof. James Epoke, whose tenure ends on November 30, 2015.

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New Deputy Vice Chancellor at the University of Ibadan

Prof. Idowu Olayinka has been appointed as the new Deputy Vice Chancellor (DVC) for the University of Ibadan (UI) academic for the period of two years in the first instance.

Prof. Olayinka’s appointment which followed the expiration of the immediate past DVC, Prof. Adigun Agbaje has been approved by the Chairman of Council, Chief Wole Olanipekun, SAN.

Before his appointment, Prof Idowu Olayinka has served in many positions in the University of Ibadan. These include Departmental Postgraduate Coordinator (1989-1997); Sub-Dean (Postgraduate), Faculty of Science (1995 – 1997); Sub-Dean, Postgraduate School (1999 – 2001); Member, Faculty of Science Appointments and Promotions Panel since 1999; Member, University Senate (1994 – 1997; 2000 till date); Dean of the Postgraduate School, 2002 -2006; Head, Department of Geology 2001 – 2002; 2006-2010; Member, representing Senate on the University Governing Council, 2007-date.

He was appointed Chairman, Senate Curriculum Committee in February, 2007. He is also a member of many important ad-hoc and standing committees of Senate and Council.

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