Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), Okitipupa, Ondo State, has approved the promotion of 16 academic staff to the professorial cadre, including six professors and ten readers.
The announcement reflects the university’s continued effort to reward excellence and strengthen its teaching and research capacity.
The Newly Promoted Professors
The new professors are:
Prof. Abdulkabir Oladele Oladimeji, Professor of Organic Chemistry
Prof. Hassan E. Ayedun, Professor of Environmental Chemistry and Toxicology
Prof. Emmanuel Kehinde Asaniyan, Professor of Animal Production and Health
Prof. Johnson Adedayo Ogunjobi, Professor of Forestry and Wildlife Management
Prof. Ehiyamen M. Osezua, Professor of Public Administration
Prof. Nkereuwem Sunday Etukudoh, Professor of Medical Laboratory Science
Those promoted to Reader include experts from various disciplines such as Chemistry, Engineering, Microbiology, Statistics, and Environmental Sciences.
Why It Matters
Academic promotions not only boost staff morale but also enhance the quality of education and research output.
OAUSTECH’s move aligns with national efforts to strengthen tertiary institutions and attract top-tier scholars in Nigeria’s growing science and technology sector.
Vice-Chancellor Commends Academic Excellence
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Temi Ologunorisa, congratulated the newly elevated scholars, describing their achievement as a product of dedication and years of hard work.
“It did not come on a platter of gold but through dint of hard work, years of toil, sacrifice, focus, and commitment,” he said.
“I am hopeful that this new academic attainment will motivate them to add further value to their fields, the university, its students, the nation, and humanity,” he added.
Industry Reactions
An academic affairs analyst, Dr. Bukola Adebayo, told NigeriaUpdates that the promotions reflect OAUSTECH’s growing academic maturity.
“Recognising academic merit is key to building strong institutions. OAUSTECH’s example shows that young universities can compete nationally when they invest in people,” she said.
Students also welcomed the announcement, saying it would improve mentorship and research supervision.
What’s Next
With more professors joining its ranks, OAUSTECH is expected to expand postgraduate programmes, intensify research output, and attract local and international collaborations.
The development reinforces the university’s goal of becoming one of Nigeria’s foremost centres for innovation and applied sciences.
