Tinubu names ex-UNILAG VC Ogundipe NUC chairman

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Professor Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, the immediate past Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), as the new Chairman of the Governing Board of the National Universities Commission (NUC). This appointment follows the resignation of Emeritus Professor Olufemi Aina, who had held the position for less than a year.

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Professor Ogundipe succeeds Emeritus Professor Olufemi Aina, who resigned his appointment after less than one year in office.

Ogundipe, a distinguished Professor of Botany, brings a wealth of experience to the NUC. He previously served as UNILAG's Vice-Chancellor from 2017 to 2022. His academic specializations include molecular plant taxonomy, biosystematics, ethnobotany, cytogenetics, forensic botany, and ecological conservation. He holds a PhD in Botany from Obafemi Awolowo University and an MBA from the University of Lagos.

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He will oversee the regulatory body of the Nigerian university system, focusing on funding, global competitiveness and academic stability.

The Presidency stated that Ogundipe's role will involve overseeing the regulatory body of the Nigerian university system, with a focus on funding, global competitiveness, and academic stability. The appointment is intended to advance quality, access, and integrity within the education sector. President Tinubu expressed his expectation that Ogundipe will provide visionary leadership and sustain the credibility of the Nigerian university system in alignment with the administration's 'Renewed Hope Agenda'. Ogundipe also currently serves as Pro-Chancellor of Redeemer's University and has held leadership positions in various professional bodies.

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The appointment is aimed at advancing quality, access, and integrity in the education sector.