By Aderemi Bamgbose
The Governing Council of Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), Okitipupa, Ondo State has approved the appointment of Prof. David Olaniran-Aworinde as substantive Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the institution.
It also approved the appointment of Mr Idowu Omowole as Acting Registrar of the institution.
The appointments were contained in a statement signed by Mr Paul Adeagbo, the institution’s Deputy Director of Information, Protocol and Public Relations on Saturday in Okitipupa.
According to the statement, Prof. Aworinde, 55, who was born in Ogbomosho, Oyo State, attended Ori- Oke Baptist Primary School, Ogbomosho (1973-1979) and The Apostolic Grammar School, Ogbomosho (1979-1984), where obtained the First School Leaving Certificate (1979) and the West African School Certificate (1984).
“He obtained the Nigeria Certificate in Education in Biology/Chemistry from the Osun State College of Education, Ila- Orangun (1993), Bachelor of Science (Education) in Biology from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (1998), and the University of Ibadan where he earned a Master of Science (2002) and Doctor of Philosophy in (2009) respectively.
“He is a professor of plant anatomy/taxonomy, is a member of the Botanical Society of Nigeria (BOSON) and the Nigerian Tropical Biology Association (NTBA).
“Before joining the services of OAUSTECH in June 2011, he lectured at the Ekiti State University Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State as Assistant Lecturer and Federal University of Technology (FUNAAB), Abeokuta, Ogun State as Lecturer II.
“He joined the services of the University in June 2011 as Lecturer I, rose to the position of Senior Lecturer in December, 2011, and appointed Reader in October, 2015. He was appointed a Professor in October, 2019.
“He has published and co-published over 35 research papers in learned academic journals and has served OAUSTECH meritoriously at various capacities and positions he held which paved the way for him,” the statement said.
The statement said Omowole was appointed as Acting Registrar of the institution following the resignation of the former Registrar, Mr. Ganiyu Oke Saliu, who was appointed as the Registrar of the University of Ibadan, Ibadan.
According to the statement, Omowole, 50 was from Mahintedo in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, attended L.A. Primary School, Ode-Mahin (1977-1982), Mahin Community High School (1982-1984), Methodist High School, Okitipupa (1984-1987).
“He attended Technology Education Centre, Lagos (1987-1988), University of Ibadan (1993-1998) and (2000-2003). He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy/Political Science (1998) and a Master of Arts in Philosophy (2003) both from the University of Ibadan in addition to the West Africa School Certificate (1988) and First School Leaving Certificate (1982).
“He is a member of professional bodies: Association of Nigeria Professional Administrator (ANUPA) and Association of University Administrators (AUA) UK.
“Before he joined the services of the University in 2009, he has previously worked as Labour Officer with the Federal Ministry of Labour, Federal Secretariat, Akure, (2001-2009).
“He was Senior Assistant Registrar, Academic Affairs Office (2009-2011), Students’ Affairs Officer (2011-2016), Principal Assistant Registrar, Office of the Vice-Chancellor, (2016-2017), Principal Assistant Registrar, Academic Affairs (2017-2019).
“He was also Registry Coordinator and Secretary to Council (2019-2020), Deputy Registrar, Council Affairs (2020-2021) and Secretary, OAUSTECH Post Graduate School from 2021 until his appointment as Acting Registrar.
“He has served the institution meritoriously in different positions and capacities which he has performed well,” the statement added.
The statement said the appointment of Aworinde and Omowole takes effect from March 27 and April 3 respectively. (NAN)