Unilorin VC Admonishes New professors on Mentoring, Prompt Inaugural Lecture

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The Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, has charged newly promoted professors of the institution to take up their roles as mentors and leaders to junior academics in their respective Departments, urging them to replicate themselves in the young lecturers.

Prof. Egbewole, who stated this last week while holding a meeting with the newly promoted professors, said that the meeting was in line with the long-standing tradition of the University.

He said that the tradition had been discontinued in the past but was revived in 2022 to foster closer interaction and set clear expectations for the new professors.

The Vice Chancellor stated that one of the key expectations from the newly promoted professors is the delivery of Inaugural Lectures, which are expected to take place at least 12 months after their promotion.

He explained that Inaugural Lectures are platforms for professors to share insights into their research journeys and outline their future academic contributions.

According to the Vice Chancellor, “Inaugural Lectures are not just ceremonial. They are opportunities to showcase the work that earned you this position and state the areas you intend to explore further. Many Inaugural Lectures have identified new frontiers of knowledge, and we hope yours will do the same.”

Prof. Egbewole also urged the new professors to increase their involvement in community service, and use their research findings to make impactful contributions to the University and the society at large.

Responding on behalf of other newly promoted professors, the University Librarian, Prof. Kamaldeen Tunde Omopupa, expressed gratitude to the Vice Chancellor and the University Council for their recognition, trust and for approving their promotions to the professorial cadre.

 

Prof. Omopupa described the promotion as more than just a title, calling it “a call to service” and an opportunity to give their best to the University.

The University Librarian assured the Vice Chancellor that the newly promoted professors are fully committed to fulfilling all administrative expectations that come with their new roles.

Among those that joined the Vice Chancellor during the meeting were the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic), Prof. Moji Taibat Bakare-Odunola; the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research, Technology and Innovation), Prof. Muhtar Adeiza Etudaiye; the Registrar, Mr Mansur Alfanla; and the Bursar, represented by a Deputy Bursar, Mr Akanbi Jimoh.

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