Kayode Adebowale

Kayode Oyebode Adebowale FRSC (born 11 January 1962) is a Nigerian professor and scientist and the 13th Vice-chancellor of the University of Ibadan.[1] In October 2021 he became the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan,[2] having formerly served as the deputy vice-chancellor (administration) of the University of Ibadan, and as the dean of the faculty of science in same institution.[3]

Kayode Adebowale
FRSC
13th Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan
Assumed office
14 October 2021
Preceded byAbel Olayinka
Deputy Vice-Chancellor of
the University of Ibadan
In office
June 2018 – October 2021
Preceded byEmilolorun Ambrose Aiyelari
Personal details
Born
Kayode Oyebode Esuoso

(1962-01-11) 11 January 1962
Alma mater
ProfessionIndustrial Chemist
Websitesci.ui.edu.ng/content/koadebowale

Early Childhood and Education

Prof Kayode Adebowale was born on the 11th of January, 1962 and he is a native of the Gateway state, Ogun in Western Nigeria. He had his primary education at St. Marks Primary School, Oke-Ijaga, Ijebu Igbo between 1967 and 1972 while his secondary was at Ayedaade Grammar School, Ikire between 1973 and 1978. He earned his B.Sc in Chemistry in 1984 from the University of Ibadan at the age of 22. He received his master's degree and Ph.D from the same university in 1986 and 1991 respectively. He began his academic career as a Graduate Assistant from the University of Ibadan and became a professor of industrial chemistry in 2006.

Academic Life

He was once a lecturer at Federal University of Technology. He was formerly the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), University of Ibadan. Prof Adebowale, MNI, FRSC, FAS, FAvH, FCSN, FSAN, FPIN is the 13th Vice Chancellor of the University of Ibadan.

On Thursday, 14 October 2021, the Council Chairman and Pro-Chancellor of the University, Chief Dr. John Odigie-Oyegun, announced the appointment of Professor Kayode Adebowale as the 13th Vice-Chancellor of the University.

References
  1. Akinselure, Wale (14 October 2021). "(BREAKING): Professor Adebowale Emerges New Vice Chancellor Of University Of Ibadan". tribune. Retrieved 14 October 2021.
  2. Olaniyi, Olufemi (14 October 2021). "Kayode Adebowale emerges new UI Vice Chancellor". Punch. Retrieved 14 October 2021.
  3. "Past and Present Deans of Faculties | UNIVERSITY OF IBADAN".


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