Oluwatoyin Ogundipe

Oluwatoyin Temitayo Ogundipe (born 31 May 1960) is a Nigerian academic and a professor of botany. He served as the 12th vice chancellor of the University of Lagos[1] from November 2017 to November 2022.

Oluwatoyin Ogundipe
12th Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos
In office
12 November 2017 – 12 November 2022
DeputyProfessor L. O. Chukwu
Professor Ayodele Atsenuwa
Professor Bolanle Olufunmilayo Obo
Preceded byRahmon Ade Bello
Succeeded byFolasade Ogunsola
Deputy Vice Chancellor (academic research), University of Lagos
In office
6 April 2016 – 12 November 2017
Personal details
Born
Oluwatoyin Temitayo Ogundipe

(1960-05-31) 31 May 1960
NationalityNigerian
SpouseOluwaseun Ogundipe
Children3
Alma materObafemi Awolowo University

Early life and education

Ogundipe was born on 31 May 1960. He attended the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University) where he obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Botany. He holds a master's degree in botany from the University of Ife and doctorate degree (Ph.D.) from the same university. He then obtained a master's degree in Business Administration from the University of Lagos.

Career

Ogundipe began his academic career at the University of Lagos as a lecturer where he rose to the rank of professor of Botany in 2002. He was Dean, School of Postgraduate Studies from August 2007 to July 2011 and Director, Academic Planning Unit from April 2012 to April 2016.[2][3]

He was appointed as the vice-chancellor of the University of Lagos in November 2017.[3] Until his appointment in November, he was the deputy vice-chancellor of the University of Lagos.[3][4]

Ogundipe was removed as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos by the university's governing council following accusations of financial impropriety and gross misconduct.[5] He was however reinstated by President Muhammadu Buhari based on the recommendation of an investigative panel which found that the removal was not done with due process.[6]

Personal life

Ogundipe is married with three children.[7]

References
  1. Wahab, Adesina (2022-11-12). "UNILAG VC: Ogundipe out, Ogunsola in". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2023-06-01.
  2. "UNILAG appoints Prof. Ogundipe new VC | The Sun News". sunnewsonline.com. Retrieved 4 March 2018.
  3. "UNILAG Council appoints Professor Ołuwatoyin Ogundipe as 12th Vice-Chancellor - Vanguard News". Vanguard News. 28 October 2017. Retrieved 4 March 2018.
  4. "UNILAG council appoints Prof Oluwatoyin Ogundipe new VC - Daily Post Nigeria". Daily Post Nigeria. 28 October 2017. Retrieved 4 March 2018.
  5. "UNILAG governing council removes Ogundipe as Vice-Chancellor | Premium Times Nigeria". 2020-08-12. Retrieved 2021-02-06.
  6. Ukpe, William (2020-11-12). "Professor Oluwatoyin Ogundipe reinstated as UNILAG VC by President Buhari". Nairametrics. Retrieved 2021-02-06.
  7. "PROF. TOYIN OGUNDIPE: NIGERIA'S UNSUNG, TESTED AND TRUSTED ADMINISTRATOR". THISDAYLIVE. 2020-06-07. Retrieved 2021-02-06.
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