The Board of Trustees of Elizade University has approved the appointment of Professor Philip Oguntunde as the substantive Vice-Chancellor of the institution, with effect from January 1, 2026.
The appointment followed a recommendation by the university’s Governing Council, according to a statement issued by the Registrar, Mr Omololu Adegbenro.
Oguntunde, a renowned scholar in Ecohydrology and Water Resources Engineering, was described as an accomplished academic and administrator with an impressive record of scholarship, research, leadership and institutional development.
A First Class graduate of the Federal University of Technology, Akure, Oguntunde obtained his PhD in Environmental Hydrology and Water Engineering from the University of Bonn, Germany. Born in 1969, he also undertook advanced leadership training in higher education management and rose through the academic ranks at FUTA to become a professor in 2014.
The statement noted that Oguntunde has authored over 100 publications in reputable international journals, in addition to several books and monographs. He has supervised more than 15 doctoral and 20 master’s degree candidates and is widely acknowledged for his mentoring capacity and research depth.
He has also attracted multi-million-naira and foreign currency research grants, which have contributed to research advancement, capacity building and infrastructural development.
Oguntunde has held several strategic leadership positions, including Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development) for two terms, member of the Governing Council and Director of the University Advancement Centre at FUTA. He has also facilitated strong local and international academic collaborations.
A fellow of several professional and scientific bodies within and outside Nigeria, his appointment, the university said, reflects Elizade University’s commitment to academic excellence, research innovation and world-class university governance.
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