The University Senate at its Special Meeting held on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, approved the appointments of Prof. Iyabode Kehinde of the Department of Pure and Applied Botany, College of Biosciences (COLBIOS); Prof. Emily Ayo-John, Department of Crop Protection, College of Plant Science and Crop Production (COLPLANT) and Prof. Kehinde Sanwo, of the Department of Animal Production and Health, College of Animal Science and Livestock Production (COLANIM) as University Orators to complement the existing ones.

According to a circular issued and signed by the Ag. Registrar, Mrs. Oluwatoyin Dawodu, their appointments were the results of their excellent performance at the auditioning conducted for prospective University Orators.

Prof. Kehinde is currently the Dean, COLBIOS, while Prof. Emily Ayo-John presently occupies the position of the Director, Centre for Entrepreneurial Studies (CENTS).

Credit: Emeka Oluka & Bamidele Odegbami