Oluwatoyin Ogundipe Explained

Oluwatoyin Ogundipe
Office:12th Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos
Term Start:12 November 2017
Term End:12 November 2022
Deputy:Professor L. O. Chukwu
Professor Ayodele Atsenuwa
Professor Bolanle Olufunmilayo Obo
Predecessor:Rahmon Ade Bello
Successor:Folasade Ogunsola
Office1:Deputy Vice Chancellor (academic research), University of Lagos
Term Start1:6 April 2016
Term End1:12 November 2017
Birth Name:Oluwatoyin Temitayo Ogundipe
Birth Date:31 May 1960
Nationality:Nigerian
Spouse:Oluwaseun Ogundipe
Children:3
Alma Mater:Obafemi Awolowo University

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.

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.[2]

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.[3] [4]

He was appointed as the vice-chancellor of the University of Lagos in November 2017. Until his appointment in November, he was the deputy vice-chancellor of the University of Lagos.[5]

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.[6] 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.[7] [8]

Personal life

Ogundipe is married with three children.[9]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Wahab . Adesina . UNILAG VC: Ogundipe out, Ogunsola in . Vanguard News . 2022-11-12 . 2023-06-01.
  2. News: Ileyemi . Mariam . Sanwo Olu, others hail outgoing UNILAG VC . 20 July 2024 . www.premiumtimesng.com . 10 November 2022.
  3. Web site: UNILAG appoints Prof. Ogundipe new VC The Sun News. sunnewsonline.com. 4 March 2018.
  4. Web site: UNILAG Council appoints Professor OÅ‚uwatoyin Ogundipe as 12th Vice-Chancellor - Vanguard News. Vanguard News. 4 March 2018. 28 October 2017.
  5. News: UNILAG council appoints Prof Oluwatoyin Ogundipe new VC - Daily Post Nigeria. 4 March 2018. Daily Post Nigeria. 28 October 2017.
  6. Web site: 2020-08-12. UNILAG governing council removes Ogundipe as Vice-Chancellor Premium Times Nigeria. 2021-02-06. en-GB.
  7. Web site: Ukpe. William. 2020-11-12. Professor Oluwatoyin Ogundipe reinstated as UNILAG VC by President Buhari. 2021-02-06. Nairametrics. en-GB.
  8. News: Salaudeen . Omoniyi . Prof Oluwatoyin Ogundipe: A long walk to justice . 20 July 2024 . 15 November 2020.
  9. Web site: 2020-06-07. PROF. TOYIN OGUNDIPE: NIGERIA'S UNSUNG, TESTED AND TRUSTED ADMINISTRATOR. 2021-02-06. THISDAYLIVE. en-US.