The University of Ilorin has announced the promotion of 13 members of its academic staff to the rank of Professor across several departments.

The institution disclosed the latest academic appointments in a statement published on its official website and social media platforms.

The promotions cover different fields, including education, medical sciences and pharmaceutical studies.

The Department of Education Management recorded the highest number of promotions, with five members of staff elevated to the professorial rank.

They are A. T. Muritala, A. A. Lawal, A. A. Atolagbe, O. J. Ojo and A. A. Tijani.

Other academics who attained the rank include Mary O. Ologe of the Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics; Hafsat A. Ameen of Epidemiology and Community Health; and Oluwabunmi I. N. Buhari of Behavioural Sciences.

The list also includes A. Saidu of Arts Education; Aminat A. Odebode and Falilat A. Okesina of Counsellor Education; A. M. Akanmu of Science Education; and S. T. Abdullahi of Pharmaceutical and Medical Chemistry.

The university described the latest promotions as part of its ongoing academic advancement process.

UNILORIN continues to expand professorial ranks

The latest development comes after a series of academic promotions at the institution in recent years.

In February 2025, the university’s Governing Council approved the promotion of 51 academic staff members to the positions of Professors and Readers.

According to the university, 20 Readers were elevated to the rank of Professor, while 31 Senior Lecturers were promoted to Readers.

The recommendations were presented to the Governing Council by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Wahab Egbewole, SAN, following consideration by the university’s Appointments and Promotions Committee.

The University of Ilorin had also announced the promotion of 40 senior academics to the rank of Professor in 2024.

The continued promotions highlight the institution’s efforts to recognise academic achievement and career progression among its teaching staff.

With the latest 13 appointments, more academics at UNILORIN have now attained the highest professorial rank across education, health and pharmaceutical-related disciplines.