Summary:
Osun State University strengthens its administrative core with the appointment of seasoned scholar Professor Alamu Oguntola as the new Acting Provost of the Postgraduate College, signaling a renewed focus on research innovation and global academic standards.
In a strategic move to fortify its advanced learning architecture, Osun State University has announced the appointment of a seasoned academic, Professor Alamu Oguntola, as the new Acting Provost of the institution’s Postgraduate College. The appointment, authorized by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Clement Adebooye, officially took effect on Monday, January 5, 2026.
Professor Oguntola, a distinguished scholar from the Department of Mechanical Engineering, brings to the table a formidable portfolio of experience. With over 26 years of dedicated service in the tertiary education sector, his career is decorated with achievements in teaching, university administration, and extensive research.
According to a statement released by the university’s Public Relations Officer, Ademola Adesoji, this leadership transition is part of a broader vision to elevate the standards of academic excellence within the university’s postgraduate programmes. The management views Oguntola’s deep involvement in global research collaborations as a vital asset that will drive the strategic growth of the college.
The Vice-Chancellor expressed confidence that under Professor Oguntola’s stewardship, the college will not only consolidate its current achievements but also expand its capacity to produce highly skilled professionals capable of driving national development. The university community has since extended its best wishes to the new Provost as he assumes this critical administrative role.
