University of Ilorin Unveils 13 New Professors.

The University of Ilorin has announced the elevation of 13 of its academic staff to the rank of Professor, with the newly appointed professors drawn from various departments across the institution.

The list released by the university includes academics from the following academic areas:

• Pharmaceutical Sciences
• Clinical Sciences
• Arts
• Education
• Other academic areas

The Department of Education Management has the highest representation, with five academics elevated to the professorial rank.

The 13 New Professors

1. Dr. Mary O. Ologe — Pharmacology & Therapeutics
2. Dr. Hafsat A. Ameen — Epidemiology & Community Health
3. Dr. Oluwabunmi I. N. Buhari — Behavioural Sciences
4. Dr. A. Saidu — Arts Education
5. Dr. Aminat A. Odebode — Counsellor Education
6. Dr. Falilat A. Okesina — Counsellor Education
7. Dr. A. T. Muritala — Education Management
8. Dr. A. A. Lawal — Education Management
9. Dr. A. A. Atolagbe — Education Management
10. Dr. O. J. Ojo — Education Management
11. Dr. A. A. Tijani — Education Management
12. Dr. A. M. Akanmu — Science Education
13. Dr. S. T. Abdullahi — Pharmaceutical & Medical Chemistry

The development adds to a series of academic promotions at UNILORIN.

In April 2026, the university announced that its Governing Council had approved the promotion of 43 academic staff to the rank of Professor, alongside 40 others elevated to Reader.

The latest 13-person list represents another group of academics attaining the highest professorial rank in their respective fields, marking a significant career milestone for the scholars and another academic development at the University of Ilorin.