Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife has recorded yet another landmark achievement as its erstwhile Dean of the Faculty of Education, Professor Bayode Isaiah Popoola, has been appointed as the first substantive Vice-Chancellor of Adeyemi Federal University of Education (AFUED).

The distinguished Professor of Education, renowned for his groundbreaking work in educational foundations and counselling, was selected after a rigorous national process. His appointment marks a historic milestone for AFUED.

Professor Popoola brings over two decades of administrative expertise to the role, having served as Head of Department, Deputy Provost of Postgraduate College, and Dean at OAU. His scholarly portfolio includes extensive research publications that have shaped educational policy nationally.

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adebayo Simeon Bamire, hailed the appointment: “This has projected Professor Popoola’s visionary leadership and OAU’s commitment to nurturing world-class academics. We are confident he will elevate AFUED to new heights.”

The appointment takes immediate effect, with Professor Popoola expected to prioritize academic innovation and institutional growth at the Ondo-based University.