UI promotes Ekiti First Lady, Orekoya, others to professors

The University of Ibadan (UI) has elevated the spouse of Ekiti State Governor, Dr Olayemi Oyebanji, along with 22 additional academics to the professorial rank.

Also receiving promotion is Dr Samuel O. Orekoya from the Department of Economics, with his advancement becoming effective in 2024.

These promotions received approval during a session of the university's Appointments and Promotions Committee for Academic Staff convened on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.

Oyebanji, previously serving as a senior lecturer within the Department of Educational Management prior to her advancement, has now attained the rank of professor within the same department.

This promotion constitutes part of the university's authorization for the advancement of 46 academic personnel, encompassing 23 individuals promoted from Reader to Professor and an additional 23 elevated from Senior Lecturer to Reader.

The implementation dates for these promotions span from 2017 through 2025.

Additional academics elevated to the professorial rank include Dr I. A. Salami of the Department of Early Childhood and Educational Foundations, effective from 2022, and Dr Kemi Ogunsola of Data and Information Science, among other distinguished scholars.