Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has approved the appointment of Professor Taiwo Olufemi Asaolu as the Vice Chancellor of the University of Ilesa.
Governor Adeleke also approved the appointment of other principal officers for the University.
This was made known by the Secretary to the State Government, Teslim Igbalaye who represented Governor Adeleke during the issuance of letters of appointment to the principal officers on Thursday.
He charged them to uphold the virtue of professionalism and integrity which endeared them to the state governor and recommended them for appointments.
The names of principal officers are as follows: Vice Chancellor: Professor Taiwo Olufemi Asaolu, Registrar: Funso Olawale Ojo, Bursar: Dr. Mukaila Oyesegun Oyekanmi and Librarian: Adewale Amobi Ogunsipe.
The Bill for the establishment of the University of Ilesa was passed into law by the Osun State House of Assembly in 2022 under the Adegboyega Oyetola administration.