James Hope University appoints Professor Oluyele Akinwalie Akinkugbe as its substantive Vice-Chancellor, describing the move as a significant milestone in its pursuit of academic excellence and global competitiveness.
The appointment was announced in an official statement signed by the Registrar, Dr Achugamonu Bede Uzoma, on behalf of the Board of Trustees, the Governing Council and the entire university community.
According to Uzoma, the elevation of Prof. Akinkugbe marks a pivotal moment in the institution’s growth and reflects its continued commitment to delivering high-quality higher education.
“On behalf of the Board of Trustees, the Governing Council and the entire James Hope University
community, I am pleased to announce the official appointment of Prof. Oluyele Akinwalie Akinkugbe as the substantive Vice-Chancellor of the university,” the statement read.The Registrar noted that the new Vice-Chancellor brings over four decades of distinguished experience in higher education, alongside a proven track record in university administration and leadership.
The university expressed confidence that Prof. Akinkugbe’s wealth of experience would provide transformative leadership, strengthen research output and enhance the institution’s global outlook.
James Hope University reaffirmed its vision of producing globally competitive graduates and advancing impactful academic research, adding that stakeholders remain optimistic about the institution’s future under the new leadership.
