University of Ibadan  •  Faculty of Life Sciences Election: Friday, 18 September 2026
Dean, Faculty of Life Sciences

Vote for Experience.
Vote for Prof. A.A. Ogunjobi.

Vision, Service, and a Proven Track Record

Over twenty years of leadership experience in Microbiology, the Faculty of Science, the University of Ibadan, the Science Association of Nigeria, and the broader society. Let us stand together to build a Faculty of Life Sciences that is staff-motivated, research-driven, student-centred, and globally visible.

Election DateFriday, 18 September 2026
VenueFaculty Lecture Theatre (FLT)
Professor A.A. Ogunjobi

Prof. A.A. Ogunjobi

01

Infrastructural development & maintenance

02

Staff welfare & capacity building

03

Student success

04

Resource mobilization

Proven Track Record

Two decades of leadership and counting

President, Science Association of Nigeria
2024 – 2026
Member, Development Committee of Senate
2016 – 2018; 2024 – 2026
Member, Board of Distance Learning Centre
2023 – 2025
HOD, Microbiology
2021 – 2025
Member, Board of Governors, ISI
2019 – 2025
Vice President, Science Association of Nigeria
2018 – 2021
Subdean, Postgraduate Faculty of Science
2016 – 2018
Secretary, Science Association of Nigeria
2010 – 2018
Postgraduate Coordinator, Microbiology
2010 – 2016
Seminar Coordinator, Microbiology
2010 – 2014
Acting Warden, Bello Hall
2011 – 2013
Assistant Warden, Bello Hall
2007 – 2011
Undergraduate Coordinator, Microbiology
2007 – 2009
Registration Coordinator
2004 – 2006
My Commitment

A Faculty of Life Sciences that is

01Research-Driven
02Industry-Connected
03Globally Visible
04Properly Funded
05Student-Centred
06Staff-Friendly
07Innovation-Focused
08Financially Resourceful
10-Point Agenda

What I will work on as Dean

01

Research Excellence & Global Visibility

  • Strengthen grant acquisition support
  • Promote high-impact publications
  • Encourage interdisciplinary research
  • Expand international collaborations
02

Postgraduate Transformation

  • Improve postgraduate mentoring
  • Facilitate timely completion of programmes
  • Enhance research infrastructure
  • Promote postgraduate funding opportunities
03

Staff Development & Welfare

  • Support conference attendance
  • Facilitate staff capacity building
  • Encourage mentorship for early-career academics
  • Promote transparent, inclusive administration
04

Student Success Initiative

  • Strengthen academic advising
  • Support student research and innovation
  • Promote employability and entrepreneurship skills
  • Encourage scientific competitions and leadership
05

Modern Scientific Infrastructure

  • Advocate for laboratory upgrades
  • Pursue equipment acquisition through grants and partnerships
  • Improve maintenance culture
06

Industry & Community Engagement

  • Strengthen academia–industry partnerships
  • Facilitate internships and industrial attachments
  • Promote community-based scientific solutions
07

Digital Faculty Initiative

  • Enhance e-learning and digital administration
  • Support data-driven decision-making
  • Improve online visibility of faculty achievements
08

Resource Mobilization

  • Seek external grants and endowments
  • Engage alumni and development partners
  • Encourage research commercialization
09

Harmonious Faculty Community

  • Foster collaboration across departments
  • Promote mutual respect and inclusiveness
  • Encourage open communication and transparency
10

Scientific Leadership for National Development

  • Position the Faculty as a hub for innovation
  • Promote science-based solutions to societal challenges
Professor A.A. Ogunjobi
This Is My Message

To the staff of the Faculty of Life Sciences

"The future of the Faculty of Life Sciences depends on leadership that appreciates the aspirations of staff, understands the needs of students, values research excellence, and possesses the experience to transform vision into measurable achievements."

— Prof. A.A. Ogunjobi

University of Ibadan

Vote Prof. A.A. Ogunjobi
for Dean, Faculty of Life Sciences

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Election DateFriday, 18 September 2026
VenueFaculty Lecture Theatre (FLT)