Adebola Babatunde Ekanola
Adebola Babatunde Ekanola (born December 2, 1969) is a Nigerian professor of Philosophy whose research area is Ethics, Social and Political Philosophy with special interest on issues relating to peace and social development in Africa. He is a former Acting Head of the Department of Philosophy, former Dean of Faculty of Arts, and former Director of the Office of International Programmes in the University of Ibadan. Professor Ekanola is the current Acting Vice-Chancellor and current Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) of the University of Ibadan. He is the national coordinator of the Network of Directors of Internationalisation in Nigerian Universities (NODINU).[1]
Professor Adebola Babatunde Ekanola | |
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Born | |
Alma mater | University of Ibadan |
Occupation | Philosopher Academics Educational administrator |
Years active | 1987 - present |
Known for | Philosophy |
Spouse(s) | Yetunde Aderemi Ekanola |
On 30 November 2020, he was appointed, by the University Council on the recommendation of the University Senate, as the Acting Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan to succeed Professor Abel Idowu Olayinka, a Nigerian Professor of Applied Geophysics whose tenure ended on 30 November 2020.[2]
References
- "Appointment of Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) Professor Adebola Babatunde Ekanola" (PDF) (4182). Directorate of Public Communication, Office of the Vice-Chancellor, University of Ibadan. University of Ibadan Bulletin. 19 March 2019. Retrieved 3 December 2020.
- Akanbi, Bidemi (30 November 2020). "UI Governing Council approves appointment of Ekanola as acting VC". Premium Times Nigeria. Premium Times. Retrieved 3 December 2020.