University of Ibadan Gets New Deputy VC

[LequteMan]

Prof. Gbemisola Oke of the Department of Periodontology and Community Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan (UI), has been elected the 7th Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) of the institution.

In a statement by Mr Olatunji Oladejo, the Director of Public Communication of the institution, the new deputy vice-chancellor replaced Prof. Idowu Olayinka, whose tenure ended on Dec. 16, 2014.

It stated that Oke, who before the appointment was Director, Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation of the institution, had become the second female to occupy the position.

The statement added that the first female to occupy the post was Emeritus Prof. Abiola Odejide of the Department of Communication and Language Arts, who served from Nov. 8, 2004 to Nov.7, 2006.

It noted that the new DVC (Academic) graduated with a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) in 1981 and bagged a Master of Public Health (MPH) from University of California, Los Angeles in 1985.

Prof. Oke, the statement added, capped it up with a Ph.D degree in Community Medicine/ Epidemiology from UI.

``A versatile scholar and change agent, a fellow of Ashoka, Innovator for the Public, Oke rose through the rank and became a Professor on Oct.1, 2002.

"She has a glittering career at UI as a teacher, researcher and administrator, serving on many committees and boards.

``Oke was the third Dean, Faculty of Dentistry from Aug. 2007 to 2010. Her tenure was remarkable.

``The Community Oral Health Programmes in Idikan, Ibadan and Igbora, Ibarapa Local Government, Oyo State, to give health care services to people at the grassroots were founded under her leadership.

``She is a Fellow of the National Postgraduate Medical College (FMCDS) Member, Nigerian Women Association of Nigeria (NWAN) and Member, Nigeria Dental Association (NDA).

``Oke is also a member of Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), member, Network of Enterprise Educators of Nigeria and many other associations.’’

The statement said that the new DVC is married to Prof. Bankole Oke of the Department of Veterinary Anatomy, Faculty of Veterinary Anatomy, UI, and blessed with children.


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[Temitope]

UI, my Alma Mata! Glad to know Prof Oke is now the DVC Academics. Prof Oke is a vibrant woman, she looks very much younger than her age and achievements. She is very friendly and easy to get along with. When she was the director of the Centre for Entrepreneurial Development and Innovation, the Centre came up with many entrepreneurial seminars for students in each of the faculties. She also came up with what can be called a UI version of 'Youwin'.

The members of the University Senate are commendable for appointing another female DVC alongside the current DVC Admin, Prof Arinola Sanya. But as the tenure of the current VC is ending soon, will UI appoint a female VC? I don't think so.

Proud to be an alumnus of Nigeria's premier university. Greatest UItes!!!

Recte Sapere Fons - For knowledge and sound judgement!

 

[LequteMan]

*Sigh* These UI people don't even know how tomake noise.

@Temitope How did you come to know Prof. Oke? We're namesakes

 

[Temitope]

*Sigh* These UI people don't even know how tomake noise.

@Temitope How did you come to know Prof. Oke? We're namesakes

UItes don't make noise, they make impact

I got to know her as an undergraduate when she was the director of CEI. She interacts with students whenever they held their CEI seminars in each of the faculties.

 

[LequteMan]

"We don't make noise, we make impact"

UI, my Alma Mata!

Proud to be an alumnus of Nigeria's premier university. Greatest UItes!!!

Recte Sapere Fons - For knowledge and sound judgement!

and e even add pix join o ;D

 

[LequteMan]

Congrats to Prof. Oke however, I pray her knowledge and sound judgement take her to higher places