By: AbdulRahman Adebayo

University of Ibadan’s Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration), Professor Kayode Adebowale has emerged as the new Vice Chancellor of the institution.

Adebowale emerged ahead of seven other candidates who made the final list screened by the Vice Chancellor Selection Board earlier today.

Recall that eight aspirants were earlier selected for the position from a list of sixteen who applied for the position.

Professor Adeyinka Aderinto led the screening, followed by the acting Vice Chancellor, Prof A.B Ekanola, Professor H. Fawehinmi, Professor O. Farounbi, Professor B. Salako, Adebowale came sixth, while Professor G. Aderounmu and O. Ademowo shared the seventh and 8th positions respectively.