On Friday, the Governing Council of Osun State University ( UNIOSUN) announced the appointment of Mrs. Atinuke Oguntunde as the institution’s third substantive Registrar, making her the first female to hold the position in 18 years since the university’s inception.
Established by the Osun State Government during the administration of Olagunsoye Oyinlola on December 21, 2006, UNIOSUN has previously had two male Registrars. Alongside Mrs. Oguntunde’s appointment, Mr. Muideen Lasisi was appointed as the third substantive Bursar, and Dr. Olugbenga Adewuyi as the third substantive university Librarian.
According to a release by the University’s Public Relations’ Officer, Ademola Adesoji, the appointments were approved by the Governing Council following the completion of the selection processes and the recommendations of the Selection Panel.
Mrs. Atinuke Oguntunde, previously serving as the Deputy Registrar and College Secretary at the University’s College of Health Sciences, brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her new role. Her academic qualifications include a B.A.(Ed.) in English Education from the University of Ilorin and an M.A. in Literature in English from the same institution.
Mr. Muideen Akintayo Lasisi, previously a Deputy Bursar at the National Open University of Nigeria, boasts over two decades of experience in finance and accounting. He holds academic qualifications including an HND in Accountancy from Osun State Polytechnic, a B.Sc. in Accounting from the University of Lagos, and an M.Sc. in Entrepreneurship from the National Open University of Nigeria.
Dr. Olugbenga Wale Adewuyi, appointed as the University Librarian, is known for his scholarly contributions and commitment to advancing library sciences and administration. He holds academic qualifications including a B.A. in Dramatic Arts from Obafemi Awolowo University, an M.Sc. in Library Studies from the University of Ibadan, and a Ph.D. in Library and Information Science from Babcock University.
Reacting to the appointments, UNIOSUN Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Clement Adebooye, emphasized their significance in the institution’s journey towards academic excellence and institutional advancement.
