UNILAG Holds First Virtual Congregation and e-Voting

Monday, March 22, 2021, marks another landmark in the University of Lagos (UNILAG) as it held its first virtual Congregation and e-voting.

The Congregation is a constitutional body of the University, comprising of all first degree holders among the staff of the University. The meeting, which was attended virtually via Zoom by all qualified members of staff and streamed live on the University’s official YouTube channel, was declared opened by the Vice-Chancellor and Chairman of Congregation, Professor Oluwatoyin T. Ogundipe, FAS, after attendance quorum of over eight-hundred (800) was attained.

The Chairman in his opening speech spoke extensively on the activities and experiences of the University since the last congregation, which was held on Wednesday, October 2, 2019, and called for all members to forge ahead with a unified mind towards the advancement of the University of Lagos. Subsequently, the Chairman addressed several questions from members of Congregation bordering on transcript processing, staff welfare, COVID-19 vaccination, housing for staff, amongst others. He intimated that vaccination for COVID-19 has commenced at the UNILAG Medical Centre.

The Registrar and Secretary to Congregation, Ọladẹjọ Azeez, Esq., thereafter announced the vacant positions for representatives of Congregation in the following statutory bodies of the University: Council, Senate, Budget Monitoring Committee, Housing Committee and ISL Management Board. He informed that candidates were nominated for elections into the vacant positions on Friday, March 19, 2021 and gave a breakdown of nominated candidates.

The election was conducted using an e-voting process, with the control room situated at the Centre for Information Technology and Systems (CITS). This enabled all members of Congregation to vote from independent locations and facilitated a speedy aggregation of the voting results. The Registrar subsequently announced the winners as follows:

Council Representative

Professor Owolabi L. Kuye of the Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Management Sciences (782 votes).

Budget Monitoring Committee Representative

Professor Oludiran S. Akinleye of the Department of Economics, Faculty of Social Sciences (835 votes).

Housing Committee Representatives

Mrs. Ajoke M. Ayeni of the Centre for Information Technology and Systems (CITS) (532 votes) and Dr. Amidu O. Ayeni of the Department of Geography, Faculty of Science (499 votes).

ISL Management Board Representatives

Mr. Akeem O. Adekola of the Bursary (532 votes)and Mr. Temidayo O. Akeju of the Dean’s Office, Faculty of Science (522 votes).

The newly voted 81 Members of Senate are:

1.	Dr. Victor T. Odumuyiwa	Department of Computer Sciences, Faculty of Science	735 votes
2.	Dr. Aderonke Samuel	Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science	654 votes
3.	Dr. Himot A. Koleoso	Department of Estate Management, Faculty of Environmental Sciences	637 votes
4.	Dr. Caleb A. O. Gbiri	Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences	617 votes
5.	Dr. Folake F. Olowokudejo	Department of Actuarial Science & Insurance, Faculty of Management Sciences	600 votes
6.	Dr. Adedehinbo E. Badejo	Department of Employment Relations and Human Resource Management, Faculty of Management Sciences	584 votes
7.	Dr. Nosiru O. Ashiru	Department of Political Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences	584 votes
8.	Dr. Adekola O. Adewale	Department of Physics, Faculty of Science	572 votes
9.	Dr. Olayide F. Obidi	Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science	561 votes
10.	Dr. Temitope O. Onuminya	Department of Botany, Faculty of Science	561 votes
11.	Dr. Peter O. Oluseyi	Department of Electrical & Electronics Engineering, Faculty Of Engineering	556 votes
12.	Dr. Florence A. Oladeji	Department of Computer Sciences, Faculty of Science	547 votes
13.	Dr. Christanah I. Ayolabi	Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science	545 votes
14.	Dr. Onyekachi O. Iroanya	Department of Cell Biology & Genetics, Faculty of Science	539 votes
15.	Dr. Arinola E. Joda	Department of Clinical Pharmacy & Biopharmacy, Faculty of Pharmacy	527 votes
16.	Dr. Eno E. Akarawak	Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science	526 votes
17.	Dr. Olusola O. Oyebola	Department of Physics, Faculty of Science	525 votes
18.	Dr. Rosemary A. Danesi	Department of Employment Relations and Human Resource Management, Faculty of Management Sciences	524 votes
19.	Dr. Udoka C. Okafor	Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences	522 votes
20.	Dr. Adeola M. Oloyede	Department of Cell Biology & Genetics, Faculty of Science	520 votes
21.	Dr. Ridwan A. Lawal	Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science	519 votes
22.	Dr. Mojisola N. Manuel	Department of Arts & Social Sciences, Faculty of Education	518 votes
23.	Dr. Ifeoma P. Okafor	Department of Community Health & Primary Care, Faculty of Clinical Sciences	518 votes
24.	Dr. Adetoun G. Emiola	Department of Arts & Social Sciences, Faculty of Education	518 votes
25.	Dr. Oluwakemi O. Odukoya	Department of Community Health & Primary Care, Faculty of Clinical Sciences	512 votes
26.	Dr. Moses D. Gbadebo	Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Arts	507 votes
27.	Dr. Olatokunbo C. Okiki	University of Lagos Main Library	499 votes
28.	Dr. Joseph B. Minari	Department of Cell Biology & Genetics, Faculty of Science	498 votes
29.	Dr. Racheal O. Odunlade	University of Lagos Main Library	498 votes
30.	Dr. Fatsuma Olaleru	Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science	498 votes
31.	Dr. Olusheye A. A. Akinfenwa	Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science	497 votes
32.	Dr. Abosede M. Ebabhi	Distance Learning Institution	496 votes
33.	Dr. Olufemi O. Olayemi	Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Management Sciences	493 votes
34.	Dr. Margaret O. Sofidiya	Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy	485 votes
35.	Dr. Julius O. Ehigie	Department of Mathematics, Faculty of Science	484 votes
36.	Dr. Folashade Afolabi	Distance Learning Institution	482 votes
37.	Dr. Olusola F. Olowoselu	Department of Haematology and Blood Transfusion, Faculty of Clinical Sciences	478 votes
38.	Dr. Babasola O. Okusanya	Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Faculty of Clinical Sciences	474 votes
39.	Dr. Ismail A. Ibraheem	Department of Mass Communication, Faculty of Social Sciences	474 votes
40.	Dr. Esther O. Oladele	Distance Learning Institution	469 votes
41.	Dr. Foluke A. Olatona	Department of Community Health & Primary Care, Faculty of Clinical Sciences	462 votes
42.	Dr. Oladayo M. Babalola	Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Science	461 votes
43.	Dr. Uzoma I. Oduah	Department of Physics, Faculty of Science	458 votes
44.	Dr. Abimbola A. Sowemimo	Department of Pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy	457 votes
45.	Dr. Oluchi J. Kanma-Okafor	Department of Community Health & Primary Care, Faculty of Clinical Sciences	457 votes
46.	Dr. Akeem B. Kadiri	Department of Botany, Faculty of Science	455 votes
47.	Dr. Gbadegesun B. Adeyeye	Department of Accounting, Faculty of Management Sciences	453 votes
48.	Dr. Joy C. Iyiegbuniwe	Distance Learning Institution	450 votes
49.	Dr. Olusoji B. Okunoye	Department of Computer Sciences, Faculty of Science	443 votes
50.	Dr. Christopher O. Chidi	Department of Employment Relations and Human Resource Management, Faculty of Management Sciences	442 votes
51.	Dr. Rachael O. Okunuga	Department of Science & Technology Education, Faculty of Education	440 votes
52.	Dr. Okwy P. Okpala	Department of Accounting, Faculty of Management Sciences	438 votes
53.	Dr. Celina O. Ogah	Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Faculty of Pharmacy	437 votes
54.	Dr. Olushola H. Adekanmbi	Department of Botany, Faculty of Science	434 votes
55.	Dr. Ganiyu O. Oyetibo	Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Science	433 votes
56.	Dr. Kehinde O. Oladeji	Department of Linguistics, African & Asian Studies, Faculty of Arts	429 votes
57.	Dr. Solomon C. Nwaneri	Department of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Engineering	429 votes
58.	Dr. Mutiu O. Sifau	Department of Cell Biology & Genetics, Faculty of Science	426 votes
59.	Dr. Kelechi L. Njoku	Department of Cell Biology & Genetics, Faculty of Science	425 votes
60.	Dr. Veronica F. Babajide	Department of Science & Technology Education, Faculty of Education	425 votes
61.	Dr. Perpe tual I. Ememe	Department of Lifelong & Continuing Education, Faculty of Education	422 votes
62.	Dr. Adewole U. Rufai	Department of Computer Sciences, Faculty of Science	421 votes
63.	Dr. Musa A. Obalola	Department of Actuarial Science & Insurance, Faculty of Management Sciences	420 votes
64.	Dr. Comfort O. Adeniyi	Distance Learning Institution	418 votes
65.	Dr. Aderonke O. Oyeyiola	Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science	417 votes
66.	Dr. Rafiu O. Shaibu	Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Science	416 votes
67.	Dr. Bamidele Akinsanya	Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science	414 votes
68.	Dr. Olasunmbo O. Afolayan	Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences	414 votes
69.	Dr. Adebisi A. Sunday	Department of Business Administration, Faculty of Management Sciences	414 votes
70.	Dr. Funsho A. Olatunde	Department of Arts & Social Sciences, Faculty of Education	413 votes
71.	Dr. Yewande O. Ntekim-Rex	Department of English, Faculty of Arts	413 votes
72.	Dr. Emmanuel O. Akingbehin	Department of Public Law, Faculty of Law	412 votes
73.	Dr. Waziri B. Adisa	Department of Sociology, Faculty of Social Sciences	410 votes
74.	Dr. Martha N. Amadi	Department of Educational Management, Faculty of Education	408 votes
75.	Dr. Kehinde A. Kemabonta	Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science	406 votes
76.	Dr. Peter I. Oni	Department of Philosophy, Faculty of Arts	405 votes
77.	Dr. Adetoun E. Adekanye	University of Lagos Main Library	402 votes
78.	Dr. Abass A. Shiro	Department of Finance, Faculty of Management Sciences	402 votes
79.	Dr. Ebenezer O. Dada	Department of Cell Biology & Genetics, Faculty of Science	399 votes
80.	Dr. Sheidu A. Sule	Department of Educational Management, Faculty of Education	397 votes
81.	Dr. Aliyu A. Adedeji	Department of European Languages & Integration Studies, Faculty of Arts	395 votes

Below are pictorial highlights of the Registrar and Secretary to Congregation, Ọladẹjọ Azeez, Esq., accompanied by other electoral officials, presenting the results to the Vice-Chancellor and Chairman of Congregation, Professor Oluwatoyin T. Ogundipe, FAS