The Vice Chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), Professor Folasade T. Ogunsola, OON, FAS has approved the appointment of Professor John Lekan Oyefara of the Department of Sociology, Faculty of Social Sciences, UNILAG as the Managing Director of UNILAG Consult Ltd.
Professor Oyefara emerged the top candidate for the position with a score of 84.4 out of 100, after a thorough evaluation process based on the established criteria.His appointment is for two (2) years, and takes effect from Thursday, May 1, 2025, after a handing-over ceremony scheduled as follows:
Date: Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Time: 11a.m.
Venue: Managing Director’s Office, UNILAG Consult Ltd
With over 30 years professional experience, Professor Oyefara is a seasoned academic whose research contributions have significantly advanced knowledge in his field. His expertise in strategic planning and institutional growth has seen him serve UNILAG in various capacities, and also earned him working experiences with reputable local and international organisations including the Federal Government of Nigeria, State Governments, World Bank, among others.
The 1994 First Class graduate of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, obtained his Masters and Doctorate Degrees in Sociology (Demography and Population Studies) from the University of Ibadan in 1998 and 2005 respectively.
Professor Oyefara, an accomplished scholar with key achievements in resource management and organizational development is a Fellow of the Nigerian Anthropological and Sociological Practitioners Association (FNASA). He is married and blessed with children.
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Folasade T. Ogunsola, OON, FAS, on behalf of the entire university community, heartily congratulates Professor Oyefara on his appointment and wishes him a successful tenure of office.
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Congratulations to you, Professor John Lekan Oyefara, another Illustrious Alumnus of Great Ife in Unilag.
Greater Heights!!!