FG appoints new OAU pro-chancellor

The authorities of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State, on Friday introduced the appointment of a former Speaker of the Osun State Home of Meeting, Adejare Bello, as the brand new Professional-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the college.

This was contained in a press release by the Public Relations Officer of the college, Mr Abiodun Olarewaju, obtained by PidomNigeria On-line in Osogbo, on Friday. Olarewaju acknowledged that Bello brings to his new place a wealthy mix of legislative expertise, diplomatic publicity, and a deep-rooted dedication to academic development.

“Having beforehand served with distinction because the Speaker of the Osun State Home of Meeting, the place he demonstrated exemplary management, integrity, and dedication to democratic governance, the brand new pro-chancellor additionally served Nigeria meritoriously as an Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Mexico in June 2021, with concurrent accreditation to Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Panama, contributing considerably to the nation’s diplomatic engagements and worldwide relations for intergovernmental improvement.

“An alumnus of Obafemi Awolowo University, Rt. Hon. Bello earned his diploma in Legislation. His tutorial background and enduring connection to the college uniquely place him to know its heritage, aspirations, and strategic course,” the assertion learn partially.

Bello, who hails from Ede in Osun State, Olarewaju stated, enjoys respect throughout the board for his humility, accessibility, and distinctive human relations.

The assertion added, “The college expresses profound confidence in his capability to supply visionary management and to work harmoniously with council members, administration, workers, unions, college students, alumni, and different stakeholders in advancing the mission and international standing of the college.

“The whole college group congratulates Rt. Hon. Adejare Bello on this well-deserved appointment and appears ahead to a brand new period of stability, progress, and excellence underneath his chairmanship.”

The brand new appointee replaces the speedy previous chairman of the council, Prof. Siyan Oyeweso, whose dying occurred in December 2025 on the age of 64.

PidomNigeria On-line studies that information of his passing was introduced on Tuesday through X (previously Twitter) by Olalekan Badmus, Particular Assistant to Ademola Adeleke on Digital Media.

In his publish, Badmus expressed unhappiness over the loss, writing, “Relaxation in energy, Prof. Siyan Oyeweso. An illustrious son of Ede, Osun State, and Nigeria. What a tragic loss!”