KWASU VC Reaffirms Commitment to Staff Welfare at Reception for Newly Promoted Professors

The Vice-Chancellor of Kwara State University (KWASU), Professor Shaykh-Luqman Jimoh, has reaffirmed the University’s commitment to the welfare of its staff, emphasizing that KWASU remains dedicated to the prompt payment of staff entitlements.

Professor Jimoh made this known while hosting the University’s 20 newly promoted professors and their spouses at a special reception held on Thursday, July 16, 2026.

Describing the 2025 promotion exercise as remarkable, the Vice-Chancellor noted that 20 members of the academic staff attained the rank of professor through a transparent, merit-based process. He disclosed that each of the newly promoted professors received favourable evaluations from external assessors, reflecting the quality of their academic research and scholarly contributions.

The Vice-Chancellor charged the professors to sustain the culture of impactful research, provide quality mentorship to younger academics, and further enhance the University’s reputation through groundbreaking scholarship and innovation.

Speaking on behalf of the newly promoted professors, Professor Adeyinka Elizabeth Ajibola expressed appreciation to the university management for its unwavering support. She pledged that the new professors would continue to uphold the ideals of excellence and dedicated service while advancing the university’s vision.

The reception was attended by Principal Officers of the University, as well as the Deans of the Faculties of the newly promoted professors.