Gov. Makinde appoints new Rector for Ibadan Poly
Dr. Taiwo Lasisi has been appointed Acting Rector of The Polytechnic, Ibadan.
According to a statement by the Oyo State Commissioner for Education, Science, and Technology, Prof. Salihu Adelabu, Dr Lasisi will serve in an acting role for six months, beginning on March 25.
Dr Lasisi is a dedicated scholar with extensive expertise in applied sciences, particularly in statistics for national development,” the statement adds.
“He received a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Statistics from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, and a Doctorate of Philosophy Degree in Statistics (Time Series Analysis) from the University of Botswana, Botswana, South Africa.
“He has a very significant experience working in the administration of academic units in tertiary institutions.
“He was a former Dean of Student Affairs and Director of the Academic Planning and Control Unit at The Polytechnic Ibadan, among other administrative responsibilities that he has upheld in my academic career.
“He lectured at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology as an acting Head of the Department of Statistics till date.
“He belongs to two foremost social cultural groups in Ibadan, Ibadan Solidarity Group (ISG) and Ibadan Action Council (IAC), both are affiliates of the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII),” the statement read.
His appointment follows the expiration of the tenure of Prof. Kazeem Adebiyi on March 24, 2024.
