Michael Ologunde
Michael Ologunde | |
|---|---|
| Vice-Chancellor of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology | |
| In office 2019–2021 | |
| Preceded by | Adeniyi Sulaimon Gbadegesin |
| Succeeded by | Mojeed Olaide Liasu |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Michael Olufisayo Ologunde |
| Profession | Academic |
Michael Olufisayo Ologunde is a professor of food science and the first indigenous Vice-chancellor of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology after the tenure of his predecessor, Adeniyi Sulaiman Gbadegesin.[1][2] He was sacked by the Oyo State Government in 2021 over undisclosed reasons.[3][4]
Career
[edit]Ologunde is a professor of food science and engineering. He was elected the Vice-Chancellor of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology and assumed office on the 14th of February, 2019, after the screening of seven candidates who contested for the position by the governing council. He was the top candidate with Timothy Adebayo and Idowu Adetunji coming second and third respectively during the selection process.[5][1][6]
Controversy
[edit]In 2021, a letter from the Oyo state government through the Commissioner of the state sacked Ologunde for undisclosed reasons. This sparked controversy across the school and drew condemnation from the Academic Staff Union of Universities in Nigeria.[7][8][9]
References
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- ^ "LAUTECH appoints new VC, 2 others - Daily Trust". dailytrust. 2018-12-08. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ^ Royal, David O. (2021-04-19). "ASUU faults Makinde on sack of LAUTECH Vice Chancellor". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ^ Nation, The (2021-04-17). "Makinde sacks LAUTECH VC | The Nation". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 2024-12-03.
- ^ "Controversy rocks LAUTECH over removal of VC". www.premiumtimesng.com. Retrieved 2024-12-03.