KolaDaisi University has announced the appointment of Professor Olajumoke Morenikeji as its Vice-Chancellor-designate, following what the institution described as a rigorous and transparent selection process approved by its Board of Trustees.
The appointment was confirmed in line with the university’s governing law and subsequently ratified at the 33rd Statutory Meeting of the Governing Council held on April 30, 2026. The announcement was formally signed by the Registrar and Secretary to Council, Haruna Olawale Adetu.
According to the statement, Prof. Morenikeji is expected to officially assume office on August 3, 2026, marking a new leadership phase for the institution.
Prof. Morenikeji, a renowned parasitologist, is an alumnus of the University of Ibadan, where she obtained her B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. degrees in Zoology. She was elevated to the rank of Professor of Parasitology in 2016.
Her academic career spans over a decade of impactful research in tropical diseases, with a strong focus on malaria and schistosomiasis. She has published more than 120 scholarly articles and authored several academic books, contributing significantly to global health and parasitology research.
Before her appointment as Vice-Chancellor-designate, she served in several key administrative roles within KolaDaisi University, including Head of Department, Dean, and Deputy Vice-Chancellor, where she played a major role in institutional development, academic planning, and research advancement.
The university described her appointment as a significant milestone that reflects its commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and institutional growth.
Stakeholders within the institution have also welcomed the development, noting that her wealth of experience in both academic leadership and research is expected to further strengthen the university’s governance structure and academic profile.
Prof. Morenikeji’s appointment adds to the growing list of female academic leaders taking up top executive roles in Nigerian universities, a trend widely regarded as a positive shift in higher education leadership.
