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Kwara private university names first substantive vice-chancellor

Source: Punch Nigeria · 21 Sep 2026, 20:40 UTC
Kwara private university names first substantive vice-chancellor
Image: Punch Nigeria · original report

Abdulrasaq Abubakar Toyin University in Kwara State has appointed Professor Olayemi Olaniyi as its first substantive vice-chancellor, Punch Nigeria reports. The appointment takes effect on September 4, although the available source material does not provide details of Olaniyi’s background or the institution’s plans.

Abdulrasaq Abubakar Toyin University in Kwara State has appointed Professor Olayemi Olaniyi as its first substantive Vice-Chancellor, Punch Nigeria reports. The appointment takes effect on September 4, according to the report. The supplied source material does not state when the university was established, identify Olaniyi’s previous position or provide details of the process that led to his appointment.

It also does not outline the vice-chancellor’s responsibilities, the university’s academic programmes or any priorities for the new administration. No reaction from Olaniyi or the institution was included in the available material.

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