Prof. Oyeronke A. Odunola assumes office as Head, Department of Biochemistry, University of Ibadan, Nigeria on 1st August, 2020.
The Department of Biochemistry since 1960 has excelled in teaching and research, produced graduates who are worthy in character and learning, and in equipping her Early Career Researchers. These were possible under the leadership of Heads of Department who have strived to sustain this legacy by threading on her vision – ‘To be an internationally and globally recognised Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology’ and in line with University of Ibadan’s vision – ‘To be a world-class institution for academic excellence geared towards meeting societal needs’.
To strengthen these efforts and in furtherance to Prof. Oyeronke Odunola's vision for the Department as Acting Head (2010 – 2012) – ‘To move Department of Biochemistry to greater heights in an enabling and conducive academic environment where Peace and Harmony reign supreme’, and to consolidate the advancements recorded during that period and thereafter, she intends to serve as the Head of Department from 1st August, 2020 guided by this vision:
‘To provide an effective leadership in an enabling environment where Peace and Harmony reign supreme, with motivation for excellence in Teaching, Learning, inclusive Service Delivery and Innovative Translational Research Outputs (ITRO) for desired uptake and transformation of the society’.
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