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Timothy Abiodun Adebayo (born 25 December 1962)[1][2] is a professor of Entomology and Pesticide Toxicology and the fourth Vice Chancellor of the Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, Oyo State.[3][4][5][6][7]
Timothy A. Adebayo | |
|---|---|
| Born | 25 December 1962 (age 61) Osun State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Occupation | Academician |
| Title | Professor |
| Academic background | |
| Alma mater | Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife |
| Academic work | |
| Discipline | Agriculture scholar |
| Sub-discipline | Entomology and Toxicology specialist |
| Institutions | Vice-Chancellor of Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo |
Early life education
editAdebayo was born in Esa-Oke, Obokun Local Government Area of Osun State. After obtaining his First School Leaving Certificate and the West African School Certificate, he proceeded to Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State, where he earned a bachelor's degree in plant science in 1988. He then completed the mandatory one-year National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program. Following this, he returned to OAU to obtain a Master of Science (M.Sc.) degree in plant science in 1992, and subsequently earned a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Entomology from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, in 2003.[8]
Professional career
editProfessor Adebayo joined the Department of Agronomy at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, in 1992 as an Assistant Lecturer, eventually rising to become the Head of department. He was promoted to Full Professor at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology in 2006. Since then, he has served in various capacities, including chairman, Admission Committee; the institution's Coordinator of Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES),[9] and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics) from 2014 to 2016 during the tenure of Professor Adeniyi Sulaimon Gbadegesin. His research has been published in both local and international journals[10]
On 17 September 2020, Adebayo was appointed the fourth substantive Vice Chancellor of Ajayi Crowther University,[11] Oyo, by the institution's Governing Council,[12] led by Chief Wole Olanipekun (SAN). He officially assumed office on 2 October 2020, succeeding Prof. Dapo Folorunsho Asaju.
Awards and recognition
editAdebayo is a recipient of many awards and honours, including:
- Fellow, Horticultural Society of Nigeria (FHSN)
- Fellow, Chartered Institute of Administration (FCIA)
Personal life
editAdebayo is married to Oyekunke Olayemi,[13] a professor of Rural Development, and has children.
References
edit- ^ Amenaghawon, Anthony (2020-10-03). "Meet Prof Timothy Adebayo, The 4th Vice-Chancellor Of Ajayi Crowther University (ACU) Oyo". Retrieved 2024-10-05.
- ^ Saanu, Sunday (24 December 2023). "Celebrating ACU VC Prof. Adebayo at 61". The Nation. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
- ^ Adebayo, Musliudeen (2020-10-04). "Ex-LAUTECH DVC emerges Ajayi Crowther University Vice Chancellor". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
- ^ "Ajayi Crowther University Appoints Timothy Adebayo As New VC As Bishop Asaju Bows Out - Advent Cable Network Nigeria". 2020-09-17. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
- ^ Feyisipo, Remi (2020-10-04). "Adebayo resumes as Fourth Ajayi Crowther University Vice Chancellor". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
- ^ Adeyemo, Sola (20 October 2020). "I'll reposition, lift Ajayi Crowther varsity to enviable heights –VC". New Telegraph. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
- ^ "Ajayi Crowther University VC seeks repair of Ogbomoso-Oyo road". premiumtimesng.com. Retrieved 2024-10-05.
- ^ "The Vice-Chancellor - Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo". 2023-06-03. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
- ^ "Siwes — Siwes". www.siwes.itf.gov.ng. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
- ^ "Timothy A. Adebayo". scholar.google.com. Retrieved 2024-10-03.
- ^ Adebayo, Musliudeen (2020-10-04). "Ex-LAUTECH DVC emerges Ajayi Crowther University Vice Chancellor". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-10-06.
- ^ "Olanipekun heads Ajayi Crowther varsity council". The Nation. 7 April 2014. Retrieved 6 October 2024.
- ^ "Adebayo Oyefunke Olayemi PhD". scholar.google.com. Retrieved 2024-10-03.