Elizade University, Ilara Mokin has appointed Prof Philip Oguntunde, a distinguished scholar in Ecohydrology and Water Resources Engineering, as the new Vice-Chancellor of the University, effective January 1, 2026.
A statement by the university’s spokesman, Mr Williams Olufunmi, quoted the Registrar, Mr. Omololu Adegbenro, describing Oguntunde as an accomplished academic and administrator with a formidable record of scholarship, research, leadership and institutional development.
The statement said that Oguntunde, a First Class graduate of the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), and born in 1969, holds a Ph.D degree in Environmental Hydrology and Water Engineering from the University of Bonn, Germany, alongside advanced leadership training in higher education management.
The statement added that he “rose through the ranks at FUTA to become Professor in 2014.”
According to the statement, “With over 100 publications in high-impact journals, multiple books and monographs, and supervision of over 15 Ph.D. and 20 Master’s graduates, Professor Oguntunde is widely respected for his research depth and mentoring capacity. He has also attracted multi-million-naira and foreign currency grants, driving research, capacity building and infrastructural growth.
“He has served in several strategic leadership roles, including Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development) for two terms, Member of Governing Council, and Director, University Advancement Centre, FUTA, while facilitating strong local and international collaborations.
“A Fellow of leading professional and scientific bodies in Nigeria and abroad, Professor Oguntunde’s appointment underscores Elizade University’s commitment to academic excellence, research innovation and world-class university governance.”
