ACHIEVEMENTS
Career Journey
From Industry Innovation to Academic Leadership and AcadoPreneurship
Vice-Chancellor / Chief Executive & Academic Officer
April 2022 – Till Date
Summit University, Offa
Offa, Kwara State, Nigeria
- Primary advocate for the educational mission of the university.
- Leads, motivates, and inspires academic and non-academic staff, students, and stakeholders.
- Serves as member of Governing Council, Chairperson of Senate and Congregation.
- Oversees day-to-day operations of the university.
- Ensures achievement of institutional goals and strategic objectives.
- Manages human, financial, and material resources with accountability.
- Ensures compliance with laws, statutes, and university regulations.
- Advises the Governing Council on policy, finance, and administration.
Professor & Head of Department, Mechatronics Engineering
July 2015 – March 2022
Federal University of Technology, Minna
Niger State, Nigeria
- Pioneered the establishment of the Department of Mechatronics Engineering (DOME).
- Led successful NUC accreditation of Mechatronics Engineering Programme.
- Established and managed multidisciplinary research groups.
- Coordinated research workshops, trainings, and academic activities.
- Mentored undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Promoted e-Learning and ICT-based teaching methodologies.
- Attracted national and international research grants and collaborations.
Director, Centre for Open Distance & e-Learning (CODeL)
July 2014 – Till Date
Federal University of Technology, Minna
Niger State, Nigeria
- Managed organization and coordination of CODeL programmes and events.
- Implemented course development, planning, and management.
- Ensured quality control and standardization of course materials.
- Coordinated admission policies and academic requirements.
- Managed awarded contracts, grants, and projects.
- Reported directly to the Vice-Chancellor.