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Prof. Adesina resumes as Dean
August 1, 2023

Prof. Olufemi Adeyinka Adesina, who emerged recently as Dean-Elect of the Faculty of Science, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, resumes today August 1, 2023. In his inaugural address, he sought the assistance and support of all members of the Faculty as he assumes the position. He is a Professor of Mathematics.
A portion of his focus can be found at https://science.oauife.edu.ng/deans-office/
Science-preneurship Exhibition
January 25, 2023
















Sciencepreneurship Exhibition at the Biological Sciences Building by the students of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology as well as Department of Zoology.
The Vice Dean, Dr. Olasunkanmi represented the Dean at the event. Other participants were Prof. O. Babalola (HoD of Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology), Prof. A. Adedeji (former Dean, Faculty of Science); Dr. Sowemimo (Acting HoD, Department of Zoology) among others.
The exhibition was coordinated by Prof. R. E. Okonji, Dr. (Mrs.) A. Z. Ayinla and Dr. I. J. Olawuni
Announcing 2023 Faculty of Science International Conference
January 23, 2023
This is to announce that the 2023 Faculty of Science International Conference is scheduled to take place between 3rd and 6th July, 2023. It is a HYBRID Conference allowing for both In-Person and Virtual participation. 👉Click for Details…

Faculty of Science Quiz and Science Project 2023
January 16, 2023
Register your school to be part of the Quiz Competition and Science Project Exhibition Contest organized by the Faculty of Science, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State.
It is open only to senior secondary science students who are in SS2 in Nigeria. Schools are to express interest by registering ONLY three (3) representatives for the Quiz and Project Exhibition Contest. The name, passport photograph and admission number of each representative are required.
- The Quiz: There are a total of 60 online questions in Maths, Physics, Chemistry and Biology. The representatives are expected to answer the questions as best and as quickly as they can and click the submit button.
- The Science Project: Schools will send to the organizer a science project/topic of interest for screening. Only schools with shortlisted topic/project will be asked to come and exhibit at the finals.
The finals for both competitions will be conducted at the campus of the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State
The best three candidates or schools will receive mouth watering awards at the International Conference of the Faculty of Science coming up between 12th (arrival) to 15th (departure), June 2023. The best three science projects will be exhibited at the Opening Ceremony!!!
Further enquiries should be directed to Dr. B. S. Ogundare – Chairman, Science Conference Quiz Subcommittee – bogunda@oauife.edu.ng or +2348163883787
Please click 👉here to register your school.
Thank you
The Faculty partners Vaal University of Tech. South Africa
December 11, 2022
The Faculty of Science, ably represented by the Dean, Prof. I. O. Adewale is in partnership with Vaal University of Technology, South Africa on several aspects of pure and applied sciences including nanotechnology and engineering
Faculty Seminar – January 2022
January 21, 2022
You cordially invited to the January 2022 Faculty of Science Seminar scheduled as follows

OAU@60 – Past, Present & Future of Science
October 18, 2021

The Faculty of Science is celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the Obafemi Awolowo University by presenting a lecture titled, “Past, Present and Future of Science”. This is coupled with different categories of awards for deserving alumni and individuals. It is also possible to watch the event live on YouTube.
DATE: 20TH OCTOBER, 2021
TIME: 9 AM
AWARDS
Outstanding Alumnus Award
- Dr. Sulleiman Adebayo ADEDIRAN FNIM, FNAE – Independent Governance And Evaluation Consultant
- Elder (Chief) Chima Uzoma ONYEKWERE, OON, FNCS – Chairman, Nigeria Internet Exchange Point (IXPN), Chairman, Board of Trustees of Nigeria Internet Registration Association (NiRA)
- Mr. Abayomi Oluwaseun ODUMOSU – Principal Consultant Digital Financial Services Specialist
- Mr. Akintoye OYEKUNLE – Programme Monitoring and Evaluation Consultant UK Foreign Commonwealth and Development Organisation
- Prof. Musbau Adewumi AKANJI, FAS – Pioneer and Former Vice-Chancellor of Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin, Kwara State. Former Vice-Chancellor of Federal University of Technology, Minna, Niger State
- Prof. Adenike KUKU – Vice-Chancellor, Kings University, Ode-Omu, Osun State.
- Mr. Olabode SOWUNMI – Consultant to the House Committee on Power & the Senate Committee on Gas
- Dr. Remi MAKINDE, FIMS – National Network Implementation Head in Globacom, Nigeria and Ghana
- Mr. Adedokun Dotun OWOYOMI – Chief Executive Ofcer (CEO) of Dot Farms and Jarydol International Enterprises
- Mr. Femi OLAJIMBITI – Business Director, Pepsi Co, Leatherhed Survey, UK
- Mr. Olugbenga GABRIEL – Executive Assistant, Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (ETI)
- Mr. Seun FAKUADE – Senior Special Assistant (Research and Development) Ofce of the Ekiti State Governor, Ado Ekiti
- Prof. Anthony I. OKOH – Director SMARC, Microbial Water Monitoring Centre, University of Fort Hare, South Africa
- Mr. Isaac JAGUN – Managing Director, (Secure & Trusted Alliance Services Limited
- Prof. S. S. OKOYA – Professor of Mathematics, Department of Mathematics, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria.
Outstanding Corporate Award
- WALTERSMITH GROUP, 47 Glover Road, P. O. Box 54797, Ikoyi Lagos Nigeria.
Award of Recognition of Outstanding Service
- Prof. Aderemi Okunola OGUNFOWOKAN – Dean of Science – 2015 to 2017
- Prof. Olubukola ADEDEJI – Dean of Science – 2017 to 2019
- Prof. Marcus Adebola ELERUJA – Dean of Science – 2019 to 2021
CV & Promotion Assessment Templates
August 5, 2021
Please download the approved templates of Academic CV and Promotion Assessment for your further action
A New Dean Resumes
August 2, 2021
Prof. I. O. Adewale of the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology resumes today 1st August, 2021 as the New Dean. He takes over from Prof. M. A. Eleruja of the Department of Physics and Physics Engineering who just completed a tenure from August 1, 2019 to July 31, 2021.
Prof. I. O. Adewale has offered to serve as the Dean, Faculty of Science for the 2021/2022 and 2022/2023 Academic Sessions. He promises to contribute to the development of the Faculty by providing quality leadership and also consolidating the strands of excellence achieved so far by the Faculty.
Prof. Adewale has served at the Departmental, Faculty, University and External Levels (within and outside Nigeria) at various times before assuming this new position of the Dean of the Faculty of Science, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria.
The Faculty wishes him a successful tenure.
Opening Ceremony – Faculty of Science Conference
June 8, 2021
The Opening Ceremony of the 2021 Conference is streaming live now on youtube