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The Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has reportedly announced the promotion of Dr. Habibat Adubiaro, the Secretary to the Ekiti State Government (SSG), to the esteemed rank of Professor .
This development was confirmed by FUOYE’s Promotion and Appointment Committee on Tuesday, with the professorship taking effect retroactively from October 1, 2022.
Dr. Adubiaro, an accomplished academic and administrator, has had a distinguished career spanning various institutions, including the Federal Polytechnic, Ado Ekiti, and FUOYE, where she served as an Associate Professor of Industrial Chemistry.
Her expertise and leadership have been recognized through various appointments, including her current role as SSG and former positions as Special Adviser on Women Affairs and Commissioner, Ministry of Women Affairs in Ekiti State.
Meanwhile , Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has congratulated the Secretary to the State Government, Dr Habibat Adubiaro, on her elevation to the rank of Professor of Chemistry at the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti.
Governor Oyebanji, in a statement by his Special Adviser on Media, Mr Yinka Oyebode, described Dr Adubiaro’s elevation as a recognition of her years of academic excellence, adding that the elevation was well earned.The Governor also commended the Governing Council of the University under the leadership of Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba (SAN), for its objectivity and commitment to justice and fairness.
“On behalf of the Government and good people of Ekiti State, I congratulate our hard-working SSG, Dr Habibat Adubiaro for this well- earned promotion. This will not only spur her to do more in her academic and pubic service roles, it will inspire other citizens to continue to aim high in their different areas of endeavors.”, the statement added.
The Governor, had earlier in the afternoon, visited the SSG in her office, to formally congratulate her on the promotion. He was accompanied by the Chief of Staff, Mr Niyi Adebayo during the visit.