UNIMED Appoints First Female VC, Targets Student Growth

Professor Ebunoluwa Adejuyigbe has officially assumed office as the first female substantive Vice Chancellor of the University of Medical Sciences (UNIMED), Ondo State.

Speaking during her assumption of office, Professor Adejuyigbe expressed gratitude to God and acknowledged the confidence reposed in her by the Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, as well as the University’s Governing Council.

Describing her appointment as a call to service, she pledged to lead with diligence, integrity, and commitment. The new Vice Chancellor emphasized a student-centered approach to administration and learning.

She noted that UNIMED is an internationally recognized institution with a peaceful and collaborative academic environment. According to her, many of the programmes offered at the university are not only locally marketable but also relevant at the postgraduate level, including Master’s and PhD studies.

Professor Adejuyigbe reaffirmed her commitment to strengthening academic and research programmes across all UNIMED campuses. She stated that improving these core areas would enhance the university’s global competitiveness and provide students with robust, future-ready learning experiences.