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Akeredolu extends Prof Ige’s tenure as Acting VC of Adekunle Ajasin Varsity
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Dayo Johnson – Akure
Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State has approved the extension of the appointment of Professor Olugbenga Ige as Acting Vice Chancellor of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State.
This is in exercise of the powers conferred on the Governor as the Visitor to the University.
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Segun Ajiboye, in statement, said the extension follows the expiration of Prof Ige’s second six-month tenure as Acting Vice Chancellor.