Nigeria, April 17 -- Damilola Agbalajobi, a senior lecturer with the Department of Political Science at the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, has been promoted to the rank of professor.

With this promotion, Ms Agbalajobi emerged as the first female full professor since the department was established in 1962.

The promotion was approved by the university's Appointment and Promotions Committee at its meeting of 14 April. The elevation takes effect from the 1 October 2024, the committee notes.

Speaking with PREMIUM TIMES shortly after she received the news of the elevation, Ms Agbalajobi expressed gratitude to God for granting her the privilege to reach the peak of her academic career after years of working in the university spann...