Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has appointed Dr Olubamise Moses as the new Provost of the State College of Health Sciences and Technology, Ijero-Ekiti.
The announcement was made in a statement signed by the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, Olayinka Oyebode, on Friday.
The governor said Olubamise’s selection followed a “rigorous and transparent selection process” conducted by the institution’s Governing Council.
His four-year tenure is scheduled to begin on October 2, succeeding Dr (Mrs.) C.O. Adebayo, whose term concludes on September 30.
Alongside Olubamise’s appointment, Oyebanji also appointed other key principal officers for the college, based on the recommendations of the Governing Council.
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These include Ayodeji Sunday Emmanuel as Registrar, Dada Olaniyi Kolade as Bursar, and Folorunso Femi Joseph as Librarian.
A native of Ijan-Ekiti, Olubamise was born on December 2, 1975.
He holds a Bachelor of Science in Human Physiology from the University of Ilorin, a Postgraduate Diploma in Education, and a Master of Science and a Ph.D. in Health Education, all from Ekiti State University.
He is also a Fellow of the College of Biomedical Engineering.
Olubamise’s career at the College of Health Sciences and Technology began in 2006 as a Scientific Officer/Tutor.
He steadily rose through the ranks, achieving the position of Chief Lecturer in 2024. Before his new role as Provost, he served as the institution’s Director of ICT.
Oyebanji urged Olubamise and the newly appointed principal officers to work collaboratively with all stakeholders to transform the college into a world-class institution.
