By Wuraola Oyedokun
The Federal College of Agriculture, Moor Plantation, Ibadan (FCAIB), has announced the promotion of 57 members of staff following the approval of the 2025 promotion exercise by the Agricultural Research Council of Nigeria (ARCN).
The approval, contained in a letter dated October 24, 2025, and signed by the Acting Director of Administration, Mrs. Khalimat Balogun, on behalf of the Executive Secretary, conveyed the Council’s consent for the implementation of the promotion results earlier forwarded by the College.
Leading the list of promoted staff is Engr. Dr. Titus Ilori, who rose from the rank of a Principal Lecturer to a Chief Lecturer, the pinnacle of the academic cadre in Colleges of Agriculture, an equivalent of a Professor in the University system, after 23 years cognate experience in the College.
Ilori, who was employed as an Assistant Lecturer in August 2002, specialising in Mechanical Engineering, Crop Processing and Storage (Computer Modelling) field.
His elevation emphasises years of dedicated service, research excellence, laudable creativity and mentorship within the College.
Among the newly promoted staff also, is Dr. (Mrs.) Adenike Komolafe, who advanced from a Senior Lecturer to Principal Lecturer. She joined the service of the College in 2008 as an Assistant Lecturer, with 17 years cognate experience as a Soil fertility professional (Microbiology Option). Dr. Komolafe bagged a Ph.D in November, 2017.
A total of 53 Senior staff were elevated across various professional categories/cadres, including Lecturers, Instructors, Agricultural Technologists, Laboratory Technologists, Animal Health and Husbandry Technologists, Technical Officers, Administrative Officers, Executive Officers, Store Officers, Library Officers, Graphics Arts Officers and Catering Officers. Also, four junior staff membees were promoted.
The Provost of the college, Prof. Jonathan Atungwu, congratulated the staff, urging them to be more professional and dedicated.
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