Adesina Adebukola has made history as the second female professor in the Department of Political Science at the prestigious University of Ibadan.
Professor Adebukola’s promotion to the rank of a professor was based on her outstanding research work, academic contributions and teaching excellence.
Professor Adebukola joined the Department of Political Science at the University of Ibadan in 2001 as a lecturer and has since then distinguished herself as a scholar of repute. Her research interests include gender and politics, conflict and peace studies, governance and democratization in Africa.
She has published widely in reputable academic journals and has also authored several books on these subjects. Her contributions to the field of political science have earned her numerous accolades both nationally and internationally.
Reacting to the news of her promotion, Professor Adebukola expressed her gratitude to the University of Ibadan for the recognition and promised to continue to work hard to advance the frontiers of knowledge in her field.
“I am deeply honoured to be promoted to the rank of professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Ibadan. This is a great privilege and I promise to continue to work hard to contribute to the growth and development of the department and the university as a whole,” she said.
“Professor Adebukola is a highly respected scholar who has made significant contributions to the field of political science. Her promotion to the rank of professor is well-deserved and we are proud to have her as a member of our academic community,”a commendation she received.