Havilla University in Cross River, State Nigeria, has appointed Professor Adewale Banjo, a Lagos-born scholar currently based in Johannesburg, South Africa, as its Ag. Vice Chancellor.
Professor Banjo, a native of Isiu in Ikorodu North LCDA is a distinguished academic with a background in Political Science and International Development Consulting. He has held prestigious positions and received recognitions throughout his career, including being a former NRF-rated Associate Executive Dean in South Africa, a UNESCO Laureate, a U.S Fulbright Alumnus, a British Commonwealth Institute and CEU-George Soros Fellow.
In addition to his academic achievements, Professor Banjo has contributed to various institutions, serving as an Adjunct Professor at Walter Sisulu University in South Africa, and the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN). He has also previously lectured at institutions such as LASU, UniVen, Zululand University, and UNiSA.
Furthermore, he has held Adjunct Faculty roles at prominent South African institutions like the South African National Defence College (SANDC), South African National War College (SANWarC), South African Diplomatic Academy (SADA), and Public Service Institute of Nigeria.
Havilla University anticipates benefiting greatly from Professor Adewale Banjo’s extensive academic and managerial experience.
His global networks, combined with his exposure to ethical governance, organizational re-engineering, and performance management aligned with the university’s mission, make him a valuable addition to the institution and a promoter of global best practices.
This is a cheering news for the entire Ikorodu Division and a testament to the abundance of quality human resources the Division possesses.
