Summit University Extends Tenure of Prof. Abiodun Musa Aibinu as 2nd Substantive Vice-Chancellor

Summit University, Offa
governing council has extended tenure of Prof. Abiodun Musa Aibinu as 2nd substantive vice-chancellor.

The Governing Council of Summit University, Offa, Kwara State, has approved the extension of the tenure of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Abiodun Musa Aibinu, for an additional one (1) year, following the completion of his first term on 31st March 2026. The decision, taken at its 26th meeting held on Tuesday, 24th March 2026, and ratified by the Board of Trustees on 31st March 2026, reflects strong confidence in his leadership and performance.

Professor Aibinu, a distinguished Professor of Mechatronics Engineering, continues to provide purposeful and visionary leadership to the University.

Within four years, the University recorded significant milestones, including the doubling of undergraduate academic programmes, the introduction of postgraduate studies, expansion of capacity development initiatives, strengthened fundraising efforts, and sustained growth in student enrolment supported by enhanced scholarship schemes. The University also established key academic structures such as the Kola Balogun College of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Engineering and the College of Innovation and Computing Technology, while advancing the introduction of the Lateefat Gbajabiamila College of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences, alongside various skills and professional development programmes.

Research and innovation have been significantly enhanced through the attraction of local and international research grants, increased scholarly outputs, publications in high-impact journals, and strategic collaborations.

The administration also recorded major progress in infrastructure development, including new campus structures and expansion of institutional estates, as well as institutional advancement and digital transformation. This includes the deployment of the Learning Management System (LMS), Institutional Repository, student and administrative portals, transcript processing system, and computer-based testing platforms, alongside strengthened mentoring and academic support systems.

In addition, the University has made notable progress in sustainability through its transition to clean and renewable energy across multiple campus facilities, while maintaining full accreditation status for its academic programmes. During his tenure, the University also introduced signature courses, including Artificial Intelligence, Acadopreneurship, History, Heritage and Storytelling, and Grantsmanship.

The extension of tenure takes effect from 1st April 2026.

Mustapha Abayomi Kadiri, MHSN, MANUPA, FIPMLD
Acting Registrar and Secretary to Council

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