Edward Olanipekun
Edward Olanipekun | |
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| Vice-Chancellor of Ekiti State University | |
| In office 2019–2024 | |
| Preceded by | Olubunmi Ajayi |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Babatola Ayodele |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Edward Olorunnisola Olanipekun |
| Alma mater | University of Ibadan, Bayero University Kano |
| Profession | Academic |
Edward Olorunnisola Olanipekun is a professor of Industrial Chemistry and the Vice-Chancellor of Ekiti State University between 2019-2024. ICT University, Yaounde, Cameroon honoured the former VC with a lifetime award alongside Olusegun Obasanjo in 2021. Olanipekun was honoured by the Center for Ethics and Self Value Orientation of Nigeria (CESVO) with gold medal of University Administrator of Nigeria, Integrity Icon of Nigeria (IION) and a Certificate of Excellence in Ethical Leadership award in 2022. The 1982 set of Mary Immaculate Grammar School, Ado-Ekiti honoured his 5 years tenure in office with a luncheon in August 2024.