Al-Hikmah University, Nigeria's first Islamic faith-based institution, appointed Professor Lateef Folorunsho Oladimeji as its sixth substantive Vice-Chancellor.

The 62-year-old professor, previously the Dean of the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, brings extensive experience to the role.

The appointment letter was signed by Alhaja Sekinat Yusuf, Chairman of the University Council, formalizing Oladimeji's new position.

Professor Oladimeji has held numerous key roles at the university, including pioneer Head of the Department of Islamic Studies, pioneer Registrar, Director of Academic Planning, and Deputy Vice-Chancellor, among others.

He was the pioneer Head, Department of Islamic Studies; a pioneer member of the University Senate till date; the pioneer Registrar and Secretary to Council, pioneer Director, Centre for Part-Time and Professional Studies (CPPS); Director, Centre for Research, Industrial Linkages and International Collaboration (CRIIC); pioneer Director of Information Unit; Director Academic Planning (DAP); and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (DVC).

He was also the Maiden Inaugural Lecturer of the University on January 7th, 2022 with the title: "Roving Preachers of the Message: Deconstructing Da'wah Across Borders."