Breaking News: Kwara State Governor Appoints Pioneering Acting Vice Chancellor for Newly Established University of Education

In a landmark move, Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has appointed Prof. Medinat Folorunsho Salman as the pioneer Acting Vice Chancellor of the newly established Kwara State University of Education (KWSUED) Ilorin. As a professor of mathematics education, Salman brings a wealth of expertise to the new institution, which is poised to become a hub for education innovation in the region.

With a distinguished academic background, Salman has a Bachelor of Education from Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, a Master’s degree in Mathematics Education from the University of Ilorin, and a doctoral degree in Mathematics Education from the University of Ilorin in 1998. Prior to her appointment, she was a senior lecturer at the department of science education and coordinator of the Educational Technology Centre at the University of Ilorin.

Salman is not only a renowned expert in mathematics education but also a trailblazer. She is the first female professor from Ilorin Emirate, paving the way for future generations of women in academia. Her research interests lie in mathematics education, gender issues in mathematics and science education, and innovation in mathematics education in the developing world.

The appointment takes effect immediately, as announced by Rafiu Ajakaye, the governor’s Chief Press Secretary, in a statement released in Ilorin on Tuesday. This new development marks a significant milestone in the establishment of the Kwara State University of Education, which is poised to play a vital role in promoting education excellence and innovation in the region.