FG appoints Adejare Bello Pro-Chancellor of OAU…

The Federal Government has appointed former Speaker of the Osun State House of Assembly, Adejare Bello, as the new Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of the Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State.

The OAU Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Olarewaju, made this known in a statement released on Friday, March 6, 2026.

Olarewaju said Bello, who holds a law degree from the university, brings a rich blend of legislative experience, diplomatic exposure and deeply held commitment to educational advancement to the position.

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“Having previously served with distinction as Speaker of the Osun State Assembly, where he demonstrated exemplary leadership, integrity and dedication to democratic governance, the new Pro-Chancellor also meritoriously served Nigeria as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the United States of Mexico in June 2021, with concurrent accreditation to Costa Rica, Guatemala and Panama, contributing significantly to the country’s diplomatic engagements and international relations for intergovernmental development,” Olarewaju added.

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He quoted the OAU leadership as congratulating Bello, a native of Ede in Osun State, on “the well-deserved appointment and looks forward to a new era of stability, progress and excellence under his presidency.”

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