The Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has officially appointed the founder and Managing Director of BOVAS & Company Limited, Architect (Dr.) Victoria Adunola Samson, as the new Chancellor of Osun State University (UNIOSUN). According to a report by Leadership, this appointment marks a significant milestone as it brings a highly accomplished female industry leader into the state’s academic governance.
In his official announcement, Governor Adeleke highlighted that Dr. Samson was selected for her exceptional track record in business, her deep philanthropic contributions, and her long-standing commitment to the development of the state. He expressed confidence that her wealth of experience in the private sector would provide the necessary leadership to elevate UNIOSUN’s global profile and enhance its resource management. Dr. Samson, a renowned figure in the Nigerian petroleum marketing sector, succeeds the previous chancellor and is expected to bring a fresh, industry-driven perspective to the institution’s strategic growth and research initiatives.
