Jeremiah Ojediran
Jeremiah Oludele Ojediran | |
|---|---|
| Born | 13 January 1955 |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
| Occupation | Academician |
| Spouse | Mrs. Ekiyor Ojediran |
| Academic background | |
| Education | University of Ibadan |
| Academic work | |
| Discipline | Agricultural engineer |
| Institutions | Bells University of Technology, |
Jeremiah Oludele Ojediran (born 13 January 1955) is a Nigerian academic and the fourth Vice-Chancellor of Bells University of Technology between 2016 and 2026. He is a member of the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) and a fellow the Nigerian Society of Engineers and the Nigerian Institution of Agricultural Engineers.[1][2][3]
Early life and education
Ojediran was from Ogbomoso, in Oyo State, Nigeria. He obtained his first degree in Engineering from the University of Ibadan and obtained his doctorate degree in agricultural engineering [4][2]
Academic career
Ojediran began his career at Federal Ministry of Land Resources in Kaduna but later moved to the then Polytechnic of Sokoto, Birnin-Kebbi in 1980 where he served as the acting head of department and dean. In 1990, based on the recommendation of professor Folagbade Aboaba, he joined Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) at that time, it was called Oyo State University of Technology (OSUTECH) where he also served as Deputy Dean, Acting Dean and Deputy Vice-Chancellor from 2008 to 2010. In 2004, he was elevated to the rank of Professor of agricultural engineering[2] and eventually became the acting Vice-Chancellor appointed by the Osun State government.[5]
In 2016, he was appointed Vice-Chancellor of Bells University of Technology, Ota, Ogun State[2][6] for a two tenure and he was eventually succeeded by Professor Abel Olajide Olorunnisola on 1 August 2026.[7]
Ojediran is a member of the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), a fellow of the Nigerian Institution of Agricultural Engineers and the Nigerian Society of Engineers.[8]
Personal life
Ojediran is married to Mrs. Ekiyor Ojediran.[8]
References
- ↑ "Ojediran: Ageing like fine wine @70 – Ogbomoso Insight". ogbomosoinsightonline.com.ng. Archived from the original on 2025-08-04. Retrieved 2026-08-05.
- 1 2 3 4 Times, Church (2026-01-20). "Prof. Jeremiah Ojediran: The intriguing story of Bell's Varsity VC - Church Times Nigeria - News, features and more". Retrieved 2026-08-05.
- ↑ Amos, Kobor (2018-07-27). "Bells University and Ojediran's difference". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2026-08-05.
- ↑ Ogunlana, Femi. "Meet 7 Ogbomoso.indigenes who served/serving as Vice Chancellors in Nigerian universities".
- ↑ vanguard (2010-07-13). "Osun drags Oyo to court over ownership of LAUTECH". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2026-08-05.
- ↑ Nlebem, Anthony (2019-10-27). "Bells University, Ota: Driving processes with technological innovations". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2026-08-05.
- ↑ "Bells University Appoints New Vice-Chancellor, Bursar". Independent Newspaper Nigeria. 2026-07-10. Retrieved 2026-08-05.
- 1 2 admin (2023-08-16). "LAURELS FOR BELLS UNIVERSITY VICE-CHANCELLOR AS HE BAGS NEW NSE AWARD". BELLS UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY. Retrieved 2026-08-05.