Nigerian Professor Becomes First Black VC of Universityof Illinois, USA

 A Nigerian Professor, Ilesanmi Adesida made history last month by becoming the first black Provost/Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs of the well-respected University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign in the United States.



Born in Ondo State, Prof Adesida is a Nigerian engineer whose outstanding work in the field of Nanotechnology has received much acclaim in the scientific community. He was also the head of the Electrical Engineering Department at Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Nigeria.

Commenting on his recently appointed role, Prof Adesida said: “I’m honoured and humbled to be selected as provost of this great campus. This is something I take very seriously. I know how to work very hard and I’m ready to roll up my sleeves and get the job done.”

Posted: at 17-09-2012 11:02 AM (12 years ago) | Gistmaniac

Naija get Talents na....

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Posted: at 17-09-2012 12:10 PM (12 years ago) | Hero

Good job. There is always a reward for every good work. May God give you the ability and power to have a positive mind set towards your new appointment. More grease to your elbow.      

Posted: at 17-09-2012 12:38 PM (12 years ago) | Newbie

Congrats Prof. Naija is proud of u.

Posted: at 17-09-2012 01:24 PM (12 years ago) | Hero

I am proud of you, dude

Posted: at 17-09-2012 02:02 PM (12 years ago) | Gistmaniac

naija still naija.always smart.thumps up MR

Posted: at 17-09-2012 02:12 PM (12 years ago) | Gistmaniac

Well done sir. Am nt surprise he is from ondo state.

Posted: at 17-09-2012 02:57 PM (12 years ago) | Addicted Hero

Congrats bro, we are very proud of you

Posted: at 17-09-2012 04:57 PM (12 years ago) | Gistmaniac

Congratulations my brother

Posted: at 17-09-2012 06:23 PM (12 years ago) | Gistmaniac

nice 1

Posted: at 17-09-2012 08:08 PM (12 years ago) | Upcoming