The Management of Lens University Ilemona, along Offa – Irra Road, Kwara State has appointed Mr. Surajudeen Oyedokun Oyebode as the pioneer Registrar of the University.
Oyebode who hails from Sawo Olarenwaju Compound Offa was born on the 28th of September 1958.
After his elementary education at St Mark’s School Ilaro (1965), St Mark’s School Offa (1966-1967) and Baptist Day School-Minna (1968-1971), he proceeded to Offa Grammar School Offa from 1972 to 1976 for his secondary education.
He also attended Zungeru College of Advanced Studies Bida from 1976 to 1978 before gaining admission to Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, where he obtained a degree in English Literature in June 1981.
As a thoroughbred administrator, Oyebode proceeded to University of Benin for his postgraduate diploma in Public Administration from1984 to 1985.
He joined the services of Usmanu Danfodio University as an Administrative Assistant in July 1982, he rose through the ranks to become Senior Assistant Registrar, Principal Assistant Registrar and Deputy Registrar in October 1995.
Oyebode has served the University in different capacities. He served as the Secretary, Postgraduate School from May to September 1995, from April 1997 to May 1998 and from 20th July 2009 to 29th November 2013.
As an administrator par excellence with wide experience, he was appointed as Registrar, Kwara State University Malete from 3rd December 2013 to 30th November 2018. After his successful tenure at Kwara State University, he returned to Usmanu Danfodio University, Sokoto to resume duty in February 2019.
Oyebode, a dedicated and committed technocrat retired as Deputy Registrar from Usmanu Danfodiyo University, (UDU) Sokoto and former Registrar of Kwara State University, Malete respectively.
He has attended many national and international conferences. Oyebode retired from public service in September 2023. He is married and blessed with children.
The Management congratulates him, wishes him a successful tenure of office.
