Shukurat Olajire
Fountain University, Osogbo, has promoted Dr. Olusegun Liadi to the rank of Professor, making him the first professor in Sociology in the institution.
This was after the Governing Council of the institution made the pronuouncement during its meeting held on Thursday 24 October, 2024.
This promotion reflects his academic contributions and dedication to his field for over a decade.
He started as lecturer at Fountain University, Osogbo in the Department of Sociology in 2011 and bagged a PhD in Sociology from the University of Ibadan in 2015.
Between 2022 and 2024, Dr. Liadi served as the Dean of the College of Management and Social Sciences at Fountain University, Osogbo.
He has over 30 publications in reputable journals, with his research focusing on youth studies, popular culture, and development issues in Sub-Saharan Africa.
His latest co-edited book, Big Data: A Reader in Social and Management Research Methods, explores the use of big data in social sciences.
The Vice-Chancellor, Fountain University, Osogbo, Prof. Ramota Karim, congratulated Dr. Liadi on his promotion, highlighting his commitment to academic excellence.
In this vein, the Registrar, Mr. Sherrif Adenekan, also acknowledged his contributions to the university and the field of sociology at large.