Kings University, Odeomu, has received approval from the National Universities Commission (NUC) to run additional undergraduate programmes effective from 2023/2024 academic session. The University named the approved undergraduate programmes as Nursing Science, Public Health and Medical Laboratory Science all in the Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences. Our Mission: To be a University recognized for academic excellence and human capital development which impacts society economically, intellectually and socially. Our Vision: Raise quality leaders that would transform Nigeria and continually sustain her as a technologically advanced nation.

Governing Council

Governing Council

Composition Of The Governing Council

The Governing Council is headed by Dr. Dipo Oluyomi, the University Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council, other members of the Council are:

NameRole
Dr. Dipo Oluyomi Pro-Chancellor & Chairman of Council
Professor Adenike Kuku Vice-Chancellor
Ms. Faith Tuedor-Mathews Nominee of the Proprietor
Mr. Tayo Oladapo Nominee of the Proprietor
Dr. Mrs O.K. Olumurewa Member representing the Senate Professor G.O.A Sowemimo Member representing Odeomu Community
Mr. O. Fatomilola Member representing the Congreation
Engr. Abraham Chundusu Member representing NUC
Mr. S.F Olajide Member representing the M.O.E. State of Osun
Dr. Mrs O.K. Olumurewa Member representing the Senate Professor G.O.A Sowemimo Member representing Odeomu Community
Pastor Femi Faseru Member representing Board of Trustees

The Registrar is the Secretary to Council, while the University Librarian and Bursar attends the meetings of the Council as non-members.

The Responsibilities Of The Council

  1. Determine the proposed University educational character, mission and strategic vision, its long-term business plans, annual budgets, key performance indicators (KPIs), and ensure that these meet the interest of stakeholders;
  2. Ensure the establishment and monitoring of systems of control and accountability, including financial and operational controls and risk assessment, clear procedures for handling internal grievances and for managing conflicts of interest;
  3. Monitor institutional performance against plans and approved KPIs, which wherever possible and appropriate, are benchmarked against other comparable higher education institutions;
  4. Establish instruments for effective and efficient use of resources, the solvency of the proposed University and safeguarding its assets;
  5. Appoint all the Principal Officers and Other Staff of the proposed University except the Vice-Chancellor;
  6. Set a framework for the pay and conditions of service for all staff;
  7. Approve procedures relating to suspension and dismissal of staff and staff grievance procedures;
  8. Maintain accounts and appoint auditors.

Major Committees of The Governing Council

The Council operates through the committee system. The following are the main Committees of Council:

  1. Finance and General Purposes Committee
  2. Appointments, Promotions and Disciplinary Committee.
  3. Tenders Board.
  4. Fund-Raising Committee.
  5. Committee on Security.

Additional Information

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