Ondo state Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved the appointment of the Osemawe and Paramount Ruler of Ondo Kingdom, Oba (Dr.) Victor Adesimbo Kiladejo, as the Chancellor of the University of Medical Sciences, Ondo (UNIMED).
The appointment, which takes immediate effect, is one of the measures being taken by the state government towards enhancing the development of the institution, which is the premier medical university in Nigeria.
A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Ebenezer Adeniyan stated that Oba Kiladejo’s appointment was conveyed in a letter to him by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Tayo Oluwatuyi, dated November 7, 2024.
The Governor, who is the Visitor to the university, while congratulating the monarch on the appointment, said his leadership and vision will undoubtedly propel the university to new heights.
Aiyedatiwa said as a trained medical practitioner, Oba Kiladejo’s dedication to medical education and excellence makes him an ideal for the role, which will inspire and motivate the university community.