Tokunbo Olakunle is a distinguished Strategic Communication expert and a seasoned university administrator with over two decades of of leadership experience within the Nigerian University System.
He is widely recognized for his ability to blend administrative innovation with high-impact corporate communications.
As a Public Relations expert,he has moderated 66 Inaugural Lectures and compere several University lectures.He equally moderated the maiden matriculation ceremony of the Federal College of Education,Ilawe- Ekiti, Ekiti State.
Throughout his career,he has navigated the complexities of tertiary institution management, holding senior leadership roles at the Federal University of Technology, Akure and College of Education Ikere-Ekiti now Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere-Ekiti.
His versatile expertise spans the full spectrum of Tertiary Institutions Administration, including Council Affairs, Academic Planning, Personnel Management, and admissions and Statistics.
A lifelong leaner,he holds B.A.in Philosophy from the University of Ado-Ekiti now Ekiti State University,Ado Ekiti,an M.Ed.in Educational Administration and Planning, University of Calabar,and Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism from International Institute of Journalism,Abuja.
In addition to his professional career,he is a member of the following professional organizations:
*Member, Nigeria Institute of Management
*Member, Certified Board of Administrators
*Member, Association of Nigerian University Professional Administrators.
*Member, Nigerian Institute of Public Relations.
*Member, Commonwealth University Administrators.
*Fellow, Certified Institute of Management.
*Fellow, Certified Institute of Administrators
His global perspective is informed by extensive international conference participation and a commitment to professional excellence.
Tokunbo Olakunle is highly performing administrator with a proven track record of fostering institutional growth and managing complex public relations portfolios.Demonstrated success in elevating the brand identity of leading Nigerian Universities through strategic stakeholder engagement,institutional governance and administrative reform.
The Information and Public Relations Unit is responsible for managing and promoting the corporate image, visibility, and strategic communication of McPherson University, Seriki-Sotayo, Ogun State. The Unit serves as the University’s official communication channel, ensuring the timely, accurate, and consistent dissemination of information to internal and external stakeholders.
The Unit oversees media relations, institutional branding, publicity, and stakeholder engagement, and coordinates the University’s presence across traditional and digital media platforms. It also facilitates the coverage and documentation of academic, administrative, and social activities, highlighting the University’s achievements and contributions to national development.
In addition, the Unit undertakes documentation and research functions, including the systematic archiving of institutional records, publications, photographs, and audiovisual materials. These activities support institutional memory, historical preservation, policy development, and evidence-based decision-making.
The Information and Public Relations Unit operates directly under the Office of the Vice-Chancellor and is headed by a Director, who provides strategic leadership and ensures that all communication, documentation, and research activities align with the University’s vision, mission, and core values.
Mr. Tokunbo Olakunle, MAUA (UK)
Public Relations Officer
McPherson University
