The Management of McPherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ogun State, has approved the appointment of Professor Ademola Amosu as the Provost, College of Allied Health Sciences, with retroactive effect from August 1, 2026, for the 2026/2027 academic session.
Professor Amosu is an erudite scholar and medical professional with extensive experience in public health, medical education, research and university administration. He holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from the College of Medicine, University of Lagos; a Master of Science (MSc) in Human Nutrition and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Public Health from the University of Ibadan.
He has taught in the fields of Public Health, Nursing and Nutrition at universities in Nigeria and South Africa and has supervised research projects at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. He has successfully supervised the graduation of over 70 Bachelor of Science students, more than 60 Master of Public Health students and over 25 PhD students.
Professor Amosu has published over 120 articles in peer reviewed scientific journals and has attended several scientific conferences and workshops, presenting papers in Nigeria, the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, South Africa and other African countries.
He has held several academic and administrative positions, including Coordinator of Postgraduate Programmes, School of Public and Allied Health, and Head of Department of Public Health, Babcock University, Ilishan. He also served as Head of the Department of Community Medicine, Igbinedion University, Okada, Dean, Faculty of Medical Sciences, and Provost, College of Allied Health Sciences, McPherson University.
Beyond the university system, Professor Amosu served as the Ogun State Commissioner for Health and Chairman of the Ogun State Hospitals Management Board, Abeokuta, where he contributed to the administration and management of public healthcare services in the state.
Professor Amosu is a Fellow of the African Institute of Public Health Professionals (FAIPH) and the Royal Society for Public Health, United Kingdom (FRSPH). He is also a member of the Society for Public Health Education, USA; International Union for the Scientific Study of Population, France; International Research and Development Centre for Publication, India; Nigerian Medical Association and Nutrition Society of Nigeria. He serves as an external postgraduate examiner and reviewer for several academic journals and institutions in Nigeria and South Africa.
