Prof. Francis Adegbaye Igbasan
Originally from Ode-Irele in Ondo State, He graduated with a First-Class Honours degree in Animal Production and Health in 1988.
Francis Adegbaye Igbasan
Professor
Brief Profile
Professor Francis Adegbaye Igbasan is an erudite scholar, registered Animal Scientist, prolific researcher, and distinguished university administrator with over three decades of deep experience in the Nigerian university system. He currently serves as the second substantive Vice-Chancellor of McPherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ogun State, where he has successfully championed its evolution into a true twenty-first-century citadel of learning.
Since taking the helm at McPherson University, Professor Igbasan has driven an unprecedented wave of institutional growth. His administration has enriched the academic curriculum, introduced state-of-the-art infrastructure, and successfully commissioned over 14 strategic development projects. Under his visionary guidance, student enrollment experienced an astronomical rise, surging from 435 to over 3,500 students.
Academic Qualifications
- Ph.D. in Animal Science, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada
- M.Sc. in Animal Science, University of Ibadan
- B.Tech. in Animal Production and Health, Federal University of Technology, Akure
Research Interests
- Animal Science
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Professional Experience
An internationally recognized researcher, Professor Igbasan rose to the rank of Professor at FUTA in 2013 and has previously served as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH). He has published more than 60 scientific articles, supervised numerous postgraduate scholars, and secured vital international research grants, including the Alexander von Humboldt Research Fellowship in Germany.
His peerless record in institutional management has earned him certifications as an Academic Programme and Institutional Accreditor through professional training with the National Universities Commission (NUC), NOUN, and the African Quality Assurance Network (AfriQAN).
His exceptional leadership and moral integrity have made him the recipient of countless honors. Notably, The Guardian Newspaper named him among the "50 Nigerians with Integrity in Leadership," and he has received the All-African Students Union (AASU) African Leadership Award, alongside top productivity honors from his alma mater, FUTA.
