Lilian Salami

Lilian Imuetinyan Salami (born 8 August 1956) is a Nigerian academic who was appointed vice-chancellor of the University of Benin in 2019.^[1][2] She is the second female vice-chancellor of the university after Grace Alele-Williams in 1985.^[3][4] She was director-general/chief executive of the National Institute for Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA), Ondo State, Nigeria.^[5]

Lilian Salami
10th Vice-Chancellor of the University of Benin
Incumbent
Assumed office 2 December 2019
Preceded by	Osasere Orumwense
Personal details
Born	(1956-08-08) 8 August 1956 (age 67) Jos, Northern Region, British Nigeria (now in Plateau State, Nigeria)
Residence(s)	Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria
Alma mater	University of Benin University of Nigeria North Dakota State University Vaal University of Technology
Occupation	Nutritionist
Profession	Academic

A former dean, faculty of education at the University of Benin,^[6] Salami is a Fellow of the Nutrition Society of Nigeria and International Federation of Home Economics/Home Professional Association of Nigeria.^[7]

Salami is a professor of home economics/nutritional education and a member of the advisory council to the Oba of Benin, Omo N'Oba N'Edo, Ukukpolokpolo, Ogidigan, Oba Ewuare II.^[8][9]

Early life and education

Salami was born in Jos, Nigeria. However, she is from Edo, specifically a Bini woman.^[10][11][12] She began her early childhood education in Jos, Plateau State, but due to the Nigerian Civil War from 1967 to 1970 she went to secondary school in Edo State, where she earned a West African School Certificate (WASC) under the auspices of Baptist High School, Benin City.^[13] She earned B.Sc. (Hons) home economics degree in 1972 and M.Sc. nutrition degree in 1982 at North Dakota State University, United States.^[14][15] She was at the University of Wisconsin and the University of Minnesota for summer classes before transferring to North Dakota State University, where she later completed her studies after marrying in 1977.^[16][17] She returned home and worked with the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Benin City between 1983 and 1984.^[18][19]

She carried out post-graduate studies at the University of Nigeria from 1989, earning a Ph.D. in human nutrition in 1991.^[20][21] While lecturing at the University of Benin, she enrolled as a student there and earned a postgraduate diploma in education (PGDE) in 2001.^[22]

She took a post-doctorate degree at Vaal University of Technology, Vanderbijlpark in South Africa in 2005.^[23][24]

Career

Salami began her career with the University of Benin as a senior lecturer in 1994. Prior to her appointment with this institution, she had briefly taught at the then University of Ife, now Obafemi Awolowo University having completed her national youth service with the NYSC, Benin City in 1984. Subsequently, she lectured at the University of Maiduguri from 1985 to 1994.^[25]

She was head of department from 1996 to 1998 at the University of Benin and attained the status of a professor in 2005. Held administrative positions such as chairman of the board of University of Benin Integrated Enterprise, director of general studies, director of part-time programme, director-general/chief executive, National Institute for Educational Planning and Administration (NIEPA), Ondo State. Salami supervised over 15 Ph.D. and 40 master's degree students.^[26]

Salami has published articles in national and international journals, and has taught several courses within the scope of Home Economics and Nutrition.^[27]

References

1. "Live Event: Swearing-in Ceremony For Prof Lilian Salami". University of Benin News. 2 December 2019. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
2. "New UNIBEN VC launches anti-corruption campaign". Punch Newspaper. 3 December 2019. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
3. "UNIBEN gets second female Vice Chancellor". Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. 26 October 2019. Retrieved 26 May 2020.
4. Omobude, Timothy (26 October 2019). "Prof Lillian Salami appointed UNIBEN VC". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 20 February 2024.
5. Abel, Daniel (25 October 2019). "Professor Salami becomes second female Vice-Chancellor of UNIBEN". Nigerian Tribune. Retrieved 26 October 2019.
6. "UNIBEN appoints second female vice-chancellor". Premium Times Newspaper. 27 October 2019. Retrieved 15 December 2019.
7. Abel, Daniel (25 October 2019). "Professor Salami becomes second female Vice-Chancellor of UNIBEN". Nigerian Tribune. Retrieved 13 December 2019.
8. "Prof Lilian Salami Appointed New Vice Chancellor Of UNIBEN". Independent Newspaper Nigeria. 26 October 2019. Retrieved 14 December 2019.
9. "BREAKING: Prof Mrs. Salami Lilian Emerges As The New Vice-Chancellor of UNIBEN". Breaking Times Newspaper. 25 October 2019. Retrieved 14 December 2019.
10. "UNIBEN gets second female Vice Chancellor". The Nation Newspaper. 25 October 2019. Retrieved 14 December 2019.
11. "UNIBEN Appoints Second Female VC, 34years After Alele-Williams". Information Nigeria Newspaper. 26 October 2019. Retrieved 14 December 2019.
12. "Prof. Lilian Salami in the eye of the storm". The Moment Newspaper. 26 October 2019. Retrieved 14 December 2019.
13. Quadri, Opeyemi (26 October 2019). "Inspiring Story Of Prof Lilian Salami, UNIBEN Second Female VC, Whose Education Was Once Truncated By Biafra War". infomediang.com. Retrieved 24 January 2023.
14. "BREAKING: Prof Mrs. Salami Lilian Emerges As The New Vice-Chancellor of UNIBEN". Breaking Times Newspaper. 25 October 2019. Retrieved 14 December 2019.
15. "Prof. Lilian Salami in the eye of the storm". The Moment Newspaper. 26 October 2019. Retrieved 14 December 2019.
16. "Prof. Lilian Salami in the eye of the storm". The Moment Newspaper. 26 October 2019. Retrieved 14 December 2019.
17. "UNIBEN appoints second female vice-chancellor". Premium Times Newspaper. 27 October 2019. Retrieved 15 December 2019.
18. "BREAKING: Prof Mrs. Salami Lilian Emerges As The New Vice-Chancellor of UNIBEN". Breaking Times Newspaper. 25 October 2019. Retrieved 14 December 2019.
19. "Prof. Lilian Salami in the eye of the storm". The Moment Newspaper. 26 October 2019. Retrieved 14 December 2019.
20. "Prof. Lilian Salami in the eye of the storm". The Moment Newspaper. 26 October 2019. Retrieved 14 December 2019.
21. "UNIBEN appoints second female vice-chancellor". Premium Times Newspaper. 27 October 2019. Retrieved 15 December 2019.
22. "BREAKING: Prof Mrs. Salami Lilian Emerges As The New Vice-Chancellor of UNIBEN". Breaking Times Newspaper. 25 October 2019. Retrieved 14 December 2019.
23. "BREAKING: Prof Mrs. Salami Lilian Emerges As The New Vice-Chancellor of UNIBEN". Breaking Times Newspaper. 25 October 2019. Retrieved 14 December 2019.
24. "UNIBEN appoints second female vice-chancellor". Premium Times Newspaper. 27 October 2019. Retrieved 15 December 2019.
25. "UNIBEN appoints second female vice-chancellor". Premium Times Newspaper. 27 October 2019. Retrieved 15 December 2019.
26. "BREAKING: Prof Mrs. Salami Lilian Emerges As The New Vice-Chancellor of UNIBEN". Breaking Times Newspaper. 25 October 2019. Retrieved 15 December 2019.
27. "BREAKING: Prof Mrs. Salami Lilian Emerges As The New Vice-Chancellor of UNIBEN". Breaking Times Newspaper. 25 October 2019. Retrieved 15 December 2019.

External links

• Prof Lilian Salami Appointed New Vice Chancellor Of UNIBEN