
Department of Linguistics, African and Asian Studies
Prof. Oladiipo Ajiboye
Professor
Specialisation Phonology, Syntax, Semantics and their interfaces
Education / Training
| Institution and Location | Degree | Completed | Field of Study |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Ilorin- Ilorin, Nigeria | B.A. | 07/1983 | Linguistics |
| University of Ilorin- Ilorin, Nigeria University of Ilorin- Ilorin, Nigeria | P.G.D.E. M.A. | 08/1989 07/1992 | Diploma in Education Yoruba Language |
| University of Lagos- Akoka, Lagos Nigeria | Ph.D. | 05/2005 | Linguistics |
Positions, Scientific Appointments and Honours
- Editor-in-Chief. Láàńgbàsà: Jọ́nà Iṣẹ́ Akadá ní Èdè Yorùbá. University of Lagos. August 2023 to date
- Editor, Ihafa: A Journal of African Studies, 2012-2014
- Acting Head, Department of Linguistics, African & Asian Studies 2012-2014
- Head, Department of Linguistics, African & Asian Studies August 2019-July 2022
- Member, Governing Council of National Institute of Nigerian Languages (NINLAN) March 15, 2018, Mar 2021
- Member, Development Committee of Senate 2017-2021
- Member, Committee on the establishment of B.A. Chinese Degree Program 2011
- Chairman, Committee on B.A Combined Honor Degrees: (a) Linguistics & Yoruba and (b) Linguistics & Igbo (c) PGD programs 2016-2018
- Chairman, Department of Linguistics, African & Asian Studies Language Laboratory 2015-2019
- Member, Department Appointment & Promotion Committee (Professorial) 2015 to date
- Chairman, Faculty of Arts Language Laboratory, 2015 to 2023
- Member, Senate Committee of the Investigation Panel on the Allegation of Multiple Sponsorship Obtained by Mr. Folorunsho, Adetayo Femi, during his Study Leave with Pay March 2016
- Member, Faculty of Arts Research Committee 2013-2014
- Member, Faculty of Arts Appointment & Promotion Committee (Professorial) 2011-2013
- Member, Department Appointment & Promotion Committee (non-professorial) 2011 to date
- Facilitator (Sandwich Program) Department of Linguistics, African & Asian Studies 2011 – 2014
- Chairman, Departmental Postgraduate Committee 2010 - 2012
- Departmental Examination Officer 2007-2009