The title of Emeritus Professor is usually conferred on professors that demonstrated an outstanding level of distinction in teaching, proven extensive research, and/or service during their span at a university. Other criteria may include but are not limited to longevity as a professor, occupation of a demonstrable leadership role during the duration of service at the university; manifestation of interest in postgraduate work in terms of supervision of Ph.D. students; proven integrity; presentation of valedictory lecture; and absence of indictment of misconduct during employment with the university.
This is a list of Emeritus Professors in Nigeria and the awarding tertiary institution:
Emeritus Professor A. A. Olaniyi
Department of Chemistry, University of Ibadan
Emeritus Professor A. Faniran
Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of Ibadan. He was conferred with the title of Emeritus Professor in 2011.
Emeritus Professor Ahmad Tijani Sulaiman
Emeritus Professor of Solar Energy, Usman Danfodio University.
Emeritus Professor Adedokun Adebayo Adeyemi (Deceased)
The University of Lagos.
Emeritus Professor Adelola Adeloye (Deceased)
Department of Neurosurgery, University of Ibadan.
Emeritus Professor Akinpelu Oludele Adesola (Deceased)
Department of Surgery, University of Lagos.
Emeritus Professor Akintude Olusegun Obilade
Emeritus Professor Alexander Obiefoka Animalu
Department of Physics, University of Nigeria, Nsukka.
Emeritus Professor Ayo Banjo
Emeritus Professor A. V. Anita
Department of Education, University of Ibadan.
Emeritus Professor C. N. Anigbogu
Department of Medicine, University of Lagos.
Emeritus Professor Cornelius Olugboyega Ademosun
School of Engineering, Federal University of Technology Akure. He was conferred with the title of Emeritus Professor on November 27, 2021.
Emeritus Professor Dandatti Abdulkadir
Department of Hausa Language, Bayero University Kano.
Emeritus Professor David Adedayo Ijalaye (Deceased)
Faculty of Law, Obafemi Awolowo University.
Emeritus Professor E. A. Yoloye
Department of Linguistics and African Languages, University of Ibadan. Conferred with the title of Emeritus Professor in 1994.
Emeritus Professor E. O. Akande
Department of Surgery, University of Ibadan. He was conferred with the title of Emeritus Professor in 2011.
Emeritus Professor E. O. Olofin
Department of Geography, Bayoro University Kano.
Emeritus Professor Ekundayo Adeyinka Adeyemi
School of Environmental Technology, Federal University of Technology Akure. He occupied the positions of, Acting Vice-Chancellor, FUTA, and Dean of Schol of Environmental Studies. He attained Emeritus Professorship on November 27, 2021.
Emeritus Professor Femi Adeyemi Osofisan
Emeritus Professor of Drama, University of Ibadan.
Emeritus Professor Godwin Sogolo
Department of Philosophy, National Open University of Nigeria, Abuja.
Emeritus Professor Grace O. Olaniyan-Taylor
Faculty of Science, University of Ibadan. Attained Emeritus Professor title in 2013.
Emeritus Professor H. Umar
Department of Nuclear Physics, Bayero University Kano.
Emeritus Professor J. A. Akinpelu
Department of Chemical Pathology, University of Ibadan. Conferred with the title of Emeritus Professor in 2004.
Emeritus Professor J. Bayo Adekanye
Department of Political Science, University of Ibadan.
Emeritus Professor J. C. Igbeka
Department of Agricultural and Environmental Engineering, University of Ibadan
Emeritus Professor J. I. Okogun
Department of Chemistry, University of Ibadan.
Emeritus Professor J. P. Ade Ajayi
Institute of African Studies, University of Ibadan. Attained Emeritus Professor title in 1994.
Emeritus Professor Kola Kusemiju
Department of Marine Science, University of Lagos
Emeritus Professor L. A. Banjo
Department of Psychiatry, University of Ibadan. Attained Emeritus Professor title in 2004.
Emeritus Professor L. A. Salako
Department of Forestry Resources Management, University of Ibadan. He was conferred with the title of Emeritus Professor in 2004.
Emeritus Professor M. A. Omolewa
Department of Adult Education, University of Ibadan.
Emeritus Professor M. O. Filani
Department of Adult Education, University of Ibadan.
Emeritus Professor M. O. Ojo
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ibadan
Emeritus Professor M. O. Olatuwura
Department of Geography, University of Ibadan. Conferred the title of Emeritus Professor in 2011.
Emeritus Professor Modupe Ogunlesi
Department of Chemistry, University of Lagos. Appointed Emeritus Professor in 2018.
Emeritus Professor Munzali Jibril
Department of Englis Language, Bayero University Kano
Emeritus Professor Nimi Briggs
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Port Harcourt.
Emeritus Professor Njidda Mamadu Gadzama
Department of Zoology and Environmental Science, University of Maiduguri.
Emeritus Professor O. Awe
Department of English, University of Ibadan. Conferred the title of Emeritus Professor in 1997.
Emeritus Professor Obang Pai
Institute of Education, University of Ibadan.
Emeritus Professor Olugbemiro Jegede
Emeritus Professor of Open Distance Learning, Ahmadu Bello University.
Emeritus Professor O. O. Akinkugbe
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Ibadan. Attained the title of Emeritus Professor in 2004.
Emeritus Professor O. U. U. Okali
Faculty of Science, University of Ibadan.
Emeritus Professor P. P. S. Nylander (Deceased)
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Ibadan.
Emeritus Professor R. K. Udo
Department of Veterinary Microbiology/Parasitology, University of Ibadan. Attained the title of Emeritus Professor in 2004.
Emeritus Professor S. A. Sanni
Faculty of Law, University of Lagos.
Emeritus Professor Samuel Oluwole Faloki
Department of Computer Science, Federal University of Technology Akure. He was conferred with the title of Emeritus Professor in November 2021.
Emeritus Professor Sani Zaharadeen
Department of Islamic Studies, Bayero University Kano
Emeritus Professor S. K. Adeyoju
Department of Geography, University of Ibadan. Professor Adeyoju was conferred with the title of Emeritus Professor in 2004.
Emeritus Professor T. A. Bamgbose (Deceased)
Department of Surgery, University of Ibadan. Obtained the Emeritus Professor title in 1995.
Emeritus Professor T. A. Oyejide
Department of Economics, University of Ibadan
Emeritus Professor T. O. Ogunlesi
Department of History, University of Ibadan. Conferred with the title of Emeritus Professor in 1990.
Emeritus Professor T. P. Solanke
Department of Forest Resources Management, University of Ibadan. Conferred with the title of Emeritus Professor in 1997.
Emeritus Professor T. N. Tamuno (Deceased)
Department of Paediatrics, University of Ibadan.
Emeritus Professor Thomas Kolawole Adeyanju
Emeritus Professor of Geography and Regional Planning.
Emeritus Professor Umaru Shehu
Attained the title of Emeritus Professor of Community Health from the University of Maiduguri.
Emeritus Professor V. A. Oyenuga
Department of Animal Science, University of Ibadan. Conferred with the title in 1980.
