Lilian Salami
Nigerian academic and nutritionist (born 1956) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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 | |
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10th Vice-Chancellor of the University of Benin | |
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 | |
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]