Gender Mainstreaming Office was a product of pioneering and selfless efforts of the founding Principal Investigator, Professor Abiola Odejide. She was the PI of the Gender Mainstreaming Programme from 2007, until her retirement in September, 2011. She rose through the ranks to become a Professor of Communication and Language Arts. She also served the University in many capacities- the first female to rise to the post of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), University of Ibadan. 

 

                             Prof. Abiola Odejide (The Pioneer PI, Gender Mainstreaming Programme)

 

 

 

Professor Abiola Odejide was succeeded by Prof. Stella Odebode, a Professor in the Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development.  She assumed the position of the Focal Person of the Gender Mainstreaming Office with effect from December, 2011 and served meritoriously till October 2018 when she proceeded on sabbatical leave.