Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN

Professor Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN- 11th Vice-Chancellor, University of Ilorin

Professor Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, is the 11th Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ilorin, a position he has held since October 2022. Born in Osun State, Professor Egbewole began his academic journey at Ife Anglican Grammar School and Oduduwa College, Ile-Ife. He earned his LLB and LLM degrees from the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University) and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1985.

In 1995, he founded his law firm, Wahab Egbewole & Co., and has since made significant contributions to Nigerian jurisprudence, especially in Constitutional Law, Law and Social Change, and Election Petitions. His legal acumen earned him the prestigious title of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) in 2018.

Professor Egbewole joined the University of Ilorin in 1997, where he quickly rose through the ranks, serving in various leadership roles including Acting Dean of Law and Director of the General Studies Division. He was appointed a Professor of Jurisprudence and International Law in 2012.

He is an active member of numerous professional organizations, including the Nigerian Bar Association, International Bar Association, and the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (UK). A prolific researcher, Professor Egbewole has published extensively and secured various grants for his work.

Beyond academia, he is committed to community development, having served in several leadership roles within his community. Professor Egbewole is married to Hajia Muibat Egbewole, and they are blessed with children.