Ekiti state names new Deputy Governor

Prof. Modupe Adelabu is the new Ekiti state Deputy Governor.

Adelabu has taken over the duties of deputy governor to fill the position left vacant following the death of the former deputy governor, Funmilayo Olayinka, on April 6, 2013.

Formerly a Professor of Education at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Adelabu’s major research area is on policy and personnel issues in education

She has served as resource person for UNDP, UNICEF and UNESCO on various educational issues. She was also part of the 15-member Education Reform Panel that worked on Ekiti State government’s reforms in the education sector.

She is a recipient of the 2013 Kwame Nkrumah Leadership Award (African Administration Icon) organised by the All- African Student Union (ASSU).