The Governor of Ondo State, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, has approved the appointment of the Osemawe and Paramount Ruler of Ondo Kingdom, His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Victor Adesimbo Kiladejo, Jilo III, as the Chancellor of the University of Medical Sciences, Ondo (UNIMED).

This is contained in a statement issued by Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor on Thursday.

The appointment, which takes immediate effect, is one of the measures being taken by the state government towards enhancing the development of the institution, which is the premier medical university in Nigeria.

Oba Kiladejo’s appointment was conveyed in a letter to him by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Hon. Tayo Oluwatuyi, dated November 7, 2024.

Governor Aiyedatiwa, who is the Visitor of the university, while congratulating the monarch on the appointment, said his leadership and vision will undoubtedly propel the university to new heights.

The Governor said as a trained medical practitioner, Oba Kiladejo’s dedication to medical education and excellence makes him an ideal fit for the role, which will inspire and motivate the university community.