About
Born in 1966, Professor Ayinde is a distinguished academic in Pharmacognosy. He earned a BSc (Botany) from the University of Lagos and an MSc and PhD in Pharmacognosy from Obafemi Awolowo University, receiving the Alba Pharmacy Award.
He began his academic career at the University of Benin in 1995, rising to Professor in 2012. He completed a Post-Doctoral Fellowship at ICCBS, Pakistan, establishing a research MoU with the University of Benin, and leads the Ethnomedicine Drug-Discovery Research Group.
Professor Ayinde has held numerous administrative roles, including Head of Department, Faculty Examination Officer, and Chairman of the University of Benin Students’ Work Study Program. He has supervised numerous MSc and PhD students and served as an external examiner and promotion reviewer for various universities.
He has 102 publications in reputable journals and a book chapter with Elsevier. He has attended national and international conferences and held positions within the Nigerian Society of Pharmacognosy.
He is a member of the University of Benin Senate and has served on various committees. He was elected Chairman of the NasruLlahi-li-Fatih Society and Imam of the University Central Mosque.
He has served as acting and substantive Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Ekehuan Campus, University of Benin. He has secured research grants and collaborates on medicinal plant research. He is married with children.
A Quintessential Award Winner
Professor Lilian Salami has received numerous honours and award which include:
- Ondo State Female role Model Award, 24th February, 2019/
- Pan-African Leadership Award as Amazon of Nation Building in Africa, 2019.
- Honourary Distinguished Award of Gender Agenda by Adeyemi College of Education Student’s Union, 2019.
- NIEPA 2019 Award of Excellence
- I-Glide Ace concept – Special Recognition Award presented at the 3rd EDO/DELTA ICONS & STARS AWARD, 2018 (EDISA’18).
- Award of Excellence by the Benin Campus Group, University of Benin in recognition of her contributions to the Development of the University of Benin, 2018.
- Award of Excellence presented by the Nigeria Institute of Management (Chartered) Ondo city Chapter for her unflinching support, 2018.
- Award as Matron, Women in Colleges of education, Ekiadolor Chapter, Benin. 2018.
- Award of distinction by the Centre for Gender studies, University of Benin, in recognition for and Appreciation of her outstanding Achievements and Services, 2017.
- Award of Excellence by the Research and Development Department, NIEPA, NIGERIA, Ondo State in recognition of her selfless service and unflinching commitment to Education Research and Development, 2017.
- Distinguished Women’s Award of Excellence by the Diocesan Women Organization, Christ Anglican Church on the occasion of the 2017 Mothering Sunday, 2017.
- Fellowship Award by the Home Economics council of Nigeria (HECON)for her selfless contributions to the development of Home Economics Profession in Nigeria, 2017.
- Philanthropic Award by the Vero’s Palace Foundation, Ondo for her support to Humanity and community, 2017.
- Award of Excellence in honour of her appointment as Director-General, Nigeria Institute for Education Planning and Administration, presented by Prof. F. F. O. Orumwense, Vice Chancellor, UNIBEN, Benin City, 2016.
- Fellowship Award by the Nurition Society of Nigeria in recognition of her contribution to the upliftof Nutritional Sciences in Nigeria, 2016.
- Fellow of Research Institute, National Institute for educational Planning and Administration, NIEPA (Nigeria) Ondo chapter, 2016.
- Award of ASURI Membership Certificate, NIEPA, Ondo Chapter, 2016.
- Honorary Fellow of the Institute of Strategic Management Nigeria (ISMN), 2015.
- Golden Honorary Award by the Baptist High School Old Students Association on the Occasion of her 50th Anniversary.
- Award of Honour by NUESA (UNIBEN CHAPTER) in recognition of her purposeful and students’ friendly leadership.
- Award of Excellence in recognition of her immense contributions to sporting activities in the Faculty of Education, UNIBEN.
- Award of Excellence in leadership by the Federation of OndoEkimogun Students’ Union (FOESU).
Student Reviews
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