Nigeria has at least 9 incumbent women Vice-Chancellors of the 202 federal, state, and private institutions as of October 2021.
Women are underrepresented even in the teaching industry. Teaching in Nigeria boasts of many female practitioners even though it is male-dominated.
In federal and state varsities, VCs undergo a rigorous selection process while in private varsities, the owner of the school is usually in charge.
Current Female VCs in Nigeria
The National University Commission (NUC) accounts for 54 state, 49 federal, and 99 private universities in its database.
Prof. Lilian Salami — Vice-Chancellor of University of Benin
Prof. Florence Obi — V-C University of Calabar
Prof. Chinedum Babalola — V.C Chrisland University
Prof. Elisabeta Olarinde — VC of Afe Babalola University
Prof. Nnenna Oti — VC Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO)
Prof. Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello — Lagos State University (LASU)
Kaletapwa G. Farauta — Adamawa State University
Prof. Ibiyinka Fuwape — Michael and Cecilia Ibru University
President Margee Ensign — American University of Nigeria, Yola
