The Management of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has appointed Dr. (Mrs.) Taiwo Folashade Ipaye as the Registrar and Secretary to the Governing Council of the institution.
The appointment takes effect from August 1, 2013.
Her appointment followed the ratification of the report of the Selection Board by the Governing Council at a meeting in the institution.
Born on September 25, 1964 in Lagos, Dr. Ipaye (nee Davies) is an indigene of Lagos Island in Lagos State. An old student of Our Lady of Apostles Secondary Grammar School, Oyo State (1981), holds a Bachelor degree in education and history from the University of Ife, now Obafemi Awolowo University, Ife-Ife (1985), as well as a Master’s degree and Doctorate degree in educational administration from the University of Lagos in 1987 and 2008, respectively.
After observing the compulsory National Youth Service Corps NYSC scheme at the Lagos Anglican Girls Secondary School, Lagos, Dr. Ipaye worked as teacher/head of Social Studies Department, King Ado High School, Lagos Island, from 1987 to 1988 and as Administrative Officer I at the Lagos State Polytechnic, Isolo, from 1988 to 1989.
The astute administrator joined the services of the University of Lagos as Administrative Officer I in December 1989. In February 1991, she became an assistant secretary in the Provost’s Office, senior assistant secretary in October 1996 and principal assistant secretary in October 2000. As a principal assistant secretary, she was in charge of the personnel unit of the College of Medicine, which has three sections: academic personnel, administrative and technical personnel as well as the junior personnel Sections.
In 2009, she transferred her services from the College of Medicine, Idi-Araba, to the main campus, Akoka, as deputy registrar. In September 2010, she was transferred to the examination office where she served as the head until her appointment as registrar.
In her 24 years in university administration, Dr. Ipaye, who is conversant with academic staff matters as well as public relations issues, has worked at close quarters with three provosts of the College of Medicine and actively participated in the formulation and execution of policies and ideas.
She has handled teaching and non-teaching staff appointment, staff welfare, protocol and general administration.
