An Ekiti-born Artificial Intelligence expert, Professor Abejide Ade-Ibijola, has become a full professor at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa, at the age of 36, making him one of Nigeria's youngest professors in the field of Artificial Intelligence.

Ade-Ibijola was first promoted to Associate Professor at the age of 34 before attaining full professorship in 2022. He has built a strong reputation through his research, teaching and innovations in Artificial Intelligence.

His achievement has been widely celebrated as a significant milestone for Nigeria and Ekiti State, with many describing it as an inspiration to young scholars and a testament to the country's growing impact in global technology and academic research.