He had his Secondary Education from 1969-1973 at the Progressive Institute, Agege Lagos and Arabic Training Centre Agege, Lagos, from 1973–1976 and later to the University of Ibadan between 1976 and 1977 where he obtained a certificate in Arabic and Islamic Studies. His tertiary education began in the University of Ilorin in 1978 where he studied Arabic and was awarded a B.A. Arabic in 1981. In July 1982 he was appointed an Assistant Lecturer in the Department of Religions of the University. In 1991, he had his Doctorate degree in Islamic Studies also from the University of Ilorin. Prof. Oloyede earned several scholarships and prizes during his student days, notable among which were the Arab League prize for the best final year Certificate student in Arabic and Islamic Studies in 1977 at the University of Ibadan; Federal Government undergraduate merit award from 1979 to 1981; Department of Religions Award, University of Ilorin, 1981 and Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Award, Unilorin also in 1981.
Memberships
Prof. Oloyede, who had attended several training programmes across the nation, is also a member of many learned and professional societies; • Fellow of the Islamic Academy of Cambridge, United Kingdom. • Fellow, Academy of Entrepreneurship. • Member of Nigerian Association of Teachers of Arabic and Islamic Studies. • Member of Editorial Board, Centre for Islamic Legal Studies, ABU, Zaria, among, several others. • Former National President of the Unilorin Alumni Association.
Career
Prof. Oloyede was a two-time 1st and 2nd National Vice-President of the Unilorin Alumni Association. He was elevated to professorial rank in 1995. Prior to his present appointment, he was a member of the University Governing Council; Students’ Disciplinary Committee; Revenue Yielding Committee; Honorary Degree and Monument Committee; Strategic Planning Steering Committee and Member, Capital Project Implementation Task Force among others. He has also authored and co-authored several articles in reputable local and international outlets. Until his present appointment, he was Director, Academic Planning of the University. In 2005, Prof. Oloyede was appointed co - secretary of the National Political Reform Conference by President Olusegun Obasanjo. Also in 2006, he was appointed a Consultant by the National Universities Commission on Educational Reforms in Nigeria. He was at a time Chairman of University of Ilorin Holdings Ltd where he served as Director, Unilorin Consultancy Services, among other business ventures of the University. He was elected the Vice Chancellor of his alma mata; University of Ilorin on 15 October 2007 for a single term of five years. Under his leadership, the university became well ranked among the best in Africa. Currently, Prof Is-haq Oloyede is the Executive Secretary of National Inter -Religious Council and also the President of Association of African Universities. He is also one of the International Advisory Board members of International Network for Higher Education in Africa.
