Early Life and Education
Professor Cyril Ayodele Ajayi was born on October 27, 1952, in Efon Alaye Ekiti, Nigeria.

B.Sc in Estate Management: University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University, OAU) (1974)
M.Sc University of Reading (1978)
– Ph.D.: Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) (1990)

Academic Career
– Joined Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) in 1976
– Became Professor in 1998
– Leadership Roles:
– Dean of the Faculty of Environmental Design and Management
– Contributed to establishing the Surveying and Geoinformatics Department

Mentorship and Contributions
– Supervised numerous PhD theses
– Mentored many students who have become professors
– Published textbooks and articles that have advanced real estate education nationally and internationally

Personal Life
– Ordained pastor
– Dedicated family man
– Known for integrity, humility, and academic excellence