The Governing Council of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has formally appointed Professor Joshua Olalekan Ogunwole as the university’s new Vice-Chancellor, succeeding Professor Abayomi Sunday Fasina.
The Guardian Nigeria Prof. Ogunwole is set to assume office this week, marking a new leadership chapter for the 15-year-old federal institution.
The Guardian Nigeria About the Appointment The announcement was made following a Governing Council meeting chaired by Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, SAN, the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Council.
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According to official statements, the selection process was rigorous and transparent, beginning with a public advertisement for applications and culminating in the vetting and nomination of the most qualified candidate.
Prof. Ogunwole, a distinguished scholar of Soil Ecosystem Science, previously held the position of Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Strategic Partnerships, Research, Innovation and Linkages) at FUOYE.
He will be the fifth substantive Vice-Chancellor in the university’s history and takes over leadership as Prof. Fasina’s tenure concludes this month.
Profile: Prof. Joshua Olalekan OgunwoleProf. Ogunwole is a renowned academic whose career spans decades of teaching, research, and university leadership.
Prior to his current appointment, he served in senior academic and administrative roles, including at institutions such as Bowen University and Federal University, Dutsin-Ma.
He is celebrated for his contributions to soil science, academic governance, and institutional advancement.
Supporters highlight his vision for research excellence, stronger partnerships, and innovative university administration.
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The appointment has drawn mixed but passionate reactions:Alumni groups and civil society organisations have welcomed the decision, describing it as a milestone that promises renewed academic focus and institutional stability.
These supporters applaud the transparency of the selection process and express confidence that Ogunwole’s leadership will strengthen FUOYE’s national and international profile.
Some youth groups, however, raised concerns and threatened protests, calling for intervention by federal authorities a situation the university leadership has yet to directly address.
Next Steps for FUOYEAs Prof. Ogunwole prepares to take the helm, the university community including students, staff, alumni, and stakeholders is being called upon to support a peaceful and productive transition.
With Prof. Fasina’s tenure marked by significant growth in student enrolment and academic expansion, expectations are high that the new administration will build on these achievements and lead FUOYE into its next phase of development.
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