Prof. Joshua Ogunwole Appointed as New Vice-Chancellor of FUOYE
The Governing Council of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has officially announced the appointment of Professor Joshua Olalekan Ogunwole, a distinguished scholar in soil ecosystem, as the new Vice-Chancellor of the institution.
FUOYE Gets New Leadership
According to information obtained by Akahi News, Prof. Ogunwole, who currently serves as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor in charge of Strategic Partnership, Research, Innovation, and Linkages, will assume office as FUOYE’s fifth substantive Vice-Chancellor in February 2026. He will succeed Professor Abayomi Sunday Fasina, whose tenure has been widely acknowledged for remarkable infrastructural advancements across the university.
Council’s Endorsement and Formal Announcement
In a statement issued by the university’s Public Relations Officer, Mr. Foluso Ogunmodede, the appointment was ratified during a Governing Council meeting held on Thursday, November 6, 2025, under the chairmanship of Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba (SAN), the institution’s Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council.
The statement read in part:
“Today, Thursday, November 6, 2025, brings to an end a very long and difficult process of getting a new Vice-Chancellor for FUOYE.”
It further revealed that the recruitment process commenced in August 2025, following a public advertisement for the vacant position.
Pro-Chancellor Urges Unity and Cooperation
Senator Ndoma-Egba, while congratulating Prof. Ogunwole, urged all members of the university community to embrace peace and support the new administration. He expressed optimism that the appointment would mark a new era of academic excellence and institutional harmony.
“The appointment of a new Vice-Chancellor has brought with it rancour and acrimony to the campus and outside it. By this appointment, all these should stop. I advise all applicants to sheathe their swords and join the new Vice-Chancellor to build the university,” he stated.
The Pro-Chancellor also commended the outgoing Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Abayomi Fasina, for his leadership and developmental strides, noting that he “towers above his predecessors in terms of infrastructure development.”
Appreciation and Presentation
In his closing remarks, Senator Ndoma-Egba lauded members of the Governing Council for their commitment, doggedness, and thoroughness throughout the selection process, acknowledging their collective efforts in ensuring transparency and merit-based decision-making.
He later presented the official letter of appointment to Prof. Ogunwole, marking the beginning of a new chapter in FUOYE’s academic journey.
As FUOYE prepares for another phase of leadership transition, many observers anticipate that Prof. Ogunwole’s experience in research and innovation will further consolidate the university’s rising profile among Nigeria’s fast-growing federal institutions.
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By Joseph Iyaji | Akahi News
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