The Governing Council of the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), has approved the appointment of a new Vice Chancellor for the institution.
The appointee, a professor of soil ecosystem and current Deputy Vice Chancellor (Strategic Partnership, Research, Innovation, and Linkages), will officially assume office in February, succeeding Professor Abayomi Sunday Fasina as the fifth substantive Vice Chancellor of FUOYE.
According to a statement by the university’s Public Relations Officer, Mr. Foluso Ogunmodede, the appointment was ratified during the Governing Council meeting held on Thursday under the chairmanship of the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba (SAN).
“Today, Thursday, November 6, 2025, brings to an end a very long and difficult process of getting a new VC for FUOYE,” the statement read, noting that the selection process commenced in August following the advertisement for the position.
While announcing the appointment, Senator Ndoma-Egba called for unity and cooperation among all stakeholders, urging everyone to support the incoming administration.
“The appointment of a new Vice Chancellor has brought with it rancour and acrimony within and outside the campus. 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 Sunday Fasina, for his exemplary leadership and remarkable contributions to infrastructure development during his tenure.
“You are going out with confidence and your head held high. I congratulate you,” Ndoma-Egba said.
He further appreciated members of the Governing Council for their dedication, professionalism, and perseverance throughout the selection process.
The meeting concluded with the formal presentation of the letter of appointment to the new Vice Chancellor by the Pro-Chancellor.
