The Governing Council of the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti, has announced the appointment of a Professor Joshua Olalekan Ogunwole, a renowned scholar of Soil Ecosystem as the new Vice-Chancellor of the institution.
Prof.Ogunwole, who is the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Strategic Partnerships, Research, Innovation, and Linkages) will
assume office in February 2026, succeeding Professor Abayomi Sunday Fasina as the fifth substantive Vice-Chancellor of the university.
In a statement by the institution’s Public Relations Officer, Mr. Foluso Ogunmodede, the appointment was ratified during a Council meeting held on Thursday under the chairmanship of the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba (SAN).
The statement reads: “Today, Thursday, November 6, 2025, marks the conclusion of a long and rigorous process of selecting a new Vice-Chancellor for FUOYE. The exercise, which began in August with a public advertisement for the position, has now produced a worthy successor.”
Addressing the council members, Senator Ndoma-Egba expressed satisfaction that the selection process had come to a successful end, urging all stakeholders to put aside rancour and unite behind the new Vice-Chancellor in the interest of the university’s progress.
He commended the outgoing Vice-Chancellor, Professor Abayomi Fasina, for what he described as a remarkable tenure characterized by extensive infrastructure development and academic growth.
“You are leaving the stage with your head held high. You have done exceptionally well and deserve commendation,” Ndoma-Egba said.
He also applauded members of the Governing Council for their commitment, diligence, and cooperation throughout the selection process, noting that their collective effort ensured transparency and merit prevailed.
The highlight of the meeting was the formal presentation of the letter of appointment to Professor Ogunwole by the Pro-Chancellor, marking the beginning of a new chapter in FUOYE’s leadership.
