The Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has named Prof.Joshua Olalekan Ogunwole as its new Vice-Chancellor.
Ogunwole, a professor of soil ecosystem and the current Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Strategic Partnership, Research, Innovation, and Linkages, will take over from Prof. Abayomi Sunday Fasina in February as the university’s fifth substantive head.
The appointment was formalized during a Governing Council meeting held on Thursday and chaired by the Pro-Chancellor, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba (SAN), according to a statement from the institution’s Public Relations Officer, Mr. Foluso Ogunmodede.
It reads: ”Today Thursday, November 6, 2025, brings to an end a very long and difficult process of getting a new VC for FUOYE.”
The process began in August when advertisement for the position of the new Vice-Chancellor was published in the newspapers.
“The Pro-Chancellor said that the appointment of a new Vice-Chancellor has brought with it rancour and acrimony to the campus and outside it advising that by this appointment, all these should stop.
“The Chairman then advised all applicants to sheathe their swords and join the new Vice-Chancellor to build the University.
“Senator Ndoma-Egba thanked the outgoing Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Abayomi Sunday Fasina for finishing well, noting that the outgoing Vice-Chancellor towers above his predecessors in terms of infrastructure development of the university.
“You are going out with confidence and your head high up, I congratulate you.
“Senator Ndoma-Egba appreciated members of the Governing Council for their commitment, doggedness, and thoroughness, saying I want to put on record my appreciation for your support and understanding.”
The pro-chancellor later presented the letter of appointment to Ogunwole during the meeting.
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