ACU Management Welcomes Returning Students as VC Expresses High Hopes for New Session

The Management of Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, led by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Ebunoluwa Oduwole, on Sunday, 11 October 2026, welcomed returning students back to campus ahead of the 2026/2027 academic session.

The reception, marked by gratitude and joy, saw the Vice-Chancellor personally leading members of staff to receive the students.

In her welcome message, Professor Oduwole expressed gratitude to God for journey mercies and for preserving the students throughout the holidays.

Addressing the students as Stalelites, she said, Welcome back to your home. Thank God for journey mercies and for keeping you throughout the holidays. This new session promises greater academic excellence, improved campus experience, and deeper spiritual growth.

The Vice-Chancellor described the students as the pride and pacesetters of ACU, urging them to resume with focus, character and purpose, adding, Fresh grace, fresh anointing and higher goals.

Beyond the welcome, Professor Oduwole led staff members to guide the returning students through registration and orientation into the university's culture and expectations.

The reception was met with appreciation from students, many of whom expressed delight at the warmth and clear direction provided.

The resumption signals the beginning of full academic activities at the institution. Fresh students had earlier been welcomed, with the university declaring a three-day fasting and prayer programme as a faith-based institution.

The day also featured a meeting with the Parents Forum, which held election for a new executive and donated 10 fans to the university as a show of support.