EKSU Transformation Attributed to Governor Oyebanji’s Support — VC

The Vice Chancellor of Ekiti State University (EKSU), Ado-Ekiti, Professor Babatola Ayodele, has credited the institution’s transformation and stability in recent years to the deliberate support of Governor Biodun Oyebanji.

Speaking during a special thanksgiving service marking his first anniversary as vice chancellor at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Life Gate Parish, Ado-Ekiti, Ayodele revealed that the governor has increased the university’s subvention twice in the last three years, enabling EKSU to pursue its mandate effectively.

He noted that the university has recorded remarkable progress, with new academic programmes approved and accredited, thereby increasing EKSU’s appeal as one of the most preferred universities in the country.

“Very soon, we are starting a postgraduate programme in medicine, making EKSU one of the four universities offering a PhD in medicine in the country,” Ayodele disclosed.

The VC explained that within one year, the institution reduced its debt profile from N12 billion to N7 billion. “Governor Oyebanji has been supporting the university consistently. As an alumnus, he promised to support me and EKSU, and he has been doing so,” he added.

Highlighting future plans, Ayodele said the university would embark on new projects including renovation of old buildings, expansion of facilities to accommodate increasing enrollment, and preparations for the establishment of a Law programme under the supervision of the Law Council of Nigeria.

“We are changing the narratives about the institution, and in the next four years, you will see the results. With God’s help and the support of the wonderful people of Ekiti State under Governor Oyebanji’s leadership, we will achieve our goals,” the vice chancellor assured.

Ayodele also pledged to continue prioritising staff and student welfare while urging collective support to further advance infrastructural and educational development.

Delivering a sermon titled “Life is a stage”, Pastor Tunde Abdullahi, Pastor in charge of RCCG Region 25—represented by Assistant Pastor Tunde Adelusi—congratulated Ayodele, commending EKSU’s steady growth in the past year and urging the management to remain steadfast and God-fearing in steering the institution toward greater heights.