Federal University Oye-Ekiti Ushers in New Era as Professor Joshua Ogunwole Assumes Office as 5th Vice-Chancellor

Professor Joshua Olalekan Ogunwole has officially assumed leadership as the fifth Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), unveiling a transformative "Covenant for Institutional Renewal" during his inauguration on February 11, 2026. 

The new Vice-Chancellor’s agenda is anchored on a visionary 25-year Strategic Development Framework (2026–2050), designed to transition the institution into a globally competitive, technology-driven research hub.

In a bold inaugural address, Professor Ogunwole emphasized that structural changes alone would not suffice. He identified a decline in civility, indiscipline, and disregard for due process as critical hurdles that have previously clouded the university’s milestones. 

"The university has reached a critical inflection point," Ogunwole stated, declaring that his administration will prioritize an institutional culture shift towards accountability, discipline, and teamwork. 

The Vice-Chancellor outlined three core priorities aimed at total repositioning: 

Cultural Overhaul: Redefining the value-set and attitudes of the university community.

Academic Restructuring: Updating delivery modes and curricula to produce globally competitive graduates.

Digital Business Model: Redesigning FUOYE’s operations to embrace full digitalization and an agile collegiate system. 

Professor Ogunwole paid tribute to his predecessor, Professor Abayomi Sunday Fasina, and founding leaders Professors Soremekun, Asuzu, and Nebo, acknowledging that their contributions since 2011 provided the foundation for this next phase of growth.

The Governing Council has already approved the first five-year cycle of the 2026–2050 Strategic Plan, which will focus on governance alignment and robust risk management architecture to ensure sustained advancement.