FUNAAB Deputy Bursar Dr. Margaret Omisope Appointed Substantive Bursar of BOUESTI

The Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has announced the appointment of its Deputy Bursar I, Dr. Margaret Omisope, as the second substantive Bursar of Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology (BOUESTI), Ikere-Ekiti, Ekiti State.

The appointment highlights FUNAAB’s contribution to developing professionals who occupy key administrative positions across Nigeria’s higher education sector.

The Acting Head of FUNAAB’s Directorate of Public Relations, Olasunkanmi Olajide, described the appointment as recognition of Omisope’s professional competence, dedication to service and extensive experience in university financial administration.

According to Olajide, the Vice-Chancellor of FUNAAB, Professor Babatunde Kehinde, congratulated Omisope, describing her appointment as a well-deserved recognition of her years of service, professional achievements and commitment to excellence.

Kehinde expressed confidence that her experience, academic qualifications and administrative capabilities would contribute to BOUESTI’s financial management and institutional development. He also wished her a successful tenure, urging her to uphold integrity, accountability and professionalism in the discharge of her responsibilities.

Omisope has more than two decades of experience in accounting, financial management and university administration. She began her career at FUNAAB in 1999 as an Accountant II in the Bursary Department and rose through the ranks to become Deputy Bursar I in 2024, a position she currently holds.

During her career at FUNAAB, she worked across various divisions of the Bursary Department, gaining experience in the university’s financial operations and administrative processes. She also served as Acting Managing Director of the UNAAB Microfinance Bank, further expanding her expertise in financial management.

Academically, Omisope obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Ondo State University, Ado-Ekiti, now Ekiti State University (EKSU), in 1998. She subsequently earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Ado-Ekiti, now EKSU, in 2003.

She obtained a Master of Science degree in Accounting from Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, in 2022, and completed her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Accounting at the same institution in 2026.

Omisope is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and belongs to several other professional bodies, including:

* Institute of Public Management of Nigeria.

* Nigerian Institute of Management.

* Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria.

* Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria.

* Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria.

She also obtained a certification from the Bureau of Public Procurement in 2013.

Her appointment is expected to bring her professional expertise, academic qualifications and institutional experience to bear on BOUESTI’s financial administration and strategic development.

The development further highlights the movement of experienced university administrators into leadership positions across Nigeria’s higher education system, reinforcing the importance of professional competence and institutional experience in university management.