FUOYE Secures World-Class Research Facilities

The Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has secured cutting-edge research facilities, enhancing its research capacity and providing students with access to global-standard scientific education.

This achievement is attributed to the efforts of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Strategic Partnerships, Research, Innovation, and Linkages (SPRIL), Professor Joshua Ogunwole, alongside Professor Olayide Lawal, Director of Research and Development, and Professor Olufunke Akintayo, a renowned Professor of Industrial Chemistry.

The university received a generous subsidy of $17,800 USD from the Schlumberger Foundation, in support of Professor Akintayo, a distinguished alumna of the Faculty for the Future fellowship program. FUOYE was required to pay only $10,000 USD, with the balance covered by the Schlumberger Foundation.

The Acting Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olubunmi Shittu, expressed pride in the department's achievement, describing it as a reflection of FUOYE's rising global academic and research profile. The research facilities are expected to foster innovative joint research outputs between FUOYE and Virginia Tech, advancing landmark scientific innovation and transformative research ¹.