FUOYE Appoints Prof. Joshua Olalekan Ogunwole as New Vice-Chancellor 🎓
Published: November 2025 · UniHub Connect TV
The Federal University Oye‑Ekiti (FUOYE) has announced the appointment of **Prof. Joshua Olalekan Ogunwole**, a distinguished soil ecosystem expert, as the institution’s new Vice-Chancellor. The decision was taken by the University’s Governing Council at a meeting presided over by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council, Victor Ndoma‑Egba (SAN). 5
📌 Key Appointment Details
- Prof. Ogunwole currently serves as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Strategic Partnership, Research, Innovation & Linkages) at FUOYE. 6
- The appointment marks him as the **fifth substantive Vice-Chancellor** of the university, expected to assume office in **February 2026**. 7
- The selection process began in August and concluded at the Council meeting on Thursday, 6 November 2025. 8
- The Pro-Chancellor urged all applicants and stakeholders to support the new VC and move forward together. 9
💡 What This Means for Students
With a new leadership set to take helm, students at FUOYE should expect continuity and potentially fresh initiatives. While Prof. Ogunwole transitions into the role, the university community is called upon to embrace unity and cooperation. The outgoing VC, Prof. Abayomi Sunday Fasina, was praised for his infrastructure achievements. 10
🔍 What to Watch Out For
Students should keep an eye on upcoming announcements that may include:
- Briefing from the new VC on vision and programmes
- Information on how the change may affect academic timelines
- Updates on student welfare, research grants and campus development