Prof. Joshua Ogunwole emerges new FUOYE Vice Chancellor

The Governing Council of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has appointed Professor Joshua Olalekan Ogunwole, a professor of soil ecosystem, as the new Vice Chancellor of the institution.

Ogunwole, who currently serves as the Deputy Vice Chancellor in charge of Strategic Partnership, Research, Innovation, and Linkages, will take over from Professor Abayomi Sunday Fasina in February as the university’s fifth substantive Vice Chancellor.

In a statement issued by FUOYE’s Public Relations Officer, Mr. Foluso Ogunmodede, the decision was made during a meeting chaired by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba (SAN), on Thursday.
According to the statement:

“Today, Thursday, November 6, 2025, marks the end of a long and thorough process to appoint a new Vice Chancellor for FUOYE.”

The selection process began in August after an advertisement for the position was placed in national newspapers.
Senator Ndoma-Egba noted that the process had caused some tension within and outside the campus, urging everyone to move forward in unity.
“With this appointment, all forms of rancour should end.

I encourage all applicants and members of the university community to support the new Vice Chancellor in building a stronger FUOYE,” he said.

He also commended the outgoing Vice Chancellor, Professor Fasina, for his outstanding performance, particularly in developing the university’s infrastructure.

“You are leaving with your head held high. You have done well, and I congratulate you,” the Pro-Chancellor added.

Senator Ndoma-Egba expressed appreciation to members of the Governing Council for their commitment and teamwork during the selection process.

The meeting ended with the formal presentation of the appointment letter to Professor Ogunwole.