Oye-Ekiti (Ekiti): The Governing Council of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has announced the appointment of Professor Olalekan Ogunwole, a professor of soil ecosystem, as the new Vice Chancellor of the institution.
Ogunwole, the current Deputy Vice Chancellor for Strategic Partnership, Research, Innovation, and Linkages, succeeds Prof. Abayomi Fasina as the fifth Vice Chancellor of the university.
The Public Relations Officer of the university, Mr Foluso Ogunmodede, made this known in a statement on Thursday in Oye-Ekiti.
The statement stated that the decision was made at a meeting presided over by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Sen. Victor Ndoma-Egba, SAN.
It stated that Ndoma-Egba thanked the outgoing Vice Chancellor for his efforts in developing the university.
The statement stated that the pro-chancellor had officially presented the letter of appointment to Ogunwole during the council meeting.
Ogunwole is expected to assume office as Vice-Chancellor of FUOYE in February 2026.