The Vice Chancellor of Ekiti State University (EKSU), Ado-Ekiti, Professor Joseph Babatola Ayodele, has congratulated a distinguished alumnus of the University, Professor Tomola Marshal Obamuyi, on his appointment as the substantive Vice-Chancellor of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), by the Governor and Visitor to the University, His Excellency, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa describing the appointment as well deserved and of course, a reward for hardwork.
Professor Ayodele described the appointment as a recognition of Professor Obamuyi’s outstanding scholarship, proven administrative competence, exemplary leadership and unwavering commitment to the advancement of higher education.
In a congratulatory message issued on behalf of the Governing Council, Management, Senate, Staff and Students of Ekiti State University, the Vice Chancellor noted with pride that Professor Obamuyi, an alumnus of the Department of Banking and Finance in his days in the University, has continued to distinguish himself in the academia, through remarkable achievements in teaching, research, institutional development and university administration, thereby bringing honour and prestige to his alma mater.
Professor Ayodele stated that the appointment further underscores the quality of graduates produced by Ekiti State University, reaffirming the institution’s enduring reputation as a leading university committed to producing globally competitive professionals and transformational leaders across diverse fields of human endeavour.
He highlighted Professor Obamuyi’s impressive administrative credentials, having served as the Head of the Department of Banking and Finance at Adekunle Ajasin University, (AAUA), Akungba-Akoko and as the first substantive Dean of the School of Management Technology, Federal University of Technology, (FUTA), Akure.
While congratulating the newly appointed Vice-Chancellor, the EKSU Vice Chancellor expressed confidence that Professor Obamuyi would leverage his vast experience, intellectual capacity and visionary leadership to consolidate the achievements of Adekunle Ajasin University with a view to repositioning the university for greater academic excellence, innovation and global relevance.
Professor Ayodele also commended the Governor of Ondo State and Visitor to the University, Hon. Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa, and the Governing Council of Adekunle Ajasin University, (AAUA), Akungba-Akoko for what he described as a merit-based selection process which after the rigorous exercise, produced a seasoned scholar and an accomplished administrator.
He urged the new Vice Chancellor to continue to lead with vision, inclusiveness, transparency and innovation, while fostering teamwork and sustaining the culture of academic excellence for which Adekunle Ajasin University, (AAUA) is known.
Professor Tomola Marshall Obamuyi, who succeeds Professor Olugbenga Ige, is an internationally recognised scholar with many awards to his credit. He was the recipient of the Best Professor of Banking and Finance in Africa Award in 2015, by the Africa Education Leadership Awards. He has also served as a member of the National Universities Commission (NUC) Programme Accreditation Teams, among several other professional and academic responsibilities.
The Vice Chancellor wished Professor Obamuyi a successful and impactful tenure, praying that God grants him wisdom, strength and good health to steer Adekunle Ajasin University to greater heights.
