The Vice Chancellor of Ekiti State University (EKSU), Ado-Ekiti, Professor Joseph Babatola Ayodele, on Thursday, 20th August, 2026 received the Owajumu of Omu-Ekiti, HRM Oba Joseph Ogundeyi, who paid a courtesy visit on him at his office.
The monarch who was accompanied by his queen, Olori Ogundeyi; Mr. Kehinde Osuntoyinbo; and two academic staff members of the University from Omu-Ekiti, namely; Professor Deji Ajayi, Provost College of Medicine, and Rev’d (fr.) Professor James Olaogun, said he came to greet the Vice Chancellor, whom he described as a friend, and to express his appreciation to him on his remarkable contributions to the development of the University since assuming office two years ago.
The monarch commended Professor Ayodele for demonstrating, within a relatively short period, uncommon vision, intellectual depth, administrative dexterity and an unwavering commitment to institutional advancement.
He, particularly, applauded the Vice Chancellor for the peace and stable academic calendar currently being enjoyed at EKSU under his leadership. Oba Ogundeyi prayed for the successful completion of his tenure and continued progress for the University.
Responding, Professor Ayodele expressed appreciation to the monarch for the visit. He also thanked the Owajumu, for his best wishes and royal blessings upon the university. He further used the occasion to highlight some of the achievements so far recorded by his administration in the past two years. He added that he will continue to accord the traditional rulers and other critical stakeholders the opportunity to contribute more to the development of the university.
Principal officers of the University, other members of the teaching staff and non teaching staff were present during the visit.
