The Vice Chancellor of Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Professor Joseph Babatola Ayodele, has congratulated four students of the institution for emerging overall winners at the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NSBMB) Quiz Competition, describing the feat as another testament to the University’s growing reputation for academic excellence.
The commendation came during a courtesy visit to the Vice Chancellor by the Dean, Faculty of Life Sciences, Professor J.A. Osho, who formally presented the students and their awards to the University Management.
The students, Mucas Emmanuel, Oguchukwu Cherish, Arotiowa Emmanuel, and Asokere Whedoto, secured the first position at the quiz competition held as part of the 42nd Scientific Conference and Annual General Assembly of the Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NSBMB), hosted by the Federal University of Technology, Akure, Ondo State, from 6th to 10th June, 2026.
Presenting the awards, Professor Osho expressed appreciation to the University Management, led by Professor Ayodele, for its unwavering support and commitment to creating an enabling environment for teaching, learning, and research.
He noted that the remarkable achievement reflects the quality of academic mentorship within the Faculty of Life Sciences and the University’s sustained investment in excellence.
Responding, the Vice Chancellor, Professor Joseph Babatola Ayodele, lauded the students for making Ekiti State University proud on the national stage.
He described their outstanding performance as a product of diligence, effective mentorship, and the University’s culture of academic excellence.
Professor Ayodele reaffirmed the University’s commitment to supporting students and staff in their pursuit of academic distinction, research, and innovation.
He encouraged the award recipients to remain focused and continue to serve as worthy ambassadors of the institution while inspiring other students to strive for excellence.
The courtesy visit was attended by the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic), Professor W.O. Adebayo; the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Development), Professor M.O. Oke; the representative of the Registrar, Mr. B.O. Awe; the Bursar, Mrs. Janet Ojoobanikan; the representative of the University Librarian, Dr. (Mrs.) Awoyemi; the Head of the Department of Science Laboratory Technology, Professor (Mrs.) O.O. Ojo; the ag. Head of Biochemistry, Dr O.R. Molehin and Dr O.V Adelele.
Gbenga Oluwajana
For: Deputy Registrar/Head Directorate of Information and Corporate Affairs
