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The Registrar and Secretary to the Governing Council of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Mr. Mufutau Adesina Ibrahim, has underscored the importance of digital transformation in enhancing administrative efficiency and advancing the University's vision of becoming a digitally driven and entrepreneurially oriented institution . He made this known during a training workshop themed "Digitalization and Administrative Efficiency," held at the University Registry. Declaring the workshop open, Ibrahim welcomed administrators and resource persons to what he described as a timely and significant capacity-building programme. According to him, "This workshop aligns with the vision and mission of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Joshua Olalekan Ogunwole, whose administration is committed to transforming the University through digital innovation and technology-driven processes." Mr. Ibrahim emphasized that administrators have a crucial role to play in ensuring the succ...

Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko (AAUA), is set to host its 59th Inaugural Lecture, a landmark academic event that will be delivered by Professor Adebayo Fatukasi, a highly respected economist and senior academic at the institution.  The lecture, scheduled for Tuesday, 21 April 2026, promises to offer fresh perspectives on one of Nigeria’s most persistent challenges: economic revival and poverty reduction. Titled “Reducing Poverty in Our Land: Divine Mandate of Development Economist!”, the lecture will take place at the University Multipurpose Hall, starting at 2pm prompt, with guests requested to be seated by 1.30pm.  The theme reflects Professor Fatukasi’s conviction that development economists have both a professional and moral obligation to drive policies that uplift the poor and restructure national economies for inclusive growth. According to a statement issued by the Deputy Vice Chancellor and Chairman of Ceremonies, Professor Adebisi Daramola, the Vice Chancel...

A Professor of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Dominic Odedeyi, has claimed that Nigeria could save over one billion dollars annually from fish importation and significantly boost its economy if the nation’s fisheries resources are properly maximised . He made this declaration on Tuesday, April 7,  2026, while delivering the 58th Inaugural Lecture of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State. The lecture, titled “From Creation to Cultivation: Enhancing Fish Biology for Humanity”, was held at the University’s Multipurpose Hall. Prof.  Odedeyi stressed the importance of enhancing fish biology through sustainable fisheries – an approach that focuses on meeting the demand for fish among Nigeria’s present population without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. He noted that this strategy could create employment, increase foreign exchange earnings, improve the living standards of Nigerians, and help restore endangered fish species. He observed that N...

Dr. Grace Olubunmi Babalola has been appointed as the new substantive Registrar of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State. Her appointment was confirmed as the Universitys sixth substantive Registrar by the Governing Council at its emergency meeting held in Akungba Akoko on Monday, March 16, 2026. The appointment, which carries a tenure of five years, takes effect from Wednesday, April 1, 2026. An astute administrator, Dr. Babalola attended Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye, Ogun State, where she emerged as the best graduating student in the Faculty of Law, with a Second-Class Upper Division in 1999. She thereafter proceeded to the prestigious Nigerian Law School in Abuja and was called to the Bar in 2001. In addition to a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State in 2009, the new Registrar also holds a Master of Laws (LLM) and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Law from the same university in 2018 and 2024 respectively. Dr...

  All arrangements are now complete for a distinguished scholar of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Professor Dominic Odedeyi, to deliver the 58th inaugural lecture of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria.   The lecture, entitled “From Creation to Cultivation: Enhancing Fish Biology for Humanity”, is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, 7 April 2026 at the University’s Multipurpose Hall.   In a statement, the Deputy Vice Chancellor and Chairman of Ceremonies, Professor Adebisi Daramola, confirmed that the Vice‑Chancellor, Professor Olugbenga Ige, will preside over the event. The lecture is set to begin at 2pm, with guests requested to be seated by 1.30pm.   Professor Odedeyi’s academic journey commenced in 1985, when he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology from the University of Ilorin. He earned a Master of Agricultural Technology degree in Fisheries and Wildlife from the Federal University of Technology, Akure, in 1997, and completed ...

  All arrangements are now complete for a distinguished scholar of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Professor Dominic Odedeyi, to deliver the 58th inaugural lecture of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria.   The lecture, entitled “From Creation to Cultivation: Enhancing Fish Biology for Humanity”, is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, 7 April 2026 at the University’s Multipurpose Hall.   In a statement, the Deputy Vice Chancellor and Chairman of Ceremonies, Professor Adebisi Daramola, confirmed that the Vice‑Chancellor, Professor Olugbenga Ige, will preside over the event. The lecture is set to begin at 2pm, with guests requested to be seated by 1.30pm.   Professor Odedeyi’s academic journey commenced in 1985, when he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology from the University of Ilorin. He earned a Master of Agricultural Technology degree in Fisheries and Wildlife from the Federal University of Technology, Akure, in 1997, and completed ...

Prof. Olonisakin of Chemical Sciences to Deliver AAUA's 57th Inaugural Lecture A distinguished researcher in the field of Organic Chemistry, Prof. Adebisi Olonisakin, is set to deliver the 57th inaugural lecture of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria, on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. The lecture, entitled "Nature's Pharmacy: Unlocking the Secrets of Plant Secondary Metabolites," is scheduled to hold at the University Multipurpose Hall. In a statement, the Chairman of Ceremonies and Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration), Prof. Adebisi Daramola, confirmed that the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Olugbenga Ige, will chair the event. The lecture is scheduled for 2:00 p.m., with guests expected to be seated by 1:30 p.m. Prof. Olonisakin's academic journey began with a Bachelor of Technology degree (Hons) earned from the Federal University of Technology, Akure, in 1994. He obtained a Master of Science degree in Organic Chemistry in 1999 from the Universit...

Fidelis David in Akure Several former students of the Ondo State -owned Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo (RUGIPO) have expressed deep frustration over what they described as a prolonged delay in the issuance of their academic certificates, lamenting that the development has continued to stall their academic pursuits and career advancement years after graduation. Some of the affected graduates who said they completed their programmes at the institution as far back as 2019, 2014, 2020, and 2021 alleged that repeated attempts to obtain their certificates from the polytechnic have yielded no positive result, leaving them stranded and unable to take advantage of employment opportunities and professional advancement that require the document. One of the affected graduates, Mr. Adeniyi Fadeyi, said the delay had become increasingly unbearable, noting that despite fulfilling all necessary requirements and completing his clearance process, the institution had yet to release his certificate. Fadeyi e...

When distinguished graduates of the University of Ibadan assemble, the atmosphere is often thick with memories of excellence and national impact.  That spirit was evident on Friday, February 27, 2026, as the Ondo State Branch of the University of Ibadan Alumni Association (UIAA) conferred its Distinguished Alumni Award on Prof. Olabode Ayorinde, Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of Achievers University. The honour was presented during the 2026 Basorun Seinde Arogbofa (OFR, MDA)/Ondo UIAA Alumni Lecture and Awards ceremony held at the Prof. T. I. Francis Auditorium of Federal University of Technology, Akure.  In addition to receiving the award, Prof. Ayorinde chaired the occasion, reflecting the deep respect he commands within his alma mater and the broader academic community. A proud alumnus of University of Ibadan, Prof. Ayorinde is a legal scholar and accomplished academic administrator with decades of experience spanning academia, public service, and in...

The Ondo State Public Complaints, Financial Crimes and Anti-Corruption Commission (OSPFACC) has interrogated two lecturers of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic (RUGIPO), Owo, over allegations bordering on examination result manipulation and administrative misconduct within the institution. The lecturers invited for questioning are Mr. Oluwasegun Olowoyo of the Department of Languages, who teaches Communication-in-English, and a former Head of Department, Mr. Segun Aminu. The commission’s intervention followed a petition dated January 29, 2026, submitted through the Office of the Ondo State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice. The petition alleged academic fraud, administrative malpractice, and the suppression of whistleblowers, implicating certain staff members and elements within the institution’s management. According to the petition, Mr. Olowoyo allegedly awarded a grade in GNS 202 (Communication in English) to a student identified as Fademiluyi, who reportedly did not sit for the ex...

Fidelis David in Akure  Workers of Ondo State -owned Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo on Monday took to the streets to protest over the state government's refusal to implement the new national minimum wage approved by the Federal Government . The protest, organised by the Senior Staff Association of Nigeria Polytechnics (SSANIP) and supported by the Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), was staged at the institution’s main gate in Owo. Addressing Journalists, SSANIP Chairman of the institution, Comrade Saka Olokungboye Nurudeen, lamented what he described as years of neglect of the polytechnic by successive Ondo State governments. “It is no longer news that staff of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo have been reduced to second-class citizens in Ondo State. While other workers in the state enjoy the new minimum wage, our members are still trapped on N18,000, a wage that became obsolete since 2019,” he said. Nurudeen recalled that when President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed the new national ...

A Professor of Medical Microbiology and Public Health at Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Festus Olajubu, has said that nature has a solution to all natural problems and illnesses, and declared that herb-based remedies have proven their effectiveness in combating diseases and microbes that have become resistant to synthetic drugs . He affirmed that, “The failures of major commonly used antibiotics were obvious from various data, and the search for viable, readily available, affordable and potent alternatives to synthetic antibiotics with minimal side effects led to the investigation of many plants and plant parts.  The efficacy of most of these nature-endowed products against multidrug-resistant bacteria was proven beyond doubt.” Prof. Olajubu stated this while delivering the 54th Inaugural Lecture of the institution on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. The lecture was titled, ‘The Unwinnable War Against Antimicrobial Resistance: Nature to the Rescue’. While calling on governme...

By Fidelis David, Akure  The Academic Staff Union of Polytechnics (ASUP), Rufus Giwa Polytechnic chapter, has appealed to Governor Lucky Orimisan Aiyedatiwa to approve a full budgetary allocation that will enable the institution to implement the new national minimum wage and clear outstanding salary adjustments . The union made the call in a formal letter dated February 11, 2026, addressed to the governor, in which it commended his administration for increasing the institution’s annual budget but warned that the current allocation remains grossly inadequate to meet salary obligations. The letter was jointly signed by the Chairman of ASUP, Rufus Giwa Polytechnic chapter, Comrade Arikawe Ade, and the General Secretary, Comrade Fapetu Damilola V., with copies sent to the Department of State Services and the Ondo State chapter of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). The letter reads: “We sincerely appreciate Your Excellency’s magnanimity in increasing the Polytechnic’s annual budget, par...

The Vice Chancellor of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Prof. Olugbenga Ige, has urged members of the University Registry to ensure institutional information is consistently accurate, current, and well-managed .  He emphasised that an efficient and responsive registry system is central to the university’s sustainable growth, credibility, and overall effectiveness. Prof. Ige made these remarks on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at the 3rd Annual Registry Lecture.  The event was held under the theme, “The University Registry: A Silent but Indispensable Pillar of University Administration.”  The VC underscored the Registry's strategic role as the University's administrative nerve centre, stating that sound record-keeping and information management are indispensable for governance and advancement.  He equally stressed the value of the programme, describing it as a rich opportunity for learning, reflection, and professional growth. The Vice Chancellor commended the ...

Distinguished Professor of Medical Microbiology and Public Health at Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Festus Olajubu, will deliver the institution’s 54th inaugural lecture on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 . The lecture, entitled “The Unwinnable War Against Antimicrobial Resistance: Nature to the Rescue”, will be held at the University Multipurpose Hall. The event will commence at 2:00 PM, with guests expected to be seated by 1:30 PM. The Chairman of Ceremonies and Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration), Prof. Adebisi Daramola, confirmed in a statement that the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Olugbenga Ige, will preside over the occasion. Prof. Olajubu’s academic journey began in 1987 when he obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Microbiology from Ogun State University, Ago Iwoye (now Olabisi Onabanjo University). He earned a Master of Science degree in Medical Microbiology from the same institution in 2000. In 2010, he completed his PhD in Medical Microbiology and Public Health at th...

Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria, is proud to announce that our Vice Chancellor, Prof. Olugbenga Ige, has been selected by TELL Communications Limited, one of Nigeria's foremost media organisations, as one of the "20 Best Performing Vice Chancellors in Nigeria." This prestigious recognition is part of TELL Magazine's special edition, themed "Integrity in Leadership: 20 Best Performing Vice Chancellors in Nigeria," published on December 29, 2025 - January 5, 2026. This special publication serves as a rich reference material on exemplary leadership in the Nigerian tertiary education sector. The nomination underscores Prof. Ige's visionary leadership, unwavering commitment to academic excellence, and the transformative impact of his administration since assuming office. As the chief executive and academic head of the university, the Vice Chancellor's role demands a relentless pursuit of excellence - a standard Prof. Ige has...

A university don, Prof. Sunday Olatunji, has argued that Artificial Intelligence (AI) should be made a compulsory course for all students in higher institutions across Nigeria, irrespective of their field of study .  He also called on Nigeria and Africa to build an intelligent, inclusive and technologically sovereign future to elevate human potential through artificial intelligence. To achieve these goals, the Professor of Artificial Intelligence urged the nation and continent to: institutionalise capacity building for AI excellence; develop functional policy and ethical frameworks for responsible AI; build artificial intelligence literacy and workforce development; make AI a general course in all higher institutions; promote no-code AI and machine learning pathways for beginners; develop public-private-academic partnerships; and build inclusive and culturally grounded AI. Prof. Olatunji, who is ranked by the National Universities Commission (NUC) as the Best AI Researcher in Nigeria (...

All is now set for Professor  Sunday Olusanya Olatunji (Aadam), a renowned scholar in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, Nigeria, to deliver the institution’s 53rd inaugural lecture. The lecture, titled “Symbiosis of Mind and Machine: Harnessing AI for National Development,” will be held on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at the University Multipurpose Hall.  The event is scheduled to commence at 2 pm, with guests expected to be seated by 1.30 pm. Prof.  Olatunji of the Department of Computing will deliver the lecture under the chairmanship of the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration), Prof. Adebisi Daramola. The Vice Chancellor, Prof.  Olugbenga Ige, will preside. A distinguished academic and researcher who has carved an enviable niche in computing and artificial intelligence, Prof. Olatunji began his academic journey in 1998 with a B.Sc. in Computer Science from the former Ondo State University, Ado-E...

A Professor of Industrial Chemistry at Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, Prof. Adeleke Ashogbon, has highlighted the efficacy of modified starches in treating and controlling cardiovascular diseases, among other benefits for diverse human needs. He explained that the resistant starches in modified forms are structurally altered, rendering them indigestible by enzymes in the small intestine. They are subsequently broken down in the large intestine into short-chain fatty acids, which play a crucial role in managing diabetes, obesity, cancer and other cardiovascular disorders. Prof. Ashogbon made these remarks on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, while delivering the university’s 52nd inaugural lecture, entitled “From Root to Revolution: The Chemistry and Innovation of Modified Starches.” He advised consuming starchy foods cold, as hot starchy foods contain lower amounts of the beneficial resistant starch. He added that cooled starchy foods, even when reheated, retain most ...