The Federal University Oye-Ekiti held its 10th Convocation Ceremony on Saturday, February 7, 2026, during which the outgoing Vice Chancellor, Professor Abayomi Sunday Fasina, delivered a detailed stewardship address highlighting the institution's remarkable growth over the past five years.
In his address, Prof. Fasina said FUOYE had recorded significant progress under his leadership, emerging as the fourth most subscribed university in Nigeria among admission seekers, alongside steady improvements in national university rankings. "Our achievements are encapsulated in the 20 point agenda and transformation blueprint for FUOYE, which we have diligently implemented since I assumed office in 2021," he said.
The Vice Chancellor listed key milestones of his tenure to include a major expansion of academic programmes, with the number of faculties increasing from eight to 18, as well as the establishment of several new departments and the accreditation of numerous academic programmes.
He also highlighted the rapid growth in student population, which has risen from about 20,000 to over 60,000, and significant infrastructural development across the Oye and Ikole campuses. Chief among these projects is the widely referenced "Blue Roof Revolution," marked by the construction of modern buildings with distinctive blue roofing that now define the university's physical landscape.
According to him, the university also recorded improvements in the quality of staff and student output, alongside a notable increase in Internally Generated Revenue, reported in related disclosures as a 310 per cent rise.
Prof. Fasina, whose tenure ends next week, expressed appreciation to President Bola Tinubu, the Visitor to the university, for his unwavering support. The President was represented at the ceremony by the Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission, Professor Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu.
He also congratulated his successor, Professor Joshua Ogunwale, who emerged through a competitive selection process. "As a former Deputy Vice Chancellor, you are already part of our success story. I am confident that FUOYE is in steady hands under your leadership," Fasina said.
Earlier, the Pro Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, commended President Tinubu for his support and lauded ongoing Federal Government reforms in the education sector. He expressed gratitude to the Federal Ministry of Education, NUC, JAMB, TETFund, NELFund, the Ekiti State Government, host communities, parents, guardians, and other stakeholders for their contributions to the university's development.
The Convocation Lecturer and one of the honorary doctorate awardees, Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah of the Sokoto Diocese of the Roman Catholic Church, praised FUOYE's resilience and forward looking vision, while congratulating the graduating students for being found worthy in learning and character.
Other recipients of honorary doctorate degrees included His Eminence, Sultan Muhammad Sa'ad Abubakar III, the Sultan of Sokoto; His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, the Ooni of Ife; His Royal Majesty, Oba Michael Oluwole Adugbole III, the Oloye of Oye-Ekiti; and Hon. Justice Walter Onnoghen, former Chief Justice of Nigeria.
A total of 7,684 students graduated during the ceremony, comprising 7,396 undergraduates, including 131 First Class graduates, and 288 postgraduates. Notably, the convocation produced the first set of FUOYE law graduates, who are expected to proceed to the Nigerian Law School in September.
The ceremony marked a significant milestone in FUOYE's history, reflecting five years of transformative leadership under Prof. Fasina.
