Ceiling collapses, substandard electrical cables, inadequate toilet facilities and fading paint have prompted the Vice Chancellor of the Federal University Oye Ekiti (FUOYE), Professor Joshua Ogunwole, to inaugurate a seven man University Building Standards Committee, charging members to develop a comprehensive framework for quality, durability and safety in all campus construction projects.

Speaking at the inauguration held in his Conference Room, Professor Ogunwole delivered a frank assessment of the university's infrastructure, stating that "to me, there is no building here in FUOYE that is worthy to be referred to as a standard university building. A university must be known for quality. Others should come here to learn how things are done."

The Vice Chancellor recalled a troubling incident to underscore the urgency of the assignment. "One surprising incident was when part of the ceiling collapsed in the Senate Chamber while people were eating," he revealed. "We must begin to do things right. We are building structures that accommodate thousands, yet the quality of materials used is not up to standard. We have over 60,000 students entrusted to us, we cannot afford to fail them."

Professor Ogunwole expressed diminishing confidence in the university's Physical Planning Unit (PPU), warning that contractors must change their approach. "I am beginning to lose confidence in the Physical Planning Unit. Contractors are only interested in making profit and leaving. Henceforth, any contractor working for this university must adhere strictly to our standards," he stated.

The Vice Chancellor stressed that quality must take precedence over quantity, noting that "I am not interested in the number of projects; I am concerned about their quality and standards. If our buildings are expensive, let them reflect value." He gave the committee a two week deadline to submit its report and advised the Chairman, Dr. Aare Foluso Awe, to encourage freedom of expression in deliberations.

Dr. Awe assured the Vice Chancellor of the committee's commitment, acknowledging that "your words have challenged us, and I assure you that we will deliver on this assignment." Committee members include Arc. Akinyemi Oke, Engineer John O. Iyilade, QS. Ojo Ademola Eyitope, QS. Olufadeji O.K, Builder Doluwamu Omolara T. and Secretary Mrs. Adekunle Oreoluwa D., with Professor Adebola Aderibigbe serving as Senior Technical Assistant to the Vice Chancellor.