EKSU Gets New VC
Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has approved the appointment of Professor Joseph Babatola Ayodele as the new Vice Chancellor of Ekiti State University, EKSU Ado-Ekiti.
Ayodele, a Professor of Education Management, is until the appointment, the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) of the University.
A statement by the special Adviser to the Governor on Media, Mr Yinka Oyebode says Professor Ayodele’s appointment as Vice Chancellor takes effect from August 20, 2024.
He takes over from Prof, Edward Olanipekun, whose tenure as Vice Chancellor of the University ends on August 19.
Prof Joseph Babatola Ayodele was born in Ikere-Ekiti, Ikere Local Government Area of Ekiti State on August 13, 1963.
Governor Oyebanji, who is the Visitor to the University, urged the new Vice Chancellor to bring his wealth of experience as an academic and a seasoned administrator to bear in the bid to further reposition the University as a world class institution of learning.
The Governor thanked the outgoing EKSU Vice Chancellor, Professor Edward Olanipekun, for his meritorious service to the University and wished him success in his future endeavors.
