The Vice Chancellor, Federal University, Oye Ekiti, Prof. Abayomi Fasina, has said that the approvals given to the university by the Kayode Ojo-led Governing Council for programmes and infrastructures would facilitate development of the institution.
Fasina, in a statement by his Special Adviser, Media, Wole Balogun, made available on Sunday, said that the approvals given during the council maiden meeting at Oye Ekiti, were “clear signal that FUOYE would witness more giant strides in the years to come”.
The VC said, “We wish to use this medium to appreciate the new members of the Governing Council of our great university, led by Engr Kayode Ojo for approving about 90 per cent of programmes we have designed jointly for a speedy development and growth of our dear university.
“This gesture from the council is a welcome development and really aligns with my vision as VC. My focus is to massively develop this university and l am getting a great support from the council on this.
“At the first council meeting, we had a gracious and kind approval of a take off grant for the university’s microfinance bank which will ensure a sound management of resources for our staff. We also got approval for the acquisition of a 30 hectares of land for oil palm plantation situated between the lre-Ekiti and lgbemo-Ekiti axis of Ekiti State.
“We had approval also for an internet hub directorate for the university which will ensure improved internet access for all on campus. We also got approval for additional hostels to cater for our teeming students on campus.
“The council also approvef FUOYE Staff Housing Estate which would comprise staff quarters with sound social amenities. This Staff Housing Estate shall be named after Prof. Fasina was pronounced by the Council Chairman, Engr. Ojo recognizes his performance as VC. This initiative will provide more robust campus life for our teeming staff”.
Fasina added, “A new building for convocation ceremonies with 1,000 seating capacity has also been approved by the council and will be completed before the next convocation ceremony next year.
“The newly completed Faculty of Law complex shall be furnished and be ready for the next accreditation exercise as approved by Council. We will soon roll out a massive sale of maize from our maize plantation. This will be available for all staff members at low prices.
“In Oye campus alone, we have 10 hectares of maize, cassava and plantain plantation and with that we are contributing greatly in the area of food security.
“The Council has also approved two new Tata buses for ease of transportation for staff and students at subsidized rates. This will make the buses come to four in number as we already have two on ground.
“The Council equally approved the management’s proposed Strategic plan from 2020 to 2026 meant to place the University on a soaring developmental process,” the VC said.
The VC added that the approvals also included appointments of two new Deputy vice Chancellors and as well 30 new directors.