Toye Fisher
The Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Professor Joshua Olalekan Ogunwole, has approved the constitution of two strategic committees to strengthen good governance in the university.
The committees are the University Administrative Committee and the University Accounting Committee.
They formed part of renewed efforts to strengthen institutional governance, operational efficiency, and financial accountability.
The development was conveyed in separate internal memoranda dated February 25, 2026, and signed by the Registrar, Mr. Mufutau A. Ibrahim.
The University Administrative Committee, chaired by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Joshua Olalekan Ogunwole, comprises as members, key principal officers and senior administrative officials of the University.
Members include Professor Bolanle T. Opoola (Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Administration); Deputy Vice- Chancellor, Academics (To be announced); Mr Mufutau A. Ibrahim (Registrar); Professor Ayodele A. Fajinmi (Head of Ikole Campus); Mr. Samson D. Durojaye (Director, ICT); Mrs. Oyeyimika Koyejo-Fasakin (Director, VCO/Deputy Registrar); Mr. Dairo Ayodele Fatuase (Deputy Registrar, Distance Learning) and Dr Sunday Ayodele Akinkunmi (Deputy Registrar, DEPAP).
Others are Mr. Oloruntele Raphael Olarewaju (Deputy Registrar, Student Affairs); Mrs. Blessing Amaechi Eyiolorunpe (Deputy Registrar, Academic Affairs); Mr. Olusola Taiwo (Deputy Registrar, College of Medicine); Mr Samuel Sunday Osamoka (Deputy Registrar, Personnel Affairs); Mr. Johnson Oludare Adeyemo (Deputy Registrar (SPGS); Mr. Akinyemi Egunjobi (PAR, Council Affairs); Mrs. Ibukun Alamu (SAR/ Head, Registrar’s Office) and Mr Adetoye Lomuagun (PAR, Management) to serve as Secretary.
The Committee is tasked with:
Ensuring that University operations align with established laws, regulations, policies, and approved guidelines.
Coordinating and overseeing administrative activities across faculties, departments, and units.
Advising Management on administration, staffing, and general operational matters.
Periodically reviewing administrative procedures to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Monitoring performance standards across administrative units.
Facilitating effective communication and collaboration among administrative, technical, and professional departments.
The Committee is expected to serve as a central coordinating body to streamline operations and reinforce best administrative practices within the University system.
In a related move, the Vice-Chancellor also approved the constitution of the University Accounting Committee, likewise chaired by Professor Ogunwole.
Membership includes Professor Bolanle T. Opoola (DVC, Administration); Dr. Adebolanle A. Debo-Ajagunna (Bursar); Mrs. Omolola B. Obabire (Director, Internal Audit); Mrs. Oyeyimika Koyejo-Fasakin (Director, VCO/Deputy Registrar) and Mrs. Bosede E. Adenigba (Deputy Director, Internal Audit)
Others are Deputy Bursars which includes Messrs Nenmatne Hagakka Wapji; Olusegun Alani Efuntade; Vincent Chika Eneh; Yisa Adewale Ambali- Ajayi; Sunday Ajewole; Ebenezer Temitayo Ogunje and Babtunde Adesanya.
The Committee also has a representative from the Vice-Chancellor’s Office as well as Mr. Olumide Owoeye (PAR, Council Affairs) as Secretary.
The Accounting Committee is mandated to:
Ensure compliance with University financial regulations and government guidelines.
Oversee preparation, review, and monitoring of annual budgets and financial plans.
Examine periodic financial statements and management accounts for accuracy and completeness.
Monitor income generation, revenue collection, and expenditure for accountability and value for money.
Review and recommend approval of major financial commitments within approved limits.
Strengthen internal control systems to prevent fraud and financial irregularities.
Liaise with internal and external auditors and ensure implementation of audit recommendations.
Advise Management on financial policies, investments, and accounting-related matters.
Commitment to Transparency and Institutional Excellence
The constitution of both committees underscores FUOYE’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and operational excellence. By reinforcing administrative coordination and tightening financial oversight mechanisms, the University leadership aims to enhance service delivery, strengthen internal controls, and ensure adherence to best practices in governance.
The Registrar noted that members have been formally informed of their appointments and the secretary of both Committees are directed to liaise with the Chairman from time to time for Committee’s assignment and effective discharge of their responsibilities.
With these strategic committees now in place, FUOYE continues to demonstrate proactive leadership in institutional management and sustainable development within Nigeria’s higher education landscape.
