Oye-Ekiti, May 19, 2025
In a bold step towards shaping a future-ready academic community, the Federal University Oye-Ekiti has officially launched its maiden Innovation and Entrepreneurship Week, holding from May 19 to 23, 2025. The week-long event was dedicated to empowering students and staff through innovation, creativity, and enterprise.
The event featured a series of transformative activities including hackathon, innovation bootcamp, entrepreneurship training, innovation expo, leadership training, a one-day VC Challenge Award, digital skills training, and business empowerment sessions.
In his opening remarks, the Ag. Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olubunmi Shittu, reaffirmed the University’s commitment to fostering innovation and entrepreneurial skills. “We envision FUOYE as a hub of creativity, enterprise, and problem-solving excellence — producing graduates who are not just job seekers but job creators, innovators, and leaders who will transform our country’s economy and society,” he said. He also urged academic staff to embrace innovation in teaching, research, and mentorship, and encouraged students to seize the abundant opportunities provided.
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor, SPRIL, Prof. J.O. Ogunwole, challenged students to maximize the week’s offerings, noting, “It is our conviction that our students can and must lead the charge in creating Nigeria’s future through innovation, creativity, and enterprise.”
The Opening Ceremony attracted an array of esteemed guest speakers, including:
Prof. Oladunni A. Daramola
Mr. Olabisi Yahaya (Business Analyst and UX Designer, Abuja)
Dr. Adedara Marcus (CEO, Pen and Podium Nigeria)
Prince Olaoluwa Adeniyi (CEO, King David Leadership Academy)
Prof. Adebola Aderibigbe (Director, Career Centre, FUOYE)
Dr. Adetunji Omonijo (CEO, Sunshine Global Medical Center)
Engr. Akinode (CEO, Veenode Technologies)
Mrs. Owajoba Busayo (CEO, De Elegance Expertise Palais)
The Director of Innovation and Digital Technology, Prof. O.S. Ayanda, alongside the Ag. Director of Entrepreneurship, Dr. A.O. Esan, expressed their profound appreciation to the university management, guest speakers, facilitators, and all participants for their active engagement and support in making the event a success.
The Innovation and Entrepreneurship Week continues tomorrow with the One-Day VC Challenge Award on Tuesday, May 20, followed by the Innovation Bootcamp 2025 on Wednesday, May 21. Thursday, May 22, will feature a Technical Skills Acquisition Workshop, designed to equip participants with hands-on, industry-relevant skills.
FUOYE’s Innovation and Entrepreneurship Week has set a new benchmark for fostering youth-driven economic transformation, reinforcing the university’s vision of building a generation of thinkers, doers, and leaders.
