By Otitoju Femi and Chinedu Okafor
It was fun and excitement all the way when Federal University Oye-Ekiti One-Day One-Day Vice-Chancellor, Mr. Mosroor Adeeyo assumed office with a promise to promote digital skills among the University community.
The colourful ceremony which took place on Wednesday 8 July, 2026 began with a ceremonial guard of honour mounted in recognition of his assumption of office.
Displaying remarkable composure and confidence, Adeeyo inspected the guards before receiving a warm welcome from members of the university community, including the Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences, Professor Sunday A. Adedini, and the Head of the Department of Political Science, Dr. Gbeke Adenuga who congratulated him on emerging victorious in the highly competitive One-Day Vice-Chancellor selection process.
The newly inaugurated One-Day Vice-Chancellor was subsequently introduced to principal officers and members of staff before proceeding on his official engagements.
Accompanied by the One-Day Deputy Vice-Chancellors, Mr. Odetunde Opeyemi Peter of the Department of Educational Technology, Faculty of Education, and Mr. Oluwatobiloba Oshunbunmi Elijah of the Department of Food Science and Technology, Faculty of Agriculture, Adeeyo proceeded to the Vice-Chancellor's Conference Room, where the Adeeye led Management outlined its vision for purposeful leadership, innovation and student development.
Reflecting on his emergence as FUOYE's 2026 One-Day Vice-Chancellor, Adeeyo described the experience as both humbling and transformational, saying it had reinforced his conviction that leadership is fundamentally about service, responsibility and positive impact.“One of the greatest lessons this experience has taught me is that true leaders listen before they lead. Effective leadership is not about occupying a position of authority; it is about understanding people’s needs, making informed decisions and inspiring others through integrity and vision,” he said.
He noted that the opportunity had strengthened his resolve to contribute more meaningfully to community development, mentor younger students and create opportunities that would empower others beyond the university environment.
Beyond the ceremonial activities, Adeeyo unveiled an ambitious policy proposal inspired by his award-winning community development initiative, "Digi Forward FUOYE: Missing Skills, Not Missing Money".
He advocated the introduction of a compulsory Digital Skills and Career Readiness Programme for all FUOYE students, regardless of discipline, arguing that academic excellence alone is no longer sufficient in today's technology-driven world.
According to him, graduates must leave the university equipped with practical digital competencies, entrepreneurial skills, industry exposure and globally recognised certifications that would make them competitive in the evolving global economy.“The real gap is not digital empowerment but the absence of the right digital skills. Our graduates must become creators of opportunities, innovators and problem-solvers, not merely job seekers. That is the future we must prepare them for,” he stated.
Speaking on leadership development, the One-Day Vice-Chancellor encouraged students aspiring to occupy leadership positions to begin preparing themselves long before seeking elective office.
He urged them to cultivate integrity, competence, discipline and effective communication while embracing selfless service.“Leadership is earned through consistent service, discipline and credibility. Dream big, embrace teamwork, seek solutions rather than dwell on problems, and let integrity remain your greatest asset. Titles may come and go, but the impact of good character endures,” he advised.
Also addressing audience comprising the academics, students representative from Faculty and members of Staff of the Directorate of Public Affairs and Communication (DIPAC), One-Day Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Mr. Oluwatobiloba Oshunbunmi Elijah, emphasised that genuine leadership cannot be separated from academic excellence.
He encouraged students to develop critical thinking, communication and problem-solving skills while actively participating in student organisations, volunteering for meaningful causes and seeking mentorship.
"Leadership is not measured by recognition or position but by the positive impact we make in the lives of others. Every student should strive to become a solution provider wherever they find themselves," he stressed.
Photo credit: Bamidele Eleniola
