EKSU VC Congratulates Aribisala on Appointment as Pioneer VC of New Federal University in Ekiti.

EKSU VC Congratulates Aribisala on Appointment as Pioneer VC of New Federal University in Ekiti.

By Olamide Akinwumi. 

The Vice-Chancellor of Ekiti State University (EKSU), Ado-Ekiti, Prof. Babatola Ayodele, has congratulated Prof. James Olugbenga Aribisala on his appointment as the pioneer Vice-Chancellor of the newly established Federal University of Technology & Environmental Sciences, Ìyìn Ekiti.

Aribisala, a Professor of Civil Engineering at EKSU, was appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (GCFR) to head the new institution.

Prof. James Olugbenga Aribisala Pioneer Vice-Chancellor Federal University of Technology & Environmental Sciences, Ìyìn Ekiti.

In his congratulatory message, Ayodele described Aribisala’s appointment as a “thoughtful and welcome development,” highlighting his vast experience and contributions to academia and national development.

“Prof. Aribisala is a thoroughbred professional, a Fellow of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, and an outstanding scholar in Water Resources & Environmental Engineering. He has extensive experience in consultancy, having worked with both local and international organizations, including DFID, AfDB, and the World Bank. He also served as the coordinating consultant for all road projects in Ekiti State between 2007 and 2010,” Ayodele stated.

The EKSU Vice-Chancellor expressed confidence in Aribisala’s ability to build a 21st-century university that will produce graduates with expertise in research and community development.

Aribisala, who obtained his academic training at the Universities of Ilorin and Benin, joined EKSU in 1987 and rose to the rank of professor in 2007. He has held various key positions, including Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, Dean of the then School of Postgraduate Studies, and member of the university’s Governing Council. He has also served as an external examiner for various professional and academic bodies.

The EKSU community, led by Ayodele, wished Aribisala success in his new role as he leads the newly established federal university.

The statement was signed by the Deputy Registrar and Head of the Directorate of Information & Corporate Affairs, Bode Olofinmuagun, and released to the media.