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After six months of controversy and calm rebuilding, the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) is preparing for the return of its Vice-Chancellor, Professor Abayomi Fasina on October 14. His comeback will mark a crucial moment for the university community, which is eager to move past recent turbulence and focus on stability, reconciliation, and continued growth. Funmi Ogundare reports<\/p>\n
After six months of absence, the air around the Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), is charged with anticipation. On October 14, Professor Abayomi Fasina, the substantive Vice-Chancellor of the university, will return to office to complete his five-year tenure, which had been marked by expansion, reform and, in recent months, controversy.<\/p>\n
The story of Fasina\u2019s return is not just about one man\u2019s comeback but about a university community eager to move past its turbulent moments and focus once again on its mission of growth and academic excellence.<\/p>\n
Fasina, a Professor of Soil Science, proceeded on research leave in April, shortly after being cleared of allegations of sexual harassment and financial impropriety by the university\u2019s governing council. The claims had stemmed from a leaked audio recording of conversations between him and a female Deputy Director of Works, Folasade Adebayo, which went viral early in the year.<\/p>\n
What followed was a storm of accusations, counter-allegations, and union protests. The university\u2019s branch of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) held a congress to deliberate on the scandal and issued a communique condemning the VC, a move that led to the suspension of the union\u2019s local executives.<\/p>\n
However, after the intervention of the union\u2019s national body, the university\u2019s governing council, chaired by Sen. Victor Ndoma-Egba, SAN, constituted an investigative panel. By April, the panel\u2019s report had exonerated Fasina of all allegations, describing the secret recordings as a blackmail attempt to influence administrative appointments.<\/p>\n
To calm the atmosphere on campus, Fasina immediately sought and was granted a six-month research leave. During that period, Prof. Olubunmi Shittu, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academics), stepped in as acting VC.<\/p>\n
Now, with the acting VC\u2019s tenure ending, all eyes are back on Fasina and the university community is talking about reconciliation, continuity and the future.<\/p>\n
As he warms up to resume his office to spend his remaining five months in office as vice-chancellor, various stakeholders within the university community have shared their expectations, calling on members of the community to embrace peace and ensure a smooth process to select Fasina\u2019s successor.<\/p>\n
One of the most vocal voices calling for calm and cooperation is Temitope Arogundade, President of the FUOYE Alumni Association.<\/p>\n
Arogundade, a staff member in the university\u2019s SIWES Unit and one of FUOYE\u2019s pioneer students, believes that this is a defining moment for the institution.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs alumni, we are ambassadors of FUOYE. Enough is enough, we must begin to portray our university in a very good light,\u201d said Arogundade. \u201cThere must be peaceful coexistence because it is only under a peaceful atmosphere that we can make progress.\u201d<\/p>\n
He called on all stakeholders of the institution to uphold the image of the university and work together for continued progress as the VC prepares to return to office<\/p>\n
Speaking with THISDAY, Arogundade, emphasised the critical role of the alumni in sustaining FUOYE\u2019s reputation.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor any university all over the world, the alumni association is a very critical stakeholder. The image and the way people see our university are very paramount to us,\u201d added Arogundade. \u201cAs alumni, we bear the certificate of FUOYE, and it is our duty to ensure that our alma mater continues to live up to that expectation.\u201d<\/p>\n
He lauded Fasina\u2019s leadership, noting the transformation the institution has witnessed under his administration.<\/p>\n
Arogundade added that the alumni association\u2019s agenda is focused on preserving the university\u2019s good name and ensuring peaceful coexistence among staff, students, and management.<\/p>\n
He lauded Fasina\u2019s record in office, describing his leadership as transformational.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere is no doubt that Prof. Fasina has done well. We know where we were before and where we are now. When he returns, we expect him to consolidate where necessary so that FUOYE can continue to align with its vision,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
With the process already underway to appoint a new vice-chancellor, Arogundade expressed confidence in the governing council\u2019s ability to ensure a transparent and merit-based selection.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe would want a personality that can continue from where we are now and take the university to greater heights. I believe the process will be free and fair,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
The Chairman, Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) FUOYE chapter, Dr. Ojo Fagbuagun, said that the circumstance of Fasina six month\u2019s research leave was well documented, and approved by the council of the university, adding that at the expiration of the leave, he is usually expected back in office.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe ultimate decision on his resumption of duty rests purely on him (if he wishes to resume), and the council that gave him permission to proceed on leave,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n
, Education \u2013 THISDAYLIVE, October 7, 2025, 11:56 pm<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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