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Akin Akinsoluga The Senate of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) on Tuesday, 28 January, halted what it described as a controversial, last-minute attempt by the outgoing Vice-Chancellor (VC), Prof. Sunday Abayomi Fasina to secure the appointment of a preferred nominee as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (DVC), in a development that has intensified scrutiny of governance processes at the university. The Senate meeting, convened against the backdrop of an imminent leadership transition, was marked by unusually robust debate. According to multiple Senate sources, the VC had forwarded two nominees for the DVC position, in line with statutory provisions. However, the process became contentious when one nominee withdrew, leaving Prof. Babatunde Afolabi as the sole candidate. Several senators reportedly urged that the process be deferred to allow the incoming vice-chancellor, expected to assume office on 11 February, to make the appointment, citing the narrow time window and the need for institut...

B. A.  Oyewole |  Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria Compressed 10-day selection sparks outrage; embattled VC allegedly boasts Ogunwole will continue his legacy. Fresh tension is mounting within the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) as the Governing Council, chaired by Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, races to conclude the process of appointing a new Vice-Chancellor amid allegations of manipulation, secrecy, and an unusually compressed timetable designed to favour a predetermined candidate, Professor Joshua Ogunwole. Rushed Process Raises Questions According to official documents sighted by reporters, the revised timetable for the Vice-Chancellorship selection process spans barely ten days, from October 27 to November 5, 2025, despite nearly 100 applicants seeking the post. The Search Committee has been given only two days to identify and shortlist candidates, while the Selection Committee has just two days to conduct interviews and make final recommendations. Senior university sources describe ...

Omowale Olusoji, Senior Correspondent. Staff Intimidated as Foreign Students Invade Campus in a Council-Orchestrated “Welcome” for the Returning VC Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Nigeria: A University in Crisis The Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) is once again engulfed in controversy as its embattled Vice Chancellor, Professor Abayomi Sunday Fasina, staged a dramatic and questionable return to office after months of forced “research leave.” This return, which occurred without any formal communication to the Senate, Council, or the wider university community, has sparked outrage among academic and administrative staff, who describe the event as “a coup against the university system.” Even more alarming is the allegation that the Council Chairman, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba (SAN), facilitated the VC’s return using external and foreign students to intimidate university staff, an action that many see as an abuse of authority and a breach of university statutes. An Unprecedented ...

Allegations of corruption, manipulation, and flagrant disregard for the FUOYE Establishment Act spark nationwide calls for the removal of Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba as Council Chairman.   Oladotun Soyombo | Abuja, Nigeria. In what appears to be one of the most disturbing cases of alleged abuse of power within Nigeria’s tertiary education system, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), former Deputy Senate Leader, and ex-Senate Leader, stands accused of flagrant violations of statutory laws and the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) Establishment Act. Despite his long-standing legal and legislative pedigree, Ndoma-Egba now serving as Chairman of FUOYE’s Governing Council is alleged to have subverted due process, manipulated institutional structures, and shielded the embattled Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Abayomi Sunday Fasina, from disciplinary actions over allegations of sexual harassment, staff victimisation, and massive financial mismanagement. The allegations, ...

Akin Akinsoluga, Oye Ekiti. Prof. Abayomi Sunday FASINA The storm around the Vice Chancellor of Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Professor Abayomi Fasina, is far from over. While some writers have attempted to whitewash his controversies with glowing prose about his “non-negotiable return,” a deeper examination of facts, investigative reports, and legal documents reveals a story that cannot be erased by propaganda. Dubious Leave and Fast-Track Approvals How does a sitting Vice Chancellor write a leave application on the 14th of April, receive Council approval that same day, and commence leave immediately? More disturbingly, Fasina’s so-called research leave was approved without naming the host institution where the research would take place, and also N128 Million was alleged to have been approved for such a leave, even when research leave is sponsored by host universities worldwide. Prof. Fasina's Leave Letter This suggests a manipulation of due process and raises concerns abo...

Olawaye Dolapo Abuja, Nigeria. The Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) is again at the centre of a governance storm after the Federal Ministry of Education’s Visitation Panel (2016–2020) published a report that names multiple irregular appointments and governance failures — including a specific finding on Prof. Bolanle T. Opoola. Instead of resolving the issues, FUOYE management has issued a detailed rebuttal calling the Panel’s findings “faulty and misinformed,” a move that has intensified calls for independent enforcement of the report’s recommendations. The Panel’s Findings: what the Ministry recorded The Visitation Panel, acting under the Federal Ministry of Education, documented a pattern of improper recruitment and promotion practices at FUOYE. Its report contains several pointed observations that go to the heart of academic integrity and institutional governance: Prof. Opoola B. T  “Dr Bolanle T. Opoola, who was a Chief Lecturer in a College of Education, was appointed a Se...

 Omojola Mayowa Oye-Ekiti, September 15, 2025. The crisis rocking the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) reached a boiling point on Monday as members of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU), and the National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT) staged a massive protest, declaring a vote of no confidence in the Chairman of the Governing Council, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba. Amid chants of “Ndoma-Egba Must Go!” and “Council Stop Hijacking Management!”, the protesters marched across the campus, wielding placards that condemned what they called the financial recklessness, impunity, and double standards of the Council. Allegations of Mismanagement and Reckless Spending The unions accused the Governing Council of approving ₦900 million for the purchase of buildings outside the university campus, at a time when workers’ allowances remain unpaid. They also condemned the alleged ₦128 million approval for the Vice-Chancell...

Adebisi Adelaja Oye-Ekiti, 11 September 2025 — The Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) on Thursday witnessed heightened tension as non-teaching staff members under the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), the National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT), and the Non-Academic Staff Union (NASU) staged a mass protest across the campus. The protest followed a joint congress of the three unions earlier in the day, where workers resolved to take to the streets over issues ranging from unpaid relocation allowances, non-payment of August salaries, withheld arrears, alleged maladministration, and what they described as “gross misplacement of priorities” by university management. The protesting workers carried placards with bold inscriptions that captured their frustrations and demands. Some of the slogans read: “Pay Our Relocation Allowance in Full — Enough of Excuses!” “No August Salary, No Peace in FUOYE!” “Stop Cheating 2020 & 2021 Staff — Pay Our Arrears...

Akin Akinsoluga The governance crisis rocking the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) has taken a darker turn, as new revelations point to what staff describe as a deliberate campaign to punish whistleblowers and shield abuse of power under the guise of council authority. At the centre of the storm is Engr. Mrs. Folasade Adebayo, a senior staff member at the Directorate of Works and Services, who was reportedly sexually harassed by former Vice Chancellor, Professor Sunday Fasina. Instead of receiving institutional support, Adebayo was asked to tender a written apology for exposing the abuse, a directive that continues to generate widespread condemnation. But she’s not alone in this ordeal: The university’s SSANU branch chairman and secretary, who courageously brought the harassment case to public attention, were swiftly suspended. Months later, their salaries remain withheld, despite multiple appeals and calls for justice. And now, fresh investigations reveal a disturbing pattern behi...

By Akin Akinsoluga Oye-Ekiti – May 3, 2025 Picture: SUG President, Abiodun Olorunshola Mary and the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Sunday A ayomi Fasina The Students’ Union Government (SUG) of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) is facing mounting criticism over its role in the ongoing crisis engulfing the institution. At the heart of the controversy is the Union’s decision to publicly disown a petition submitted by the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) to the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, demanding the removal of the Vice Chancellor, Professor Abayomi Sunday Fasina, and the university’s Governing Council over allegations of administrative misconduct and cover-ups. In a letter titled “Formal Disclaimer and Refutation of the NANS Petition Against the Vice Chancellor and Governing Council of FUOYE,” the SUG leadership, headed by Abiodun Olorunshola Mary (President) and Lateef Yusuff Ife (Secretary-General), accused NANS of acting under external influence and claime...

By Akin Akinsoluga OYE-EKITI — Tensions are mounting at the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) following revelations of what many now believe to be a coordinated effort to manipulate financial investigations tied to the administration of Prof. Abayomi Sunday Fasina, the Vice Chancellor currently on controversial and allegedly manipulated leave. At the center of the storm is Jubril Olawale Lawal & Co., a private auditing firm reportedly handpicked by Prof. Fasina during his tenure. The firm’s presence on campus has ignited widespread concern over potential conflicts of interest, as sources allege that Jubril Olawale Lawal, principal of the firm, maintains a personal relationship with Prof. Fasina and was appointed under his direct influence nearly three years ago. The contact detail (08033376825, 08084669021) of the firm was contacted but there was no response. Other individuals reported to be at University including Lawal Jubril Olawale are Benjamin Omonayajo and FCA J.O among ot...

SSANU FUOYE Congratulates SSANU EKSU Chairman on Re-election and Salutes Newly Elected Executives The Chairman of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU), Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) Branch, Comrade Faleye Benjamin, has extended warm congratulations to Comrade Aguda Temidayo Azeez on his re-election as the Chairman of SSANU, Ekiti State University (EKSU) Branch. In a goodwill message released shortly after the conclusion of the election held on Wednesday, 16th April 2025, Comrade Faleye described Comrade Aguda’s re-election as a testament to his outstanding leadership, dedication, and commitment to the welfare of SSANU members in EKSU. He also congratulated all the newly elected executives who emerged alongside Comrade Aguda, acknowledging their collective victory as a renewed mandate to serve, protect, and advance the interests of SSANU members at EKSU. “We at SSANU FUOYE Branch rejoice with our sister branch in EKSU on the successful and peaceful conduc...

THE CRISIS OF ACCOUNTABILITY IN FEDERAL UNIVERSITY, OYE-EKITI, AND THE ENTRENCHMENT OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN NIGERIA'S IVORY TOWERS By: Omowumi Ogunrotimi Esq. Over the last three months, Nigeria has found itself in the throes of a reckoning marked by the courageous disclosures of sexual harassment by survivors confronting abusers who wield considerable institutional power. But alongside these voices of resistance, we continue to witness the powerful recoil of institutional complicity. Few cases have exemplified this more starkly than the handling of the sexual harassment allegations brought by Engr. Folasade Adebayo against the Vice-Chancellor of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Professor Abayomi Fasina. Despite the presence of documentary and audio evidence, the University’s Governing Council has chosen to absolve the accused and reframe the survivor’s pursuit of justice as an institutional betrayal. As a human rights lawyer and an advocate for systemic change in the resp...