The Vice Chancellor of the Federal University Oye Ekiti (FUOYE), Professor Abayomi Fasina, has revealed that the institution has received a ₦1 billion grant from the Federal Government to establish a commercial mechanized farm and boost livestock production.
The funding is part of a broader ₦30 billion national initiative aimed at leveraging the expertise of university agricultural faculties to enhance food security. Speaking on Monday at a press conference to herald the university’s 10th convocation ceremony, Professor Fasina explained that the grant is intended to empower universities to feed their students and host communities through modern agricultural practices. The Vice Chancellor shared impressive academic statistics ahead of the graduation ceremony. Out of a total of 7,396 graduating students, 131 earned First Class honors. The rest of the breakdown includes 2,519 students with Second Class Upper degrees and 3,777 students with Second Class Lower degrees.
Professor Fasina also highlighted FUOYE’s rising profile, noting that it is now the fourth most subscribed university in Nigeria. He cited the 2026 Times Higher Education rankings, where the institution placed fourth nationally and excelled in categories such as Sub-Saharan Africa and Interdisciplinary Science rankings.
The administration’s Blue Roof Legacy has seen the execution of over 160 infrastructural projects. Under his leadership, FUOYE has recorded a 310 percent increase in Internally Generated Revenue (IGR) and expanded its academic offerings from 73 to 91 programs. Regarding research, the VC disclosed that some academic staff have secured grants exceeding ₦430 million, and he has personally attracted over $55,000 in funding programs to the university.
In a significant policy shift, FUOYE has introduced an Emeritus Professors policy for retired Vice Chancellors over the age of 70. During this convocation, the title will be conferred upon Professors Chinedu Nebo, Isaac Asuzu, and Kayode Soremekun for their distinguished service.
Furthermore, the university is strengthening international ties through its Diaspora Professors Programme. Notable scholars, including Prof. Hartmut Herrmann and Prof. Khaneh Wadinga Fomba from the Leibniz Institute for Tropospheric Research in Germany, are currently contributing to teaching and research capacity at the institution.
