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Federal University Lokoja Lokoja is where the name “Nigeria” was coined, first British settlement

Official page of Federal University Lokoja, one of Nigeria’s fastest-growing & most dynamic universities, proudly situated at the historic confluence of Rivers Niger & Benue. The Federal University Lokoja was established along with eight (8) other new Federal universities on the 16th of February 2011 following a pronouncement by former President Goodluck Ebele Jonathan. The aim was not on

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𝗙𝗨𝗟 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗖𝗧𝗩 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗮𝘀 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆..𝑵𝒂𝒎𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑽𝑪 ‘...
24/07/2026

𝗙𝗨𝗟 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗖𝗧𝗩 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗮𝘀 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗗𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆
..𝑵𝒂𝒎𝒆𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑽𝑪 ‘𝑶𝒏𝒚𝒊𝒏𝒚𝒆 𝑵𝒅𝒊 𝑭𝑼𝑳’ (𝑮𝒊𝒇𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝑮𝒐𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝑭𝑼𝑳)

The Federal University Lokoja (FUL) has received a major boost to its security architecture with the donation of a high-tech Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) surveillance system by renowned philanthropist and supporter of the University, Hon. Chief Empire Iweha, who is the President General of the Igbo Youth Congress (IYC) and Senior Special Assistant to the Kogi State Governor on Surveillance.

The donation, which forms part of Chief Empire’s continued commitment to the growth and development of the institution, is aimed at strengthening security, enhancing surveillance, and protecting lives, property, and critical infrastructure across the University’s campuses.

Presenting the equipment, the SSA described the intervention as his “little support” towards ensuring that the University continues to thrive in a safe and secure environment, adding that the gesture was his sincere way of demonstrating support for the Prof. Gbenga Ibileye-led administration, whom he regards as a great leader.

According to him, the surveillance system is specially designed for deployment in areas with little or no electricity, making it suitable for the University’s operational needs across the vast expanse of land that houses the institution.

He explained that the equipment can be installed in any location on campus and monitored remotely through mobile phones or a central control station, thereby providing real-time surveillance and improving security response.

He noted that his relationship with the University has been driven by a sincere desire to contribute meaningfully to its progress. “I have remained committed to the Federal University Lokoja because I believe in its future. Beyond this donation, I have sponsored scholarships for nine students and supported the University with other materials over the years. This is simply my little contribution to help FUL succeed,” he said.

Hon. Chief Empire Iweha called on individuals, alumni, corporate organisations, and other well-meaning Nigerians to partner with the University, stressing that sustainable development can only be achieved through collective responsibility.

Receiving the donation on behalf of the University, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Gbenga Solomon Ibileye, accompanied by the Registrar, Dr. Rebecca Aimiohu Okojie, expressed profound appreciation to Chief Empire Iweha for his generosity and unwavering commitment to the institution.

He commended him for his consistent support and commitment to the development of the Institution, describing him as a dependable friend of the University whose contributions have continued to make visible impacts.

“Thank you for coming to our University and for this remarkable support. I also appreciate your continued support for His Excellency, the Governor of Kogi State, who remains our friend and brother," he said, adding, “I can attest to the fact that you have been one of the generous supporters of the Federal University Lokoja."

Professor Ibileye noted that the donation came at a time when the University is investing heavily in security, describing it as a timely intervention divinely directed by God.

“The value of this donation cannot be measured or quantified. Beyond the equipment itself, you are helping us... Read more in the comments section 👇

𝗙𝗨𝗟 𝗩𝗖 𝗜𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘆𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗺, 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲The Vice Chancellor, Pro...
24/07/2026

𝗙𝗨𝗟 𝗩𝗖 𝗜𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘆𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗺, 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲

The Vice Chancellor, Prof. Gbenga Solomon Ibileye, has instructed students of Mass Communication to cultivate intellectual curiosity, critical thinking skills, discipline, ethical conduct, and continuous development as they aspire to be competent and excellent media professionals.

Prof. Gbenga Ibileye gave this charge during the opening ceremony of a three-day workshop organized by the Mass Communication Students Association MACOSA, of the Faculty of Communication and Media Studies, Federal University Lokoja, titled "Media Craft and Oratory Masterclass," held at the Multipurpose Hall, Felele campus.

The Vice Chancellor, represented by the Director of Strategic Communications and Corporate Documentation, Dr. Tosin Olagunju, commended the leadership of MACOSA for their commitment to professional excellence, which led them to conceive the programme that will equip students with practical competencies. He highlighted how influential the media is and how its effectiveness, which depends on the competence, integrity, and creative skills of those who operate it, is of utmost importance.

Ibileye encouraged participants to maximize the opportunity by being attentive to the resource persons, engaging in thoughtful questions, and embracing constructive criticism that would build their professional reputations.

Presenting his special address as the keynote speaker, Dr. Tosin Olagunju, opined that the finest media professionals are the interpreters of reality and custodians of public trust. He encouraged students that as they aspire to be professionals, they should remember to verify before publishing, listen before speaking, and investigate before concluding, as their words can shape opinions, influence policies, preserve history, and define institutions.

In addition, he listed principles that have guided his professional journey, which include protecting your integrity, never stopping learning, mastering the art of writing to be an outstanding communicator and thinker, developing emotional intelligence, and always serving humanity. He enjoined participants to... Read more in the comments section 👇

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮: 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗣𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗡𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝟰𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗮𝘂𝗴𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲....
24/07/2026

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗮: 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳. 𝗣𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗡𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝟰𝟯𝗿𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗮𝘂𝗴𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲
.. 𝑽𝑪 𝑰𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒆𝒚𝒆 𝑺𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝑨𝒇𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒂 𝑴𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝑩𝒓𝒊𝒅𝒈𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑮𝒂𝒑 𝑩𝒆𝒕𝒘𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝑫𝒆𝒎𝒐𝒄𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒄 𝑹𝒊𝒕𝒖𝒂𝒍𝒔, 𝑹𝒆𝒂𝒍 𝑫𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒑𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕

The 43rd Inaugural Lecturer of the Federal University Lokoja, Professor Abraham Musa Peter, has challenged Africans to rethink the continent's development narrative, arguing that Africa's persistent underdevelopment can no longer be blamed solely on colonialism but on the actions and failures of post independence leaders and institutions.

Delivering the University's 43rd Inaugural Lecture titled, "Between the Ritual and the Ingredients: An Inquiry into the Political Economy of Governance in a Post Colonial State," Professor Peter contended that many African states have continued to operate the same extractive structures inherited from colonial administrations, thereby undermining development, social justice, accountability, and human security.

In what emerged as one of the most striking moments of the lectures, Prof. Peter argued that Africa has increasingly become an active participant in its own underdevelopment through poor leadership, elite domination, weak institutions, corruption, policy inconsistency, and the prioritization of private interests over public welfare.

According to him, while many African countries regularly conduct elections, operate constitutions, and maintain democratic institutions, these have largely remained rituals that fail to produce the ingredients necessary for genuine development. He identified those ingredients as justice, prosperity, accountability, human development, and responsive governance.

The political scholar noted that Nigeria exemplifies this contradiction. Despite its vast mineral wealth, agricultural potential, youthful population, and status as one of Africa's largest economies, millions of citizens continue to face poverty, unemployment, insecurity, poor healthcare, educational deficits, and infrastructural decay.

Peter maintained that the crisis of development in Nigeria cannot be properly understood outside the character of the post colonial state, whose institutions were originally designed for control and extraction rather than development and public welfare.

The scholar further argued that successive political elites have merely inherited and reproduced these structures, resulting in a state that often serves elite interests while neglecting the needs of ordinary citizens.

On the way forward, Professor Peter called for far reaching reforms that would transform the state into a genuinely developmental institution. He advocated stronger institutions, ethical leadership, economic diversification, youth empowerment, democratic deepening, security sector reforms, and greater investment in education, innovation, and civic participation.

He also charged universities to play a more active role in shaping public policy through critical inquiry, research, innovation, and citizen education, stressing that scholarship must illuminate pathways for societal transformation.

In his address which aligns completely with the central argument of the lecture, the Vice Chancellor of the Federal University Lokoja, Professor Gbenga Solomon Ibileye, underscored the urgent need for African societies to move beyond the mere performance of democratic rituals and focus on delivering meaningful development outcomes.

Drawing from the lecture's metaphor of "rituals and ingredients," Professor Ibileye observed that nations may possess abundant resources and impressive institutions yet fail to... Read more in the comments section 👇 📷 credit: Chris Yahaya

𝗩𝗖 𝗜𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘆𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗙𝗨𝗟 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝘆𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲The Vice Chancellor, ...
23/07/2026

𝗩𝗖 𝗜𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘆𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗙𝗨𝗟 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗔𝗱𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝘆𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲

The Vice Chancellor, Federal University Lokoja, Prof. Gbenga Solomon Ibileye, has commended the leadership of the Department of Business Administration for organizing the University's first hybrid and international conference, describing it as a significant contribution to scholarship and economic advancement.

Prof. Ibileye gave this commendation on Wednesday, 15th July 2026, at the conference themed "From Idea to Scale: Building Resilient SMEs in Emerging Markets, Interrogating the Pathways," held at the University Multipurpose Hall, Felele Campus.

The Vice Chancellor commended the Head of the Department of Business Administration, Prof. John O. Alabi, for his leadership, and acknowledged the 27 papers submitted for publication at the conference. He described the department's leadership as a model for other departments across the University to emulate.

Speaking on the theme of the conference, Prof. Ibileye noted its relevance to the current state of the nation's economy. He observed that Small and Medium Scale Enterprises play a leading role in economic development, and stressed the importance of scaling business ideas and sustaining the growth of SMEs to advance the economy.

Delivering the keynote address, the Executive Chairman of the Kogi State Internal Revenue Service, Alhaji Sule Salihu Enehe, noted that many businesses struggle to move beyond their formative stage and compete globally because of persistent gaps in scaling. He emphasized the need to build sound business ideas and sustain enterprise growth.

Alhaji Enehe identified continuous innovation, quick adaptation to market realities, deliberate action toward upscaling, an enabling environment for entrepreneurship, and effective partnership between government and the people as key pillars for transforming SME ideas into sustainable growth.

Presenting the lead paper on the conference theme, the Dean of Student Affairs and Director of the Entrepreneurship Skills Development Centre at Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba, Prof. A. A. Ameh, described scaling as the continuous pursuit of relevant solutions to problems and the ongoing effort to meet people's present needs.

Prof. Ameh explained that the pathway to building resilient SMEs progresses from the individual level, to the firm level, and then to the industry level. He further stated that strengthening the financial dimension of SME growth requires access to grants, strategic financial management, improved operational supply chains, and policies that prioritize the protection of SMEs.

In a goodwill message, the Vice Chancellor of Prince Abubakar Audu University, Anyigba, Prof. Salisu Ogbo Usman, represented by the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academics), Prof. Oja Paul Egwemi, reiterated the conference's central message, noting that while business ideas are abundant, sustained intentionality in... Read more in the comments section 👇

𝗜𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘆𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝗢𝗱𝗼𝗱𝗼 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝗙𝗨𝗟 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗞𝗼𝗴𝗶 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻The Vice Chancellor of Federal Unive...
23/07/2026

𝗜𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘆𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘀 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗼𝗿 𝗢𝗱𝗼𝗱𝗼 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝗙𝗨𝗟 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗞𝗼𝗴𝗶 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻

The Vice Chancellor of Federal University Lokoja, FUL, Professor Gbenga Solomon Ibileye, has commended His Excellency, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, the Executive Governor of Kogi State, for his commitment to improving security across the State and advancing the welfare of workers.

Professor Ibileye gave the commendation while receiving the Executive Chairman of the Kogi State Internal Revenue Service, Alhaji Sule Salihu Enehe, on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, who paid him a courtesy visit at the university ahead of his keynote presentation at the First International Hybrid Conference of the Department of Business Administration.

Welcoming the Revenue Service Chairman, the Vice Chancellor acknowledged his contributions to the development of Kogi State beyond tax administration, describing him as a passionate supporter of education whose experience continues to add value to public service.

Ibileye sends profound gratitude to Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo for his giant strides in security and workers' welfare and for extending same to the institution.

"Let me use this medium to appreciate His Excellency the Governor; we thank him for the good work he is doing in enhancing security across Kogi State and promoting staff welfare. We also commend him for the support he has extended to us at Federal University Lokoja and for the promises he's made, which he's already working towards realizing them during our recent visit," Professor Ibileye said.

He noted also that he had known Alhaji Enehe for many years and expressed confidence in his capacity to deploy his vast experience for the benefit of the state and its institutions. "We know you are bringing your wealth of experience to bear and we appreciate you so dearly," he said.

Professor Ibileye also recalled the Chairman's support during one of the university's convocation activities, revealing that Alhaji Enehe made a financial contribution to the Protocol and Logistics Committee when he served as its chairman.

The Vice Chancellor described the visit as another opportunity to deepen collaboration between the university and the Kogi State Internal Revenue Service.

"We do not see conferences like this as the end of a partnership. Rather, we see them as the beginning of a lifelong relationship," he added.

Earlier, the Executive Chairman of the Kogi State Internal Revenue Service, Alhaji Sule Salihu Enehe, said he visited the Vice Chancellor to strengthen institutional collaboration while carrying out his official assignment at the university.

He explained that he was at Federal University Lokoja to deliver the keynote address at the... Read more in the comments section 👇

𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗼𝗷𝘂 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗨𝗟 𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘆 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁The Makoju Foundation has reaffirmed its commitment ...
23/07/2026

𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗼𝗷𝘂 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗙𝗨𝗟 𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘆 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁

The Makoju Foundation has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its partnership with the Federal University Lokoja through scholarship support and the University's endowment initiative.

Speaking during a visit to the University, the matriarch of the Makoju family, Lady Gladys Makoju, said the Foundation's interest in supporting education, particularly in engineering and science, informed its decision to collaborate with the institution.

She noted that the visit was aimed at discussing the University's endowment proposal and working out the details of the scholarship programme being offered by the Foundation, with a view to deepening collaboration for mutual benefit.

In his response, the Vice Chancellor, Professor Gbenga Solomon Ibileye, described the gesture as a demonstration of genuine commitment to education and sustainable impact.

He thanked the Makoju family for choosing the Federal University Lokoja as a beneficiary of its educational intervention and for preserving the legacy of the late Engineer Joseph Makoju through investments that will benefit future generations.

Professor Ibileye also wished the late engineering icon a posthumous happy birthday, describing his memory as worthy of celebration and his legacy as an inspiration to generations of scholars and professionals.

"On behalf of the Governing Council, Senate and Management of the Federal University Lokoja, we sincerely appreciate this generous gesture. We will treasure it for a very long time," he said.

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𝗢𝗻𝗱𝗼-𝗘𝗸𝗶𝘁𝗶 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝗨𝗟 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝗲-𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗿, 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝟭𝟬𝟬 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲The Ondo-Ekiti Association of t...
23/07/2026

𝗢𝗻𝗱𝗼-𝗘𝗸𝗶𝘁𝗶 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗙𝗨𝗟 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝗲-𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝗿, 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝟭𝟬𝟬 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲

The Ondo-Ekiti Association of the Federal University Lokoja (FUL) has, on Friday, July 17, 2026, paid a courtesy visit to the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Gbenga Solomon Ibileye, to congratulate him on his assumption of office as the University’s fourth substantive Vice-Chancellor and to commend his impressive achievements within his first 100 days in office.

Leading the delegation, the Chairman of the Association, Aniyeloye Taiwo congratulated Professor Ibileye on his visionary leadership and remarkable accomplishments, describing his first 100 days as a clear demonstration of purposeful administration and commitment to institutional excellence.

Taiwo reaffirmed the Association’s unwavering commitment to supporting the Vice-Chancellor’s vision for the University through dedicated service, professionalism and the pursuit of excellence.

According to him, members of the Association recognise that beyond their individual responsibilities as staff of the University, they also bear the collective responsibility of upholding the values and reputation of the Ondo and Ekiti people.

He assured the Vice-Chancellor that they would never engage in any act capable of bringing his name or office into disrepute, stressing that their commitment was their own way of expressing love, loyalty and respect for a son, a father and a leader they have come to admire.

As a mark of honour and appreciation, the Association presented gifts to the Vice-Chancellor and requested that he extend their warm regards to his wife, acknowledging her invaluable support and describing her as a visible source of the peace, strength and stability evident in the life and leadership of Professor Gbenga Ibileye.

Responding, Professor Ibileye expressed profound appreciation for the visit and the goodwill demonstrated by the Association.

He spoke warmly about his deep personal connection with the people of Ondo and Ekiti States, paying glowing tribute to his wife for the immeasurable role she has played throughout his academic and professional journey.

“My wife sacrificed many of her own dreams so that mine could become a reality. Apart from God, I owe everything I have become to this Ekiti woman. She means the world to me,” the Vice-Chancellor said.

Professor Ibileye also acknowledged the immense contributions of members of the Association to the growth and development of the University, noting that they constitute one of the institution’s strongest workforces, with about thirteen senior academics occupying strategic positions, alongside other highly committed administrative and technical staff.

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23/07/2026

𝗙𝗨𝗟 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝗧𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗡𝗕𝗥𝗗𝗔 𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

The Vice-Chancellor, Federal University Lokoja (FUL), Prof. Gbenga Solomon Ibileye, has expressed the University’s readiness to collaborate with the National Biotechnology Research and Development Agency (NBRDA) to promote biotechnology research, innovation and knowledge transfer while addressing societal challenges.

Professor Ibileye disclosed this when he led a high-level delegation on a strategic visit to the Agency’s headquarters in Abuja. The Vice-Chancellor and his team were received by the Director-General (DG), Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha and members of his top management.

The collaboration, when formalised, will provide a legal framework for joint research initiatives, staff and student exchange programmes, capacity building, access to TETFund special intervention, technology transfer, commercialisation of research outputs, and collaborative efforts aimed at addressing challenges in agriculture, health, environmental sustainability and national development.

Speaking during the meeting, the Vice-Chancellor stated that the visit was to formalize the establishment of a strong, enduring, and mutually beneficial partnership between FUL and NBRDA to advance biotechnology, research, innovation, and nation building.

He acknowledged the existing collaboration between some academic staff members of the University and the agency, particularly in the field of fisheries and aquaculture, through which the staff benefited from NBRDA’s sponsorship to Israel for trainining in transgenic tilapia production.

Ibileye expressed confidence that under the visionary leadership of the DG, the existing partnership would be revitalised, strengthened, and expanded to encompass broader areas in biotechnology, including medical biotechnology, agricultural biotechnology, environmental biotechnology, nanobiotechnology, industrial biotechnology, and bioinformatics.

Reflecting on its modest beginning in 2011, the Vice-Chancellor maintained that Federal University Lokoja had grown remarkably over the past 15 years and currently has a student population of over 30,000 with about 60 academic programmes.

He added that the University recently received approval to commence fourteen additional programmes, further expanding its academic offerings and research potential while expressing optimism in the prospects of working with the agency in areas of mutual interest and benefit.

“The University presently houses several programmes and departments with strong interests in biotechnology, and related disciplines, including Biotechnology, Engineering, Fisheries and Aquaculture, Medicine, Pharmacy, and other science-based programmes that stand to benefit immensely from collaboration with your Agency,” he stated.

Prof. Ibileye further noted that in an era where universities and specialized research agencies must work collaboratively to address societal challenges, promote innovation, advance scientific research and build the capacities of future generations, strategic partnership of this nature are essential for translating research findings into practical solutions that would improve livelihoods and contribute to national development.

While thanking the Director-General for the warm reception, the Vice-Chancellor reiterated the University’s commitment to academic excellence, cutting-edge research, innovation and adoption of emerging technologies such as biotechnology, describing it as a catalyst for sustainable development.

Responding, the Director-General, Prof. Abdullahi Mustapha, expressed delight at the courtesy visit and the high-powered delegation which was led by the Vice-Chancellor himself, a gesture he described as a show of strong commitment and readiness for the partnership.

He described the Vice-Chancellor as a visionary leader who understands the workings of the university system and its primary functions. He said Federal University Lokoja was lucky to have such a university administrator who prioritises... Read more in the comments section 👇

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