Governor Ademola Adeleke has expressed happiness at the accelerated development of the Osun State University in the last four years, justifying the extension of the tenure of the Vice-Chancellor within the bounds of merit and legality.
The governor, represented by Deputy Governor Prince Kola Adewusi, made the assertion today while addressing the university convocation ceremony, listing extraordinary accomplishments that have transformed the University into first among equals.
Flaunting the multiple achievements in academic and infrastructural growth within the university, Governor Adeleke said, “In the last four years, 40 main building projects have been constructed and commissioned for use.
“There is no year that I have not personally come to the campus to commission legacy projects. In August this year alone, I commissioned the ultra-modern FIFA-standard Sports Complex, 3-in-1 Science Laboratory Complex, and two landmark Lecture Theatres.
“In addition to these, there have been well over 30 complementary works that include renovations, procurement and supplies, solar installations, etc., all with a view to making teaching, learning and administrative work conducive.
“Of more importance is the sustenance of the long-established culture of peace and industrial harmony in the University. This is why for the past five years, the University has not missed any academic session, nor has it failed to graduate its deserving students as and when due.
“It is on record that UNIOSUN is the second State-owned university to fully implement the 2025 FGN-Staff union agreement. So, in terms of staff welfare and overall teaching and learning environment, this University remains a model. This is a major commitment of our Government to support the responsible and responsive administration that we have put in charge of this University”, the governor submitted.
In a bid to sustain continuity of performance and academic excellence, the governor said he approved a two-year extension of the Vice-Chancellor's tenure, effective January 4, 2027, after strategic consultations and compliance with state law.
Speaking further on the development, the governor said his pronouncement has, accordingly, been backed up by the amendment to Osun State University Law (2006), passed by the Osun State House of Assembly earlier this month, vowing “to continue to do everything to support the sustenance of academic and administrative excellence in this University.
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