Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has approved the appointment of Tomola Marshal Obamuyi as the new Vice-Chancellor of Adekunle Ajasin University (AAUA).
The appointment followed the recommendation of the university’s Governing Council after a rigorous selection process conducted in line with the institution’s governing laws and regulations.
The Governing Council, chaired by Tunji Abayomi, recommended Prof. Obamuyi after he emerged as the top candidate among 15 contenders interviewed by the Joint Council and Senate Selection Board of the university.
A distinguished scholar in Banking and Finance, Prof. Obamuyi will succeed Olugbenga Ige as the institution’s chief executive.
Over the years, Obamuyi has built an impressive academic and administrative profile. He previously served as Head of the Department of Banking and Finance at AAUA and was the first substantive Dean of the School of Management Technology at Federal University of Technology Akure.
His contributions to academia have earned him international recognition, including the award of Best Professor of Banking and Finance in Africa in 2015 by the Africa Education Leadership Awards in Mauritius. He has also served on accreditation teams of the National Universities Commission and as Chairperson and Subject Expert of a review panel for the National Council for Higher Education in Namibia.
The new Vice-Chancellor has presented scholarly papers at conferences across Europe, North America, Africa, and Asia, reinforcing his reputation as a respected academic and researcher.
Governor Aiyedatiwa expressed confidence in Obamuyi’s ability to build on the achievements of the university and advance its mission in teaching, research, and community service.
The governor urged the incoming Vice-Chancellor to uphold the institution’s core values while promoting peace, innovation, and collaboration among staff, students, and other stakeholders.
He also reaffirmed the commitment of the Ondo State Government to supporting AAUA in sustaining its position as one of Nigeria’s leading state-owned universities.