The Vice-Chancellor of Ekiti State University (EKSU), Ado-Ekiti, Professor Joseph Babatola Ayodele, has charged the newly inaugurated Students’ Union executive for the 2026/2027 academic session to embrace responsible leadership, accountability and inclusive governance in advancing students’ welfare.
Professor Ayodele gave the charge during the inauguration ceremony of the newly elected officials of the union. He was represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development), Professor Michael Olufemi Oke.
The Vice-Chancellor urged the student leaders to demonstrate commitment and dedication to initiatives that would promote students’ welfare, healthcare, campus security, hostel and housing conditions, as well as the general well-being of the university community.
He also emphasised transparency, honesty and accountability in the management of the union’s resources, noting that prudent financial management would help prevent conflicts and strengthen students’ confidence in the leadership.
Professor Ayodele encouraged the executives to take advantage of the Students’ Forum established by the Vice-Chancellor as a platform for constructive engagement with the university management and for communicating their concerns and requests when necessary.
He further advised them to prioritise dialogue over confrontation and avoid actions capable of disrupting the stable academic calendar the university has sustained in recent years.
The Vice-Chancellor also urged them to extend a hand of fellowship to those who contested with them in the election but lost, stressing the need for unity, cooperation and inclusiveness in the discharge of their responsibilities.
In his remarks, the Dean of Students’ Affairs, Professor Deji Fasuyi, described the inauguration as the beginning of a new chapter in students’ leadership, offering fresh opportunities for effective representation, service and institutional progress.
Professor Fasuyi commended the Vice-Chancellor for approving the proposal for the 2026/2027 Students’ Union Government (SUG) elections and providing the enabling environment and logistics for the smooth and successful conduct of the exercise.
He charged the newly inaugurated executive to maintain a cordial relationship with the university management, abide by the institution’s rules and regulations, and promote peace, unity and responsible student engagement.
Speaking after his inauguration, the newly elected President of the Students’ Union, Mr Obafemi Cosmas Oluwatosin, pledged to utilise his office to improve students’ welfare and ensure robust representation of their interests.
The newly inaugurated executive members are:President: Obafemi Cosmas Oluwatosin, Vice-President I: Abegunde Ayomiposi Betty, Vice-President II: Adebayo Helen Omolara, General Secretary: Ayinde Emmanuel, Assistant General Secretary: Adeyeye Wisdom Abiodun, Financial Secretary I: Akinola Samuel Toluwani, Financial Secretary II: Olubunmi Samuel Damola, Treasurer: Bamigboye Raymo David, Director of Welfare: Adeniji Samuel Oluwasegun, Public Relations Officer: Azeez Abdullah Olanahile, Social Director: Egunlusi Joseph Alex, Sports Director I: Awoyemi Wahab Ayomide, and Sports Director II: Ologuntoye Morenikeji Opeyemi
The inauguration ceremony was attended by members of the university management, staff and other stakeholders.
