The Vice-Chancellor of Ekiti State University (EKSU), Ado-Ekiti, Professor Joseph Babatola Ayodele, has congratulated Dr Margaret Bosede Omisope, a distinguished alumnus of the institution, on her appointment as the second substantive Bursar of Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology (BOUESTI), Ikere-Ekiti.
Dr Omisope’s appointment was approved by the Governing Council of BOUESTI at its statutory meeting held on Thursday, October 8, 2026.
In a congratulatory message issued on behalf of the Governing Council, Management, Senate, staff and students of EKSU, Professor Ayodele described the appointment as well deserved, noting that it was a justification of her professional competence, hard work and wealth of experience in financial management and administration.
He said the achievement is another source of pride for the university, adding that Dr Omisope, who is an alumnus of the Department of Accounting, also obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from EKSU in 2003.
According to him, her accomplishments in accounting, banking and finance, taxation and procurement have continued to bring honour and prestige to her alma mater.
Professor Ayodele stated that the appointment further demonstrates the quality of graduates produced by EKSU and reinforces the institution’s reputation as a leading university committed to nurturing globally competitive professionals and transformational leaders.
Expressing confidence in her capacity to excel, the Vice-Chancellor said Dr Omisope would bring her wealth of experience, intellectual depth and visionary leadership to bear on the university’s financial operations.
He commended the Chairman of BOUESTI Governing Council, Professor Patrick Oladipo Aina, and other members of the Council for conducting a merit-based selection process that produced a seasoned financial professional.
He urged the incoming Bursar to uphold the principles of transparency, accountability, inclusiveness and innovation, while promoting teamwork and strengthening sound financial management practices at BOUESTI.
Dr Omisope, an indigene of Ado-Ekiti, is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) and a member of the Institute of Public Management of Nigeria, Nigerian Institute of Management, Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria and Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria. She also holds a certification from the Bureau of Public Procurement obtained in 2013.
In 2026, she was conferred with a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree in Accounting at Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State.
