Professor Ogunwole, FUOYE’s New VC, Pledges Total Digitalisation of the University in Line with Global Best Practices
Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) is poised for a new wave of transformation as its newly appointed Vice-Chancellor, Professor Joshua Ogunwole, announces an ambitious commitment to fully digitalise the University’s academic, administrative, and operational ecosystem. His vision, unveiled shortly after assuming office, underscores FUOYE’s strategic push to align with global best practices and strengthen its competitiveness in the evolving landscape of higher education.
My administration will champion a technology-driven future
Professor Joshua Ogunwole affirmed that his administration will champion a technology-driven future where processes are smarter, systems are integrated, and students experience a seamless, data-enabled learning environment. According to him, digitization is no longer optional but essential for universities seeking relevance in a world defined by artificial intelligence, automation, and rapid innovation.
key priorities under his digital vision
- Full deployment of an integrated digital university backbone encompassing website CMS, LMS, SIS, HRMS, and CRM systems.
- Automation of admissions, registration, examinations, and result processing to improve transparency, efficiency, and student satisfaction.
- Strengthening e-learning infrastructure to support hybrid learning, global access, and inclusive education.
- Enhanced cybersecurity frameworks to safeguard institutional data and ensure compliance with international standards.
- AI-driven student support services, including virtual assistants, digital helpdesks, and intelligent academic advisory tools.
- Capacity-building programmes to equip staff and students with the digital competencies required to thrive in a 21st-century academic environment.
key priorities under my digital vision, including:
Full deployment of an integrated digital university backbone encompassing website CMS, LMS, SIS, HRMS, and CRM systems.
VC – Ogunwole
Professor Ogunwole emphasised that FUOYE must not only keep pace with global innovations but set new benchmarks within Nigeria’s public university system. He reiterated that digitalisation will drive efficiency, strengthen research output, expand global recognition, and elevate the overall student experience.
Stakeholders across the University community have expressed optimism, noting that his commitment signals a future where FUOYE operates as a fully modernized institution leveraging technology to unlock greater academic and administrative value.
As FUOYE enters this new era under his leadership, expectations are high for a digital transformation that will position the University as a leading hub of innovation, excellence, and global readiness.
