No fewer than 11,327 fresh students have been formally inducted into the Federal University Oye Ekiti (FUOYE) following the institution’s matriculation ceremony held across its Oye Ekiti and Ikole Ekiti campuses.
Speaking at the ceremony, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Abayomi Fasina, urged the new students to build their lives on strong values, stressing that their actions and choices would determine their future success.
Fasina identified honesty, integrity, curiosity, love for learning and resilience as essential qualities for personal growth, noting that challenges are inevitable but can be overcome with determination.
“No one can escape challenges, but through resilience you can overcome and go places in life,” he said.
In his address titled Building a House on the Solid Rock, the Vice-Chancellor likened life to a building, explaining that a solid foundation guarantees stability, while a weak one leads to failure.
“A house built on solid rock will stand strong. Let integrity guide your actions and choices,” he added.
Describing matriculation as a covenant between the students and the university, Fasina encouraged them to participate actively in campus life beyond academics, including volunteering and community service.
He congratulated the students on their admission and challenged them to project the university positively, while reflecting on the progress FUOYE has recorded under his leadership.
The fresh students later took the matriculation oath, officially becoming members of the university community and committing themselves to its rules and values.
The event was attended by principal officers of the university, including the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Prof. Tajudeen Opoola, Registrar Mufutau Ibrahim, Bursar Dr. Adebolanle Debo-Ajagunna, Librarian Dr. Olabode Olajide, as well as deans, staff, parents and well-wishers.
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