The Vice-Chancellor of Ekiti State University (EKSU), Ado-Ekiti, Professor Joseph Babatola Ayodele, has congratulated the institution’s distinguished alumnus, Dr Margaret Bosede Omisope, 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, 8th October, 2026. Professor Ayodele described the appointment as well deserved, noting that the appointment was a justification of her professional competence, hard work and wealth of experience in financial management and administration.
In a congratulatory message issued on behalf of the Governing Council, Management, Senate, staff and students of EKSU, the Vice-Chancellor expressed delight at the achievement, describing it as another source of pride for the university.
He noted that Dr Omisope, an alumnus of the Department of Accounting, also obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from EKSU in 2003. He added that her accomplishments in accounting, banking and finance, taxation and procurement had continued to bring honour and prestige to her alma mater.
Professor Ayodele stated that her appointment further demonstrated the quality of graduates produced by EKSU and reinforced the institution’s reputation as a leading university committed to nurturing globally competitive professionals and transformational leaders across various fields of human endeavour.
Expressing confidence in her capacity to excel in her new role, Professor Ayodele said Dr Omisope would bring her wealth of experience, intellectual depth and visionary leadership to bare on the university’s financial operations.
The EKSU Vice-Chancellor also commended the Chairman of the BOUESTI Governing Council, Professor Patrick Oladipo Aina, and other members of the Council for conducting what he described as a merit-based selection process that produced a seasoned financial professional for the position.
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, who is an indigene of Ado-Ekiti, is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN). She is also a member of the Institute of Public Management of Nigeria, the Nigerian Institute of Management, the Chartered Institute of Bankers of Nigeria, the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria and the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria as well as a certification from the Bureau of Public Procurement in 2013.
In 2026, she was conferred with Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) Degree in Accounting at Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, further strengthening her academic credentials and professional expertise.
The Vice Chancellor, wishes the EKSU Alumnus the very best and a successful tenure of office.