The Vice-Chancellor of Ekiti State University (EKSU), Ado-Ekiti, Professor Joseph Babatola Ayodele, has charged the newly inaugurated Students’ Union (S.U) executive for the 2026/2027 academic session to embrace responsible leadership, accountability, and inclusive governance
in advancing the welfare of students.
Professor Ayodele, who was represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Development), Professor Michael Olufemi Oke, gave the charge during the inauguration ceremony of the newly elected officials of the Union.
He urged the students’ 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.
The Vice-Chancellor also emphasised the importance of transparency, honesty, and accountability in managing the union’s resources, noting that prudent financial management would help prevent conflicts and strengthen students’ confidence in the leadership.
He encouraged the students to take advantage of the initiative of the Vice Chancellor on the establishment of the Students’ Forum, as a platform for constructive engagement with the university management and for communicating their concerns and requests whenever necessary.
Professor Ayodele further advised the newly elected executive to prioritise dialogue over confrontation and avoid actions capable of disrupting the stable academic calendar the university has sustained in recent years.
He also urged them to extend a hand of fellowship to all who contested with them in the election but lost out, stressing the need for unity, cooperation, and inclusiveness in the discharge of their various 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 SUG elections and providing the necessary enabling environment and logistics at ensuring smooth and successful completion of the election 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 Students’ Union executive for the 2026/2027 academic session are:
1. Obafemi Cosmas Oluwatosin — President
2. Abegunde Ayomiposi Betty — Vice-President I
3. Adebayo Helen Omolara — Vice-President II
4. Ayinde Emmanuel — General Secretary
5. Adeyeye Wisdom Abiodun — Assistant General Secretary
6. Akinola Samuel Toluwani — Financial Secretary I
7. Olubunmi Samuel Damola — Financial Secretary II
8. Bamigboye Raymo David — Treasurer
9. Adeniji Samuel Oluwasegun — Director of Welfare
10. Azeez Abdullah Olanahile — Public Relations Officer
11. Egunlusi Joseph Alex — Social Director
12. Awoyemi Wahab Ayomide — Sports Director I
13. Ologuntoye Morenikeji Opeyemi — Sports Director II
The inauguration ceremony was attended by members of the university management, staff members and other stakeholders.