Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere-Ekiti (BOUESTI), has commenced its transition from the collegiate system to the faculty system with the election of Deans and Sub-Deans across its nine faculties.
The elections, which attracted considerable interest among eligible academic staff, were conducted under the supervision of security personnel and election observers and were characterised by peaceful participation.
At the end of the exercise, Professor Olufunke Boris emerged as Dean-elect of the Faculty of Education, while Dr Abiodun Okeya was elected Sub-Dean.
In the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Professor Adenike Bankole emerged as Dean, while Mr Matthew Olasebikan was elected Sub-Dean.
Professor Sunday Olojuolawe was elected Dean of the Faculty of Vocational and Industrial Technology Education, with Mr Yahaya Ayoola emerging as Sub-Dean.
For the Faculty of Social and Management Sciences, Professor Adeniji Aladelokun emerged as Dean, while Dr Ireti Olasehinde was elected Sub-Dean.
In the Faculty of Life Sciences, Dr Abayomi Ayesa emerged as Dean-elect, while Mrs Bolatito Osuola was elected Sub-Dean.
Similarly, Dr Temitayo Olasebikan emerged as Dean-elect of the Faculty of Physical Sciences, while Dr AbdulGafar Giwa was elected Sub-Dean.
The Faculty of Agricultural Science and Technology elected Professor Olaolu Dawodu as Dean, with Mr Tobiloba Adekanbi emerging as Sub-Dean.
In the Faculty of Engineering, Dr Segun Akinola emerged as Dean-elect, while Dr Adedayo Ajewole was elected Sub-Dean.
The Faculty of Environmental Technology also elected Professor Michael Ogunmola as Dean, while Architect Temitope Jayeoba emerged as Sub-Dean.
Reacting to the outcome, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Babatunde Omojola, commended the peaceful conduct of the elections and congratulated the successful candidates.
He urged the newly elected academic leaders to justify the confidence reposed in them by providing effective leadership, promoting academic excellence and contributing to the university’s continued growth and development.
The new arrangement is expected to enhance academic coordination, strengthen leadership across disciplines and improve the delivery of the university’s core mandates of teaching, research and community service.
