Ekiti federal varsity VC tasks fresh students on excellence

The Vice-Chancellor of Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences, Iyin-Ekiti, Prof. Gbenga Aribisala

The Vice-Chancellor of Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences, Iyin-Ekiti, Prof. Gbenga Aribisala, has urged fresh students of the institution to take advantage of the quality academic environment to excel in their studies.

Aribisala, who urged the students not to allow the challenges they might encounter during their early days in school to distract them from their long-term goals, said, “This is the best place you can be. You are so privileged to be at FUTES-IYIN”.

According to a statement from the university made available in Ado Ekiti on Thursday, the VC spoke at Iyin Ekiti at the commencement of the institution’s orientation programme for fresh students admitted for the 2026/2027 academic session.

He urged the freshers, “You must remain focused on the bigger picture and take advantage of the quality academic environment and visionary leadership available at the university.”

Aribisala, while reaffirming the university’s open-door policy, encouraged the students to channel their complaints, concerns and requests through the appropriate institutional channels, assuring them that such would receive necessary attention.

The VC, who expressed confidence in the institution’s future, said his aspiration was to leave FUTES-IYIN as a world-class university by the end of his tenure, saying, “That’s my dream, my wish and that is what I’m working towards”.

He lauded President Bola Tinubu for the establishment of the institution, describing it as a timely investment in the future of education and national development.

The VC, who told the new students that their presence at the institution was made possible by the Federal Government’s decision to establish it, urged them to appreciate the opportunity and make the most of the academic environment, saying, “Without the establishment of this university by the President, you all will not be here”.

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He thanked Tinubu for, in addition to approving the establishment of the university, extending support to it for development.

The VC said, “The impact of the Federal Government’s commitment is evident in the projects and facilities being provided across the institution’s take-off and permanent sites.

He also appreciated the Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, for consistent support for the university, particularly his current investment in students’ accommodation within the host community.

Aribisala said that the hostel project, which was nearing completion, would provide additional accommodation options for students and help address one of the major challenges associated with the growing student population.

He said the university had also made some provisions to ease the accommodation challenge, while expressing optimism that the additional facilities being provided would improve students’ welfare.

The VC hailed the Pro-Chancellor and Governing Council Chairman, Senator Binta Garba, for the quality leadership she had continued to provide, noting the importance of effective governance in the growth and development of the young institution.

Garba, who was at the university for the Governing Council meeting, declared the orientation programme open and encouraged the fresh students to embrace hard work, determination and strong commitment to academic excellence.

She urged them to “recognise the privilege of being among the early generations of students at the institution, so you have to conduct yourselves in ways that would contribute positively to its emerging reputation.”