“This is the initiative of the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Fasina, to honour dignitaries who have contributed immensely to the development of our nation and occasioned the naming of our buildings after them”
By John Odunayo
The Vice Chancellor of the Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Prof. Abayomi Sunday Fasina, has successfully executed the National Recognition Scheme, a landmark initiative that immortalises the legacies of eminent Nigerians by naming key buildings and facilities in their honour.
With the gracious approval of the University Council, the visionary project conceptualised and championed by Prof. Fasina reflects FUOYE’s deep commitment to national excellence, institutional heritage, and strategic engagement.
The implementation was led by the Directorate of Advancement, under the leadership of Prof. Olubukola Oyawoye and supervised by the university management led by Acting Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olubunmi Shittu.
Notable figures honoured include President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Ekiti State Governor Biodun Oyebanji, Nobel Laureate Wole Soyinka, former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Dr Ameyo Stella Adadevoh, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba, Senator Ayo Arise and several other distinguished Nigerians whose names now grace FUOYE’s academic and administrative landscape.
Speaking to journalists, Prof. Oyawoye stressed that “the initiative is more than symbolic, it is a bold affirmation of legacy, excellence and the power of national icons to inspire future generations.
“This is the initiative of the Vice Chancellor to name dignitaries who have contributed immensely to the development of our nation and occasioned the naming of our buildings after them,” she said.
FULL LIST OF NAMED BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES AT FUOYE
Administrative and Central Facilities
University Main Library – Adesuyi Lanre Library
New ICT Base – Kayode Ojo ICT Centre
New Senate Building – Bola Ahmed Tinubu Senate Building
Main Administration Building – Mohammed Yahuza Admin Block
Convocation Ground (1000 Seater Auditorium) – Victor Ndoma-Egba Auditorium
University Main Auditorium (Phase 1) – Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Auditorium
University Health Centre – Ameyo Stella Adadevoh Building
FUOYE Microfinance Bank – Olusegun Alebiosu Building
FUOYE Innovation Hub, Oye – Solomon Olamilekan Adeola – Yayi Hall
Entrepreneur Centre, Oye – Folorunso Alakija Complex
FUOYE Business School – Wole Olanipekun Building
Sports Arena, Oye – Samuel Okwaraji Sport Arena
Millennium Park – Obafemi Awolowo Freedom Park
Academic Faculties and Departments
Theatre and Media Arts – Wole Soyinka Auditorium
Faculty of Arts – Jacob Festus Adeniyi Ajayi Building
Faculty of Agriculture – Olusegun Obasanjo Building
Faculty of Education – Peter Okebukola Building
Faculty of Environmental Sciences – Fola Alade Building
Faculty of Engineering – Chinedu Nebo Building
Faculty of Management Sciences – Bisi Onasanya Building
Faculty of Science – Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Building
Faculty of Communication & Media Studies – Tony Momoh Building
College of Medical Sciences – Olikoye Ransome Kuti Building
Faculty of Pharmacy – Dora Akunyili Building
Satellite and Part-Time Campuses
Part-Time, Ayegbaju Campus – Femi Ajayi Campus
Part-Time, Ire Campus – Akomolafe Adebayo Campus
Part-Time, Ikole Campus – Adejuyigbe Campus
Part-Time, Ayedun Campus – Ogunsakin Elesun of Esun Campus
Halls of Residence
New Female Hostel – Remi Tinubu Hall
Old Boys Hostel, Oye – Michael Opeyemi Bamidele Hall
Boys Hostel, Ikole – Gboyega Oyetola Hall
Old Female Hostel, Oye – Ibukun Awosika Hall
Female Hostel, Ikole – Adunni Olayinka Hall
The execution of this initiative has been widely commended, reinforcing FUOYE’s upward trajectory in academics, infrastructure, and innovation. This milestone marks a defining chapter in the university’s journey toward becoming a globally recognised institution rooted in purpose, heritage, and excellence.
