“This project celebrates the power of legacy. We are proud to associate our university’s future with the footprints of giants across multiple sectors. These names will not only shape identity but also ignite ambition in our students and staff”
By John Odunayo
It has been ovations all the way for the Federal University Oye Ekiti for its historic decision to name key buildings and facilities after some of Nigeria’s most distinguished figures.
The latest is coming from a former National Assembly member, Senator Ayo Arise, who, in a heartfelt show of support for legacy, education, and national pride, hailed the development, describing it as a welcoming development.
Senator Arise, who is one of the beneficiaries, who has a road named after him, spoke during a private reception held at his residence in Oye-Ekiti in honour of the university’s Governing Council, led by Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba.
The former federal lawmaker said, “This is more than just a ceremonial gesture – it is a powerful message that excellence matters and service is remembered”.
The naming exercise, described as a first in the university’s history, was spearheaded by the Directorate of Advancement, led by Prof. Olubukola Oyawoye, in collaboration with the FUOYE top management.
Prof. Oyawoye emphasized the broader purpose of the initiative: “This project celebrates the power of legacy. We are proud to associate our university’s future with the footprints of giants across multiple sectors. These names will not only shape identity but also ignite ambition in our students and staff.”
The Acting Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olubunmi Shittu, hailed the effort, describing it as both transformational and strategic.
Shittu said, “It aligns with FUOYE’s goal of becoming a globally competitive institution rooted in national relevance and vision”.
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
As FUOYE continues its rise as a hub for academic excellence and innovation, the naming project stands as a lasting statement ,one that affirms the value of national contributions and the enduring power of legacy.
