The Vice Chancellor of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), Prof. Tomola Obamuyi, has assured staff and students that his administration will prioritise infrastructure renewal, academic development and improved welfare through innovative and sustainable funding strategies.

Obamuyi gave the assurance after a two-day inspection of facilities across the university campus, saying the exercise was aimed at obtaining a first-hand assessment of the institution's infrastructure and operational environment as he begins his administration.

The Vice Chancellor said his government was committed to repositioning every sector of the university, with a focus on staff and students' welfare, capacity building, maintenance of existing facilities and the optimal use of available infrastructure.

Drawing from his background as a Professor of Finance, Obamuyi said the university would adopt innovative funding mechanisms to ensure regular maintenance and development of infrastructure without placing undue pressure on available resources.

He stressed that achieving the administration's goals would require collaboration among principal officers, heads of departments and other stakeholders, noting that everyone has a role to play in moving the institution forward.

According to him, while the overall condition of facilities on campus is encouraging, there is a need for significant improvements to enhance the university's physical development.

"Having gone round, my impressions are good, but we need to improve on what we have on the ground. As I mentioned some time ago, my leaving the university was a period of preparation, and my coming is the solution to the challenges that we have here," he said.

The Vice Chancellor commended previous administrations for laying a solid foundation for the institution's growth, adding that his administration would build on the existing achievements and take the university to greater heights.

Obamuyi also advocated a sustainable maintenance culture, saying every infrastructure project should include a dedicated maintenance budget to ensure facilities remain in good condition long after construction.

He disclosed that immediate directives had already been issued to relevant units to address areas of concern identified during the inspection, adding that deadlines had been set and implementation would be closely monitored.

"I have directed all concerned units and I have given them deadlines. When I give instructions, I monitor them. We are going to be seeing some changes very soon," the Vice Chancellor assured.

The inspection tour is part of the new administration's efforts to drive infrastructure renewal and improve service delivery, with expectations that the exercise will mark the beginning of a new phase of development at Adekunle Ajasin University.