The Vice Chancellor of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), Prof. Tomola Obamuyi, has held a thanksgiving service to appreciate God and Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, following his appointment as the university's seventh substantive Vice Chancellor.

At the thanksgiving service, Obamuyi appealed to the governor to build a modern convocation auditorium for the institution, saying the existing facility had become old and inadequate for the university's growing population.

He proposed that the new auditorium be named after Aiyedatiwa in recognition of his support for the university.

The service was held on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at Glory Cathedral Church, Oba-Ile, Akure, and attracted prominent personalities from government, academia, traditional institutions and religious organisations.

Delivering the sermon, the General Overseer of Sword of the Spirit Ministries, Archbishop Francis Wale Oke, emphasised the importance of thanksgiving and appreciation to both God and fellow human beings.

He urged Obamuyi and other leaders to govern with fairness and justice, noting that God remained the ultimate authority over all things.
Speaking at the event, Obamuyi expressed gratitude to Aiyedatiwa for appointing him and providing support and interventions aimed at stabilising the university amid recent operational challenges.

He also appreciated the university's staff unions and students for their cooperation and understanding since he assumed office.

The Vice Chancellor said his administration remained committed to maintaining a stable academic calendar and promoting industrial harmony to create a conducive environment for teaching, learning and research.

He called for continued prayers for the university's management, staff and students, stressing the need for divine guidance in achieving academic excellence.

Representing Aiyedatiwa at the service, the Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology and former Vice Chancellor of AAUA, Prof. Igbekele Ajibefun, assured the university of the state government's continued support.

Ajibefun conveyed the governor's confidence in Obamuyi's leadership, expressing optimism that the institution would continue to make progress under his administration.

Aiyedatiwa also urged the university's staff to remain committed to their responsibilities, protect the institution's reputation and cooperate with the management to achieve its objectives.

The governor stressed the importance of collaboration among the university management, staff and government in advancing the institution's academic and infrastructural development.

Among the dignitaries at the thanksgiving service were the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Taiwo Fasoranti; the Chief Judge of Ondo State, Justice Olusegun Odusola; the Accountant-General of the state, Olusegun Orisabinone; former Chief of Staff, Chief Olugbenga Ale; and Chairman of Akoko South-West Local Government Area, Ayorinde Ajana.

Traditional rulers in attendance included the Kalasuwe of Apoi, Oba Adejimola Amuseghan; the Ajana of Afa Okeagbe, Oba Mofolorunso Adegboyega; the Orungoruwa of Erinje, Oba Oladele Akinmoye; and the Arapanata of Itebu-Kumi, Oba Aderibigbe Stephen.

Former Vice Chancellors of AAUA, Profs. Femi Mimiko, Igbekele Ajibefun and Olugbenga Ige, also attended the service, alongside the Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Akure, Prof. Adenike Oladiji, and heads of other tertiary institutions.