The Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, on Monday commissioned four major infrastructure projects at Osun State University and formally installed renowned businesswoman Victoria Adunola Samson as the institution's third Chancellor.
Speaking during the investiture ceremony held at the university, Governor Adeleke described the new Chancellor as a woman of integrity, discipline and purposeful leadership whose wealth of experience would further enhance the institution's growth and global reputation.
The governor reaffirmed his administration's commitment to strengthening the education sector, describing education as a critical pillar for sustainable development in Osun State.
According to him, the projects commissioned include a Sports Complex, a Science Laboratory Complex, a 1,300-capacity Lecture Theatre and an 850-capacity Lecture Hall. He added that the state government is also undertaking the construction of internal road networks at the university's main campus and the Ikire campus, alongside other ongoing academic infrastructure projects.
Governor Adeleke noted that the investments reflect his administration's determination to develop UNIOSUN into a world-class institution capable of competing favourably on the global stage.
The governor also paid tribute to the immediate past Chancellor, Folorunso Alakija, commending her contributions to the advancement and development of the university during her tenure.
In her acceptance remarks, Mrs. Samson, popularly known as Mama BOVAS, expressed gratitude to the governor for the confidence reposed in her, describing her appointment as a call to greater service.
She pledged to leverage her experience, influence and professional network to attract strategic partnerships, support academic excellence and contribute to the continued growth and development of the institution.
"This appointment is not just a personal honour but a clarion call to serve my state and join the good work Governor Ademola Adeleke is doing," she said.
Earlier, the Vice Chancellor of UNIOSUN, Odunayo Clement Adebooye, praised the Adeleke administration for its sustained support for the institution, describing it as unprecedented.
Professor Adebooye disclosed that the university has recorded significant growth since its establishment in 2007, expanding from 649 students and 19 academic programmes to more than 42,000 students and 108 academic programmes.
He attributed the institution's progress to consistent government support, improved infrastructure, enhanced staff welfare and strategic investments in academic development.
The ceremony, which followed the commissioning of the newly completed projects, attracted government officials, members of the university's Governing Council, traditional rulers, business leaders, academics, students and other dignitaries.
The event underscored the Osun State Government's ongoing efforts to strengthen higher education and expand access to quality learning facilities across the state.
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