Ekiti state university latest news 2017

Here are some latest news updates from Ekiti State University (EKSU) in 2017:

  1. Appointment of New Vice-Chancellor: In October 2017, Professor Samuel Oye Bandele was appointed as the new Vice-Chancellor of Ekiti State University, succeeding Professor Patrick Oladapo Olufayo.
  2. New Senate Building: In September 2017, the university's Senate Building was officially commissioned by the Governor of Ekiti State, Ayodele Fayose. The building was constructed to provide a befitting facility for the university's Senate meetings.
  3. Establishment of New Faculties: In August 2017, the university established two new faculties: the Faculty of Agriculture and the Faculty of Environmental Sciences. This move was aimed at expanding the university's academic offerings and providing more opportunities for students.
  4. Introduction of New Programmes: In July 2017, the university introduced new undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in various fields, including Medicine, Law, and Engineering. This was part of the university's efforts to enhance its academic offerings and meet the needs of the industry.
  5. EKSU Alumni Association Elects New Exco: In June 2017, the Ekiti State University Alumni Association elected a new executive council, led by Mr. Olumide Ojo as the President. The new executive council was tasked with promoting the interests of the university's alumni and fostering stronger ties between the university and its graduates.
  6. EKSU Wins National Quiz Competition: In May 2017, a team of students from Ekiti State University emerged winners of the National Quiz Competition organized by the National Universities Commission (NUC). The team won a cash prize of N500,000 and a trophy.
  7. EKSU Hosts International Conference: In April 2017, the university hosted an international conference on "Sustainable Development and Environmental Management" which attracted participants from across the globe.
  8. EKSU Students Win Awards: In March 2017, some students of Ekiti State University won awards at the 2017 National Youth Science and Technology Competition organized by the Nigerian Academy of Science. The students won awards in various categories, including Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.

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