FUOYE reacts to JAMB ranking as fourth most sought-after varsity
The University Oye Ekiti, Ekiti State, has reacted to its been ranked as the fourth most sought-after university in Nigeria.
FUOYE was founded in 2011 as one of the six federal universities established by the administration of the then president Goodluck Jonathan.
A few days ago, JAMB Registrar, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, while unveiling top 10 most-sought after universities in Nigeria, said FUOYE alongside University of Ilorin (UNILORIN), University of Lagos (UNILAG) and the Lagos State University (LASU) were the most-sought universities following an appraisal of its 2023 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examinations (UTME).
Oloyede, who listed UNILORIN, UNILAG, LASU and FUOYE as first, second, third and fourth top four most-sought after universities by admission seekers, said during the Board’s policy meeting in Abuja that the universities’ ratings followed attraction of high number of applicants during this year’s UTME application period.
Subsequently, FUOYE in a statement by the Public Relations Officer, Mr Foluso Ogunmodede, said the university had distinguished itself under the watch of the present Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Abayomi Fasina.
The statement said FUOYE had been competing favourably with the first generation universities, making it to become attractive to admission seekers following its stable academic calendar.
The statement added, “In 2021, FUOYE was ranked 5th most-sought after university.
“This, it retained until its latest ranking at the weekend by JAMB.
“FUOYE has enjoyed relative peace since the tenure of Prof. Abayomi Sunday Fasina began.
“This, has no doubt helped the fastest growing university to record a series of academic laurels including giant strides in sporting activities.
“Besides, the Vice-Chancellor has improved on academic stable calendar through some innovative strategies to promote learning and conducive environment.
“For instance, FUOYE’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof Fasina has ensured e-learning programmes for the institution’s teeming students without losing any academic session as conducted during the Federal Government’s forced elections’ holiday.
“This was, however, proved effective with a view to ensuring VC’s adaptive approach to maintaining smooth running of academic programmes.
“The VC has attributed this year’s FUOYE’s feat to hardworking team coupled with cooperation of members of staff.
“Our target is to become number one most-sought university in Nigeria and one of the best if not number one in the world.
“Our determination is to launch FUOYE on global map and until it happens we would not rest on our oars.”
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