Professor Ayodeji Johnson Agboola, Vice-Chancellor of Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), has emerged Chairman of the Committee of Vice-Chancellors of Nigerian Universities (CVCNU), the umbrella body representing vice-chancellors across the country.
His emergence marks another leadership milestone for the university chief, who was recently elected Chairman of the Committee of Vice-Chancellors of State Universities in Nigeria.
The Chairman of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), OOU Branch, Dr Olumuyiwa Ganiyu Yinusa, congratulated Agboola on his latest appointment, describing it as an endorsement of his leadership credentials, institutional vision and commitment to advancing university education.
In a congratulatory statement, Yinusa said the appointment reflected the confidence the wider university community had placed in Agboola’s leadership. He noted that the development was also a significant achievement for OOU, as it would strengthen the institution’s voice in national discussions on higher education policy, strategic decisions and reforms.
According to him, Agboola’s experience, inclusive leadership style and vision would be valuable in addressing challenges facing the Nigerian university system. Yinusa expressed optimism that his leadership of the national committee would promote stronger cooperation among universities, deepen engagement with relevant stakeholders and advance policies to improve the quality, relevance and sustainability of university education.
He wished the new chairman a successful tenure, expressing confidence that his leadership would contribute meaningfully to shaping the future of higher education in Nigeria.
Agboola’s emergence represents both a personal leadership achievement and an institutional milestone for Olabisi Onabanjo University, placing the Ogun State-owned institution at the centre of national university leadership.
