The Vice Chancellor of Federal University Lokoja, Prof. Gbenga Solomon Ibileye, has completed an inspection and interactive tour of all 17 faculties of the institution, reaffirming his administration’s dedication to staff welfare, academic excellence, infrastructural development, and sustainable growth.
The exercise, carried out in two phases, enabled the Vice Chancellor and members of the management team to interact directly with staff, evaluate facilities, and gain firsthand insight into the challenges and prospects within the University’s academic units.
The second phase of the tour concluded on June 18, 2026, with visits to the Faculties of Management Sciences, Law, Education, Arts, Agricultural Sciences, Allied Health Sciences, Basic Medical Sciences, Basic Clinical Sciences, and Clinical Sciences. This followed an earlier round of visits to eight faculties during the first phase of the exercise.
At the various faculties, Deans, Heads of Departments, and staff members commended the Vice Chancellor for the progress recorded since assuming office. They particularly lauded the administration’s efforts toward staff welfare and improving both the teaching and learning environment across the institution.
While acknowledging the achievements made so far, faculty representatives highlighted several areas requiring urgent attention. These included inadequate staffing, limited office accommodation, the need for faculty boardrooms and departmental libraries, insufficient laboratory facilities, additional classrooms, improved infrastructure, and functional ICT equipment for administrative and examination officers.
Responding to the concerns raised, Prof. Ibileye expressed gratitude to staff for their dedication, resilience, and sacrifices toward the development of the University. He conveyed the appreciation of the Governing Council, Senate, and Management, assuring employees that their contributions remain highly valued.
According to him, the University is on a path of continuous transformation and growth. He assured staff that their efforts would yield positive results and that the institution would continue to advance in all areas.
The Vice Chancellor reiterated management’s commitment to addressing the needs identified during the tour and expressed confidence that significant progress would continue in infrastructure, staffing, and academic development.
He also stressed the importance of mentorship, urging senior academics to guide younger colleagues in order to strengthen the institution’s future and maintain high professional standards.
Prof. Ibileye reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to academic excellence, noting that efforts are ongoing to ensure all programmes meet accreditation requirements and maintain the highest quality standards.
He further disclosed plans to expand the University’s academic offerings through the proposed establishment of the FUL Business School. In addition, he revealed that the institution is expected to receive five new electric buses to improve transportation services for staff and students.
The Vice Chancellor, however, warned against absenteeism, lateness to duty, extortion, sexual harassment, examination malpractice, and other forms of misconduct. He emphasized that any action capable of tarnishing the institution’s reputation would not be tolerated.
He maintained that discipline, accountability, and professionalism must remain core values among staff members, adding that acts of indiscipline would be addressed in line with existing regulations.
Prof. Ibileye explained that the tour was aimed not only at assessing facilities but also at strengthening collaboration between management and staff, fostering mutual understanding, and ensuring that administrative decisions reflect the realities within the faculties.
With the completion of visits to all 17 faculties, the exercise represents another important step in the University’s pursuit of excellence, responsive leadership, and sustainable institutional transformation.
