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Engineer Kayode Ojo's Transformational Leadership Will Positively Impact Federal University Lokoja - Biodun Borisade

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As I reflect on the recent redeployment of Engineer Kayode Ojo as the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of Federal University Oye-Ekiti to Federal University of Lokoja by the President, I am filled with a sense of optimism and excitement.

This strategic move by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is a masterstroke aimed at promoting diversity and national cohesion in the Nigerian university system. Engineer Ojo, a seasoned administrator and engineer, is intentional about bringing his profound wealth of experience and expertise to the table. His leadership style, vision, and strategies are set to revolutionize Federal University of Lokoja, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and teamwork.

As a strategic thinker, with the dynamism of the management team headed by the cerebral VC (Prof. Olayemi Akinwunmi), cum sufficient overview of Nigeria's higher education landscape, Engineer Ojo and the entire Governing Council are poised to drive institutional change and promote academic excellence in the citadel of learning.

The President Bola Tinubu's renewed Hope Agenda for Universities and Higher Education will be readily attained via the synergy of the enabling atmosphere created at the Federal University Lokoja. The assurances of support and routine interactions with the Honourable Minister for Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, are bound to go a long way in further securing Federal University Lokoja in the right stead amongst the community of Nigerian universities.

This Ekiti-born Engineer's vision for Federal University of Lokoja is ambitious and far-reaching. He is committed to transforming the institution into a world-class university, recognized for its academic excellence, innovative research, and community engagement.

To achieve this vision, he has identified several key areas that require further strengthening. Academic excellence is at the heart of his vision, and he plans to enhance the quality of academic programs, promote research and innovation, and foster a culture of excellence in teaching and learning. Infrastructure development is another critical area that Engineer Ojon plans to focus on.

The sheer accessibility created at the permanent site of the University, is a standard that will be hinged on, as he recognizes the importance of investing in modern, state-of-the-art infrastructure to support teaching, learning, and research. Engineer Ojo's leadership style has been collaborative and inclusive, drawing on the expertise of existing innovations of the management team, faculty members, staff, and students to drive decision-making. He believes that effctive leadership is about empowering others, creating opportunities for growth and development, and fostering a sense of community and shared purpose.

In conclusion, Engineer Kayode Ojo's appointment as the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of Federal University Lokoja marks a new era of growth, innovation, and excellence for the ivory tower. His leadership will have a positive impact on the quality of education in Nigeria, promote innovation, entrepreneurship, and job creation, and contribute to the economic development of Kogi State and the country at large.

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