The Governing Council of Achievers University, Owo, Ondo State, has appointed Professor Oyesoji Aremu as the institution’s Acting Vice Chancellor, effective December 1, 2025, for a tenure of eight months.
Professor Aremu, a distinguished scholar and seasoned university administrator, joined Achievers University on April 2, 2024, as the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic). Before his appointment, he served in the Department of Counselling and Human Development Studies at the University of Ibadan (UI), where he built a reputation as one of Nigeria’s leading voices in security scholarship, human development, and higher education management.
Renowned for his academic excellence and administrative expertise, Aremu’s elevation is widely regarded as a strategic move to strengthen Achievers University’s leadership as it continues its drive toward innovation, academic expansion, and global competitiveness. His career, marked by decades of scholarship, mentorship, and institutional service, has earned him national and international recognition.
The Achievers University community has welcomed the announcement with enthusiasm, describing Professor Aremu as a visionary leader whose intellectual depth and administrative competence will further enhance the university’s growth trajectory.
In its statement, the Governing Council expressed strong confidence in his ability to provide stability and purposeful leadership during the transitional period. It noted that his proven record of integrity, scholarship, and dedication to educational excellence makes him exceptionally suited for the role.
Warm congratulations have continued to pour in from colleagues, students, alumni, and academic partners who commend the university for appointing a leader committed to advancing both institutional development and the broader goals of higher education in Nigeria.
