Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo, has emerged the Most Outstanding Institution in Oyo State at the 2025 Oyo State Public Service Awards organised by the state government.
The award was presented to the university by Governor Seyi Makinde at a ceremony attended by top government officials and other stakeholders.
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olanrewaju Olaniyan, received the award on behalf of the institution, accompanied by members of the university’s management team.
A statement by the university’s Media and Public Relations Officer, ‘Wale Adeoye, said the recognition reflected the institution’s commitment to purposeful administration, institutional development and excellence.
The university also recorded individual recognitions as two of its staff members, Alhaji Ally Suleiman Abolore, a Chief Accountant, and Dr. Sheu Abeeb, a lecturer in the Department of Political Science, emerged recipients of the 2025 Oyo State Merit Award.
In the sports category, Mrs. Latifat Nasirudeen received the Highest Goals Scorer Female Award, while Mrs. Abidemi Omotayo was recognised as the second-best female table tennis player.
Reacting to the achievements, Olaniyan described the awards as worthy of celebration and encouragement for greater accomplishments.
He congratulated the award recipients, staff members, the university community, Senate and management team for their contributions to the institution’s achievements.
“These outstanding achievements are worthy of celebration and serve as encouragement to greater accomplishments.
“On behalf of the Governing Council, I congratulate the awardees, the entire university staff, community, Senate and particularly my management team for this remarkable feat,” he said.
The Vice-Chancellor described Emmanuel Alayande University of Education as a foremost teacher-training institution, expressing confidence in its continued pursuit of academic and institutional excellence.
The awards were presented on November 11, 2026.
