​Bells University Appoints Prof. Olorunnisola as New Vice-Chancellor

​Bells University of Technology, Ota, is poised for a significant leadership transition as it prepares to welcome Professor Abel Olajide Olorunnisola as its new Vice-Chancellor, effective August 1, 2026. This appointment marks a pivotal moment for the institution, signaling the commencement of a new chapter in its trajectory as a premier hub for technology-driven education.

​Professor Olorunnisola steps into this role with an impressive professional pedigree spanning over thirty years. His career is distinguished by profound contributions to teaching, cutting-edge research, and robust academic administration. Having held key leadership positions, most notably at the University of Ibadan and Dominion University, he is widely regarded for his commitment to institutional reform and his ability to foster academic environments that thrive on innovation.

​He succeeds Professor Jeremiah Oludele Ojediran, whose ten-year tenure is celebrated as a transformative era for the university. Under Professor Ojediran’s guidance, Bells University achieved unprecedented national and global recognition. His administration was characterized by a relentless pursuit of excellence, evidenced by major infrastructure upgrades, significant digital transformation efforts, and the cultivation of strategic international partnerships. The foundation laid during these years has established Bells University as a formidable contender in the higher education landscape.

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​The transition has been met with optimism by stakeholders, including Professor Ojo S.I. Fayomi, the former Dean of the College of Engineering and Director of Academic Planning. Reflecting on the change, Professor Fayomi expressed profound gratitude for Professor Ojediran’s visionary leadership, while extending a warm welcome to his successor. He noted that the institution stands on a solid footing, perfectly positioned for Professor Olorunnisola to leverage his strategic expertise to further expand the university’s global footprint and pedagogical reach.

​As the academic community looks forward, there is a collective sense of expectation regarding the new strategic initiatives that Professor Olorunnisola will introduce. The incoming Vice-Chancellor is expected to sustain the university’s culture of excellence, ensuring that it remains at the forefront of technological advancement and human capital development.