BOUESTI VC Omojola Conferred with NIPSS Integrity and Leadership Award

ABUJA — The Vice-Chancellor of the Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere-Ekiti (BOUESTI), Professor Andrew Babatunde Omojola, has been formally recognized for his exemplary commitment to public service and institutional excellence. On Friday, April 24, 2026, the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) bestowed upon him the prestigious title of “NIPSS Integrity and Leadership Ambassador” in Abuja.

This national honor acknowledges Professor Omojola’s visionary leadership and his sustained efforts to advance quality education and administrative transparency since his appointment. The NIPSS certification is reserved for distinguished Nigerians who have demonstrated exceptional character and a consistent dedication to national development, setting a benchmark for others in the public and academic sectors.

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In his acceptance remarks, Professor Omojola expressed his gratitude to the Institute, characterizing the recognition as both a milestone and a “renewed call to higher service”. He reaffirmed his resolve to continue championing academic excellence and innovation, further positioning BOUESTI as a prominent center for learning, research, and character formation within Nigeria’s educational landscape.

The university community has since celebrated the development, with many staff and stakeholders viewing the award as a testament to the transformative tenure of the Vice-Chancellor. Observers noted that this national recognition further consolidates the rising institutional profile of BOUESTI under his leadership, validating the strategic growth initiatives currently being implemented at the Ikere-Ekiti campus.