The immediate Acting Vice-Chancellor of Achievers University, Owo, Professor Oyesoji Aremu, has said the institution recorded some of its most significant academic milestones during his eight-month stewardship.
Aremu cited landmark promotions, the revival of inaugural lectures and the approval of an expanded admission quota for its MBBS programme.
He attributed the achievements to teamwork, institutional commitment and God’s grace.
Despite confronting an admission fraud crisis, the university remained focused on its academic mandate.
The professor of counseling psychology described the experience as fulfilling.
The University Council recently approved the promotion of seven academic staff members.
This includes four to the rank of Associate Professor and three to Professor.
“In April, we promoted two academic staff members, and at the most recent Council meeting, approval was granted for seven major promotions. I was informed that this represents a record in the history of the university,” he said.
Seven additional promotion cases are currently being processed.
His administration introduced a merit-based promotion system for non-teaching staff.
Candidates are now required to sit for competency assessments.
Only officers who scored at least 50 per cent qualified for promotion.
Aremu also highlighted the revival of inaugural lectures at the university.
The institution hosted three inaugural lectures within eight months after the last one had been held in 2022.
He described the development as a reflection of the university’s renewed commitment to scholarship.
The approval of a 120-student admission quota for the MBBS programme was the high point of his stewardship.
The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria granted the quota, surpassing those given to many older universities.
Aremu expressed gratitude to God for the opportunity to serve.
He said the achievements were made possible through the collective efforts of the University Council, management, staff and other stakeholders.
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