By Harriet Tornguvan -Abuja
The Vice-Chancellors of Ekiti State University (EKSU) and Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere-Ekiti (BOUESTI), alongside top academic officials, have lauded the groundbreaking Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE) Internet Distribution Service (FIDS) Multimedia Studio.
Their visit, which followed FUOYE’s 9th Convocation Ceremony on February 22, underscores the university’s pioneering strides in digital infrastructure and multimedia innovation.
The National Association of University Students (NAUS), through its National Director of Campus Interventions, Comrade Ologe John Oluwatobiloba, has commended the visiting Vice-Chancellors—Professor Joseph Babatola Ayodele (EKSU), Professor Olufemi Victor Adeoluwa (BOUESTI), and BOUESTI’s Registrar, Mrs. Adeusi Funmilola Adenike—along with Professor Alo Emmanuel Babatope, for recognizing FUOYE’s trailblazing advancements.
Under the dynamic leadership of FUOYE’s Vice-Chancellor, Professor Abayomi Sunday Fashina, the FIDS project has emerged as a transformative initiative, redefining digital learning and multimedia access. In collaboration with 3-Way Communications Ltd, FUOYE is setting new standards for technological integration in higher education.
Hailing the initiative as a “game-changer,” Comrade Ologe called on universities nationwide to adopt similar Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) to bridge the technological divide in Nigerian higher education.
"Seamless, high-speed internet is no longer a luxury but a necessity. The future of learning is digital, and universities must embrace this transformation,” he added.
NAUS, a strong advocate for academic excellence and innovation, reaffirmed its commitment to championing digital advancements in universities.
Comrade Ologe urged policymakers and stakeholders to prioritize investments in internet accessibility and multimedia resources, stressing that such initiatives are crucial to equipping Nigerian students for a rapidly evolving global landscape.
With FUOYE blazing the trail in digital transformation, the message is clear: Nigerian universities must embrace technology-driven education or risk being left behind in the global academic revolution.
