Dec.11, 2025
The Vice Chancellor of Federal University Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Prof. Abayomi Fasina, on Thursday charged fresh students admitted for the 2025/2026 academic session, to ensure that they build foundation of their academic journey on solid rock.
The Vice Chancellor who gave the words of admonition as the institution matriculated 11, 327 fresh students, said doing this, would guarantee brighter future for them in their chosen careers in life.
Prof. Fasina, spoke while delivering his valedictory matriculation speech, titled,”Building a House of Solid Rock: Foundations for a Successful Future”,at the 1000 capacity Hall on the main Oye-Ekiti campus.
He went down memory lane on his sojourn in the University, as the Chief Executive, and declared that he survived the challenging tenure.
This he said was because he had built his foundation on a solid rock, acknowledging God for a well accomplished mission as a Vice-Chancellor.
He explained to the fresh students, how to build the foundation of their academic journey on a solid rock, and listed such values as integrity, hard work, resilience, communal spirit, and curiosity, as well as learning, as very germane in building a foundation on a solid rock.
His words: ” Two things are very important in the life of a student, matriculation and convocation, I pray that you shall convocate by God’s grace.
” I congratulate the 11, 327 of you fresh students. Our projection at my assumption in office was to be admitting 8000, and we have surpassed that figure since.
” Today marks the beginning of a successful journey in your life. It is more than a format, it is an official into academic journey with us .”I am a true example of the fact that: “Excellence honours GOD”.
” The story of building a house on the rock, rather than on sand, is a timeless lesson. A house built on rock withstands storms and adversity, while one, built on sand crumbles when challenges arise.
” Therefore, as you embark on your University education, i urge you to focus on laying a firm foundation for your future. one that will support you throughout life’s inevitable challenges”.
Continuing, he said “Top among the values you must inbibe to build your foundation on a solid rock are:Integrity and honesty in your academics and personal conduct.
” Integrity is the cornerstone upon which trust and respect are built. Let it
guide your choices and actions, your focus and interactions: Hard Work: Dedication and effort are non-negotiable.
” Success hardly comes overnight, but with persistence, your efforts will yield lasting results. I can assure you that this academic family values and rewards hard work, so, do the best you can per time”.
The Vice Chancellor said ” My parting words to you aas I prepare to leave my role as Vice-Chancellor is that you will build your house on the rock”
