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Prof. Bayode Isaiah Popoola
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“Welcome to Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo”

Prof. Bayode Isaiah Popoola
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VISION

The vision of Adeyemi Federal University of Education is "to create a conducive atmosphere where teaching, learning, research, and community activities can take place to produce competent and qualified graduates that can compete globally and for the overall benefit of the teaching profession in Nigeria and abroad through resourceful, transparent, firm, and just leadership."


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The mission of Adeyemi Federal University of Education is "to be a model institution in Nigeria for the pursuit of academic excellence through teaching, learning, and research for the professionalisation of teaching to meet global standards."

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February 25, 2026 BY Directorate of Information and Public Relations

AFUED academic staff union honours Olugbeko, ex-COEASU President.

The Academic Staff Transition Committee ( ASTC), Adeyemi Federal University of Education ( AFUED) Ondo, has organised a special Congress...

February 25, 2026 BY Directorate of Information and Public Relations

SERVICOM Unit AFUED holds a 2-Day Workshop

February 24, 2026 BY Directorate of Information and Public Relations

NAAT, Adeyemi Varsity chapter gets new executive

February 23, 2026 BY Directorate of Information and Public Relations

Adeyemi Varsity matriculates 5,141 students


AFUED academic staff union honours Olugbeko, ex-COEASU President.: The Academic Staff Transition Committee ( ASTC), Adeyemi Federal University of Education ( AFUED) Ondo, has organised a special Congress in honour of the immediate past National President of Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union ( COEASU), Comrade Smart Odunayo Olugbeko on Tuesday February 17, 2026 in the institution. In his remarks on the occasion, the Vice-Chancellor AFUED,Prof. Bayode Isaiah Popoola, described the event as special and commended the honouree, Comrade (Dr.) Smart Odunayo Olugbeko for contributions made to the advancement of education in Nigeria. The University Administrator eulogised the renowned Union leader for achievements recorded, while serving as National President of COEASU saying " we are very proud of you for representing Adeyemi Federal University of Education Ondo very well at the national level and returning to the institution with honour after the completion of your tenure". Prof. Popoola emphasised the importance of good stewardship and made a case for honour to be given to people who have made meaningful contributions to societal development while alive, instead of doing so after leaving the world, stating that the step would inspire people to put in their best while alive. The University Administrator lauded Comrade Dr. Smart Olugbeko for his contributions to AFUED saying " Olugbeko is always thinking about our institution, he has great passion for the University, and always contributes great ideas that have helped in advancing its development". Describing AFUED as a good training ground for emergence of future leaders, Prof. Popoola stated that the recruitment of academic and administrative staff, from the institution into positions of authority in other establishments at both the Federal and State level, bore testimony of its leadership capacity among its peers. Prof. Popoola expressed satisfaction for the cooperation existing among Management and leadership of various workers unions in the University, stating that the move has fostered peace and orderliness in the institution. Earlier in his remarks, the Chairman Academic Staff Transition Committee (ASTC) AFUED, Dr. Emmanuel Olatunbosun Ajisafe said the special Congress was organised as a mark of respect for the renowned Union leader, who was a member of the Academic Staff in the institution before his appointment as President of COEASU. Ajisafe further said that Olugbeko was being honoured " for distinguishing himself positively during the period of his stewardship as leader of COEASU and as ambassador of AFUED, " who made his marks on the sand of history ". In a special lecture delivered on the occasion by Prof. Abiodun Ogunyemi, a former President of the Academic Staff Union of Universities ( ASUU), he harped on the need for government at the federal level, to always abide with the constitutional provisions, with regards to the funding of education as enunciated in Section 2 of the 1999 constitution (as amended). In addition, the renowned labour leader also emphasised the need for the government to always comply with agreement signed with leadership of workers union in Nigeria 's tertiary institutions stating that the move would foster industrial peace, harmony and reduce cases of brain drain in the education sector. Prof. Ogunyemi also urged the government to allocate more funds to research, stating that no nation can develop without it. He acknowledged the establishment of the National Research Council in Nigeria and appealed to the government to fund it well so as to enable the body to contribute its quota positively to national development. The University teacher, however, urged the Management of AFUED to seek constantly for special intervention from the government stating that the move helps in addressing the institution's infrastructural needs and expansion. Meanwhile, in his response to various accolades said about him, Comrade (Dr) Smart Odunayo Olugbeko, expressed gratitude to the Almighty God and staff of AFUED for honour done to him. He used the occasion to pledge continued support to the University while describing the elevation of Adeyemi College of Education to a University as one of the good news that has brought him happiness. The colourful event, spiced with melodious music production by the University's department of Music was attended by eminent personalities from all walks of life including Principal Officers of AFUED : Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Bayode Isaiah Popoola; Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ireti Folasade Also; Bursar, Mrs. Taiwo Adedoyin and Librarian, Dr. Azino Akpokuriere. Others were, Comrade Samuel Akanni Akindele, former President of COEASU ( 1996-2000); Prof. Abiodun Ogunyemi, former President of ASUU as well as Prof. Samuel Akintunde, immediate past Acting Vice-Chancellor AFUED. Also among distinguished guests who attended the occasion were Prof. Oyenike Oyinloye, Chairman, Committee of Deans AFUED; Rector, Adeyemi College of Technology, Dr. Kehinde Adenegan, Deans and Directors, Heads of Departments and Units from the University as well as staff from the Music Department and Directorate of Information and Public Relations from the institution to mention but few. SERVICOM Unit AFUED holds a 2-Day Workshop: The Adeyemi Federal University of Education (AFUED) Servicom Unit held a two-day workshop on Monday 26th and Tuesday 27th January 2026 for all its members with a view to strengthening service delivery in the institution. The guest speaker, Professor Oluseyi Ezekiel Awe in his lecture highlighted SERVICOM framework and reminded members of the unit the need to keep abreast with SERIVCOM mandate which entails, service delivery standards, complaints management, and ethics, in order to strengthen effective service delivery in the university. According to him, the reason by government to set up SERVICOM is geared towards improving the quality of life of citizens and to enable the people of a nation to live in safety and happiness. He emphasized core values of public administration which he listed to include transparency, accountability, and ethics professionalism. The guest speaker also enumerated some of the benefits which Nigerians get from SERVICOM to include improving the quality of contact between providers, receivers and promoting excellence in service delivery, as well as improving image of organizations in the eyes of the public among others. The speaker identified some challenges facing SERVICOM to include weak awareness sensitisation, inadequate institutional commitment, resistance to change, and poor reporting culture to mention but few. Prof. Awe emphasized the effect of technology on SERVICOM, especially in the areas of handling of complaints, tracking and accountability, real-time data collection for decision making, transparency as well as lack of citizen trust, and fast response to complaints and resolution. He mentioned what he listed as six identified ethical lenses in SERVICOM to include Rights Lens, Justice Lens, the Utilitarian Lens, Common good lens, the Virtues Lens as well as the Care ethics lens, and stated that they help in determining, what standards of behaviour and character traits can be considered right and good, which brings about integrity, value, moral principles, honesty, responsibility, conscience, choice, fairness among others. The University of Ibadan lecturer highlighted some of the duties and responsibilities of SERVICOM to include periodic submission of reports, collating, analysing, and publicizing all complaints, dissemination of best practices on service delivery and charged the government to pay more attention to the public sectors as it “would promote high performance which is a pre-requisite to achieving the designed result of economic growth, social development, and poverty alleviation”. The programme which held at the New Centre for Educational Technology (CET) in the University, was well attended by eminent personalities including Dr. K. O. Bolarinwa, Mr. P.B Adebayo, Mrs. O.O Bada, Mrs. A. P. Olabode, Dr. E. O. Fehintola, Dr. S.O. Awolaoye, Mr. M. R. Sheji, Mrs. O. O. Olabisi, , Mrs. Owan R. B among others. NAAT, Adeyemi Varsity chapter gets new executive : The National Association of Academic Technologists (NAAT), Adeyemi Federal University of Education Ondo chapter, has inaugurated members of new executives, that would pilot the affairs of the association for the next four years in the institution. Those inaugurated were, Comrade Gbadamosi Lasisi, Caretaker Chairman; Saliyu Mutiu, Secretary; Oloyede Idaya, Treasurer as well as Akinwonmi Babalola and Adesina Ayodeji, Member 1 and 2 respectively. Addressing members of the association during the inauguration, which was held on Wednesday February 18, 2026 in the University, the Vice-Chancellor AFUED, Prof. Bayode Isaiah Popoola congratulated the newly elected executive and the union for organising a peaceful election. While acknowledging important roles which Technologists play in society, the University Administrator, said for a country to achieve more growth and development, there is need for more attention to be paid towards the training of technologists in order to sharpen their skills and provide rooms for them to contribute their quota to national development. Prof. Popoola commended NAAT Adeyemi Federal University chapter for partnering with other sister unions to promote peace and orderliness in the institution. Also in his remarks, the National President of NAAT, Comrade (Hon) Ibeji Nwokoma represented by the South West Zonal Coordinator of NAAT, Comrade Olawumi Samuel Akinade, congratulated the new executive and advised them to seek regularly for self-improvement and abide with the Union ‘s constitution. Comrade Ibeji Nwokoma also stressed the need for members of the New executive to cooperate and support the institution’s Management in their efforts at advancing development of the University. The highpoint of the event, was the admission of the Union’s oath of allegiance on the new executive and presentation of the Union’s working document, year 2009 Agreement with the Federal Government as well as document containing Registration of the Union to the new Caretaker Chairman, Comrade Gbadamosi Lasisi by Comrade Olawumi Samuel Akinade on behalf of the National President of the association, Comrade ( Hon.) Ibeji Nwokoma. Speaking after receiving the documents, the new Caretaker Chairman NAAT AFUED chapter, Comrade Gbadamosi Lasisi, thanked members of the Union for confidence repose in him and promised not to disappoint them. Similarly, Gbadamosi also expressed appreciation to Management of the University for creating conducive atmosphere saying the development has brought peace and tranquility in the institution. Earlier in a lecture delivered on the occasion by Dr. Bello Olawale from the Department of Physics, Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA), he advised members of the association to always exhibit professionalism in the discharge of their duties. Speaking on “ Effective Leadership Strategies for Laboratory Professionals”, Olawale said for Laboratory Professionals holding leadership positions to achieve success, they must be able to provide inspiration to their surbodinates, collaborate with them and generate new ideas that can enhance their skills. He listed traits of leadership to include humility, integrity, resilience, risk- taking, emotional intelligence, mentorship and critical thinking. On ways through which members of the association could improve their skills, the lecture presenter, advised them to always attend conferences and workshops, stating that the move would improve their knowledge on current global trends in their areas of specialisation. The renowned scientist, however, appealed to government at all levels, to allocate more money for training of academic technologists, stating that the step would enhanced the country’s development. The event which held at the New Centre for Educational Technology building in the University was followed with the donation of medical equipment and accessories to the University health center by the NAAT AFUED chapter. Items donated were 4 intravenous (IV) injection stands, 10 packets of hand gloves as well as 10 packets of Nose masks. Eminent personalities who attended the event were, the Vice-Chancellor AFUED, Prof. Bayode Isaiah Popoola; South-west Zonal Coordinator of NAAT, Comrade Olawumi Samuel Akinade who represented the National President of NAAT, Comrade (Hon.) Ibeji Nwokoma; Rector Adeyemi College of Technology Ondo, Dr. Kehinde Adenegan and lecture presenter, Dr. Bello Olawale from FUTA. Also present were Deans and Directors, Head of Department and Units from AFUED as well as Staff and students from the institution among others. Adeyemi Varsity matriculates 5,141 students: The authorities of the Adeyemi Federal University of Education (AFUED) Ondo, have offered admission to five thousand, one hundred and forty-one students for the 2025/2026 session in the institution. Speaking at the matriculation ceremony held for the newly admitted students on Thursday February 19, 2026 in the University, the institution's Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Bayode Isaiah Popoola, congratulated the matriculants for their success at the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) as well as their admission into various degree programmes of the University, saying “your success in the Examination and presence here today is a vindication that education is not a scam”. The University Administrator stressed the importance of education, stating that “Education not only empowers individuals to shape their futures, but also drives socio-economic growth, innovation and national development saying by choosing the University, they (matriculants) have made the right choice as the second set of students to be admitted following the elevation of the institution from College of Education to a University”. Prof. Popoola advised the students to be responsible, while admonishing them to see their admission as the “beginning of an exciting journey in pursuit of knowledge, academic and personal growth and unlocking potentials as future scholars and leaders”. The University helmsman also admonished the matriculating students to always be law abiding by obeying rules, regulations, norms and values put in place to guide their conduct, behaviours, interactions and relationships with every segment of the University community. He warned the new students against indulging in social vices and deviant behaviours such as cultism, drug abuse, indecent dressings, fighting/assault as well as bullying and willful damage to University properties saying anyone found contravening the law would be sanctioned. On the matriculation oath sworn to by the students, Prof. Popoola said “Matriculation oath is a legal bond between you and the University, it is your solemn promise to be of good behaviour and a worthy ambassador of your parents and the University, I, therefore, appeal to you to take the matriculation oath seriously and avoid all infractions that can truncate your aspirations in the University” he remarked. The highpoint of the event, which was held at the Prof. Babatunde Ipaye Lecture theatre was the admission of oath of allegiance on the students by the Registrar of the University, Mrs. Olufisayo Fakorede who was represented by Mrs. Adeyinka Tugbiyele. Important dignitaries who attended the ceremony included some principal officers of the University: Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Bayode Isaiah Popoola; Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ireti Folasade Alao; Representative of the Registrar, Mrs. Olufisayo Fakorede, Mrs. Adeyinka Tugbiyele and the Bursar, Mrs. Taiwo Adedoyin. Also present were Deans and Directors, Heads of Departments and Units, representative of the Registrar Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Ishaq Oloyede, Barr. Abdulkadir Abdulhakeem as well as staff and students from the University, parents and relatives of the matriculating students to mention but few. Management Appoints Omotayo and Izuagie as Acting Director, Deputy Director. : The management of Adeyemi Federal University of Education, (AFUED), Ondo has approved the appointments of Dr. Kolawole Charles Omotayo as the Acting Director, Directorate of Advancement/Alumni and Mrs. Folashade Olujoke Izuagie as the Deputy Director, Directorate of Skills Development and Entrepreneurship. The appointments takes effect from Tuesday 27th January, 2026. Omotayo was born on 3rd March, 1986. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Education (BA.Ed) in History from Adeyemi College of Education, now Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo in the year 2009. He has a Master’s Degree in History and Ph.D in History and International Studies. His work experience started at Ascending Cambridge A’Level College, a Cambridge International Advanced Subsidiary and Advanced level school in 2015. He later joined the service of Adeyemi College of Education, now Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo on 27th February, 2019 as lecturer III and rose through the ranks to the position of lecturer I. Omotayo belongs to different professional bodies such as; The French Institute for Research in Africa (FIRA), University of Ibadan; Fellow: Centre for Black Culture and International Understanding, Osogbo; Member: Historical Society of Nigeria; Member: Lagos Studies Association’ ORCID; Research Gate; Google Scholar. He is a highly dedicated and knowledgeable lecturer where passion for History is evident in his teaching. His lectures are always engaging, well-structured and insightful, making complex historical concepts easy to understand. He relates excellently with students, encourages critical thinking and consistently inspires a deeper appreciation for the discipline. Dr. Kolawole Omotayo has attended several local and international conferences in History and other related courses. Izuagie was born on 23rd January, 1973. She holds a B.Ed in Home Economics from Adeyemi College of Education, now Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo in the year 2000, and a Master’s degree in Child Development and Care from University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Her work experience started as a teacher during her National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) at All Saints Grammar School, Oka, Ondo. She later joined the service of Adeyemi College of Education, now Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo on 22nd November, 2005 as Assistant Lecturer and rose through the ranks to the position of Lecturer I. Izuagie belongs to different professional bodies such as; Member: Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN); Member: Home Economic Teachers’ Association of Nigeria (HETAN); Member: Home Economic Research Association of Nigeria (HERAN). She is a highly dedicated and Methodical academic with a strong sense of organization in her work. She relates excellently with colleagues and students, demonstrating admirable interpersonal skills and a collaborative spirit. As a lecturer, she is passionate about continuous learning and professional development, with a clear commitment to excellence in the field of Home Economics. Mrs. Folashade Izuagie has attended several conferences and workshops in Home Economics and other related courses. Her hobbies include Reading, Teaching and Cooking.

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