The Management of Tai Solarin Federal University of Education (TASFUED), Ijagun, has inaugurated seven strategic committees to support effective governance, improve institutional administration and strengthen the University’s operations.
The committees, inaugurated on Wednesday, September 23rd, 2026 were;
- The Committee on Review of University Statutes;
- Committee on Review of the University’s Conditions of Service;
- Committee on Okada Riders’ Issues and Shuttle Matters;
- Committee on Congregation Election;
- Committee on Rewarding Excellence Among Staff;
- Committee on Institutional Laureate Selection and
- Committee on Data Submission Task Force.
Speaking during the inauguration, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof Samuel Oladipo MNPA, CMCPN, MCAN, FIELPN, explained that the committees were constituted in accordance with the University’s statutes and ordinances to assist Management in discharging its responsibilities.
According to the Vice-Chancellor, the committees were expected to contribute meaningfully to the development of the University, noting that the scope of their assignments ranged from reviewing the institution’s governing instruments and conditions of service to transportation management, staff recognition, academic excellence and data compliance.
Earlier, the Registrar of the University, Mr. Dapo Oke FCIA, MNIM, described the inauguration as significant, noting that the appointment of members to the various committees was an expression of Management’s confidence in their sense of responsibility, commitment and capacity to deliver.
He said the opportunity to serve on the committees should be seen as both a responsibility and recognition of the members’ contributions to the University, adding that their appointment could also motivate other members of the University Community to demonstrate greater commitment to their duties.
The Registrar charged the committees to approach their assignments with dedication and ensure timely delivery of their mandates, particularly on issues critical to the effective running of the University.
The Committee on Review of University Statutes is chaired by the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic), Prof. Rotimi Olatunji Ettu, the Registrar and Secretary to the Council, Mr. Dapo Oke, Prof. Bayo John Oluwasegun Ayorinde, Mrs. Elizabeth Oluwakemi Kayode, Dr. Olugbenga Olabode Okusanya and the Bursar, Mr Kabir Kayode Ogunneye FCA as members, while Mr. Abimbola Adedayo Kalejaiye serves as Secretary.
The Committee on Review of the University’s Conditions of Service is chaired by the University Librarian, Prof. Adebambo Adewale Oduwole. Other members are Dr. Olutade Olanrewaju Adenugba, Dr. Ifeoluwa Odukunle Odusanya, Oluseun Mobolanle Sodipe, Prof. Abosede Morenike Ewumi, Mr. Olumide Olawale Fasina, Dr. Olufemi Adeyinka Oso, Dr. Samuel Adebayo Olanrewaju, Engr. Sunday Temilade Williams, and Dr. Moses Adegbola Ogundeji. Mr. Ademola Olorunwa Adesanya serves as Secretary.
The Committee on Okada Riders’ Issues and Shuttle Matters, chaired by the Dean, Students’ Affairs Division, Prof. Olukunle Olagunju Balogun, comprises Dr. Samuel Adebayo Olanrewaju, Dr. Moses Adegbola Ogundeji, Mr. Omotayo Adedayo Ogunjobi, Mr. Ashiru Qudus Abidemi, Chief Omosanu Taiwo, Mr. Israel Aduragbemi Olalere, Mr. Jimoh Olatunji, Mr. Gold Owolabi and Alhaji Shuaib Abubakar, with Mr. Olaniyi Oyewole Olaitan as Secretary.
The committee is expected to address issues surrounding motorcycle operations, shuttle services and the organisation of transportation activities around the University. The Vice-Chancellor emphasised the need for proper profiling and identification of commercial motorcycle operators, as well as improved organisation of the transport park.
The Committee on Congregation Election is chaired by Prof. Olusegun Sowole, with Prof. Catherine Olutoyin Williams, Prof. Adedapo Christopher Loyinmi and Mr. Olutosin Abiodun Onawoga as members, while Mr. Niyi Olaitan serves as Secretary.
Inaugurating the Committee, Prof. Oladipo expressed confidence in the members’ capacity to conduct the election process in a credible and orderly manner.
To institutionalise recognition for outstanding contributions by members of staff, Management also inaugurated the Committee on Rewarding Excellence Among Staff, chaired by the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration), Prof. Adekunle Olanrewaju Adeogun. The committee has Mr. Ademola Olorunwa Adesanya as Registry Representative, Mr. Wale Oduyoye as Bursary Representative, Mr. M.O. Quadri as University Library Representative and Mrs. Folasayo Osibanjo as Secretary.
The Vice Chancellor charged the committee to ensure that hard work, commitment and faithful service to the University were appropriately recognised, noting that staff who made outstanding contributions deserved to be appreciated.
The Committee on Institutional Laureate Selection, chaired by the Provost, Postgraduate School, Prof. Hammed Olakunle Simisaye, comprises Prof. Adefunke Oluwafunmilayo Ekine, Prof. Zabur Olayiwola Soluade, Prof. Latifat Morenikeji Erinle-Ibrahim, Prof. Olusiji Olaseni Lemo, Prof. Timothy O. Erinosho, Prof. Adejoke Adeneye Mako, Prof. Gafar Idowu Ayodeji and Prof. Adeyemi Abayomi Awofala, as well as Prof. Adekunle Adisa Adeniyi. Mrs. Bidemi Andu-Omoniyi serves as Secretary.
The committee is expected to contribute to the promotion of academic excellence through the selection of institutional laureates in line with the University’s academic mandate.
The seventh committee, the Committee on Data Submission Task Force, is chaired by Dr. Ademola Adenubi, with Mr. Ezekiel Ayodele Oladimeji, Mrs. Kikelomo Olubunmi Uthman, Ms. Racheal Toyin Samuel, Mrs. Olusola Olabimpe Okubanjo, Mrs. Adeshola Halimat Adesanya and Mrs. Olubukanla M. Mebude as members. Miss Deborah Anuoluwapo Ojeh serves as Secretary.
The Vice-Chancellor noted that although the assignments before the committees were substantial, they were achievable through commitment, teamwork and institutional support.
He further disclosed that the establishment of relevant structures had become increasingly important following directives requiring institutions to put appropriate mechanisms in place for effective administration and compliance.
The inauguration concluded with the formal recognition of the committee members and official photographs, as Management expressed confidence that the newly inaugurated committees would contribute significantly to the continued development and effective administration of TASFUED.