FUTA Alumni Association Worldwide Pays Congratulatory Visit to Elizade University Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Philip Oguntunde. He is the substantive Vice-Chancellor of Elizade University in Ilara-Mokin, Ondo State, Nigeria
The Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA) Alumni Association Worldwide has reaffirmed its commitment to celebrating excellence, fostering alumni solidarity, and promoting transformational leadership in Nigeria’s higher education sector with a congratulatory visit to the Vice-Chancellor of Elizade University, Professor Philip Oguntunde.
The courtesy visit, which took place on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, was to congratulate Professor Oguntunde on his emergence as the substantive Vice-Chancellor of Elizade University and to express the Association’s solidarity with him as one of the distinguished alumni of the Federal University of Technology Akure Alumni Association Worldwide.
The delegation conveyed the goodwill of the global alumni community, describing Professor Oguntunde’s appointment as a well-deserved recognition of his distinguished academic accomplishments, professional integrity, exemplary leadership, and immense contributions to engineering education, research, and university administration in Nigeria.
Speaking during the visit, the Association noted that Professor Oguntunde’s elevation to the office of Vice-Chancellor reflects the quality, excellence, and leadership values for which FUTA has become renowned. The delegation expressed confidence that his administration would strengthen Elizade University’s pursuit of academic excellence, innovation, research, entrepreneurship, and international visibility.
The Association further emphasized that the achievements of its alumni across various sectors continue to inspire younger graduates and
reinforce the University’s reputation as a leading institution committed to producing globally competitive professionals and leaders.
In his remarks, Professor Oguntunde expressed profound appreciation to the leadership and members of the FUTA Alumni Association Worldwide for the thoughtful visit and show of solidarity. He acknowledged the enduring bond among FUTA alumni and reaffirmed his commitment to advancing excellence, innovation, quality teaching, impactful research, and strategic partnerships that will further position Elizade University among Nigeria’s leading universities.
The visit also provided an opportunity for fruitful discussions on strengthening collaboration between alumni, academia, industry, and development partners towards enhancing research, mentorship, institutional development, and national progress.
The FUTA Alumni Association Worldwide remains committed to celebrating the achievements of its members, supporting visionary leadership, and fostering strategic partnerships that will contribute meaningfully to the advancement of education and sustainable national development.
Signed
Hon. Adetunji Ajala
Global Secretary
Federal University of Technology Akure (FUTA) Alumni Association Worldwide
