Ekinrin-Adde Celebrates Professor Gbenga Ibileye

The entire Ekinrin-Adde community is filled with immense pride and profound joy as we extend our heartfelt congratulations to our illustrious son, Professor Gbenga Ibileye, on his well-deserved appointment as the 4th Substantive Vice Chancellor of the Federal University Lokoja (FUL).

This remarkable milestone is unprecedented in the history of our community and stands as a clear testament to the Finger of God. We return all glory to Him alone.

Professor Ibileye’s emergence reflects decades of unwavering dedication, intellectual brilliance, and distinguished service to academia. His appointment to lead a prestigious federal institution is not only a personal achievement but a collective triumph for the entire Ekinrin-Adde community—proof that excellence, integrity, and hard work are always rewarded.

The Ekinrin-Adde Traditional Council, under the revered leadership of our Royal Father, HRM Olu Anthony Bamigbaiye Idowu, CON (Olu Adde of Ekinrin-Adde), alongside the Ekinrin-Adde Community Development Association (EACDA) led by Elder Deinde Toyin Komolafe, joyfully celebrates this elevation as a divine blessing.

We recognize in Professor Ibileye a leader of deep wisdom, impeccable character, and proven administrative competence. We are confident that these exceptional qualities will guide his stewardship of the Federal University Lokoja toward unprecedented academic excellence, innovation, and infrastructural development.

His appointment stands as a beacon of hope and a call to greater service for all indigenes of Ekinrin-Adde. His life and career embody our community’s enduring values of excellence, integrity, and service.

As a united people, we offer earnest prayers for a successful, impactful, and transformative tenure. May the Almighty God grant him strength, wisdom, and divine guidance throughout this noble responsibility.

In the same spirit, we commend and congratulate the outgoing Vice Chancellor, Professor Olayemi Akinwumi, for his successful tenure and outstanding contributions to Nigeria’s academic landscape and the socio-economic development of the Ekinrin-Adde community.

Professor Gbenga Ibileye is assured of our unwavering support and solidarity.