Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has declared Professor Olanrewaju Olaniyan as the new Vice Chancellor of Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo.

The announcement was made during a session where reports from the Chairpersons of the Ladoke Akintola University Teaching Hospital and Emmanuel Alayande University of Education Planning and Implementation Committees were presented.

Governor Makinde assured the institution’s employees that his administration would not lay off any staff.

He commended the committee chairpersons, Professor Juwon Arotiba and Professor Ayodeji Omole, for their commendable work.

While acknowledging the progress made, Makinde also hinted at potential changes in the management of tertiary institutions in Oyo State based on discussions with the National Universities Commission representative.