Adeyemi varsity set to begin hostels renovation.

The Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Bayode Isaiah Popoola, dropped the hint while speaking at the September edition of the institution's organised monthly prayer meeting, which held on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 in the University.

Expressing gratitude to God for advancing progress of the Institution, and protecting its Staff and Students since the beginning of the year 2026, the University Administrator, also commended men of God who have been putting the programme together, praying that "the Lord will continue to increase their anointing".

Reiterating the determination of the University's management under his leadership, to continue to priortise security and welfare of Staff and Students, Prof. Popoola sought for continued cooperation and support from all stakeholders to enable the Institution achieve its goals and aspirations.

The University helmsman also harped on the need for Staff and Students of the Institution to join hands together with security operators and management of the University stating that the step would be beneficial to the Institution.

He urged Workers and Students of the University to ensure that they wear their identity card always, saying, "our identity cards are very important, we want to ensure that the people who come to the Campus are bonafide Workers and Students of the Institution, so we expect everybody to put on their identity card, we have instructed security people to challenge anyone who is not wearing his or her identity card," he remarked.

On the issue pertaining to entry and exit of people and vehicles in the Institution, Prof. Popoola said,"with regards to people and vehicles entering the campus, we are putting together a new arrangement, in which, every vehicle coming into the University will be required to register at the gate".

Speaking on students’ welfare, the University Administrator, said, "Your welfare is very important to us, we are putting in place some facilities at the Health Centre, and we intend to get more medical Doctors to attend to our Students teeming population. The hostels will be undergoing some renovations as soon as you finish your exams, we've got some money from Tetfund, so, many of the hostels will be renovated between now and the time you will start a new session", he stated.

In addition, Prof. Popoola assured Staff of the University, that his administration would also give priority to their needs, he therefore, pleaded for understanding and cooperation.

Underscoring importance of prayer in all human activities, Prof. Popoola urged Staff and Students of the University not to relent in praying for the management of the Institution saying, "just be praying for us, we have been trying our best to make sure that even when government has not given us money, but when we know that the money is on the way, we find one way or the other to do something, but there is a limit that we can go".

"We just wish that everyone will understand this, and then continue to pray for the University's management. God has been helping us and I believe that He will continue to help us", he remarked.

Earlier in a sermon delivered on the occasion by one of the senior members of the University prayer committee, Pastor Paul Adebayo, he stressed the need for Staff and Students of the Institution to have close relationship with God even in the face of social-economic and security challenges currently facing the Nigeria nation.

The preacher quoted several passages from the Holy Bible in 2nd King chapter 4 V33-37; Proverb 3 V27; Isaiah 40 V 28-29 to mention but a few to buttress his points, and charged the congregation to have faith in God, saying "whatever you are passing through, God is involved".

Assuring the congregation that "all power belongs to God", Adebayo admonished Staff and Students of the Institution not to despair as they go through the month of September, saying "be confident as you go into ember months, don't be afraid because God is on our side" he stated.

The spiritual gathering, which held at the Olusegun Obasanjo Auditorium in the University, featured songs rendition, Bible reading and exhortation as well offering of prayers for the University, its Management, Staff and students, Ondo community, the state and Nigeria nation.

In addition, the prayer session also featured the recognition of members of the congregation born in the month of September and offering of prayers for them.

Important personalities present at the occasion included some members of the University principal officers: Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Bayode Isaiah Popoola; Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Ireti Folasade Alao; Registrar, Mrs. Olufisayo Fakorede and Librarian, Dr. Azino Akpokuriere.

Also present were some Deans and Directors, Heads of Departments, Divisions and Units as well as Staff and Students from various departments in University.