The Federal University Lokoja, FUL, has announced the appointment of Prof Gbenga Ibileye as its 4th Vice-Chancellor, with effect from February 15, 2026.
Fourth Governing Council of the university, led by Prof Zubairu Tajo Abdallah, approved the appointment following what was described as a transparent, merit-based and highly competitive selection process.
A statement issued by the Registrar and Secretary to Council, Dr. Rebecca Aimiohu Okojie, said Ibileye emerged successful after an extensive interview exercise involving eleven distinguished professors who were shortlisted after rigorous screenings, interactions and evaluations, in line with extant guidelines for the appointment of principal officers in Nigerian federal universities.