Osun varsity presents appointment letter to new chancellor

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The management of Osun State University, on Thursday, officially presented the instrument of appointment to the Group Managing Director, BOVAS & Company Ltd, Mrs Victoria Samson, as the new Chancellor of the university.

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The Vice-Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Odunayo Adeboye, who presented the letter on behalf of the Osun State Government and Governing Council of the university to Samson in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital, said, “The appointment reflected Samson’s achievements in business leadership, philanthropy and national development.

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“The institution and the state government are optimistic that Mama Samson’s leadership and experience would further strengthen the university’s global relevance and academic advancement.”

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Reading the appointment letter signed by Governor Ademola Adeleke, Adeboye said, “Samson’s appointment took effect from May 10, 2026, for an initial term of five years.The appointment is in recognition of Samson’s accomplishments in business leadership, service to humanity and contributions to national development.”

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The letter stressed that, as Chancellor, she would serve as the ceremonial head of the university and provide moral, strategic and inspirational support toward achieving the institution’s vision.

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He also disclosed that the university would soon announce the date for Samson’s formal investiture as Chancellor.

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The VC, therefore, commended Adeleke for allowing merit and competence to guide appointments in the institution and the state as a whole.

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The don noted that the governor had consistently encouraged the university management to appoint individuals capable of contributing meaningfully to the growth of the institution without political interference.

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Responding, Samson thanked the state government, the Governing Council and management of the university for the confidence reposed in her.

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She described the appointment as an honour and promised to support the continued growth and development of the university, saying “I thank the governor, the governing council and the university management for this honour. I appreciate the confidence reposed in me.”

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