Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress, APC in Osun State and Philanthropist, Dr Peter Ogundeji, popularly known as Apata, has congratulated Professor Oyesoji Aremu on his appointment as the Acting Vice Chancellor, Achievers University, Owo.
In a statement by his media and communication office, Dr Ogundeji described the appointment as well deserved and a resounding testament to Professor Aremu’s brilliance, character, and exceptional contributions to scholarship and national development.
“I received with immense joy and heartfelt pride the announcement of the appointment of Professor Oyesoji Aremu, CF, FSPSP, FCASSON, MNAE, JP, as the Acting Vice Chancellor of Achievers University, Owo, with effect from 1st December 2025.”
“This appointment is eminently deserved and stands as a resounding testament to Professor Aremu’s brilliance, character, and exceptional contributions to scholarship and national development.”
“As a proud son of the illustrious Alase Dynasty of Ola, Osun State, his elevation brings honour not only to Achievers University and the academic community but to the entire Ola kingdom and Osun State at large.”
“Professor Aremu is a distinguished academic with more than twenty-five years of outstanding service in Counselling, Criminal Justice, and Open and e-Learning Studies.”
“His scholarly accomplishments place him among the most respected thinkers of his generation, with over 150 publications, including authoritative works in criminal justice studies, and having served as a Commonwealth Fellow at the Institute of Criminal Justice Studies, University of Portsmouth, his intellectual footprint is both global and enduring.”
“His leadership trajectory, spanning his role as Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) at Achievers University and until now, his remarkable years at the University of Ibadan as Director and Deputy Director of the Distance Learning Centre, Head of Department, Sub-Dean, and Research Professor, reflects a man who has consistently excelled wherever responsibility called.”
“Beyond academia, Professor Aremu has distinguished himself in public service and faith leadership: former Chairman, Educational Management Board, Nigerian Baptist Convention, Chairman, Osun State Education Summit Committee and Justice of the Peace, demonstrating integrity and moral grounding.”
“His appointment, therefore, is not only a recognition of his towering credentials but also a reassurance that Achievers University is entrusting its future in the hands of a scholar-administrator of vision, discipline and proven excellence.”
“On behalf of my family, my political associates, and the many admirers of excellence across Osun State, I extend my warmest congratulations to this great mentor, trailblazer, and worthy representative of the Alase Dynasty.”
“His continued rise is an inspiration to young scholars and a reminder that diligence, integrity, and service to humanity remain the surest pathways to greatness.”
“I pray that the Almighty grants him wisdom, strength, and divine favour as he leads Achievers University into a new era of growth, innovation, and global relevance.”