The Chairman of the Governing Council of Federal University, Oye-Ekiti (FUOYE), Sen. Victor Ndoma-Egba, has hailed the inclusion of scientists from the university in the body of two per cent scientists in the world.
Ndoma-Egba, who was responding to the recent recognition of lecturers of FUOYE by the globally-reputable Stanford appraisal, said the development was a pointer to the great potential of the university.
He said: ‘FOUYE has put Nigeria in a pride of place in scientific researches and recognition and it is a reflection of the sound academic community in the university.
‘I am very proud and I’m elated that FUOYE is certainly on the path to national and, indeed, global distinction and recognition.
‘We will keep our hands on the plough, looking forward to greater glory and ignoring the contrived distractions of the university by merchants of fake news.
‘There are many lofty achievements happening at FUOYE. They are giant strides the faculties and departments, as well as the management, and indeed, the whole university community are proud of.
‘We will advise the media to report these positive developments and be more critical to false stories that only mire the university in needless controversy.’