The Vice-Chancellor, Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo, Professor Olanrewaju Olaniyan has joined families and friends to celebrate the pioneer Bursar of the University, Mr. Olawole Adebayo Ojetola, FCA, ACIS, CDPSE, CISA on the auspicious occasion of his 59th birthday, today, Saturday, June 20 2026.
The celebrant, Mr. Olawole Adebayo Ojetola, the substantive pioneer Bursar of the University was born on June 20, 1967. He started his primary school education at St. Paul's Primary School, Yemetu, Ibadan between 1972-1978 and Lagelu Grammar School Ibadan for his West African School Certificate (WASSCE) between 1978-1983. He got his Higher School Certificate (HSC) from the Government College, Ibadan in 1986. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (1991) and a Master in Business Administration (MBA) with options in Finance from the University of Ibadan (2003) respectively. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (FCA); an Associate of Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers (ACIS); Certified Data Privacy Solution Engineer (CDPSE) and Certified Information System Auditor (CISA).
The renowned Chartered Accountant started his working career at Eleyele Jericho Idi-Ishin Community Bank Ltd as an Accountant in October, 1993 and was there till January, 1996. He thereafter joined the Oyo State civil service as an Accountant II with the Oyo State Primary Education Board, Ibadan in February, 1996 and rose through the ranks to the position of a Principal Accountant in August, 2004 till December, 2005. In January, 2006, Mr. Ojetola was redeployed to the Office of the Accountant General as a Deputy Director (General, Inspectorate and Monitoring Services Section, Ibadan) and was on that till November, 2006.
Upon the establishment of the Oyo State College of Agriculture and Technology, Igbo-Ora, Olawole Ojetola was seconded as the Acting Bursar of the institution in December, 2006 and served in that position until April, 2007. He thereafter rose through the ranks and became the Director of Internal Audit of the institution in October, 2016 until March 25, 2019 when he was announced as the Bursar of The Polytechnic, Ibadan. He rounded off his 5-year term on March 24, 2024.
As his journey continues, on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, the Governing Council of Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo announced the renowned accountant and technocrat, Olawole Adebayo Ojetola as the Pioneer Bursar of the institution.
The Vice-Chancellor further prayed on behalf of the Governing Council, University Management, Staff and Students for longevity in sound health and wellness in Jesus mighty name for the celebrant in his services to the nation.
Wale Adeoye
_Media and Public Relations Officer,_
Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo.
20 June 2026