The Governing Council of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko (AAUA), Ondo State, has officially confirmed the appointment of Mr. Bamidele Olukoju, a distinguished Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), an Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN), and a Registered Member of the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria (FRCN), as the University’s 5th substantive Bursar. The landmark decision was reached during an emergency meeting of the Council held on Thursday, June 25, 2026.
Mr. Olukoju’s emergence followed the rigorous recommendation of the joint Council/Senate Selection Board, which identified him as the standout candidate among three shortlisted contenders vying for the position of the University’s Chief Accounting Officer. His impressive performance during the competitive interview process underscored his deep technical expertise, administrative acumen, and unwavering commitment to institutional integrity.
A scholar-practitioner with a robust academic foundation, Mr. Olukoju earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from the University of Abuja in 2006, and later obtained a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Business Administration from the National Open University of Nigeria in 2017. He is currently a doctoral candidate, pursuing a Ph.D. in Accounting at Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko—a testament to his dedication to continuous learning and academic excellence.
Mr. Olukoju brings over two decades of rich professional experience spanning the banking sector, financial consultancy, and higher education administration. Prior to joining AAUA in 2017, he held key positions across multiple organisations, including Senior Banking Officer at Pinnacle Micro-Finance Bank, Senior Associate at J. Walter Udoeyop & Co. (Chartered Accountants), Part-Time Lecturer at Sky Associate Tutors Ltd., Accountant at Essential HealthCare Ltd., Chief Financial Officer at OLIVE PEARLS LTD., and Financial Analyst at SAOK Consults.
Within the AAUA system, he has steadily risen through the ranks, beginning as Head of the Loans and Advances Unit, before progressing to Supervisor of Accounting Services and Treasury Services, Divisional Head of Management Services, and ultimately, Chief Accountant. His footprint in the broader university system also includes a distinguished stint at Federal University Oye-Ekiti, where he served as Head of Budget, Controls & Expenditure Unit between 2011 and 2015, and was promoted to the rank of Principal Accountant in 2015. He has also demonstrated leadership as Acting Head of the Bursary unit at the University’s Ikole Campus.
Beyond his core financial responsibilities, Mr. Olukoju has been an active contributor to institutional development. He has chaired several key committees, including the Bursary Committee on Revenue Records Update and the Committee on Implementation of the E-Payment System within the Bursary Department. He also played a pivotal role in coordinating the preparation and auditing of the University’s financial accounts for the 2012–2016 fiscal years.
His influence extends into the academic sphere, where he has enriched the Department of Accounting through his teaching in the Part-Time Programmes. He is also a regular participant and presenter at numerous local and international conferences and workshops, contributing scholarly papers that reflect his research interests and thought leadership in finance and public sector accounting.
A highly regarded professional, Mr. Olukoju is an active member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (CITN) and a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), where he also served as Financial Secretary for the Akoko & District Society between 2022 and 2023. His registration with the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria further underscores his commitment to the highest standards of financial reporting and corporate governance. His peers describe him as an accomplished, meticulous, and principled financial steward whose reputation precedes him.
Mr. Olukoju’s appointment takes effect from July 1, 2026. He succeeds Dr. Tobi Orina, whose five-year tenure concluded on June 30, 2026. In a statement issued following the Council meeting, the University Administration expressed full confidence in Mr. Olukoju’s capacity to provide sound, transparent, and visionary financial leadership, expressing optimism that his wealth of experience and unassailable integrity would usher in a new era of fiscal prudence and institutional growth.
The entire AAUA community congratulates him on this well-deserved elevation and wishes him a successful tenure as he assumes this critical responsibility at the helm of the University’s financial affairs. Congratulations, Mr. Bamidele Olukoju, FCA, ACTI – the 5th Substantive Bursar of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko.
Victor A. Akinpelumi
Deputy Registrar
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