By Nimatallah Aliyu
The Governing Council of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), has appointed the institution's Deputy Bursar, Mr. Bamidele Abiodun Olukoju, as the sixth substantive Bursar of the university, following years of service in its financial administration.
The appointment, approved at the Council's meeting on Thursday, June 25, 2026, takes effect for a five-year tenure. Olukoju succeeds Dr. A. Tobi Orina, whose tenure ends on June 30, 2026.
Before his appointment, Olukoju served as Deputy Bursar, where he supervised key units, including Treasury Services, Management Services, Accounting Services, Budget Control and Expenditure, Loans and Advances, payroll supervision, revenue reporting and financial administration.
He also acted as Bursar on several occasions, reflecting the confidence reposed in him by the university management.
A Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN), Olukoju holds degrees in Accounting and Business Administration and is currently pursuing a PhD in Business Administration at Adekunle Ajasin University.
Beyond the university, he gained professional experience in banking, auditing, financial analysis and consultancy with organisations including Pinnacle Micro-Finance Bank, J. Walter Udoeyop & Co., Essential HealthCare Ltd., Olivr Pearl Ltd., SAOK Consult, and during his National Youth Service Corps at the Bureau of Public Enterprises, Presidency, Abuja.
Within AAUA, he has served on several committees, contributed to financial reforms, supported the implementation of electronic payment systems, and participated in auditing the university's accounts.
He has also lectured part-time in the Department of Accounting and co-authored academic publications in accounting and sustainability reporting.
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