Last Updated on September 15, 2025 by Olasunkanmi Olajide
By Joy Adeyiga
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, has applauded the Timetable and Examination Committee (TIMTEC), for its dedication and efficiency in preparing the student timetable for the 2025/2026 Academic Session.
Represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Prof. Olukayode Akinyemi, at the Committee’s meeting held today, September 9, 2025, at the Conference Room of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Development, the Vice-Chancellor commended TIMTEC for laying the foundation for a seamless take-off of academic activities.
He noted that the proactive efforts of the Committee ensured that lectures commenced smoothly as soon as students returned. According to him, “By the grace of God, the 2025/2026 session has begun, and lectures are underway. I commend TIMTEC for their tireless efforts even before students resumed. The seamless start of lectures reflects your commitment.”
The Vice-Chancellor emphasised TIMTEC’s pivotal role as a statutory Senate Committee, stressing that its work formed the backbone of academic operations. He added, “This Committee is vital to our academic framework. We deeply value your role and thank you for your cooperation with the Chairman. It is indeed a challenging task, especially considering the scale of this session.”
Highlighting the demands of the new session, the Vice-Chancellor revealed that the University was expecting over 7,000 students, including about 1,000 fresh entrants from the newly established Federal University of Medicine and Medical Sciences, Abeokuta (FUMMSA) programme at the 100-Level. He acknowledged that accommodating such numbers would present significant logistical and administrative challenges, further underscoring the importance of TIMTEC’s work.
