Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology (BOUESTI), located in Ikere-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria, is a state-owned university focused on education, science, and technology. It was formerly known as the College of Education, Ikere-Ekiti and was upgraded to a university on October 16, 2020 according to BOUESTI's website. BOUESTI aims to produce exemplary teachers, scientists, and technologists, as well as foster research and contribute to the societal good.
| Acronym | BOUESTI |
| Nickname | BOUESTI |
| Motto / Slogan | Learning for Self-Reliance |
| Founded | 2020 |
| Location | Ikere, Ekiti, Nigeria |
| Address | Igbara Odo Road Ikere-Ekiti, P.M.B. 250 Ekiti State, Nigeria. |
To generate, disseminate, advance knowledge, and educate students in science and technology to bring this knowledge to finding solutions to the major challenges facing society and the world’s challenges in the 21st century.
To be an international University recognized and noted for innovation and self-reliance projecting culturally sound and disciplined researchers and products who are committed to learning for gainful engagement for the proper education of the total man.
BOUESTI offers over 78 accredited degree programmes spanning science, technology, education, management, media, security, and engineering—ensuring opportunities that match a wide range of interests and growing career paths.
Originally a College of Education, BOUESTI maintains a deep-rooted commitment to training excellent teachers and scientists, supported by experienced faculty and up?to?date instructional materials
As a state?government institution, BOUESTI offers competitive fee structures, transparent billing, bursary support, and a commitment to value—making quality education accessible without hidden costs.
Acceptance Fee: N50000
Email: [email protected]
Phone : +2348140080237, +2347019303769
National Universities Commission(NUC)
He gained his undergraduate and master’s qualifications at the University of Benin, Benin City and the University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria. He taught at Ekiti State University and lectured in Education Educational Technology for a few years before he obtained his PhD in Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Ado-Ekiti. He rose from assistant lecturer to the professorship cadre at Ekiti State University. His research interests lie in curriculum and instruction and Educational Technology. A significant proportion of his work has been with curriculum and instruction, educational technology, Instructional Material and Learning Technologies, Programmed Instruction in Education Practice and Historical Context, videotape and picture instructional technologies.
Prof. Aturamu’s career in academia spans several decades. He began as an Assistant Lecturer in Agricultural Economics at the College of Education, Ikere-Ekiti in 1993 and rose through the ranks to become a Chief Lecturer in 2011. He served as Deputy Provost and a member of the Management Team at the College of Education, Ikere-Ekiti for two terms from October 2014 to September 2018. He represented the College of Education, Ikere-Ekiti at the Office of Transformation, Strategy, and Delivery (OTSD), Ekiti State from February 2019 to 2020. Since 2013, he has been an external examiner and moderator for the Department of Agricultural Education at Adeyemi College of Education.
He graduated from the University of Maiduguri, Maiduguri, where he bagged a B.Sc (Hons) in Accountancy degree.
He possesses a Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) from the then-University of Ado-Ekiti (now Ekiti State University).
He is a Fellow, of the Association of National Accountants of Nigeria (FCNA), and also a Fellow, of the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Nigeria (FCTI), He is also a Fellow, of the Institute of Management Consultants, Nigeria (FIMC), as well as a Certified Management Consultant (CMC).
Dr. Adekunmisi’s educational journey began at Bodija International School in Ibadan, Oyo State, for her nursery education and completed her primary education at Abadina Primary School, University of Ibadan. She then proceeded to Emmanuel College, Orita, UI, Ibadan, for her secondary education in 1980. Between September 1985 and June 1987, she furthered her studies at St. Louis Grammar School, Akure, Ondo State, where she studied science subjects. These experiences paved the way for her to pursue a Bachelor of Agriculture (B. Agric) with specialisation in Animal Production at Ogun State University (now Olabisi Onabanjo University, O.O.U.), which she completed between 1989 and 1994.
Every great institution is built on the shoulders of visionary leaders. The foundation for effective leadership was laid with the appointment of the pioneer principal officers on January 6, 2021.
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The journey of the University as an institution of higher learning fully commenced with the resumption of the pioneer set of students on July 12, 2021, young minds brimming with dreams, stepping into a world of limitless possibilities. This inaugural cohort of students formally took their place in the academic community during the Maiden Matriculation Ceremony on October 6, 2021, where 2,401 students were matriculated.
