🔥 Trending Adunola Samson Appointed New Chancellor of UNIOSUN: What You Need to Know

Mrs. Victoria Adunola Samson, widely recognized as "Mama BOVAS," is a prominent Nigerian businesswoman and the founder/Group Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of BOVAS Group, a significant player in the oil and gas sector ⁵⁶⁸. She has recently been appointed and officially installed as the third Chancellor of Osun State University (UNIOSUN) ³⁴⁵.

Key Information About Adunola Samson

Background and Business Acumen

Adunola Samson is best known for establishing and leading the BOVAS Group, an oil and gas company ⁶⁸. Her business prowess has earned her considerable recognition, leading to her popular moniker, "Mama BOVAS" ²⁴⁹.

Appointment as UNIOSUN Chancellor

Her appointment as Chancellor of UNIOSUN was approved by Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke in May 2026 ⁷⁸¹⁰. She succeeded Folorunso Alakija, who had served for a decade ¹⁰. Governor Adeleke officially installed her during a ceremony on July 7, 2026, where he also commissioned several infrastructure projects at the university ¹³⁴⁵.

Vision for UNIOSUN

Upon her investiture, Mrs. Samson expressed her profound appreciation for the confidence placed in her and described the appointment as a call to greater service ². She has articulated an ambitious goal for UNIOSUN, aiming to elevate the institution to be among the top 10 universities in Nigeria within the next five years ⁶. Governor Adeleke has encouraged her to leverage her extensive private sector experience to foster the university's growth and development ⁹.

Her installation marks a significant moment for UNIOSUN, as the university looks to benefit from her leadership and business acumen to achieve its developmental objectives ⁵⁶.