The Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences, Iyin-Ekiti, Ekiti State, has fixed Monday, October 12, 2026, for the resumption of returning students for the 2026/2027 academic session.
The Punch reported that the Vice-Chancellor, Prof Gbenga Aribisala, announced the date in a statement on Saturday, assuring students of the institution’s commitment to maintaining a stable academic calendar and ensuring timely completion of their programmes.
According to the statement, the university commenced academic activities on January 5, 2026, and concluded its maiden academic session in August.
Aribisala said, “I am happy to inform you that the university completed the first academic session (2025/2026) this month, while the 2026/2027 academic session will begin on October 12, 2026.
“While returning students are to resume on Monday, October 12, 2026, fresh students will resume on Monday, November 2nd, 2026,” he said.
The vice-chancellor stressed that the institution would prioritise an organised academic calendar to minimise disruptions and delays in students’ academic progression.
“The university is committed to ensuring that students progress through their programmes without unnecessary disruption or delay.
“The university will continue to maintain a stable academic calendar, ensuring that academic activities, examinations, results processing and other academic processes are properly coordinated to support the timely completion of students’ programmes.
“The university management remains focused on consolidating the gains of the maiden session, strengthening academic delivery and creating a conducive environment for teaching, learning and research,” he said.
