Ekiti State Governor, Mr Biodun Oyebanji has commended Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile Ife, for maintaining its enviable standard of long-standing reputation of excellence in academic, research and infrastructure as well as significant contribution to education and national development.
Governor Oyebanji, who gave the commendation on Tuesday in Ado-Ekiti when he received members of the institution’s Governing Council led by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council, Prof Siyan Oyeweso.
The Governor emphasized that OAU has consistently upheld the glory of academic excellence since its establishment decades ago.
The Governor explained that over the years, the University has significantly contributed to nation building by producing exemplary leaders who have excelled in various sectors of the country’s economy,
According to a statement by the Special Adviser (Media) to the Governor, Yinka Oyebode, in Ado-Ekiti on Wednesday, Governor Oyebanji commended the Pro-Chancellor and the management of the University for their steadfast dedication to preserving the institution’s glory, the Governor called on all stakeholders, including the alumni, corporate bodies, and government agencies to support the development agenda of the institution, according to him, such collaboration would help to maintain the University’s reputation as a leader in education and research.
Earlier in his remark, the Chairman, Governing Council of OAU, Prof Siyan Oyeweso said the purpose of the meeting was to appreciate the Governor for his giant strides in the education sector, which according to him, have led to significant improvement in infrastructure, teachers’ welfare, and student performance in the state, adding that such progress has set a benchmark for other state to follow, while also fostering a culture of academic excellence and innovation.
He urged the Governor to extend similar support and development efforts to OAU, Stressing that the university stands to greatly benefit from enhanced collaboration with the state, particularly in area such as funding, infrastructure, and research development to further cement the institution’s position as a leading university in Nigeria and beyond
Also at the meeting were, Chief of Staff to the Governor, Mr Niyi Adebayo; Commissioner for Education, Dr Adebimpe Aderiye, Special Adviser, Tertiary Education, Prof Akeem Azeez, Special Adviser Media, Mr Yinka Oyebode.
The Vice Chancellor, OAU, Prof Adebayo Bamire, was also in the team together with top officials of the University.
