Ajimobi solicits support for Oyo Tech. University
Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo
State has solicited for the support of well-meaning individuals and corporate
bodies towards the development of the education sector in the state.
He made the call in Ibadan on
Monday at the official commissioning of the Multi-million naira Adebayo Akande
Hall of residence built under the Public Private Partnership arrangement with
the University of Ibadan, UI.
Governor Ajimobi while
reiterating the commitment of his administration towards the smooth take off of
the Technical University, Ibadan, called for the positive contributions and
support of prominent Oyo State indigenes towards the realisation of government
plans for the university.
According to him, “Our
administration is determined to leave a legacy of qualitative education in the
state. Education is the only way to empower the people in order to achieve
meaning development.
“Also, our administration has
committed a lot of funds towards mechanised farming to make it more comfortable
for farmers in the state. The government has also procured 320 tractors to our
farmers to improve their farming activities and enhance food production,” the
governor said.
Governor Ajimobi commended Chief Adebayo
Akande for the initiative to come up with a PPP arrangement with UI to solve
the accommodation problems in the institution.
In his remarks, the facilitator of
the 120-room edifice, Chief Akande applauded Governor Ajimobi’s urban renewal
programmes which he said had made his administration different from others.
He said, “We all appreciate him.
He has changed the face of Ibadan, yesterday has become history. Awolowo has
done his part, he left a legacy for us. We are all following this. I believe I
can describe my “Aburo” (Ajimobi) as Mr. Urban renewal. This is a legacy we will
not forget.”
The Vice Chancellor, University
of Ibadan, Professor Isaac Adewole lauded Chief Akande who he said had
contributed immensely towards the realisation of the 120-room hall of residence
for the development of the university in
solving its accommodation problems.
