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Tuesday 30 April 2013

Ajimobi solicits support for Oyo Tech. University


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.