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Governor AbdulRazaq Inaugurates KWASU Osi Campus
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq has inaugurated the Osi Campus of the Kwara State University in Ekiti Local Government Area of the State.
Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, cheered by stakeholders in the region who commended his statewide achievements, explained that the inauguration is a lesson in history as it is a practical step to drive inclusive growth and prosperity in every part of the state.
He noted that the completion of the Osi and Ilesha Baruba Campuses bears testament to his pledge that Kwara will not be a mortuary of abandoned project.
“Today marks the culmination of years of commitment, resilience, and a collective resolve to expand access to quality tertiary education in Kwara State”.
The Governor pointed out that the journey has been marked by significant challenges, including substantial inflation as the project started under the previous administration and later abandoned.
He assured that the two campuses, among other projects, would stimulate rapid economic growth and human capital development in the regions, foster a sense of belonging, and create new opportunities for the youths.
In a remark, the State Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Dr Arinde, said that the completion of Osi and Ilesha Baruba Campuses is a bold step of the administration to bring education closer to the people, foster regional development, and empower the youth with the knowledge and skills necessary for a brighter future.
Also Speaking, Chairman Governing Council of the institution, Professor Abdulganiyu Ambali congratulated the government and Osi community on the completion of the campus, and pledged that the facility will be efficiently used.
Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Sheikh Jamiu Luqman noted that the new Osi campus will add immense value to the institution by fostering innovation, research, and learning in a conducive environment designed for excellence.
The Head of Osi Campus, Professor Binta Ajibola Suleiman explained that the faculty of Environmental Science will offer programmes such as Architecture, Regional and Urban Development, Fine and Applied Arts and Estate Management among others.
The Olosi of Osi and Chairman Ekiti Traditional Council Oba Saliu AbdulKareem Adasofegbe described Governor AbdulRazaq as a man of his words and the greatest among equals for completing the school project.
Oba Adasofegbe listed the asphalt overlay on Osi township road, provision of electricity transformers to different communities; provision of motor vans and bikes for vigilantes, ICT Centres for e-learning in schools; renovation of classrooms; and the construction of Osi-Obbo-Aiyegunle road as some of the projects of the present administration in Osi community.
The event was well attended by government officials, academics, royal fathers, party leaders and supporters.
By Abdullahi Ahmed
