Bamidele Eleniola
Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji has praised the University Governing Council of the Federal University, Oye Ekiti (FUOYE), for its exceptional growth since the university was establishment in 2011.
Governor Oyebanji made this statement during a courtesy visit by the University Governing Council of the Federal University Oye Ekiti, led by its Chairman, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba SAN, at the Governor’s office in Ado Ekiti on Monday, January 20, 2025.
Governor, Ekiti State, Mr. Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, Governing Council chairman, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba and FUOYE VC, Professor Abayomi Sunday Fasina
He acknowledged FUOYE’s leadership in academic excellence among over 280 public universities in Nigeria.
The Governor, who expressed confidence that under Senator Ndoma-Egba’s leadership, FUOYE will continue to thrive, commended the institution for its accomplishments in academic and research fields by both staff and students.
Governor Oyebanji emphasized that the state government was committed to supporting the university’s infrastructure development efforts, aimed at establishing FUOYE as a leading institution of higher learning.
Regarding the education policy of his administration, he stated that his government would focus on leveraging Ekiti State’s educational strengths for wealth creation, aligning with the shared prosperity agenda of his administration.
This commitment, Governor Oyebanji said had led to significant investments in educational facilities across primary, secondary and tertiary institutions in the state.
He, however, eulogise Senator Ndoma-Egba for his impactful contributions during his tenure in the National Assembly, highlighting his achievements as a distinguished lawyer, politician and public servant.
He said: “When you were in the 7th Senate, you stood out among senators due to the depth of your contributions and exceptional leadership. I hold you in high regard.”
The governor while congratulating FUOYE for having Senator Ndoma-Egba as the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Council, also thanked the President for appointing someone so well-suited for the role.
“I often tell my friends that Ekiti State has the highest number of PhD holders per capita in the country. Our challenge as a government is to transform this into tangible wealth for our people. We must find ways to ensure that these qualifications solve real problems for Ekiti and add value to our society,” he added.
The Governor assured the Council that his administration would collaborate with them to achieve the lasting legacies they aspire to establish. He also promised prompt attention to issues raised, including the Certificate of Occupancy, requests for fencing, and the ongoing road construction project from Oye to Are Ekiti.
Earlier, Senator Ndoma-Egba expressed gratitude to the Ekiti people for their hospitality, which he believed had been crucial to the university’s remarkable growth and development.
He commended Governor Oyebanji for his development initiatives in health, education, infrastructure, agriculture, and other sectors, noting that these efforts had been undertaken quietly but effectively.
“Your Excellency, you are achieving so much in education, agriculture, infrastructure and health without making much noise,” he said.
Presentation of plague to the Chairman Governing Council, FUOYE, Senator Victor Ndoma-Egba by the Governor of Ekiti State, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji
Senator Ndoma-Egba further stated that he would do everything possible to stabilize FUOYE’s academic calendar during his tenure and urged unions to allow relevant laws to guide their grievance management.
Senator Ndoma-Egba SAN, was accompanied by the university Vice-Chancellor, Professor Abayomi Sunday Fasina as well as members of the Governing Council and the Top Management Team, among others from the university.
Also present at the event were the Secretary to the State Government, Dr. Habibat Adubiaro; Chief of Staff to the Governor, Mr. Adebayo; and Commissioner for Education in the state.
photo credit: Nifesimi Ogungbe
