Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife , Osun State is seeking the support of Ekiti State Government towards the construction of proposed 1,500seater Ekiti-Kete Lecture Theatre
on campus of the institution
Members of the Governing Council and top management staff of the Nigeria's first generation university made the request during their recent courtesy visit to Governor Abiodun Oyebanji, at the Governor’s Office in Ado-Ekiti
The high-powered delegation according to official journal of the university, was led by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council, Professor Siyan Oyeweso.
While addressing the Governor, Professor Oyeweso expressed the University’s delight at the opportunity to engage with a leader he described as a visionary and a staunch advocate of quality education.
He commended Governor Oyebanji for the exemplary leadership he continues to provide to the people of Ekiti State and highlighted the state’s historical ties to the University.
Going down memory lane, Professor Oyeweso recalled the pivotal contributions of Ekiti State indigenes to the University’s academic foundation.
He noted that the first set of academic staff at the institution, including renowned scholars like Professor Aluko, hailed from Ekiti State, a legacy that continued for many years.
He explained that the proposed lecture theater was In recognition of these enduring ties and contributions of prominent Indigenes of the State
Responding, Governor Abiodun Oyebanji warmly welcomed the OAU delegation and paid glowing tributes to the memory of the late sage, Chief Jeremiah Obafemi Awolowo, in whose honor the then University of Ife was renamed.
He emphasized the University’s pivotal role as a beacon of academic excellence, research, and national development, acknowledging its contributions to producing outstanding leaders across various sectors of society.
Governor Oyebanji commended OAU’s unwavering commitment to maintaining high academic standards and fostering innovation, which he noted has significantly shaped Nigeria’s higher education landscape.
He reiterated his administration’s dedication to supporting higher education and fostering collaborative partnerships between the state and institutions like OAU, particularly in areas of funding, infrastructure development, and research.
Governor Oyebanji who expressed his gratitude for the visit and the accolades bestowed on his administration, encouraged the OAU delegation to extend similar outreach to the Governors of sister states across the South-West.
He emphasized the collective responsibility of the South-Western states to preserve and advance the legacies of Chief Obafemi Awolowo, including the continued growth and development of the University that bears his name.
Governor Oyebanji further assured the University’s leadership of his willingness to facilitate such engagements and reaffirmed his administration’s readiness to support OAU’s initiatives.
He expressed optimism that sustained collaboration between the University and South-Western states would promote educational excellence and reinforce Chief Awolowo’s enduring vision for academic and socio-political advancement.
The courtesy visit underscored OAU’s commitment to building strategic partnerships that enhance academic and institutional development while fostering unity and cooperation across the region.
With the proposed Ekiti-Kete Lecture Theatre, the University seeks to honor the longstanding academic contributions of Ekiti State and deepen the bonds of educational collaboration for future generations.
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