Kwara State Governor, Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq today inaugurated the Osi Campus of State University in Ekiti Local Government Area of the State.
Cheered by stakeholders in the region who commended his statewide achievements, the Governor explained that the commissioning 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.
According to him, 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 this 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 these regions, foster a sense of belonging, and create new opportunities for our youths.
In her remark, State Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Dr Arinde, said 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 institution, Professor Sheikh Jamiu Luqman posited 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 Olosi of Osi and Chairman Ekiti Traditional Council Oba Saliu 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 electric 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.
At the event were senior government officials, academics, royalties, and party leaders and members, including the Speaker Kwara House of Assembly Rt. Hon Yakubu Salihu Danladi, who was represented by Hon. Ganiyu Gabriel Abolarin; representative of the Minister of Culture and Tourism Barrister Biola Abdulkareem; Chairman Kwara House Committee on Education Hon. Baba Boriya; Commissioner for Tertiary Education Dr Mary Arinde; State APC Chairman Prince Sunday Fagbemi;
Chairman, Ekiti Local Government Hon. Awelewa Olawale Gabriel; KWASU Chancellor Dr. Johnson Bamidele Adewumi; Pro-Chancellor (KWASU) Prof Abdulganiyu Ambali; Vice Chancellor KWASU Sheikh Prof. Luqman Jimoh; Head of Osi Campus Prof. Binta Ajibola Suleiman; and President Osi Welfare Association Dr. Joshua Olu Joseph.
Others were the Olosi of Osi and Chairman Ekiti Traditional Council Oba Saliu Adasofegbe; the Olomu of Omu Aran Oba Abdulraheem Oladele Olaoti; and the Alofa of Ilofa Oba Samuel Niyi Dada Okinbaloye Aponbiepo II; among others.
