…as Varsity holds maiden convocation ceremony
A legal luminary and the chancellor of of Bamidele Olomilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere-Ekiti (BOUESTI), Chief Wole Olanipekun has advocated adequate funding for the Institution and other state-owned Universities, calling on the state government, donor agencies, among others to come to the aid of the citadel of learning.
This according to him would enable BOUESTI to deliver quality and functional education if adequate infrastructural developments are put in place.
He stated these over the weekend in Ikere-Ekiti during the maiden convocation ceremony of the University.
He said, “There is no gainsaying the fact that education is a collective responsibility, calling for harmonization of efforts across all strata of the society. It is expected that BOUESTI, being a State-owned University, should enjoy some level of funding and support from the Ekiti State Government.
“As a child gazes into the eyes of his mother, seeking comfort in her embrace, his heart finds the world within her touch, for in her arms all needs are met, so does BOUESTI look into the eyes of the State Government under the vibrant and dynamic leadership of our State Governor.
“To other stakeholders -donor agencies, parents, alumni and friends of the University, please come to “Our Macedonia” and help us. Like the rivers that nourish the earth, your contributions will sustain the growth and impact of BOUESTI for generations to come”. He said
The Governor of Enugu State, Peter Mbah also hailed the giant strides of Ekiti state governor, Biodun Oyebanji in educational sector, saying his investment in the ministry would be replicated in his governed state.
Mbah described education as a core foundation for the development of human capital, adding that his state government has allocated over 33% of its 2025 budget totaling N971bn to education.
The governor said these shortly after he was decorated with the honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters (DHL) in recognition of his contributions to society and humanity.
“I want to congratulate my fellow awardees who are here today and to the graduands, congratulations to you, this is an end to a remarkable journey but a new beginning to go out and believe in your worth, dignity; let nobody make you interior without your consent.
“I want to commend the Ekiti State Governor for his enduring reform and sustained investment in education. There’s no better investment than education, What you are doing in education reminds us that education is the core foundation for the development of any human capital.
“It’s going to further recommit us in my own state to continue to invest in education as our life blood. That’s why we are spending over 33% of our total budget to education”. Mbah added
The University convoked 38 First Class students, 425 Second Class Upper, 586 Second Class Lower and 60 Third Class, out of the overall 1,109 graduating students.
The graduating students consists of 172 students of College of Education, 392 of College of Science, 499 of College of Social and Management Sciences and 46 of the College of Technology.
Other personalities decorated with honorary doctorate degrees include: the Ogoga of Ikere-Ekiti, Oba Adejimi Alagbado, the Chancellor of Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti (EKSU), Tunji Olowolafe and the lawmaker representing Niger East Senatorial District, Sani Musa.
Other important dignitaries at the event include: Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, Senate Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele, Deputy Governor of Ekiti State, Monisade Afuye, among others.
