Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun State has expressed excitement over the approval given to University of Ilesa by the National University Commission to run 32 courses for the 2023/2024 academic session.
This was revealed in a statement by the Spokesperson for the Governor, Malam Olawale Rasheed, on Monday in Osogbo.
The statement said Adeleke made the remark while responding to the outcome of Resource Assessment Visitation by the NUC team.
According to the statement, the Governor said that his strategy of implementing due process and best practices for the take-off of the university had paid off.
He said that the university would emerge as one of the best state-owned universities in Nigeria.
He said: “I earlier told my people of Ijeshaland that I have their best interest at heart.
“I have set up enduring structures. Specifically, our administration removes politics from the question of University of Ilesa.
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“I am elated that the NUC came, saw and validated the preparedness of the university.
“I convey the appreciation of the Osun State Government to the NUC management.”
According to Adeleke, the University of Ilesa is taking off in compliance with best practices and national standards and our strategy is working.
He said: “Our government will continue to support the new university as we are doing for the Osun State University.
“We will ensure that the university maintains a high academic standard.
“The public should expect the best from the university as they are getting from the Osun State University.
“I must also commend Ijesha sons and daughters who contributed financially to ensure the successful take off of the university.”
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the university, which was formerly College of Education, Ilesa, was upgraded to a full-fledged university in 2022.
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