Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has vowed to provide quality education for every child, stressing its vital role in societal progress.
At Ekiti State University’s convocation, he pledges to eliminate out-of-school children, urges innovative funding approaches, and calls for smoother academic operations to benefit students.
While congratulating the graduates, Mr Oyebanji charged them to always remember to give back to their alma mater.
“We are gathered here today to celebrate scholarship, success, and the result of hard work. As we all know, education remains a weapon in ensuring social, political, and economic growth in any society. This is why we will continue to support the education sector. We are committed to ensuring our educational institutions are of the highest standards that can compete globally.
“A demonstration of this commitment can be seen in our various interventions in the sector from primary to tertiary institutions. It is, therefore, a thing of pride to note that Ekiti is ranked one of the highest in school enrollment in Nigeria and one of the states with the least out-of-school children with 2.5%. We are working hard to ensure we have 0% out-of-school children in our state,” he said.
Earlier in his address, the newly inaugurated Chancellor of the University, Tunji Olowolafe, who appreciated the governor for the opportunity to serve, pledged his unflinching commitment to the growth and development of the institution
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