Stakeholders in Ijesaland were in the palace of the paramount ruler of Ijesaland, Oba (Dr.)/Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran to receive members of the Adhoc Committee on the University of Ilesa Establishment Review Committee headed by Prof Taiwo Asaolu. on Friday, 20th January, 2023.
The Committee was on a visit to Oba (Dr.)/Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran in his palace to receive his blessings and to brief the Kabiyesi of the review of the establishment of the newly Nigeria University Commission’s (NUC) approved University of Ilesa.
Speaking at the palace where the Committee members were received by strong members of Ijesa Stakeholders that included traditional rulers, chiefs (men and women) and representatives of Ijesa leaders, Prof. Asaolu remarked that the committee members visit was to also meet with the university community and pay homage to the paramount ruler of Ijesaland.
The opinion leaders through the Owaloko of Iloko-Ijesa, Oba Akeem Olusayo Ogungbangbe and Asiwaju Yinka Fasuyi, the Asiwaju of Ijesaland advised the committee members on the need for the new university to commence operation in earnest so as to have intake for the 2023/24 academy year.
Oba Akeem Ogungbangbe in his remarks while welcoming the committee members, gave the assurance that Ijesa Stakeholders wete ready to give all necessary supports for the nourishment of the university in collaboration with the Osun state government.
Asiwaju of Ijesaland, Asiwaju Yinka Fasuyi on his part elaborated on the content of the memorandum that he authored.
This memorandum had earlier been submitted on behalf of Ijesaland University host community to the Government’s Ad Hoc Committee on the University of Ilesa.
The memorandum contains detailed analysis on the craving of Ijesa people to achieve the feat of upgrading of the defunct Osun State College of Education, Ilesa to a University status.
He extolled the virtues of the Ojesha people for their support in achieving the dream of birthing a new University.
His Imperial Majesty, Oba (Dr) Gabriel Adekunle Aromolaran while blessing the Committee wished them a successful and speedy completion of their assignment that would ensure the University of Ilesa commenced operation in earnest.
One would recall that the Governor
of Osun State recently inaugurated an ad hoc committee to review and assess the sources of funds for both capital and recurrent expenditure for the take-off of the university of Ilesa,noting that the last administration avoided due diligence and comprehensive project report.
The Committee members are: Prof. Oyesoji Aremu, Prof. Lukeman Jumoda, Prof. David Oladeji, Prof. Dayo Akintayo, Prof. (Mrs) Adefunke, Dr. Mutalib Akanmu, Hon. Bamidele Salam, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning, Permanent Secretary Ministry of Education and the Permanent Secretary in the State Ministry of Justice.
The traditional rulers present at the occasion included the Owa-Omiran of Esa-Oke, Oba Adeyemi Adediran, Owaloko of Iloko-ijesa, Oba Akeem Ogungbamgbe and the Alagbadae of Agbadae, Oba Olanrewaju Olaosebikan.
The following Ijesa High chiefs were also in attendance; High Chief Busuyi Gbadamosi.the Oba Odo of Ilesa, High Chief Bola Orolugbagbe the Odole of Ilesa, High Chief Ojo the Lejoka of Ijoka, High Chief Leekan Salami Folorunso the Loro of Ilesa, High Chief Oluwagbenga Fadunsin Igbaroola the Arapate of Ilesa, High Chief Olubosoye Onigbogi the Lejofi of Ijofi and the High Chief Akinwande Akinola the Sawe of Ilesa the women chiefs in attendance were Yeye Lejoka, Yeye Segbua, Yeye Loro and Yeye Lejofi.
Report by KakakiOodua Media Community Services
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