Makinde Shakes Up Education! Inaugurates New Governing Councils For Five Tertiary Institutions

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has formally inaugurated the governing councils of five state-owned tertiary institutions.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The inauguration ceremony took place on Friday in Ibadan, the state capital, and was attended by several notable dignitaries including the Deputy Governor, Barrister Bayo Lawal; Speaker of the State House of Assembly, Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin; and the Chief Judge of Oyo State, represented by Justice K.A. Adedokun.

Also in attendance were former Deputy Governors—Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja, Engr. Hamid Gbadamosi, and Barrister Hazeem Gbolarumi; former Speaker of the House of Assembly, Senator Monsurat Sunmonu; Secretary to the State Government, Professor Olanike Adeyemo; Chief of Staff to the Governor, Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi; Deputy Chief of Staff, Hon. Kazim Adeyinka Adeniyi; Chairman of the Oyo State Advisory Council, Chief Bolaji Ayorinde; PDP State Secretary, Alhaji Wasiu Adeleke; and Chairman of the Local Government Chairmen, Hon. Sikiru Oyedele Sanda.

The newly inaugurated councils will serve the following institutions:

• The Polytechnic, Ibadan

• Michael Koleoso Polytechnic, Saki (formerly The Oke Ogun Polytechnic)

• Oyo State College of Agriculture, Igboora

• Oyo State College of Education, Lanlate

• Oyo State College of Health Science and Technology, Ibadan

The appointed chairpersons include:

• Prof. Lanre Nassar (The Polytechnic, Ibadan)

• Hon. Babatunde Olaniyan (College of Health Science and Technology, Ibadan)

• Comrade Olusegun Oyewumi (College of Education, Lanlate)

• Dr. Amusan Damilare Gideon (College of Agriculture, Igboora)

• Dr. Bisi Ojebola (Michael Koleoso Polytechnic, Saki)

Other council members were also sworn in during the event.

Additionally, Governor Makinde signed the law officially renaming The Oke Ogun Polytechnic in Saki to Michael Koleoso Polytechnic, Saki.

In his address, the governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to promoting quality education and excellence in the state’s tertiary institutions. He assured that the government would continue to support these institutions to fulfill their mandates.

Makinde also addressed ongoing public discourse surrounding the proposed renaming of The Polytechnic, Ibadan to Omololu Olunloyo Polytechnic. He stressed the need for constructive engagement and said the government is open to listening to stakeholders, including alumni and students, on the matter.

“This inauguration would be incomplete without touching on the issue of renaming The Polytechnic, Ibadan,” Makinde said. “We are ready to engage the public—bring forward your arguments, not sentiments. If you want to talk about infrastructure, the quality of graduates, or the need for more government investment, we are open to that discussion.”