Governor Ademola Adeleke says he has fulfilled his pledge to make the University of Ilesa a reality, declaring that the dream of the royal fathers and the people of Ijesaland has become a reality through his administration.
The Governor spoke on Tuesday at the commissioning of some projects at UNILESA.
The projects are: remodelled Faculty of Law annex building, remodelled Faculty of Public Health building, reconstructed internal road network, new hostel buildings including a female medical hostel, and faculty of basic clinical sciences building.
Adeleke said the institution has, within a short period, “taken its rightful place within the Nigerian University system.”
“To our royal fathers and the entire Ijesa sons and daughters, I have fulfilled my pledge to make this University a reality. Your dream, our dream, is a reality that nobody can play politics with,” he said.
The Governor added that his government enacted the state law establishing the university, provided a framework for its governance, and secured accreditation for several courses.
He listed key interventions to include improved staff welfare, appointment of world-class administrators, and a smooth transition from the defunct Osun State College of Education.
“We paid all outstanding allowances owed by the Management of the defunct College. We approved and implemented new university salary structures, including payment of arrears,” Adeleke stated.
Vice Chancellor of the University, Professor Taiwo Asaolu, said the commissioned projects would directly enhance teaching, research, clinical training, and student life.
“Your Excellency, we are profoundly grateful to your administration. In just 3 years, UNILESA has grown from a vision to a thriving academic community of 12 Faculties, 1 College of Health Sciences, 110 academic programmes and over 15,000 students,” he said.
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