A significant legislative milestone has been achieved with the passage of a bill at its first reading, aimed at converting Bamidele Olumilua University for Education, Science, and Technology (BOUESTI) Ikere Ekiti to a Federal University of Education, Science, and Technology, Ikere Ekiti. This bill was presented before the House by Hon. (AVM Rtd) Ojuawo Rufus Adeniyi, the honourable member representing Ekiti South Federal Constituency 1 in the green chamber.
The primary objective of this bill is to alleviate the financial burden on the state government, enabling them to redirect funds towards other vital institutions within the state. This move is seen as a crucial step in supporting the development of Ekiti State. Hon. Ojuawo emphasized the importance of collective support for the state’s development, stating, ‘As a fountain of knowledge, having three federal universities is not out of place for us to develop our human capital index and also relieve our dear state of funding pressures, allowing us to channel our resources into other critical areas like agriculture and other state institutions.’
Furthermore, it is noteworthy that another bill earlier sponsored by Hon. Ojuawo, aimed at establishing the Federal College of Agriculture and Forestry in Ise Ekiti, has already garnered Senate concurrence and is now ready to be transmitted to the President for assent. These two bills underscore Hon. Ojuawo’s avowed commitment to enhancing educational and agricultural infrastructure within Ekiti State, ultimately contributing to the state’s overall progress and development.
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