Seyi Makinde, the governor of Oyo State, formally inaugurated the Implementation and Secretariat Committees for the newly founded Emmanuel Alayande University of Education.

According to a newsmen report, this aimed at the Governor fulfilling his vows to leave a legacy of sound and qualitative education with the people saying “the new university of education will soon become a topmost institution in Nigeria for acquisition of degrees in the field of education”.

Governor Makinde announced this today in Ibadan at the inauguration of the two committees tasked with building a solid basis for the new institution’s successful launch.

The governor also emphasized on his doggedness in keeping to promises as seen in the government taking sole proprietorship of LAUTECH.

“When we came in, this was in May, what we met on the ground for LAUTECH was that Oyo state would pay subvention from January to June and then Osun state would pay from July to December. So, when I came in I paid the one for May and then I paid the one for June, and I was expecting that Osun state would take over but we were having stories. So myself and Professor Omole sat down and discussed, and said well, we are going after the sole ownership thing anyway so, we might as well just start paying.

“Then, when we got to NUC for sole ownership three or four months later, that was one of the strongest points for us. They could not say we can not pay because we have been paying for this period, So, we have demonstrated that capacity. So, my answer is that those critics, I mean not even our regular supporters, should vote omituntun 2.0, and then we can show them how we will repeat that feat.” The Governor said.

While dousing concerns of some of the staffers of the old Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, Governor Makinde assured that his administration will be mindful of the intricacies especially those feeling they may not fit into the new system.

He added that their concerns and fears will be adequately addressed and will be handled in such a way that those involved will be productively engaged in the new system.

In his brief remarks, Professor Omole Ayodeji, the chairman of the implementation committee, expressed his gratitude to the governor for the chance to serve the state in the new capacity.

He pointed out that although the task before the Committee is new, it is a significant one that needs to be completed. Prof. Omole pledged that the committee would make every effort to fulfill its obligations on good terms and that they would carry out their tasks bravely and honorably.

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