EKSU VC Hails Oyebanji for Boosting Varsity’s Funding, Infrastructure.

EKSU VC Hails Oyebanji for Boosting Varsity’s Funding, Infrastructure.

By Olamide Akinwumi 

The Vice Chancellor of Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, Prof. Babatola Ayodele, has commended the Governor of Ekiti State, Biodun Oyebanji, for what he described as “exceptional and transformative support” to the institution.

Ayodele, who spoke during the EKSU Congregation meeting held at the university’s Main Auditorium, lauded the governor’s various interventions, including the approval and timely release of increased monthly subventions to the university.

According to him, the financial interventions, which saw the university’s subvention raised twice within a short period, have brought stability to the institution’s finances. He said this development enabled the management to clear all backlog of outstanding salaries and allowances within a year.

“The consistent support from Governor Oyebanji has ushered in a new era of financial sanity and operational stability in EKSU. His Excellency’s commitment to education is evident in the bold steps he has taken to reposition the university,” Ayodele said.

The Vice Chancellor also expressed appreciation for the governor’s recent approval for the construction of a state-of-the-art Faculty of Pharmacy complex within the university. He disclosed that contractors had already moved to the site to begin construction.

The meeting was attended by principal officers, and academic and non-academic staff who reportedly applauded the governor’s efforts as well as the vice chancellor’s acknowledgment of the state government’s contributions.

The statement was signed by Mathew Ogunlade on behalf of the Deputy Registrar and Head, Directorate of Information and Corporate Affairs, Dr. Bode Olofinmuagun.