By Miracle Okoro, Abeokuta
His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr.) Kehinde Gbadewole Olugbenle, the Olu Ilaro, Paramount Ruler of Yewaland and Chairman of the Ogun State Council of Obas, has commended His Excellency, President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, and Aremo (Senator) Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (Yayi), following the official upgrade of the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro-Yewa, to a Federal University of Technology, made possible through the President's assent to the bill establishing the institution.
This was contained in a press statement signed by Deola Adeyemi Special Assistant to the Paramount Ruler on Media and Strategic Communications.
Oba Olugbenle hailed the development as a landmark achievement and remarkable progress for the people of Yewaland, Ogun West, and the entire Gateway State.
The Paramount Ruler praised President Tinubu’s visionary leadership and commitment to educational advancement in Nigeria, noting that the upgrade will foster technological innovation, youth empowerment, and socio-economic development in the region.
“The elevation of the Federal Polytechnic, Ilaro, to a University of Technology is more than a change in nomenclature; it marks the opening of new doors for our youths and communities,” Kabiyesi stated.
“I sincerely thank President Tinubu for this visionary and impactful decision, and commend our very own Aremo, Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (Yayi), whose relentless efforts were instrumental in making this historic achievement a reality.”
Oba Olugbenle also expressed his appreciation to members of the National Assembly for their collective support and collaboration in facilitating the legislative process that led to the institution’s upgrade.
He noted that their dedication to educational development and regional progress played a vital role in turning the vision into reality.
Kabiyesi extends warm congratulations to the Rector, Dr. Mukail Akinde, the entire management and staff of the institution, and all sons and daughters of Yewaland, both at home and in the diaspora, urging them to see this development as a collective victory and a call to action.
He appealed to them to join hands with the federal government in supporting the growth of the new Federal University of Technology, Ilaro-Yewa, with a shared vision of building it into a world-class institution of global repute
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