Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State, North Central Nigeria, on Wednesday, inaugurated a committee for the establishment of a state-owned university in Okunland, Kogi West Senatorial district of the state.
The Committee of educational experts is chaired by Professor Olu Obafemi Nnom, a seasoned academic and university administrator who is an indigene of the state.
The committee has 17 professors as members.
Yesterday, I inaugurated the committee for the establishment of a state-owned university in Kogi West senatorial district.
God bless the good people of Kogi State.
God bless the Federal Republic of Nigeria 🇳🇬 pic.twitter.com/Bl7gtJ5ODN— Alhaji Dr. Yahaya Bello, CON (@OfficialGYBKogi) June 8, 2023
Governor Bello charged the members of the Committee chosen from various academic disciplines to bring their expertise and experience to bear on the quality of education the state’s newest university will provide young citizens of Kogi State.
Bello urged the members to take the assignment seriously to complement his administration’s efforts at enhancing quality tertiary education in the state.
The terms of reference of the Committee include determining the nature of the university to be established, whether a specialized or conventional university and proposing a suitable name for the institution.
Furthermore, the Committee is also responsible for preparing the necessary academic brief, university law, and university master plan to be presented to the National Universities Commission (NUC) for recognition and approval.
The committee will identify an ideal location and a suitable site to ensure the immediate commencement of academic activities.
In terms of sustainability, the committee is tasked with the responsibility to explore realistic and sustainable funding sources.
In a remark, Professor Olu Obafemi Nnom, the chairman of the committee, expressed the committee’s commitment to fulfilling the dream of the governor and the people of Okunland.
He commended Governor Bello for his dedication to equality, fairness, and inclusive governance while highlighting the long-standing desire of the Okun people for a university, spanning several decades.
The members of the technical committee include Professor Abayomi Oloruntoba, Professor Kehinde Imisi Eniola, Professor Sunmola Afolabi, Professor Godwin Tunde Arosayin, Professor Gabriel Kolade Olorunleke, Professor Joseph Olorunju Omolehin, Professor Kingsley Ologe, Professor Sumaila Abdulganiyu, Professor Abiodun Adeniyi, Professor Rotimi Ajayi, Professor Yomi Monday Ayesimi, Professor Suleiman Omeiza Eku Sadiku, Professor Adams Oyuoze Umoru Onuka, Professor Igonoh Joshua A., Professor Mohammed Bello Yunusa, and Professor Hadiza Aguye, who will serve as the committee’s Secretary.
