Adeyemi Lauds Kogi Governor for Establishing University in Kogi West

Ibrahim Oyewale in Lokoja

The immediate past Senator who represented Kogi West  District in the National Assembly, Senator Smart Adeyemi has commended Governor Yahaya Bello for siting a new University in Kogi  West Senatorial District.

The commendation was contained in a statement signed by  Adeyemi, a copy of which was made available to newsmen in Lokoja yesterday.
The statement read: “This is to commend His Excellency,  Governor Yahaya Adoza Bello for siting the proposed  University in Kogi West District.”
Adeyemi  explained that there was no doubt that education was a catalyst for economic development.

“As at the last count, we recorded about 286 professors and about 25 associate professions, some of whom will contribute their quota towards the growth of the  university.

“It is, therefore, heartwarming that the univeristy is sited in Kabba, the headquarters of Kogi West Senatorial District.  As a Senator who was privileged to serve Kogi west for three terms, I will be delighted to support any effort towards improving the well-being and educational development of our people.

“While many would have perhaps welcomed the idea had it come three to four years ago, my answer has always remained that it is better late than never. This has been the desire of our people and those of us who have been the vanguard for the ABU College of Agriculture Kabba to be a full-fledged university, the proposed Kogi State University is a welcome development while we continue to await the upgrade.

“There is no such thing as too many educational institutions and our people stand to benefit from it and for that reason, we acknowledge this gesture by Governor Yahaya Bello (GYB).

“We will also continue to agitate for our bill before President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and I use this opportunity to appeal to him to graciously append his signature on the bill for the upgrade and expansion of the College of Agriculture, Kabba, to a full-fledged university.

“It is my understanding that politics must be without bitterness, but primarily about equity, fairness, justice and inclusiveness of all components.”
He added: “On this premise, what the governor has done must be seen as a demonstration of his willingness to leave a landmark achievement in the area of education.

“In this case, I hereby congratulate Governor Yahaya Adoza Bello, the good people of Kogi West and the entire people of Kogi State,” he posted.