Senator Adeyemi Lauds Gov Bello for Establishing University in Kogi West

Ibrahim Oyewale in Lokoja

Former Senator, who represented Kogi West senatorial district in the National Assembly, Smart Adeyemi, has commended the Kogi State Governor, Yahaya Bello, for siting a new university in the senatorial district.

This commendation was expressed in a statement signed by Adeyemi, a copy of which was made available to journalists in Lokoja yesterday.

The statement read: “This is to commend Governor Yahaya Adoza Bello for siting the proposed university in Kogi West district,” explaining that there is no doubt that education is a catalyst for economic development.

According to him, “As at the last count, we recorded about 286 professors and about 25 associate professors some of whom will be glad to come and contribute their quota towards the growth of the university.

“It is, therefore, heartwarming that the university 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 upgrading of ABU College of Agriculture in Kabba to a full-fledged university, the proposed Kogi State University. It is a welcome development while we continue to await the upgrade.

“There is no such thing as too many educational institutions, as our people stand to benefit from it, and for that reason, we acknowledge this gesture by the governor.

“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.”