Fayemi Reiterates Importance of Sound Education

The Ekiti State Governor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, has applauded the Ikere community for donating the sum of N60 million as grant to the newly established Bamidele Olumilua University of Education, Science and Technology, Ikere-Ekiti (BOUESTI) for smooth takeoff of the institution.

The College of Education in the town, which was established in 1978, was last October upgraded to a university with the community promising to contribute the sum of N500 million as part of the collaborative efforts to ensure smooth running of the university.

Fayemi, who was represented by the state Commissioner for Education, Dr. Olabimpe Aderiye, stated this at the weekend when the Ikere Ekiti community presented a cheque of N60 million to the newly established BOUESTI located in the town.

The governor reiterated the commitment of his administration to sound and qualitative education through proper funding, saying his government will strive hard to ensure that every interested Ekiti citizen has access to good education up to the university cadre.

Fayemi said: “For sustainable development, no amount can be too much to expend on sound education. Schools with more funds clearly have greater ability to provide higher quality, broader and deeper educational opportunities to the students they serve.

“We understand that without proper funding, efficiency and innovations are easily compromised. This is why this event is significant. All well-meaning individuals and corporate bodies must join hands to fund education.