PDP Chief Berates Fayemi Over Merger Of Varsities

Ex-Chairman of the State Universal Basic Education and governorship aspirant in Ekiti State, Prince Dayo Adeyeye, on Tuesday described the merging of the three universities in the state by the Governor Kayode Fayemi administration as a “disservice to Ekiti people.” Adeyeye, who is also a former spokesman of the
pan-Yoruba group, Afenifere, is a PDP
governorship aspirant in the state. He spoke at
Efon-Alaaye during his tour of Efon, Ijero and
Ekiti West local government areas. Noting that the state was financially capable to
fund more than three universities, he said he
would establish more tertiary institutions in the
state if elected as governor. Adeyeye, who described education as the major
industry of Ekiti State, queried, “If the PDP
government that established the University of
Education, Ikere; and University of Science and
Technology, Ifaki-Ekiti was funding the two
institutions, including the University of Ado-Ekiti successfully, why would any government merge
the three into one? “Even with the merger of the three universities,
has there been any improvement as per
funding?” He promised to establish a tertiary institution in
Efon-Alaaye if voted into office, saying, “If I have
my way, I will establish as many tertiary
institutions as possible because it aids
development. “Look at the economy of all the towns where
tertiary institutions were established and
imagine us taking education as an industry and
having more higher institutions in Ekiti State. The
economy of our towns and villages will be
boosted and it will reduce rural-urban migration.” The PDP Chairman in Efon Local Government, Femi
Oluwatayo, described Adeyeye as a promise
keeper, who was well grounded in the politics of
the state. At the venue were former Secretary to the Ekiti
State Government, Chief Afolabi Ojuawo; former
Speaker, Ekiti State House of Assembly, Sola
Ajigbolamu; and former Deputy Speaker, Taiwo
Olatunbosun, among others.