By Damola Kadri
Kwara state government has restated its commitment to has reaffirmed the State Government’s commitment towards achieving quality Education in the state
In a press release made available by Omotayo Ayanda, Press Secretary, Ministry for Tertiary Education, the Hon. Commissioner for Tertiary Education in Kwara State, Hajia Sa’adatu Modibbo Kawu, while receiving a delegation from the Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU), led by its Chairman, Comrade Yahaya Muhammed Ndagi, in her office.
The state Commissioner for Tertiary Education emphasized that the administration of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq is dedicated to improving educational sector as evident in the establishment of the Kwara State University of Education, Ilorin.
According to her, establishment of the Kwara State University of Education is a proof to Governor AbdulRazaq’s passion for qualitative education, saying that “this administration is committed to creating more opportunities for higher learning, ensuring that students and academic staff benefited from a well-structured and forward-thinking educational system.”
Hajia Modibbo Kawu further assuring that the Kwara state Government is taking all necessary steps to address the concerns of COEASU and the entire college community added that the Governor values the contributions of the academic staff and remains committed to their professional growth and the development of the educational institutions in the state.
She reassured COEASU that Governor AbdulRazaq, is known for his proactive and responsive leadership, reterating that the Governor would attend to all their requests accordingly.
Earlier for his own part, the chairman of COEASU, Comrade Yahaya Ndagi expressed gratitude to the state government for the prompt payment of salaries and allowances which of cause contributed to the smooth academic operations of the college.
The (COEASU) chairman, however used the opportunity to highlight several pressing issues that require immediate attention, particularly concerning the status of the Kwara State College of Education, in line with the establishment of the Kwara State University of Education, the need for a clear transitional framework and the urgency of addressing leadership vacancies, among other concerns.
You will recall that Kwara state Government secured approval for the University on on July 30, 2024, making the 64th state-owned university and 274th in Nigeria with approvals obtained by the National Universities Commission (NUC) when it officially recognized the university.
After this the Executive Governor of Kwara state Mall. Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq inaugurated the university’s Governing Council, in November 2024, appointing Professor Shuaib Oba AbdulRaheem as its chairman and pro-chancellor, facilitating the institution’s official takeoff.
Hon Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Kwara State