Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa has acquired a proposal for the upgrade of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, right into a University of Agriculture, Science and Technology.
The improvement was disclosed in a publish shared on the official X web page of the Ondo State Government, indicating plans to reposition the establishment to meet rising academic and developmental wants.
According to the governor, the proposed upgrade is a strategic transfer aimed toward strengthening progress in agriculture, science, and expertise throughout the state.
He famous that the plan is nicely structured, with clear tutorial, monetary, and infrastructural frameworks already outlined.
“The proposed university is a strategic step to boost development in agriculture, science and technology, with a clear academic, financial and infrastructural framework,” Aiyedatiwa stated.
He additionally pressured the significance of innovation and rising applied sciences in fashionable training, urging that the transition course of be dealt with rigorously to shield the pursuits of present college students.
According to the assertion, the proposal was offered by a committee led by Prof. Igbekele Ajibefun, who defined that the transfer is anticipated to handle the growing demand for university training and enhance the establishment’s international competitiveness.
He additional famous that the proposal consists of the creation of a number of colleges, alongside a five-year sustainability plan to guarantee easy operation of the establishment.
“The upgrade will meet the rising demand for university education and position the institution for global competitiveness,” he stated.
The committee additional stated a draft legislation is awaiting approval from the National Universities Commission NUC.