Osun DLA rallies support for new Obokun University

The Democratic Leadership Alliance, an opposition party in Osun State, has urged stakeholders in the state and beyond to support the newly approved Obokun University, Ilase-Ijesa, describing its establishment as a major boost to education and economic development in the area.

The PUNCH reports that the National Universities Commission approved the university, which is owned by the lawmaker representing Osun East Senatorial District, Francis Fadahunsi.

The senator, who chairs the Senate Committee on Industries, said he received the approval and licence on behalf of the institution, commending President Bola Tinubu and the NUC for the approval.

In a statement, Fadahunsi also appreciated the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi; the Owa Obokun Adimula of Ijesaland; the Alase of Ilase-Ijesa, Oba Jimoh Ajarabiolu; and the NUC Executive Secretary, Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu, for their contributions to the successful approval of the university.

Reacting to the development, the Osun State chapter of the DLA, in a statement by its chairman, Tosin Odeyemi, described the approval as a historic milestone for Ijesaland and Osun State.

He said the development demonstrated Fadahunsi’s commitment to human capital development and visionary leadership.

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He said, “On behalf of myself and the entire DLA family in Osun State, I heartily congratulate Senator Francis Adenigba Fadahunsi on this great achievement. This is a legacy that will outlive all of us.”

Odeyemi said the establishment of the university would create new opportunities for young people in Ilase-Ijesa, Ijesaland and beyond, particularly by improving access to higher education within their communities.

He said, “This university will bring life to Ilase-Ijesa. It will create jobs for our youths, bring businesses to our land and put our community on the national map for the right reasons.”

While commending the NUC and traditional rulers in Ijesaland for their roles in the approval process, Odeyemi urged stakeholders to support the institution and ensure its smooth take-off.

He added, “The support of our royal fathers and the cooperation of the NUC leadership show what is possible when leaders unite for the common good of the people.

“I call on all sons and daughters of Ijesaland, home and abroad, to support this university. We must protect this gift and help it to grow into one of the best universities in Nigeria.”