By; BAYO AKAMO, Ibadan
Governor Seyi Makinde has declared that his administration is committed towards the delivery of free and qualitative education as a way of lifting the people of Oyo State from poverty to prosperity.
Represented by the Secretary to the State Government, Mrs. Olubamiwo Adeosun, Governor Makinde said globally, emphasis has shifted from white-collar jobs to self-employment and that attention has shifted towards institutions that prepare graduate job providers and not mere job seekers.
” In essence, therefore, attention has shifted towards institutions that prepare graduate job providers and not mere job seekers. This is in line with the current global reality which is bent towards institutions that produce self-reliant graduates either through gainful employment or personal investment after graduation, he said.”
The governor added, ” the graduands of the Institution have acquired the necessary skills in vocational training and entrepreneurship skills which should make them self-reliance and job creators.
Congratulating the eminent personalities that were conferred with the distinguished fellowship award of First Technical University (Tech-U), Ibadan, the governor solicited for more assistance in terms of donations for the advancement of the Institution.
Governor Makinde lauded the Management of the Institution for the priority attention it gave to staff and students’ welfare, which has manifested in the stable academic calendar and peaceful conduct of the students of the school. “I am greatly delighted to be here today on the occasion of the maiden Convocation Ceremonies of this citadel of learning – First Technical University (Tech-U), Ibadan.This epoch-making event is not only significant in the history of this great Institution, it also provides more opportunities for the re-engineering of the State and its lost glory in the area of vocational and entrepreneurship skills.
” Before I dwell further, let me on behalf of myself and the entire State Executive Council congratulate the Vice-Chancellor of this Institution, Professor Ayo Salami together with his team for this milestone and being a part of this historic event.However, it is not how long that matters but how well. It is in this background that I congratulate the graduands for the successful completion of your programmes.
The governor then charged the graduands to support the government in creating jobs through the vocational and entrepreneurship skills that they have acquired in the University as well as be good ambassadors of the Institution and Oyo state at large
