Ondo Monarch Seeks Jigawa State Support For Federal University, Babura

By Ayodele Oni

Pioneer Chancellor of the Federal University of Technology, Babura, Oba Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye,  the Olowo of Owo Kingdom, in Ondo state, has appealed to Jigawa State Government to contribute to developing and lifting the University to greater heights.

The Chancellor made the request when he led principal officers of the University on a courtesy visit to the office of the Jigawa State Deputy Governor, Aminu  Yakubu.

The monarch, whose appointment was announced few days ago, pointed out that “We are working to make the Federal University of Technology, Babura to a world-class University.”

He explained that as a public University, it cannot rely on the Federal Government alone for funding, adding that it needs to mobilize funds.

He said the management of the University was doing its best to provide sound education to the populace and ensure that the students are well behaved.

Responding, the Jigawa State Deputy Governor,  Aminu Yakubu, said the State Government would provide all the necessary support and cooperation to enhance the learning environment in the University.

Represented by the State Head of the Civil Service, Alhaji Muhammad Dagaceri, the Deputy Governor said, they are happy to partner with the University.

According to him, already the State Government is building 200 housing units at Bubara to ease shortage of accomodation in the town.

Earlier, the Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof Sabo  BKudu told the Deputy Governor that the Olowo of Owo Kingdom was in the State for his formal investiture as the Pioneer Chancellor of the University scheduled to take place on Saturday 4th April, 2024.

Prof Kudu solicited support and cooperation of the the State Government to develop the new University.