Abiodun renames College of Education after Awujale

By Kolawole Olayinka, Abeokuta

Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State has renamed the Tai-Solarin College of Education (TASCE), Omu-Ajose as the Sikiru Adetona College of Education, Science and Technology (SACOETEC) with a pledge that the institution would remain a College of Education with the mandate to groom middle level teachers for the educational system.

Abiodun, who made this known during the formal unveiling of SACOETEC, said that his administration would not relent in its quest to make the institution an envy of others in the country.

He noted that despite the change in its name, the institution will continue to run its degree programmes, as well as accommodate science and technology courses.

The gobernor declared that his administration would be supporting the College in the area of infrastructure, disclosing that the ongoing reconstruction of the road from Ala passing through Omu-Ijebu would soon be commissioned.

Abiodun who said that Ijebuland has prospered under the Awujale, also commended the monarch for single handedly establishing a world-class International Institute of Governance at the Olabisi Onabanjo University, Ago Iwoye.

He further acknowledged the monarch for not only creating room for development in the land, but for also facilitating developmental programmes through his friends and associates into the state.

The state helmsman also called on the sons and daughters of Ijebuland to see the unveiling of the new college as a challenge to make their presence felt in the institution.

“Just as Ijebuland is blessed with long and progressive reign of Kabiyesi, the time has come for us to join hands in creating a legacy for Kabiyesi by investing heavily in this institution,” he said.

Speaker, Ogun State House of Assembly, Olakunle Oluomo, who noted that there was no dissenting voice when the bill to change the name of the institution was brought to the House, added that the contribution of the monarch to the growth of education in the state is highly commendable.

Earlier in his remarks, the Chairman of the Governing Council of the institution, Adeyemi Adefulu, said that the name change was part of the massive and fundamental re-organisation of the college.

Adefulu while noting that the Governing-Council has been instrumental in achieving stability in the college, said that the council has zero tolerance for indiscipline and lawlessness.

He commended Governor Abiodun for his support for the institution.

Oba Adetona, while commending the governor for his leadership style, said that his various performances speak volume of a man who is well accepted by the people.

Oba Adetona said that the forthcoming coming election is a done deal for the governor.