Gov AbdulRazaq inaugurates Osi Campus of Kwara State University
By Mosunmola Ayobami, Ilorin
Kwara State Governor Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq has inaugurated the Osi Campus of the state university, fulfilling his promise to ensure no project is abandoned and setting a new frontier for development in the southern axis of the state.
Cheered by stakeholders who lauded his achievements, the Governor described the commissioning as a historic milestone and a practical step toward inclusive growth and prosperity in all parts of Kwara State.
“This is more than just a project commissioning. The completion of the Osi and Ilesha Baruba Campuses demonstrates our commitment that Kwara will not be a mortuary of abandoned projects. This is about progress and not the political history of any project,” AbdulRazaq said.
He emphasized that the campus reflects the administration’s dedication to sustainable development and academic excellence. “In June 2021, I commissioned the Kwara Polytechnic main auditorium, completing a project abandoned for over 20 years. This is who we are,” he added.
The Governor noted the challenges, including inflation, that delayed the project but reaffirmed his administration’s determination to ensure its completion. “The two campuses will stimulate economic growth, foster a sense of belonging, and create opportunities for our youth,” he said.
The Osi Campus is equipped with modern facilities, including state-of-the-art studios, lecture halls, laboratories, and a serene learning environment. “This campus reflects our broader agenda of making Kwara a hub for innovation, creativity, and technical expertise,” AbdulRazaq stated.
He urged KWASU’s management, staff, and students to maximize the facility’s potential, calling on the host community to ensure peaceful coexistence with the university.
“We are committed to expanding development across all sectors. Today’s success is the result of the collective will and hard work of Kwarans,” AbdulRazaq concluded.
Attendees
Dignitaries at the event included senior government officials, academics, traditional rulers, and party members. They included:
Rt. Hon. Yakubu Salihu Danladi, Speaker of the Kwara House of Assembly, represented by Hon. Ganiyu Gabriel Abolarin.
Barrister Biola Abdulkareem, representative of the Minister of Culture and Tourism.
Dr. Mary Arinde, Commissioner for Tertiary Education.
Prof. Abdulganiyu Ambali, KWASU Pro-Chancellor.
Prof. Luqman Jimoh, KWASU Vice Chancellor.
Dr. Johnson Bamidele Adewumi, KWASU Chancellor.
Oba Saliu Adasofegbe, Olosi of Osi and Chairman, Ekiti Traditional Council.
Other notable attendees included representatives of the Osi Welfare Association and prominent local chiefs.
Remarks
Dr. Mary Arinde described the project as a bold step toward regional development and youth empowerment. Prof. Abdulganiyu Ambali pledged to ensure the campus is effectively utilized, while Vice Chancellor Prof. Sheikh Luqman commended the administration for its dedication to education.
“This campus will add immense value to the institution through innovation, research, and learning,” he said, adding that new programs like Geography and Remote Sensing, Urban and Regional Planning, and Estate Management had been approved for the campus.
Oba Saliu Adasofegbe praised the Governor as a “man of his word” and highlighted numerous projects completed in Osi, including roads, electric transformers, and ICT centers.
The inauguration marks another achievement in AbdulRazaq’s efforts to expand access to quality education and foster development in Kwara State.
