By Precious Owolabi, Ado-Ekiti

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the establishment of the Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences in Iyin-Ekiti.

Tinubu, on Thursday in Abuja, signed into law two separate bills creating the Federal University of Agriculture and Development Studies in Iragbiji, Osun State, and the Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences in Iyin-Ekiti, Ekiti State.

In a statement issued on Friday by his Special Adviser on Media, Yinka Oyebode, Oyebanji commended the President for the approval, noting that the new institution would bolster educational and technological progress in the state and the country through manpower development.

The governor assured that the state government would extend full support and cooperation to facilitate the seamless takeoff of the university.

Oyebanji also acknowledged Tinubu’s broader support for Ekiti State, which he said had significantly contributed to the socioeconomic and infrastructural development of the state.

He further lauded Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele for his unwavering commitment, which he credited for the establishment of the university.

“Our profound appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for approving the establishment of the Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences, Iyin-Ekiti, and for his sundry support for the state which has helped in the socioeconomic and infrastructure development of Ekiti State.

“We commend the Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, for his tenacity which led to the establishment of the university. We also congratulate all sons and daughters of Iyin-Ekiti and Ekiti State in general for this historic achievement.

“The Government of Ekiti State would give maximum support to ensure effective take-off of the institution in line with the education and human capital development agenda of the administration,” the statement read.