…as new Elekole gets Staff of Office
Ekiti State Governor, Kayode Fayemi has disclosed that the Federal University allotted to the state will run two campuses in Ikole and Oye Ekiti when it takes off in January 2012.
He spoke while presenting the Staff of Office to the new Elekole of Ikole Ekiti and paramount Ruler of Egbeoba Kingdom, Oba Adewumi Ajibade Fasiku.
Fayemi said: “This may not be the most desirable solutions or expectations of some of the people here present but I believe it represents a win-win solution that is uniquely Ekiti.
“Let me also thank Mr. President, Dr Goodluck Jonathan for his measured approach and listening ears on this sensitive matter in spite of several attempts to distort the position of the Ekiti State Government”.
Fasiku, formerly of the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC), ascended the throne after his predecessor Oba Adeleye Adetunla died last October.
The former Oba reigned for 52 years.
Fasiku thanked President Jonathan and Governor Fayemi for their roles in resolving the many issues on the university.
He pledged to allow the fear of God and respect for the community guide his reign.
The traditional ruler commended Fayemi for appointing many prominent sons and daughters of the town into positions.
He called for more developmental projects in the town.
He also appealed that the Administrative block of the Federal University be sited in Ikole.
Prominent traditional rulers at the occasion are the Ooni of Ife, Oba Okunade Sijuade; Emir of Zazzau, Alhaji Shehu Idris and other traditional rulers in Ekiti State led by Oba Michael Gbadebo Adedeji, the Owa Ooye of Okemesi land.
Others were: Ekiti State Deputy Governor, Mrs Funmilayo Olayinka ; Senator Olubunmi Adetumbi; Chairman, Ikole Local Government, Mrs Funke Owoseeni, Group Managing Director, NNPC, Mr Austin Oniwon, among others.
CULLED FROM THE NATION NEWSPAPER
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