Investing in Education: Kwara’s Blueprint for Growth
Government Pledges Quality, Addressing Concerns of Tertiary Education Staff for Enhanced Learning
The Kwara Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Mrs Sa’adatu Modibbo Kawu, has restated the government’s commitment to quality education in the state.
Modibbo Kawu made the assertion when receiving a delegation from the Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU), led by its Chairman, Comrade Yahaya Muhammed Ndagi, on Tuesday in Ilorin.
The commissioner said that Gov. AbdulRasaq AbdulRahman’s administration’s commitment to improving education in the state was evident in the establishment of the Kwara State University of Education, Ilorin.
”This administration is committed to creating more opportunities for higher learning, ensuring that students and academic staff benefit from a well-structured and forward-thinking educational system.
”The government is taking all necessary steps to address the concerns of COEASU and the entire college community.
”Gov. AbdulRazaq values the contributions of the academic staff and remains committed to their professional growth and the development of the educational institutions in the state,” she said.
Earlier in his remark, Ndagi expressed gratitude to the state government for the prompt payment of salaries and allowances.
He said the prompt payments contributed to the smooth academic operations of the college.
The COEASU chairman, however, used the opportunity to highlight several pressing issues that require immediate attention.
Ndagi said that the most important process was changing the legal framework of the Kwara State College of Education, Ilorin, which should be in line with the establishment of the Kwara State University of Education.
The chairman further stressed the need for a clear transition framework and the urgency of addressing leadership vacancies, among other concerns.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the National Universities Commission (NUC) officially recognized the university on July 30, 2024, marking it as the 64th state-owned university and 274th in Nigeria.
In November 2024, Gov. Abdulrahman inaugurated the university’s Governing Council, and appointed Prof. Shuaib Oba AbdulRaheem as its Chairman and pro-chancellor, facilitating the institution’s official takeoff. (NAN)
