The Vice Chancellor, Ekiti State University, Ado – Ekiti, Professor Edward Olanipekun has congratulated the Ekiti State Governor and Visitor to the university, His Excellency, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji on the Award of Excellence as the Governor of the Year on Community Development bestowed on him by the Daily Independent newspaper.
In a statement by the Directorate of Information and Corporate Affairs of the Institution, Mr. Bode Olofinmuagun, the Vice Chancellor described the award as “timely and well deserved considering Governor Oyebanji’s genuine commitment towards the overall development of Ekiti State”.
Professor Olanipekun expressed joy on the award, noting that the giant strides of the Governor are being applauded beyond Ekiti State.
While appreciating the Management of the Daily Independent newspaper for finding the Governor worthy of the award, Professor Olanipekun implored the hardworking Governor to remain focused in his quest to leave Ekiti State better than he met it, through his transformative agenda.
The Vice Chancellor assured the Governor of the University Management’s unalloyed loyalty to his administration, particularly considering Mr. Governor’s various interventions aimed at repositioning Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, his alma mater.
