A respected youth leader, Comrade Ajagun Opeyemi Samuel, has commended Governor Yahaya Bello for the monumental achievement in establishing a university in the heart of Okun land.
Ajagun, A former local government chairmanship candidate and social commentator, expressed deep appreciation for Governor Bello’s role in realizing a long-cherished dream of the Okun people.
In a statement on Friday, he asserted that the establishment of the university represented a collective triumph for every son and daughter of Okun land, symbolizing a historic moment that Governor Bello has indelibly etched into the annals of the region.
Ajagun, widely recognized as Okun Boy, articulated his conviction that the presence of a university in Okun land will be a catalyst for unprecedented social, economic, and educational growth. Envisioning the institution as a melting pot that attracts students and staff from various states and geo-political zones, he underscored the potential for diverse perspectives and knowledge exchange.
Governor Bello’s foresight and commitment to this project, as highlighted by Ajagun, affirmed his dedication to the holistic development of Okunland.
Ajagun specifically lauded the instrumental role played by the Commissioner of Education, Hon. Wemi Jones, describing him as a key architect of this transformative endeavor.
He attributed the success of the university’s establishment to Hon. Wemi Jones’s unwavering dedication and strategic leadership. He predicted that history will remember and honor Hon. Wemi Jones for his pivotal role in bringing this long-awaited dream to fruition.
Transitioning to broader aspects of Governor Bello’s administration, Ajagun reflected on the recent assent to the Kogi State Free Examination Registration Bill. He interpreted this move as a testament to Governor Bello’s commitment to education and the welfare of the youth.
According to Ajagun, these actions underscore the governor’s determination to leave a lasting positive impact on the educational landscape of Kogi state.
Ajagun asserted that the governor has shattered the pre-existing perceptions of poor governance in Kogi State.
He acknowledged that challenges in Bello’s first term may have been a distraction, but the transformative initiatives such as the Kogi rice mill, reference hospitals across senatorial zones, the Confluence University of Science and Technology, the Lokoja flyover bridge, and Kogi State University in Kabba, among several other projects collectively depict Governor Yahaya Bello as the visionary architect of a modernized Kogi state.
Ajagun emphasized the multifaceted impact of Governor Bello’s governance, ranging from educational advancements to infrastructural development.
He submitted that Governor Yahaya Bello is a leader who has not only fulfilled specific promises but has also surpassed expectations to become a trailblazer in the socio-economic transformation of Kogi state.
