Former senatorial candidate, Omoluabi Bode Adeyemi has called on the well meaning people of Kogi State to rally round Senator Smart Adeyemi to succeed in the struggle for the upgrading of the ABU College of Agriculture in Kabba to a full fledged Federal University of Agriculture.
In a statement issued on Sunday, Omoluabi called on leaders in the state to rally round the senator representing Kogi West to ensure the legislative bill gets the needed support.
“It will be recalled that the former Senator, Dino Melaye, sponsored same bill during the 8th Senate but unfortunately the bill couldn’t get the needed concurrence from the lower chamber of the National Assembly. However, being a pragmatic, resourceful, experienced and patriotic representative, Senator Smart Adeyemi in less than three weeks of taking oath of office has re-enlisted the bill on the floor of Senate for fresh passage at the National Assembly.
“This singular act of Senator Smart Adeyemi has been described by many as a true act of patriotism, focused representation and results oriented leadership. The proposed university is a project the people of Okunland and indeed Kogi State has prayed for and coming to stand with the people is the best way Senator Adeyemi can justify his mandate.
“When you have a Senator that is focused, patriotic, experienced and ready to work, you do not need to police him around before he does the right thing. Sen Smart Adeyemi is surely a great ambassador of Kogi people, the University project is one that is dear to his heart right from his first term in Senate. I have no doubt in my mind that Senator Adeyemi is a goal getter, very cerebral lawmaker, resilient and persistent. I encourage every Okun sons and daughters to mobilize support, solidarity and encouragement for Senator Smart Adeyemi. As the process in ongoing in the Senate, we will continue to pray for him, offer useful information that will assist him to succeed.
The bill, according to Senate order paper, has gone through second reading. It is expected to follow the traditional process and come out successful,” Omoluabi said.
