Prince Dapo Abiodun
The Governor of Ogun State, Prince Dapo Abiodun has reiterated his government’s readiness to allow public-private partnership in the education sector, insisting that the upliftment of the sector should be a collective responsibility.
Prince Abiodun said no investment in education is too much adding that his administration is determined to ensure qualitative education for the state so as to retain its status as the education capital of Nigeria.
Speaking during the graduation ceremony of the scholarship programme of Nigeria University of Technology and Management (NUTM), Victoria Island, Lagos, the governor noted that the programme would equip the young generation with the needed impetus to be the leaders of tomorrow, particularly the evolving skills in technology and management.
Represented by his deputy, Engr. Noimot Salako-Oyedele, Governor Abiodun congratulated the graduands, charging them to maximise the knowledge gained in the cause of the study for the development of the country.
In his own address, the Lagos State Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-olu, represented by his Special Adviser on Innovation and Technology, Mr. Tunbosun Alake urged the graduands to be focused, cautious, bold, and see whatever challenges they encounter as stepping stones to greatness.
Earlier in his welcome address, the Chairman, Governing Board, NUTM, Dr. Okechukwu Enelamah implored them to impact positively on their communities, nation, and the world at large.
In his remark, the valedictorian and best graduating student for the class of 2022, Daniel Odediran, appreciated the school for imparting academic excellence to them, advising co-graduands to set goals and strive towards making them a reality.
