TINUBU’S POLICIES WILL SET PACE FOR A GREATER NIGERIA – DEJI OF AKURE

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TINUBU’S POLICIES WILL SET PACE FOR A GREATER NIGERIA – DEJI OF AKURE

…As Federal University of Technology Minna Chancellor presides over 33rd Convocation, 42nd Founders’ Day celebration

The Deji and Paramount Ruler of Akure Kingdom, Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi has urged Nigerians to have strong faith in the Tinubu’s administration and its economic policies towards a positive turnaround for the country.

The Monarch made this charge at the 33rd Convocation and the 42nd Founders’ Day celebration of the Federal University of Technology, Minna held on Saturday at the Dr. Suleiman Kumo Convocation Square of the main campus in Gidan Kwano.

The Monarch who is the Chancellor of the institution commended President Tinubu’s commitment to education and national development.

“Your administration’s bold reforms in fostering economic stability and progress inspire hope for a brighter future”.

“I urge Nigerians to exercise patience and cooperate with the economic policies of Mr. President which I believe will yield a positive result for the betterment of our nation and the people”.

The Monarch also urged the President not to relent in his efforts at justifying the confidence reposed in him by the Nigerian Citizens by vigorously pursuing the renewed hope agenda of his administration for a more prosperous and virile Nigeria.

Oba Aladetoyinbo who eulogized the Institution’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Faruk Adamu Kuta, for his exemplary leadership and his initiatives to improve staff welfare, embrace e-learning, and upholding academic excellence of the institution which make FUTMinna to rank 8th position in the country in a recent ranking released by the Times Higher ranking of 2025.

However, according to Monarch’s Chief Press Secretary Mr. Adeyeye Michael, Oba Aladetoyinbo said that “we must acknowledge the challenges facing higher education in Nigeria. While the Federal Government’s renewed hope agenda, including student loans and reduced funding for interventions, aims to enhance efficiency, these changes demand creative solutions from all stakeholders”.

The Monarch urge the government to reconsider the proposed phasing out of agencies like Tetfund, which play a critical role in supporting the development of our institutions.

The institutions has a total of 5,816 graduating students which includes; 4,955 Undergraduates, 632 Maters Graduates, 105 Post Graduate Diplomas and 124 PhD recipients while 119 Undergraduates bagged First Class Honours.

The institution also conferred Honorary Doctorate Degree on Senator Mohammed Sani Musa, CON, the Executive Governor of Kaduna State, Senator Uba Sani and the Executive Governor of Niger State, Farmer Governor Umar Mohammed Bago.

Oba Aladetoyinbo was accompanied to the event by the Owa of Ogbagi Akoko, Oba Victor Adetona, Chief Akin Adinlewa, Rear Admiral Samuel Alade (Rtd.), Prince Kole Aladetoyinbo, Mr. Adeyeye Michael, Chief Taiwo Fagite, Hon Adeniyan Adedayo, Hon. Jayeoba Oluwatuyi amongst others.