President Bola Tinubu commissioned Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) projects valued at over N361 million at the Osun State College of Technology, Esa Oke.
The commissioned projects include a 600-seater capacity auditorium and a story block of offices. The Executive Secretary of TETFund, Mr. Sonny Echono, revealed that over 70 projects spread across 17 tertiary institutions in 11 states had been commissioned in 2023.
Senator Francis Fadahunsi, who represented the President at the event, commended Tinubu for his commitment to the development of education. Fadahunsi highlighted the recent approval of the upward review of Education Tax (EDT) as a measure that would contribute to improved funding in the education sector.
The Executive Secretary of TETFund, Arc. Sonny Echono, emphasized the importance of education in the socio-economic development of nations. He urged the Osun State College of Technology to make good use of the commissioned facilities for the educational and vocational development of students.
The Rector of the institution, Dr. Samson Adegoke, expressed gratitude for TETFund’s support in infrastructural development. He appreciated both the federal and state governments for providing an enabling environment for the institution.
The Chairman of the Governing Council Board, Prince Diran Odeyemi, praised the federal government’s efforts and urged sustained support for the college’s development. He specifically thanked Senator Francis Fadahunsi for his commitment and encouraged him to contribute more to the institution’s progress. Prince Odeyemi described the college as a builder of icons and icons and appealed for additional support from both the Senator and the federal government to enhance educational attainments at the institution.
