Amid rising considerations over the dearth of vocational expertise among the many youth populace and the relegation of technical schooling, Oyo State Governor ‘Seyi Makinde has declared that his authorities will refurbish technical faculties and re-launch vocational schooling within the state.
Makinde famous that the initiative is aimed toward addressing youth unemployment, stating that the Oyo State Authorities, with the help of the Finnish Authorities, will undertake the refurbishing of technical faculties within the state.
The governor made this assertion on Saturday whereas talking on the Ajegunle Baptist Church, Saki, throughout the funeral service for a former Secretary to the Oyo State Authorities, Chief Michael Koleoso, who handed away just a few weeks in the past.
The governor, who eulogised the late elder statesman for his selflessness and dedication to the event of his neighborhood and the state, mentioned that the standard of recommendation he acquired from Pa Koleoso helped him personally and likewise contributed to the administration and growth of the state.
He named the 9.7km Saki Township Highway after the late politician and introduced that the State Govt Council had concluded plans to rename The Oke Ogun Polytechnic, Saki, after Koleoso.
In response to the governor, Pa Koleoso by no means engaged in non secular or divisive politics, as he all the time suggested him on numerous issues of concern to the state, together with the continued rehabilitation of roads in Ibadan, the state capital.
He mentioned: “We thank God for at this time as a result of we’re right here to rejoice a life well-lived. There isn’t any doubt we misplaced one among our best minds, be it in enterprise, administration, governance, and even politics.
“It’s a private loss to me as a result of Baba informed everybody till he breathed his final, that although he had stop politics, he would proceed supporting Seyi Makinde’s authorities. So, I had the chance to spend high quality time with Baba. And I can inform you that he by no means requested for something for himself or his kids.
“Earlier than he died, he informed me there was no Everlasting Secretary from Oke Ogun serving on this authorities. I defined that there was, however they’d retired. So, he requested replacements, and it was finished.
He mentioned, “In one other occasion, he suggested me to repair Ibadan aside from linking all of the zones, and I assured him it will be finished. If you happen to go to the state capital at this time, you will notice the continued works. His sensible counsel has benefited not solely me however the whole state.”
Makinde additional revealed that just a few days earlier than Pa Koleoso’s passing, whereas he was in Finland participating with schooling officers, they emphasised the significance of technical schooling over paper {qualifications}.
He mentioned, “I informed Baba that the refurbishment of the Saki Technical Faculty, which he requested, could be labored on. Will probably be finished with the help of the Finnish authorities—I’ve signed it already. The technical faculties in Ibadan and Saki would be the first to be refurbished, beginning with the 2025 price range.”
Makinde additionally assured that the Saki-Ogbooro-Igboho Highway could be accomplished in honour of Pa Koleoso, who urged him to make sure the challenge’s completion.
He added that his authorities recognises the financial connection between Saki and the encircling native governments—Saki East, Oorelope, Olorunsogo, and Irepo—and would prolong the highway from Igboho to Igbeti and Kisi.
The governor additional introduced that the State Govt Council had accepted the restore of the highway spur connecting Agbonle in Saki East Native Authorities.
Earlier in his message, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu eulogised Chief Koleoso’s unusual virtues and pledged to collaborate with the Oyo State Authorities to immortalise the late political icon, who contributed immensely to nationwide growth and politics.
The president was represented by the Govt Chairman of the Federal Inland Income Service, Dr. Zacchaeus Adedeji.
Dignitaries on the funeral service included Nationwide Meeting members, serving and former federal officers, and key state figures.
Amongst these within the governor’s entourage have been the Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Barr. Bayo Lawal, and his spouse, Ajibola; PDP Deputy Nationwide Chairman (South) and former Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Ambassador Taofeek Arapaja; former Deputy Governor, Alhaji Hassim Gbolarunmi; Chief Decide of Oyo State, Honourable Justice Iyabo Yerima, represented by Justice M.O. Ishola; and Senator Monsurat Sunmonu.
Additionally current have been the co-chairman of the Oyo State Elders’ Council, Dr. Saka Balogun, together with commissioners and different high authorities functionaries.
