Ex-NYSC DG Assures Of Security At Iyin Ekiti Varsity

A former Director-General of the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), Major General Johnson Olawumi (Rtd) has assured of security at the new Iyin Ekiti Varsity – the Federal University of Technology and Environmental Sciences.

This he said he would do by rallying round key stakeholders in and around the state.

Olawumi who stated these in a statement affirmed that the University would further put Iyin Ekiti on the global map, building on the developmental achievements recorded by notable past leaders including the late General Adeyinka Adebayo, and the first civilian governor of Ekiti State, Otunba Niyi Adebayo.

He was full of praise, for both the Senate Majority Leader, Opeyemi Bamidele and the Oluyin of Iyin Ekiti, Oba Ajakaiye, the former of whom he described as the ‘Okan L’omo of Ekiti Land.

He said Bamidele worked assiduously, deploying all his diplomatic and God given wisdom to sponsor the Bill in the Senate chambers, facilitated its passage in both chambers and leading to the final assent by Mr President.

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On the other hand, he said Oba Ajakaiye’s tenure has continued to witness peace and giant developmental strides in the town.

“We want to encourage students to come from all over the country, North, South, East and West because the people of Iyin Ekiti are accommodating and peace loving, and will ensure a conducive atmosphere for all students, irrespective of their religious and tribal affinity”, he said.

Furthering on the joy of seeing the Iyin Ekiti Varsity become a reality, he stated:  “This is one of the best moments ever in our community with the joy resonating among indigenes all over the world’.

“It will open the community up to global attention and provide direct and indirect jobs for many of the teeming youths within the neighbouring communities and even across the state.

“There is no doubt that the University will further promote socio-economic growth and galvanise infrastructure development of the state”, he stated.

Olawumi seized the opportunity to thank former Governor Kayode Fayemi and the incumbent Governor Biodun Oyebanji and all other great Ekiti leaders who have in the past, contributed to the development of the town.