Governor Adeleke Laments Porous State Of Education Seeks TETFUND's Support

Governor Adeleke Laments Porous State Of Education Seeks TETFUND's Support

In a bid to improve the state of education in his state, Governor Ademola  Adeleke of Osun State has lamented the porous state of the educational system in the state.

Adeleke made this known during a courtesy visit to the Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund), Arc. Sonny Echono on Friday, the governor sought the organization’s support in upgrading the education sector in the state.

According to Governor Adeleke, the state of education in Osun State is worrisome and several factors have contributed to the deplorable state of the sector, which he described as outdated and inadequate. He further explained that his administration is committed to turning the sector around and giving the children in the state access to quality education.

He said: “In Osun state, the greatest of Nigeria’s education is due to TETFund efforts. We are enjoying getting funds in the areas of infrastructure. I am here for support from TETFund for Osun State and to come and ask for more because we still need a lot of support because our education has dropped.

“And maybe it is because I have not come to see you that is why we have not paid attention to Osun state and that is why I am here. You are doing a great job and you must continue,” he said.

Speaking during the visit, the ES, TETFund, Arc. Sonny Echono said that tertiary education played a special role in the affairs and even the destiny of any country. He added that this is where the greatest level of production, creativity and the greatest impact happens, especially in terms of new ideas, new products and services, and also better ways of doing things.

“Whether it is in terms of new ideas, in terms of new products and services, in terms of better ways of doing things,  it is at that level that innovation is at its highest, that creativity and enterprises are at its highest.

“And it is that body of knowledge of expertise that services the various sectors of every economy whether it’s health, media in any field. So if we get our tertiary education right, we can even export that to other African countries and indeed other parts of the world because Nigerians are known and we are endowed by God-very intelligent and hardworking people,” he said.