EKSU Chancellor Praises Ekiti's Technical Colleges Initiative

Dr. Tunji Olowolafe, the Chancellor of Ekiti State University (EKSU), commended the Ekiti State Government for its establishment of six technical colleges, recognizing this initiative as a strategic investment to equip young people with essential practical skills. He emphasized the need for ongoing investment in infrastructure, modern equipment, and curriculum development to maximize the colleges' impact.

Olowolafe spoke at the Ekiti at 30 Future Summit, where Governor Biodun Oyebanji highlighted the importance of innovation and productivity for the state's growth. In his lecture titled “The Path to Ekiti’s Greatness: Opportunities, Choices, and Imperatives for the Next 30 Years,” Olowolafe acknowledged the contributions of various stakeholders to education in Ekiti over the past three decades.

He advocated for the expansion and strengthening of the technical colleges to serve all 16 local government areas, modernization of curricula, and hiring of master vocational instructors from countries known for technical education to enhance teaching capacity.