Oyo State Government has expressed its readiness to partner with the University of Wolverhampton, U.K and Comfort Eduserve Ltd to further improve the standard of education in the state and develop the sector as a whole.
The Commissioner for Education, Science and Technology, Prof. Salihu Adelabu, stated this while playing host to the management team of the University of Wolverhampton, U. k and Comfort Eduserve Ltd led by its Director Dr. Babatunde Olawoore at the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan.
The Commissioner noted that the present administration led by Governor Seyi Makinde is willing to explore collaborations with critical stakeholders in the sector for its development.
He acknowledged the roles being played by the Director, Comfort Eduserve Ltd, Dr. Babatunde Olawoore in promoting the education sector in the state.
He said: “Education is one of the pillars upon which this administration is resting.”So, any support from any quarter is welcome. Rest assured that more patronage is on the way from the government of Oyo state, we do appreciate this gesture. On behalf of the government and the people of Oyo state.
I want to say thank you and that we appreciate you, and we also look forward to more collaborations.”
He explained that the present administration in the State would continue to prioritize education, stating that the door of the ministry is open to any support that can assist the education sector in the state.
Earlier, the Senior International Recruitment Manager, University of Wolverhampton, Jenny Hyde said that the University is ready to collaborate with Oyo state in promoting education.
She noted that the University is willing to collaborate with the ministry of education to uplift the education sector in the state.
In his remarks, the Director of the Comfort Eduserve Ltd, Dr. Babatunde Olawoore, appreciated the commissioner and the government of the state for providing an enabling environment for the company to thrive.
He explained that Comfort Eduserve Ltd is planning to sponsor inter-University quiz competitions for both private and public Universities in Oyo, Osun, and Ogun states.
He hinted that the upcoming quiz competition would enable students of concerned universities to showcase their talents and potential.
He maintained that the project is aligned with the efforts of Governor ‘Seyi Makinde’s investment in quality education and professional development of students in the state.
He hinted that the upcoming quiz competition would provide platforms for excellent students to improve their competence in their various areas of expertise with top universities abroad including the University of Wolverhampton.
He explained that Comfort Eduserve Ltd had supported over 1500 students abroad and some of them are back home doing well in the state.