Approval Of University For Okunland, A Step In The Right Direction-Faleke

A member of the Federal House of Representatives, representing Ikeja Constituency in Lagos State, Rt. Hon. James Abiodun Faleke, has thanked the Kogi State Government for its plan to establish a university in Okunland in the state.

Faleke, who hails from Ijumu Local Government area of Kogi State, said in a letter addressed to Governor Yahaya Bello of the state and dated May 18, 2023, that the decision is a step in the right direction.

The Chairman of the House Committee on Finance, said in the letter that the people of Okunland have clamoured for a state university to be sited on their land to no avail inspite of the high level of literacy in the area.

“I received with elation the news of the approval granted this week by the State Executive Council to site a University in Kogi West, precisely Okunland.

“For long, the Okun people have clamoured for a State University to be sited on their land to no avail inspite of the high level of literacy and educational development in the area.

“It therefore came as a relief that your administration has deemed it expedient to do the needful. As the popular saying goes: “It is better late than ever,” he said.

The lawmaker then used the opportunity to thank “the Governor and all members of the State Exco for this good development which would go a long way in speeding up educational development in Okunland among other inherent advantages the project will attract.

“It is my sincere hope that the University Project will take off within the shortest possible time, devoid of institutional red tapism usually associated with such government decisions.

“Thank you once again Your Excellency and God bless.”