My reforms yielding positive results — Tinubu

President Bola Tinubu, on Friday, said that his administration’s efforts in all sectors were already yielding positive and viable results which are becoming noticeable to Nigerian people.

The President who disclosed this during the 35th convocation ceremony of Adeyemi Federal University of Education (AFUED), Ondo, stated that the reforms despite challenges are yielding positive results and Nigeria’s economic reforms are on track and making significant progress.

He said his administration had taken steps to fix the country’s economy, adding that his administration is informed about the predicaments in the nation’s universities.

President Tinubu who was represented by the Vice-Chancellor of Obafemi Awolowo University, Prof. Adebayo Bamire, said steps had been taken to fix the economy, despite the economic downturn faced by the country when his administration came on board.

He, however, assured the people of the country that his administration would continue to factor all universities and other tertiary institutions into the plans for more funding for them to compete favourably with others globally.

He disclosed that his administration is committed to being on the same page with the Staff-based Unions of Universities and checking incessant industrial actions with determination to tackle other issues affecting most tertiary institutions.

He said: “Let me sincerely state that this administration is not oblivious to the predicaments in the Universities. The paucity of funds to adequately handle administrative matters is a general and perennial challenge for most tertiary institutions.

“And there are wholesome challenges of infrastructural decadence, shortage of manpower, and growing insecurity in the campuses that include cult fraternities among students and staff. We are taking commensurate steps to address these challenges decisively.

“I congratulate the entire Adeyemi Federal University of Education community for the contribution to the moulding of Nigerian youth, particularly those who are expected to take roles in the inculcation of values, morals and discipline in our children in their formative years of learning in schools while teaching them various subjects.”

While speaking, the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, Governing Council, AFUED, Hajia Ganiyat Adeola Yusuf, appealed to the Federal Government to come to the aid of the institution amid its transition to university status.

She said “The Governing Council remains committed to supporting the national vision outlined in President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda and shall continue to do our best as a body that has direct oversight functions over the university.

“The success of Adeyemi Federal University of Education depends on our collaboration, mutual respect, and dedication to transparent governance.

“I call upon the Federal Government to assist us in building essential faculties for our expanding academic offerings and fast-track the release of the start-up fund for the university.

“The transition from Adeyemi College of Education to Adeyemi Federal University of Education is no small feat, and your support is crucial.”

The Acting Vice Chancellor of AFUED, Prof. Samuel Akintunde, who revealed that the convocation captured 18,825 graduands, expressed delight in the upgrading of the institution to a university which used to be a college.

“A total of 12,556 graduands are being conferred with first degrees, while 6,269 are conferred with the Nigerian Certificate in Education.

“Those who are to be awarded a Diploma in Computer are 1,501. We are proud of you all and hope you will be outstanding in your positive endeavours as you contribute to the development of Nigeria.

“We celebrate with you knowing that you now have the capacity to engage yourself meaningfully in the affairs of the nation in ways that transcend academic achievement but in the realms of being highly innovative and creative in solving societal problems and thereby creating and making legitimate wealth.” Akintunde said

The University of Education, conferred the Nigeria first lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, with the Doctor of Science of Education, while the Osemawe of Ondo Kingdom, Oba Victor Kiladejo and Emeritus Professor of African Studies, Prof. Toyin Falola, were also recipients of the institution’s honorary doctor degrees.

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