BREAKING: ‘A Good Product Doesn’t Need Much Hype’: Akpabio Hails Ekiti Governor Oyebanji, Appaluds Investment in Education
Senate President Godswill Akpabio has lauded Ekiti State Governor, Mr. Biodun Oyebanji, for his administration’s investment in education, describing it as a transformative tool to address societal challenges and reduce crime.
Speaking at the 29th convocation ceremony of Ekiti State University (EKSU), Ado-Ekiti, on Saturday, Akpabio commended Oyebanji’s commitment to leveraging education to empower young people and curb crime in the state.
“When you have a good product you do not need to hype it too much, people will buy it anywhere, Ekiti people are good people, Ekiti people are the most educated. Whenever you open the door of education, you close the door of prison, and I predict that in Nigerian prison today, no Ekiti child shall be there because you are educating them to know the right from the wrong and peace shall continue in Ekiti. Nobody in Ekiti shall engage in banditry because you have given them quality education, the product they need to go through life,” he said.
The Senate President also directed lawmakers to prioritise funding for the construction of the Ado-Ijan Ekiti road, which leads to the new Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport. He emphasised that improved road infrastructure would enhance access to the airport, stimulate economic growth, and facilitate trade.
“To all the distinguished Senators of the Federal Republic of Nigeria that are here, please stand so that people could see that the senators are here to celebrate their leader, the Senate Leader, Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele. And to the Senate Chairman of Appropriation Bill, I hereby direct that the road from the airport must be appropriated for and be done before my next visit. We cannot have the best brain here, best education facilities and not have the best roads,” Akpabio said.
Governor Oyebanji, in his remarks, reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to repositioning the state’s education sector to empower youths with qualitative and functional education.
He described education as “the bedrock of any thriving society as well as a critical pillar and Roadmap to Keeping Ekiti State Working.”
The Governor reiterated his administration’s commitment to supporting educational institutions, announcing the approval of N438,955,884.48 to enable the judiciary, legislature, and subvented institutions to adjust to the recent minimum wage increase.
“This administration is committed to sustaining the ongoing investment in all our educational institutions by providing them with the necessary resources and support to excel,” he said.
The Governor also highlighted EKSU’s achievements, noting that the university was recently ranked as the number one state university in Nigeria and 12th overall among 270 universities nationwide, according to the 2025 Times Higher Education ranking.
He congratulated the Senate Leader, Dr. Opeyemi Bamidele, and two other eminent Nigerians on their honorary doctorate degrees, commending Bamidele’s contributions to education and youth development. “The Leader of the Senate, Senator (Dr.) Michael Opeyemi Bamidele, is no doubt a worthy son of Ekiti who has distinguished himself, not only in Ekiti but across the globe,” Oyebanji stated.
The event also featured remarks from the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the University Council, Prof. Akin Oyebode, and EKSU’s Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Joseph Ayodele, both of whom praised the Governor’s efforts in strengthening the state’s education sector.
Speaking on behalf of the awardees, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele expressed gratitude for the honour, describing it as motivation to continue contributing to education and national development.
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