Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo state has demonstrated the commitment of his administration to the three state owned universities despite the financial challenges.
He disclosed this at a meeting with the management staff of Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko (AAUA).
Akeredolu stated that although the burden of running three Universities is draining the resources.
He promised that his administration will continue to do its best to keep the institutions going in line with the desire of the people of the state.
‘’Running three universities is not a child’s play. We are going through some trying times, particularly financial,” Akeredolu said.
Speaking on the accreditation exercise of courses in the University coming up this month, Akeredolu said, “It is unfortunate that the exercise will be holding at the same period for the three state owned universities.”
He added that Adekunle Ajasin University being the flagship of the institutions will not be abandoned.
‘’We are facing a lot of challenges but the accreditation cannot wait. It is not what we can postpone, we will do our best and see what we can do and make sure that we at least get something for the university to scale through this exercise,” the governor assured.
He further assured that his administration will continue to raise the banner of excellence at the AAUA and sustain the already attained status of the institution as one of the best in the country.
