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Oyo govt is technically bankrupt, says Makinde

Oyo state governor, Mr. Seyi Makinde is ready to collaborate with management of the University of Ibadan (UI), especially in the area of Public Private Partnership.

Governor Makinde expressed his administration’s readiness while playing host to the Governing Council and Management of the citadel of learning.

The essence of the visit by the Governing Council and Management of the institution was to congratulate him on his assumption of office

Makinde emphasised that “it is imperative for the state government and the University to collaborate.

He noted that the visit by the Governing Council and Management of the University of Ibadan was timely as the state is looking forward to ensure synergy between academia and state government.

According to him, “technically the government of Oyo state is bankrupt, hence the need for the present administration to re strategize”.

The governor also assured them that there would be a pronouncement on the Agbowo Shopping Complex that will benefit Agbowo community, University of Ibadan and Oyo state.

Earlier in their remarks, the  Pro Chancellor,members of the Governing Council and Management of the University of Ibadan appreciated the governor for his personal donation of 25 million Naira given to the institution during the March 2019 rain storm that affected some parts of the university community few months

They urged him not to relent in his efforts toward assisting the University in the area of infrastructural development.

 

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