Osun State Governor Adegboyega Oyetola has inaugurated an implementation committee for the proposed University of Ilesa.
The House of Assembly on August 8 passed into law, a bill seeking to upgrade Osun State College of Education, Ilesa to a full-fledged university.
The committee chaired by a renowned educationist, Prof. Oluremi Aina, comprises ex-Vice Chancellor, Osun State University, Prof. Labo Popoola; former Vice Chancellor, Tai Solarin University, Prof. Yemisi Obilade; former Minister of Health, Prof. Isaac Adewole; Chancellor and Chairman of Council, Lead City University, Prof. Jide Owoeye; pioneer Vice Chancellor, Osun State University, Prof. Sola Akinrinade; Professor of English Language and Applied Linguistics, Prof. Wasiu Oyedokun, and Mr. Rasheed Sarumi.
The committee will work with members of the Interface Team, which include the Chief of Staff, Dr. Charles ‘Diji Akinola; Commissioner for Education, Mr. Folorunsho Oladoyin; Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, Mr. Femi Akande, and Commissioner for Finance, Mr. Bola Oyebamiji.