The Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa says his administration will continue to provide adequate funding for all the government-owned tertiary institutions in the State.
The Governor gave the assurance while delivering his address at the 3rd Convocation ceremony of the Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology (OAUSTECH), Okitipupa, at the main campus of the institution
He emphasized the importance of quality education in driving societal progress, pledging his support for the advancement of education in the state, particularly through infrastructural development.
Recognizing the institution’s vital role in developing Marine and Blue Economy disciplines, the Governor highlighted the state’s efforts to construct a deep-sea port, a project he said would boost economic growth and strengthen Ondo’s position as a key maritime hub.
He commended the university’s management for its impressive growth in student enrollment, rising from 400 students in the 2020/2021 academic session to 2,800 in the 2024/2025 session.
The Governor also celebrated two academic staff members for their outstanding achievements: Dr. Bartholomew Adeleke, who was ranked among the top two percent of scientists worldwide by Elsevier and Stanford University, and Dr. Alaba Joseph Adebayo, who won the 2025 Nigerian Society of Physical Sciences (NSPS) Best PhD Thesis Prize in Chemistry.
He congratulated the graduating students and encouraged them to embrace lifelong learning, innovation, and excellence in their future endeavors.
The Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Ologunorisa, thanked Governor Aiyedatiwa for his support for the institution, promising that the school will keep up its tempo of growth and academic milestones.
At the ceremony, a total of 995 graduating students were awarded first degrees, with 31 of them bagging First Class.
