Governor AbdulRazaq Approves Transformation of Kwara State College of Education into University

Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has approved the transformation of the Kwara State College of Education Ilorin into the University of Education.

Governor AbdulRazaq Approves Transformation of Kwara State College of Education into University

Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has approved the transformation of the Kwara State College of Education Ilorin into the University of Education. This decision, endorsed by the Governor, is expected to streamline operations and provide logistical advantages for the institution's smooth transition.

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The transformation of the Kwara State College of Education Ilorin into a full-fledged University of Education aligns with current realities and underscores the government's dedication to advancing education in the state.

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Furthermore, the government reaffirmed its commitment to revamping the two other colleges of education in Kwara State, with the aim of enhancing their viability and aligning them with contemporary educational standards.

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The location of the University of Education follows closely on the heels of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq's assent to the Kwara State University Teaching Hospital (Establishment) and Kwara State University of Education (Establishment) Bills. These bills, signed into law at the Government House in Ilorin, mark a significant milestone in the state's educational landscape, paving the way for the establishment of a teaching hospital and the University of Education.

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The signing ceremony, held in the presence of key dignitaries including the Speaker of the House of Assembly, Rt Hon. Yakubu Danladi Salihu, Majority Leader Hon. Oba AbdulKadir Magaji, and the Clerk of the House, AbdulKareem Ahmed, and Abdulrazaq Jiddah, member of the Committee on the Establishment of Kwara State University of Education and Special Adviser (Special Duties).