“Great nations are built by ideas”: Adeyemi delivers ₦5m support to Unilorin department

A member of the Board of Trustees (BOT) of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) representing the North Central zone, Engr. Nurudeen Adeyemi Balogun, has redeemed his ₦5 million development support pledge to the Department of Political Science, University of Ilorin.

The pledge, which was announced during a recent Distinguished Personality Lecture held in his honour at the university auditorium, has now been fully fulfilled — a move that underscores Engr. Adeyemi’s enduring commitment to strengthening educational institutions, advancing human capital development, and promoting academic excellence across Nigeria.

The lecture, themed “TETFund as a Catalyst for Transformative Educational Outcomes: A Paradigm Shift Towards Achieving the Renewed Hope Agenda’s Objectives in Nigerian Tertiary Institutions,” explored the critical link between education, policy, and national development.

While redeeming his pledge, Engr. Adeyemi reaffirmed his resolve to support President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda through educational interventions like TETFund and NELFUND. He described his contribution as a modest effort to support the growth of the University of Ilorin and a reflection of his belief in education as the most enduring legacy a leader can leave.

“We must continue to invest in institutions that shape minds and produce the next generation of leaders. Supporting the Department of Political Science is a reaffirmation of my belief that great nations are built by ideas nurtured in great universities,” he said.

In a letter dated 30th September 2025, the Head of Department, Dr. A. J. Edun, expressed the department’s appreciation on behalf of the staff, students, and the entire university community.

“Your lecture was intellectually stimulating and deeply inspiring, reflecting your vision and unwavering commitment to education, youth empowerment, and national development. Your benevolent donation stands as a testament to your dedication to strengthening educational institutions and will go a long way in enhancing our teaching, research, and learning environment,” Dr. Edun stated.

The University community has since lauded Engr. Adeyemi as a distinguished personality, benefactor, and role model, whose gesture reflects transformative leadership and consistent advocacy for sustainable educational development.