Kwara: COEASU demands clarification on status of College of Ilorin
The Kwara State Chapter of the Colleges of Education Academic Staff Union (COEASU) has sought the state government’s clarification on the status of the Kwara State College of Education, Ilorin, which is in line with the establishment of the Kwara State University of Education.
Comrade Yahaya Muhammed Ndagi-led COEASU delegation made this known during a visit to the Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Hajia Sa’adatu Modibbo Kawu, in her office.
While raising the concern, the chairman stressed the need for a straightforward transition framework and the urgency of addressing leadership vacancies, among other concerns.
The chairman, however, expressed gratitude to the state government for the prompt payment of salaries and allowances, which contributed to the smooth academic operations of the college.
In her remarks, the Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Hajia Sa’adatu Modibbo Kawu, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to achieving quality education in the state.
Modibo-Kawu emphasized that this administration’s dedication to improving the educational sector is evident in the establishment of the Kwara State University of Education, Ilorin.
She said the establishment of the Kwara State University of Educatprovesf to Governor AbdulRazaq’s passion for qualitative education, saying that “this administration is committed to creating more opportunities for higher learning, ensuring that students and academic staff benefited from a well-structured and forward-thinking educational system.”
The Commissioner further assured that the government is taking all necessary steps to address the concerns of COEASU and the entire college community.
According to her, the Governor, Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq, values the contributions of the academic staff and remains committed to their professional growth and the development of the educational institutions in the state.
The Commissioner again reassured COEASU that Governor AbdulRazaq is known for his proactive and responsive leadership, saying that the Governor would attend to all their requests accordingly.
Meanwhile, the National Universities Commission (NUC) officially recognized the university on July 30, 2024, marking it as the 64th state-owned university and 274th in Nigeria. In November 2024, the Executive Governor of Kwara State Mall. Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq inaugurated the university’s Governing Council, appointing Professor Shuaib Oba AbdulRaheem as its chairman and pro-chancellor, facilitating the institution’s official takeoff.
