“Your Royal Majesty’s support is even more remarkable because it goes beyond financial contribution. It is a powerful statement of confidence in the vision and mission of EKSU, Ado-Ekiti and a clear demonstration of your belief in the transformative power of education”
Ekiti varsity hails Oore over donation towards Otun Ekiti Campus amphitheatre project
By John Odunayo
The management of Ekiti State University has appreciated the Oore of Otun Ekiti and Paramount Ruler of Mobaland, Oba Adekunle Adeayo Adeagbo, for his handsome donation towards the amphitheatre project of institution’s Otun Ekiti Campus.
EKSU Acting Registrar, Mr. O. E. Akindele, said in the university’s appreciation letter to Oba Adeagbo that the monarch’s gesture “is a demonstration of your unwavering commitment to the advancement of education and the development of educational infrastructure in Otun Ekiti, Mobaland and Ekiti State”.
The registrar stated, “I write to convey our profound appreciation and heartfelt gratitude to Your Royal Majesty for your generous donation of $1,000 towards the construction of the Amphitheatre Lecture Centre at the Otun-Ekiti Campus of Ekiti State University.
“We are particularly grateful that this donation forms part of Your Royal Majesty’s pledge towards the $100,000 fundraising drive for the Amphitheatre Project.
“The proposed facility will undoubtedly enhance the teaching, learning and academic environment of the Campus, while also providing a befitting venue for academic, intellectual and other university-wide activities.
“Your Royal Majesty’s support is even more remarkable because it goes beyond financial contribution. It is a powerful statement of confidence in the vision and mission of EKSU, Ado-Ekiti and a clear demonstration of your belief in the transformative power of education.
“Your exhortation to the matriculating students to take their academic pursuits seriously, coupled with your affirmation that education is the key to a bright and rewarding future, will remain a source of inspiration to our students.
“The University also deeply appreciates Your Royal Majesty’s consistent interest in the progress and development of the Otun-Ekiti Campus. Your commitment to supporting education and infrastructure development reflects the exemplary role expected of traditional institutions in fostering sustainable community development and human capital advancement.
Akindele also expressed the assurances of EKSU Governing Council, Senate, management, staff and students that the fund would be appropriately channelled towards the realization of the Amphitheatre Project.
He stated, “We sincerely hope that this noble initiative will attract the support of other well-meaning individuals, corporate organizations, governments and friends of the University.
“Your Royal Majesty, we remain deeply grateful for this handsome donation and for your continued goodwill towards EKSU. We pray that the Almighty God will continue to grant Your Royal Majesty long life, sound health, wisdom and abundant grace to reign peacefully and successfully, and to continue to make enduring contributions to the development of Mobaland, Ekiti State and Nigeria,” the EKSU Registrar stated.
