Educated residents assure good governance – Adeleke

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has stated an informed populace stays one of many main components able to guaranteeing good governance.

The governor acknowledged this on Thursday in Ikirun, Osun State, through the inauguration of Minaret College, a faith-based establishment established by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Group, and the investiture of the pioneer Vice-Chancellor of the college, Prof. Abdullah Abdur-Rahman.

Adeleke, whereas commending the founders of the establishment for selecting Osun State as its host, stated an informed inhabitants would engender good governance by fixed scrutiny of these in energy.

“The mileage of the First Republic was expanded by the late Bola Ige administration by its free schooling programme. That legacy was constructed upon within the new Osun State to ensure an energetic citizenry that’s prepared and able to resisting tyranny, impunity, and lawlessness,” the governor stated.

He added, “An informed populace can’t be deceived; they know the reality of governance. They don’t seem to be swayed by faux information as a result of they depend on verified information. They admire good management and detest anti-people governance. Each day, educated residents assess their leaders; they know the liars from these genuinely serving the state.”

Assuring the Ahmadiyya Muslim Group of the total cooperation of his administration and the individuals of the state, Adeleke stated the institution of Minaret College, alongside different personal and public tertiary establishments, would additional advance scholarship and good governance in Osun State.

“With Minaret College and different upcoming personal establishments, alongside current schools and universities, Osun will proceed to advance in scholarship and good governance,” he stated.

Earlier, the Chancellor of the college, Azeez Alatoye, stated the establishment had commenced educational actions with programmes in Information Science, Info Expertise, Laptop Science, Cyber Safety, Accounting, Economics, Enterprise Administration, Advertising and marketing, Logistics, and Provide Chain Administration.

Explaining the motivation behind the institution of the college, Alatoye stated Minaret College was conceived not merely as one other centre of studying, however as a citadel of excellence anchored on information, self-discipline, ethical uprightness, and repair to humanity—values for which the Ahmadiyya Muslim Group is globally identified.

“At a time when our nation grapples with profound social, financial, and ethical challenges, the function of universities has by no means been extra important. Minaret College is strategically positioned to answer these challenges by high quality instructing, related analysis, innovation, and group engagement,” he stated.

He urged the pioneer college students of the college to embrace self-discipline, pursue excellence, and assist form the tradition of the establishment.

In his tackle after his investiture, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Abdur-Rahman, expressed readiness to rework the college right into a world-class establishment targeted on mental and manpower growth for sustainable socio-economic progress at regional, nationwide, and worldwide ranges.

PidomNigeria On-line experiences that Adeleke, the Sultan of Sokoto and President-Normal of the Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, Alhaji Sa’advert Abubakar, and the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, have been amongst dignitaries anticipated on the investiture ceremony held on Thursday.

In the meantime, the Media Lead of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama’at of Nigeria, Dr Kazeem Akinreti, stated in an announcement obtained in Osogbo that the occasion additionally marked the graduation of the college’s educational session.

“The official inauguration ceremony of Minaret College, Ikirun, and the investiture of the pioneer Vice-Chancellor was held on February 5 on the momentary website of the faith-based establishment owned by the worldwide Ahmadiyya Muslim Group,” Akinreti stated.