The vice chancellor, Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ogun State, Professor Oluwole Sikiru Banjo, has appealed to the state government to consider increasing the university’s subvention in light of its current funding challenges.
Banjo made the appeal on Wednesday as part of his address at the university’s 16th convocation ceremonies.
He, however, noted that government funding alone is insufficient to meet the growing needs of higher education, and therefore also appealed to various stakeholders—alumni, private individuals, corporate organizations, and parents—to assist the best way they could.
Banjo also spoke of the urgent need for increased investment in facilities, research equipment, and technology to ensure the quality of education the university aspires to deliver.
“Therefore, we earnestly appeal to Your Excellency (Governor Dapo Abiodun) to consider increasing the university’s subvention. This will enable the institution to adequately…