Governor Rauf Aregbesola
Governor of Osun, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola on Thursday commissioned Kings University in Ode-Omu, Osun state, reiterating that, the goal of his administration’s education reform is to develop the ‘new man’ in students that are intellectually, socially and morally sound for the growth of the state.
Also at the commissioning of the university is the proprietor and chancellor of the institution, Pastor Mathew Ashimolowo.
At the commissioning, Aregbesola announced that the Gbogan-Ode-omu road will be completed by the end of this year, promising that, by the next 180 days, the road will be a reference point in road construction in the country.
Speaking at the function, he stressed that such students groomed from schools in Osun will be a non-parasitic and non-oppressive man who views his existence in light of the growth of others, saying such creation will see whatever he acquires as what should be used in the overall interest of others.
The governor noted that the Omoluabi essence should be the goal of all education endeavour and that all higher school graduates must be worthy in learning and character thus contributing to the growth of the country.
”It is hoped that this university will be able to provide moral instructions to their students by ministering to their souls. Indeed, a graduate worthy in learning and character is an invaluable addition to the nation’s social capital.
“A well-educated citizen who is morally upright cannot be quantified. This is also the philosophical underpinning of the reforms we have carried out in education in the state of Osun. Our goal is to develop the new man intellectually, socially and morally.
“This new man is placed in the centre of society who views his own development as part of and for the development of society. This is a non-parasitic and non-oppressive man who views his existence …Read More
Source:: PM Newspaper
