Governor AbdulRazaq and President Tinubu Partner to Establish Nigeria's First Aerospace University
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has advanced plans for an Aerospace University in the state through a collaborative effort with President Bola Tinubu. A federal assessment panel has recently visited Kwara to evaluate the proposal to convert the Aviation College, Ilorin, into a full-fledged aerospace institution.
The visit, led by delegates from the Federal Ministry of Aviation, was coordinated by Dr Mary Arinde, Commissioner for Tertiary Education, who confirmed the state government's commitment to the project during a meeting at the ministry's conference hall in Ilorin.
Dr Arinde highlighted Kwara State's visionary approach under Governor AbdulRazaq, stating that the administration has consistently prioritised tertiary education and specialisations aligned with national development goals. The proposed Aerospace University aims to position Nigeria as a leader in aviation and aerospace technology while addressing skilled workforce shortages in the sector.
"This proposed conversion of the International Aviation College, Ilorin to a full- fledged Aerospace University is a bold step towards positioning Nigeria as a key player in the global Aviation and Aerospace industry" Dr Arinde explained.
She retreated that the Aviation College, Ilorin has a strong foundation in the training of world class pilots and aviation professionals. She assured the team of the State's support for the smooth transition of the College to an Aerospace University.
Also Speaking, the team lead from the Federal Ministry of Aviation, Mallam Lawal Ibrahim commended the State Government for it's passionate vision to convert the Ilorin Aviation College to an Aerospace University and for its investment in the education sector, which is highly commendable.
He added that the Aerospace University is a product of the visionary synergy between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq who is prioritizing the development of the state.
He promised a fair assessment for the College, considering the interest of the visionary leadership of the Governor of Kwara State who is keenly interested in the availability of an Aerospace University in Kwara State.
Earlier, the Rector of Aviation College, Ilorin, Captain Okatahi Yakubu appreciated the team and thanked Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq for his foresight to upgrade the Aviation College to an Aerospace University.
Cloud Tag: What's trending
Click on a word/phrase to read more about it.
Kwara State Internal Revenue Service Saka Keji Allocation Rasheed Jimoh Ayeyemi Sulaiman Abatemi Usman Abdulmalik Bashir Mopelola Risikatullahi Ahman Pategi Ohoro Of Shao Valsolar-Kwara Company Limited NIRSAL Onilorin Of Ilorin Kwarareports.com 2023 Elections Haruna Olawale Sulaiman Ahmad Uthman Bashir Adigun Omotoso Musa Olaosebikan Joseph Daudu Ibrahim Taiwo Okiki NSCIA Saeedat Aliyu Afetu Of Alabe Offa Grammer School Okin Biscuit Magaji Are Dunmade Moro Olam Food Ingredients Patience Jonathan Alfa Modibbo Belgore Salman Alada Dogara Olayinka Olaogun Sulyman Tejidini Onilu Adanla-Irese Kwara Consultative Forum Ilesha-Gwanara Agbarere Ilorin AGF Abdulrazaq Offa Descendants Union Adamu Atta Egbewole Special Agro-industrial Processing Zone Abdullateef Abdussalam Lanre Jimoh Bello Oyebanji Federal College Of Education (Special), Afon Nnazua Ilorin Descendants Progressive Union Agboola Babatunde David Oyerinola Adedunmoye Lanre Issa-Onilu Idowu Laro Oyedepo Yusuf Abdulraheem Tosin Saraki Saheed Akinwumi Bolaji Gambari Medview Airlines Sayomi NTA Ilorin Yekeen Alabi Afin Descendants Union Of Odo-Owa Isiaka Saka Opobiyi George Innih Oyedun Juliana Funke Abdullahi Imam Abdullahi Chief Imam Of Ilorin Mufutau Gbadamosi Esuwoye Abdulrahman Abdulrasak Amuda Aluko Alliance For Democracy

