Governor AbdulRazaq and President Tinubu Partner to Establish Nigeria's First Aerospace University

Date: 2025-03-05

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.

Yusuf AbdulRasheed     Saka Balikis Kehinde     Abdulrasheed Lafia     Mohammed Ghali Alaaya     Abdullahi Atanda     NITDA     Olufolake Abdulrazaq     Tosho Yaqub     Vishvas KOZ Tractors     National Broadcasting Commission     Laolu Saraki     Oba Sulaiman Asude     John Obuh     Ilorin Anchor Men And Women     Chief Imam Of Lafiagi     Ibrahim Akaje     Saadu Yusuf     Folaranmi Aro     Ayodele Shittu     Marufat Oladosu     Olatunji Ibrahim     Suleman Abubakar     Solomon Edojah     Michael Imoudu National Institute For Labour Studies     CCT     Oke-Ode     Ahmed Saidu Rufai     Government Girls’ Day Secondary School Pakata     ASKOMP     Yunus Lawal     Kwara State Infrastructure Development Fund     Abraysports FC     Suleiman Abubakar     Iyabo Dupe Adekeye     Falokun-Oja     Jimoh Bashir     Adedayo Yusuf Abdulkareem     Pilgrims Board     Abdulhakeem Adelaja Amao     Babatunde Ajeigbe     Nigeria Customs Service     Dauda Adeniran Adeshola     Saka Onimago     Jumoke Gafar     Ibrahim Orire     Dan Iya     Okedare     AbdulHakeem Ajibola Akanbi     Reuben Paraje     Bello Oyebanji     NAWOJ     Sarafadeen Kayode Akorede     Ophthalmological Society Of Nigeria     Pategi     Unilorin     Police Commissioner     Quranic Recitation Competition     Sunday Fagbemi     ER-KANG Mining Nigeria Company Limited     Moronfoye     Economic And Financial Crimes Commission     Ibraheem Adeola Katibi     Lanre Issa Onilu     Joseph Bamigboye     Aro Yahaya     Yahaya Muhammad     Simeon Sayomi     Kupchi Hosea Maxwell     Shagari     John Mayokun Dada     IYA YUSUF     James Kolo     Jimoh Akani     Apado     Iponrin     Grillo     Mustapha Akanbi    

Cloud Tag: What's trending

Click on a word/phrase to read more about it.

Mamman Saba Jibril     Adewuyi Funmilayo     Oyun     Asa LGEA School     Suleiman Alege Kuranga     Oloye     Cornelius Adebayo     Abdulganiyu AbdulAzeez     Lateef Ademola Olatunji     Ahman Pategi     Isiaka Rafiu Mope     Muslimah Entrepreneurship Forum     Moro     Federal Allocation     Jalala     Gobir Organization Foundation     Kwara-SAPZ Project     Rex Olawoye     Www.Kwarareports.com     Sidikat Alaya     Muhammad Akande Olarewaju Odunade     Kwara Consultative Forum     Quranic Recitation Competition     Donatus Ejidike     Bola Olukoju     Ayekale     Kwara State Television     Kemi Adeosun     Ibrahim Oniye     Bayo Ojo     Chief Imam Of Ilorin     Joseph Daudu     Adesina Simon Sodiya     Simeon Sayomi     Irepodun     CCB     Okala Baba     Yakubu Shaaba     Idris Garba     Amos Sayo     Moshood Mustapha     Kwara State Coalition Of Business And Professional Associations     Sabo-Oke     Christopher Ayeni     JMK Construction Company Limited     Mashood Abdulrafiu Agboola     Abdulrahman Abdulrasaq     Idris Amosa Saidu     Awwal Jawondo     Demola Banu     Tunji Olawuyi     Samuel Elizabeth Keatswa     Saad Belgore     Kwasu     BECE     Kwara Volleyball Association     Sherif Shagaya     Muhammed Mahe Abdulkadir     Balogun Fulani     Tope Daramola     Olosi Of Osi     YAKOOYO     Dauda Adeniran Adeshola     Sulyman Buhari     Salary     AbdulRazaq AbduMajeed Alaro     CUTI     Sunday Otokiti     Lanre Aremu     AbdulRazaq Jiddah     Theophilus Oyebiyi     CT Ayeni     Ladi Hassan     Elewu     Baba Adini Of Kwara State     Ayoade Akinnibosun     Ilorin Amusement Park