Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has reaffirmed that quality education remains crucial to eradicating poverty and sustaining peace in society, restating his administration’s resolve to build a globally competitive education system.
Aiyedatiwa made the remarks at the third edition of an educational empowerment programme sponsored by the Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Olamide Oladiji, held at the Oba Adesanoye Civic Centre in Ondo City.
Represented by his deputy, Olayide Adelami, the governor underscored the transformative role of education in national development.
“Today’s event is not just another ceremony; it is a bold statement of our collective belief that no investment yields greater dividends than investment in education, the bedrock of any society. It is also an affirmation of our conviction that every child, regardless of background or circumstance, deserves a fair opportunity to learn, to dream, and to achieve their highest potential,” Aiyedatiwa said.
He commended the Speaker for sustaining the scholarship initiative, describing it as a programme with far-reaching benefits for his constituents.
“I congratulate the Speaker of the Ondo State House of Assembly for this laudable programme, which has been touching the lives of people in his constituency, especially the vulnerable. I commend your commitment to making this empowerment programme an annual event,” the governor added.
In his remarks, the Speaker said the programme was borne out of his desire to use education as a tool to break generational poverty and give back to society.
“This initiative is fully in line with the ‘OUR EASE’ development agenda of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa, which seeks to create an environment where life is easier, opportunities are more accessible, and development is people-oriented,” Oladiji said.
