Having been conferred with the prestigious professorial title by the Senate of the University of Ibadan, the Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele has rejoiced with the Ekiti State First Lady, Prof. Olayemi Oyebanji for rising to the zenith of her academic career dignifyingly.
Senator Bamidele said the First Lady’s elevation to an enviable position of a Professor by the country’s Premier University, further amplified the priceless scholastic contributions she has offered for the growth of the Nigeria’s ivory towers.
Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s wife was promoted by the university on Tuesday, marking her entry into the ranks of the academic giants in the university.
In his congratulatory message to the First Lady, the representative of the Ekiti Central Senatorial District at the Senate, commended Prof Oyebanji on this enigmatic academic feat, he said has brought honour and prestige to Ekiti State globally.
Senator Bamidele posited that the First Lady has succeeded in shoring up Ekiti State’s rating in the academic metrics and further enhanced the respect being accorded Ekiti as the Citadel of Knowledge spanning several decades.
The APC stalwart added that earning such a prestigious academic title transcends the narrow prism of political consideration or other primordial entitlements, describing it as a product of long years of sacrifices, discipline, hardwork and notable research works that enhance scholarship.
“On behalf of my family and political associates, I congratulate Her Excellency, Professor Olayemi Oyebanji on this prestigious academic attainment. In fact, by all standard of measurements, this scholarly elevation has enhanced Ekiti’s rating in the academic world.
“Promotion to enviable academic ladder of a Professor is not a mean feat. It typifies discipline and sacrificial contributions to scholastic exploits that can enhance intellectualism and launch a nation to academic prominence.
“I have understudied Prof. Oyebanji”s trajectory of contributions to the growth of education and I found it highly exhilarating and impactful. Through her well defined pet projects, she has lifted so many souls out of poverty of ideas and intellect through scholarship and financial support. She is indeed an archetype of academic doyeness.
“To me as an individual, this is one promotion that brings joy to me. I am always elated when people of merit, value and substance are promoted. This is the best way to lift a nation. No nation grows when mediocrity is primed over merit.
“Once again, I salute the management and Senate of the University of Ibadan for this timely and meritorious promotion. As Ekiti person, this gladdens my heart coming from the precinct of an industry that has brought us honour and dignity nationally and globally”.