By Shina Abubakar

GOVERNOR Seyi Makinde of Oyo State and former Osun State governor, Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola, yesterday, stressed the need for stakeholders to adopt the latest technologies to advance Nigeria’s health and education sectors. 

Speaking separately at the maiden Matriculation ceremony of students of Alolalade Oyinlola College of Health Sciences and Information Technology, Okuku in Osun State, Makinde and Oyinlola said both sectors deserved to be critically overhauled in the interest of the people. 

The Oyo State governor, who was represented by his Commissioner for Education, Professor Salihu Adelabu, said the state has made the education sector the road map to sustaining its development efforts.

He said: “We have our educational sector planned; we have our road map development sustained efforts. In the health sector, we are using technology to provide innovative educational advancement in Oyo State. In another 10 to 20 years you wouldn’t be surprised to see holistic development across all sectors.” 

In his address, Oyinlola said: “Our goal is to prepare students for meaningful careers while contributing to national development. We are committed to delivering exceptional educational experiences grounded in excellence, integrity, and professionalism. Our innovative programmes aim to foster advancements in healthcare and technology, creating solutions that have a global impact.”

Earlier, former Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission, NUC, Prof. Peter Okebukola disclosed that “Governor Makinde sponsored over 70 per cent of students of the institution by paying all their tuition till they finish from the school.”