By Bukayo Agboluaje
The founder and Chancellor of KolaDaisi University, Ibadan, (KUD), Chief Kola Daisi, has lauded the impact of the late former Governor Abiola Ajimobi and his late wife, Sherifat Agbeke Daisi whom, he said they spurred and supported him to embark on the vision for the establishment of the university.
Daisi stated this during the official foundation laying ceremony of the Senate building of the university in Ibadan.
The chancellor therefore enjoined the management of the institution to earmark a befitting and strategic portion of the building to position the bust of his wife to immortalise her for her impact upon his life and immense contribution towards his dream of establishing the university.
He also thanked his close associates for all the important roles they played in ensuring that his dream of establishing a world-class university came to fruition.
He directed that a certain portion around the Senate Building be set aside and be dedicated to also commemorate his father and mother as well as some his deceased loyal friends and close associates such as the late former governor of Oyo State, Senator Abiola Ajimobi, Otunba Subomi Balogun, Professor Oladipo Akinkugbe, among others who had also played significant roles in the journey of KDU.
He also requested that some buildings and projects in the university be named after some living eminent personalities who have also played some key roles in the advancement of the university.
Also speaking, the Vice Chancellor of the university, Ibadan, (KUD), Professor Adeniyi Olatunbosun, said provision had been made for this in the new Senate Building of the university as other building rules will be strictly adhered to ensure easy access for the physically-challenged.
He said the move was in line with fulfillment of the university’s master plan, saying “we give glory to God for the opportunity, we are so happy and excited that the senate building is commencing at this moment. It is a fulfillment of the master plan of the university.”
Also in attendance at the ceremony were the chairman, Board of Trustees (BoT), Professor Adeniyi Osuntogun, Alhaji Laditi Ladipo, Bishop Solomon Amusan, Oba Abiodun Kola-Daisi, member of the council, Mrs Olasumbo Obaseki, among others.