A mini stadium is set to be constructed at Ekiti State University (EKSU) in Ado-Ekiti as part of the constituency projects initiated by Senate Leader Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele (MOB) for 2025.
The announcement took place in the presence of several distinguished figures, including Ekiti State Governor Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, Chancellor Dr. Tunji Olowolafe, and EKSU’s Vice Chancellor Professor Ayodele.
The mini stadium is expected to benefit students, faculty, and the local community, serving as a venue for sports events and fostering student engagement.
The project announcement was made during the 10th Special Convention of the EKSU Alumni Association held in Abuja, where Senator Bamidele shared plans to enhance sports infrastructure at the university.
This development is part of Senator Bamidele’s continued efforts to support EKSU, where he serves as the Life Patron of the alumni association.
According to Senator Bamidele, he proposed the mini stadium project to President Asiwaju Bola Tinubu following discussions with EKSU’s Vice Chancellor, Professor Babatola Ayodele, during a recent visit in Abuja.
See press release below
EKITI STATE UNIVERSITY,
ADO – EKITI.
Directorate of Information & Corporate Affairs.
2nd November, 2024.
PRESS RELEASE
MINI STADIUM TO BE CONSTRUCTED IN EKSU
A mini stadium is to be constructed in Ekiti State University, Ado – Ekiti as part of the constituency projects of the Senate Leader, Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele (MOB) in year 2025.
The Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele made the disclosure while addressing guests at the 10th Special Convention of the EKSU Alumni Association held in Abuja.
According to the Senate Leader, he presented the request to the President, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu consequent upon his interaction with the university’s Vice Chancellor during his visit to him in Abuja, adding that the President had graciously approved the request.
Senator Bamidele, who is the Life Patron of the EKSU Alumni promised to continue to attract interventions to the university.
At the ceremony, distinguished Nigerians including the Ekiti State Governor, His Excellency, Biodun Abayomi Oyebanji, the Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, the Chancellor, Dr. Tunji Olowolafe and the Vice Chancellor, Professor Babatola Ayodele, among others.
Signed
Bode Olofinmuagun, anipr
Deputy Registrar/Head, Directorate of Information & Corporate Affairs.
