By James Isaac ,Abuja
Senator Jide Ipinsagba, representing Ondo North Senatorial District, has expressed deep satisfaction following the passage of his bill for the establishment of the Federal University of Information and Communication Technology, Ikare-Akoko, Ondo State by the Senate.
Speaking to journalists after the third reading of the bill on the Senate floor, Senator Ipinsagba described the development as a dream come true for his people and a significant step toward educational advancement in the region.
“I feel good just like any other day because whatever God has done, no man can push aside. It is the Lord’s doing and it is marvellous in our eyes, especially for the people of Ikare-Akoko, Akoko land, and the entire Ondo North Senatorial District,” he said.
Senator Ipinsagba emphasized that the bill’s journey to presidential assent will be smooth, especially under the current administration’s pro-education stance.
“President Bola Tinubu is passionate about education and is encouraging the creation of more specialized institutions. I believe the process will go through smoothly from the House of Representatives concurrence to final approval by the Executive,” he added.
On whether Ikare-Akoko has the necessary infrastructure to host the university, the lawmaker dismissed concerns, affirmed that the town has enough land and facilities to support the institution.
“We’ve done our homework. Ikare has a vast expanse of land, and Ondo State is education-friendly. Infrastructure will not be a challenge,” he stated.
The Senator also highlighted the uniqueness of the proposed university, noting that it will be the first of its kind in the country and even across West Africa.
“This is not just another university; it is a specialized ICT institution that will add great value to Nigeria’s education and technology sectors,” he said.
He assured that the university will be accessible to all, regardless of social or economic background.
“It’s not about the rich or the poor. The admission process will be fair and open to every Nigerian willing to acquire technological skills,” he noted.
Senator Ipinsagba hailed the Senate’s support for the bill and called on stakeholders in Ondo State to begin preparations for the take-off of the institution once the final approvals are granted.
