Education
Bamidele Hails Ekiti First Lady, Olayemi Oyebanji on Elevation to Professor
By Joseph Sunday
The Senate Leader, Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, has congratulated the First Lady of Ekiti State, Prof. Olayemi Oyebanji, on her promotion to the rank of Professor by the University of Ibadan.
Prof. Oyebanji was elevated to the professorial cadre on Tuesday by the Senate of the Premier University, a development that marks a major milestone in her academic career.
In a congratulatory statement, Senator Bamidele, who represents Ekiti Central Senatorial District, described the First Lady as an archetype of academic excellence, noting that her promotion reflects years of discipline, hard work, sacrifice and impactful research.
He said the elevation further underscores her invaluable contributions to the growth of Nigeria’s ivory towers and has brought honour and global prestige to Ekiti State, widely regarded as the Fountain of Knowledge.
According to him, attaining the rank of Professor goes beyond political consideration, but is earned through consistent scholarly contributions that advance intellectualism and national development.
“On behalf of my family and political associates, I congratulate Her Excellency, Professor Olayemi Oyebanji on this prestigious academic attainment. By all standards, this scholarly elevation has enhanced Ekiti’s rating in the academic world,” Bamidele said.
“Promotion to the enviable academic ladder of a Professor is not a mean feat. It typifies discipline and sacrificial contributions to scholastic exploits.”
The Senate Leader added that he has followed Prof. Oyebanji’s trajectory in the education sector, describing her pet projects and interventions as impactful in lifting many through scholarship and support.
He commended the management and Senate of the University of Ibadan for what he called a timely and meritorious promotion, saying it gladdens the heart of every Ekiti person.
“No nation grows when mediocrity is primed over merit. I am always elated when people of merit, value and substance are promoted. This is the best way to lift a nation,” he stated
