Library donated is to enhance educational development- Osamaye. By Binta Haruna

 

The newly commissioned Seun Bosede Osamaye Library at the School of languages of Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo is to enhance the development of the education sector in Nigeria.

This was the summation of an alumnus of the University, Dr. Seun Bosede Osamaye who donated a 200 capacity library worth Over tens of Millions of naira which was commissioned recently at the institution’s premises.

Osamaye observed that students have lost focus in reading affirming that the library will enable them to read, pass examinations and also have a place where they can develop their thinking ability to allow them succeed in all their endeavours.

In an interview with this reporter, the donor noted that she expects the students to consider the efforts, sacrifices, commitment and dedication put into building the structure and make maximum utilization of the structure.

“We have made it ultra modern in such a way that the environment will be conducive for them to learn and to also acquire knowledge from the several resources and materials that have been made available in the library.”

She called on stakeholders to unite in Identifying what can be done for residents in their immediate environments to ensure that things get better in the educational sector.

“I also know that a library is like an incubation center where students can go to develop their life, reading capacity and thinking ability which is a way of adding value to the university.” She stated.

She however called on Nigerians to take actions and avoid excuses but begin to make changes were necessary in the ailing education sector.

“Let’s begin to make the changes we want to see, let’s start doing what we can in our own corner to make the changes we want to see,” she stated.

Giving a brief remark at the commissioning,  Prof. Tahir Mamman minister for education who was represented by the Deputy Vice – Chancellor, Academics of FUTA, Prof. Taiwo Amos encouraged the University and community members to take advantage by participating in the programme to support it’s continual growth.

 

Also, the Acting Deputy Vice Chancellor Adeyemi University of Education, Dr. Samuel Akintunde commended the donor for given back to the institution and urged judicious use of the library facilities.

 

The Former Provost of the institution, Prof. Adeyemi Idowu who commissioned the library, described the donation as a wake up call to other individuals to raise the burner of education across the nation.

While calling on the studelnts to take advantage of the library, Prof. Idowu said It is a commitment and the feelings which should continue to be preached to the people.