Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, on Thursday, announced the renaming of The Polytechnic, Ibadan after a late former governor of the state, Omololu Olunloyo
He made this announcement in his brief remarks at the interdenominational commendation service for the late former governor, held at the Obafemi Awolowo stadium in Ibadan, the state capital.
Governor Makinde said, “The institution will now be known as Omololu Olunloyo Polytechnic, Ibadan.”
It will be recalled that the late former Governor Olunloyo was the pioneer Rector of the institution.
He d!ed a few weeks to his 90th birthday.
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Omololu Olunloyo Polytechnic, Ibadan, noted
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Way to go!
Do we truly understand the implications of renaming national and state institutions, as well as national landmarks, after individuals? This is outright sycophancy and unfounded ignorance. It downplays the authenticity of such institutions and erodes the pride of such institutions in the eyes of national and international educational judges and critics. Well, who am I, just one citizen out of 200 million “better-thinking” individuals? I sha come in peace, but seriously advocates that we stop this madness.