Gov. Babajide Sanwo -Olu says the National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved the establishment of two more universities for the state.
Sanwo-Olu dropped the hint at the public presentation of a book titled: Oluwatoyin Temitayo Ogundipe @60; Audacity of Resilience, on Tuesday in Lagos.
According to him, the development is timely, as it will expand access to the teeming youth who aspire to higher education.
He added that the two existing universities in the state were not enough to accommodate the quest for the growing number of youths seeking higher education.
He stressed that education remained the only potent weapon to eradicate poverty and breach all limitations.
According to him, there is also the need to groom future leaders, as well as develop a curriculum that speaks to the needs of tomorrow.
Sanwo-Olu said Lagos State Polytechnic, Ikorodu would henceforth become the University of Science and Technology, while Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education would now merge with Michael Otedola College of Primary Education and upgraded as the University of Education.
Speaking on the book, the governor described it as a must-read for leaders and future leaders, as it told the story of how education, tenacity and focus conquered limitations.
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“I want to commend the vice-chancellor of this university for what he has done in this institution. The records are there for all to see. He has gone through a lot, but that did not stop him from attaining set goals.
“I want to say here today that he is a man coming from a very humble background with so much humility. But that did not limit him.
“For our young ones that are seated here, this book should inspire you to break all bounds and reach out to your goals in life. Do not allow what you face today to limit your aspiration in life.
“It is not how you were born, not where you find yourself, but how well you are able to navigate your way out from any challenge life may throw at you,” he stated.
The governor then noted that the state government would acquire a lot of the books for its schools including the Lagos State University (LASU).
