Senate Leader Opeyemi Bamidele has called for greater investment in education by governments, corporate organizations, and philanthropists to develop global billionaires and industry leaders. Speaking at Ekiti State University’s 29th convocation, where he received an honorary Doctor of Law (Honoris Causa), Bamidele emphasized education’s role in national development and economic transformation.
He noted that developed nations in Asia, Europe, and North America have effectively used education to drive socio-economic progress. He urged Nigeria to adopt similar strategies by creating a competitive learning environment and making sustained investments in young people.
Bamidele highlighted how world-renowned entrepreneurs, including Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, and Larry Page, benefited from well-structured educational systems. He stressed that Nigeria could achieve similar success with the right policies and support.
Ekiti State University Vice-Chancellor Prof. Ayodele Joseph commended Bamidele’s contributions to the institution, citing projects such as hostels for medical students, a mini stadium, and an FM radio station. He also credited the Senate Leader for facilitating an increase in the university’s monthly subvention from N260 million to N410 million.
