I’m Open to Dialogue,’ Makinde Tells Poly Ibadan Name Change Protesters

 

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde says he is open to dialogue with those protesting the renaming of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, to Omololu Olunloyo Polytechnic, declaring his readiness to yield to a superior argument.

His remarks came in response to protests by students and the alumni association of the state-owned institution against the name change.

During the official inauguration of the Governing Boards for five state-owned tertiary institutions at the Executive Chamber of the Governor’s Office on Friday, Makinde acknowledged the emotional attachment many have to the original name. He, however, emphasized that policy decisions should be driven by merit, not sentiment.


The governor announced the name change in June to honour former governor of the state, Omololu Olunloyo, sparking significant backlash.


He said, “I know that this Inauguration would not be complete if I refuse to say one thing or the other about the issue regarding the renaming of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, after a former governor of the Oyo State, Dr. Omololu Olunloyo.

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