The Ondo State Deputy Governor, Dr Olayide Adelami, has urged administrators of tertiary institutions to sustain quality teaching and learning to produce graduates capable of tackling contemporary challenges and contributing meaningfully to national development.

Dr Adelami made the call when a delegation from the Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo (AFUED), paid him a thank-you visit at his office in Akure.

The visit followed his attendance as Special Guest of Honour at the maiden convocation ceremony of the institution’s College of Technology, held a few weeks ago.

Leading the delegation, the Deputy Vice-Chancellor of the university, Professor Folashade Alao, expressed delight over the Deputy Governor’s presence at the ceremony, describing it as a rare gesture of support for the institution.

Professor Alao said Dr Adelami’s attendance demonstrated his goodwill and commitment to the development of education.

A member of the university’s Council, Associate Professor Yemi Olugbamigbe, used the occasion to appeal to the state government for the construction of a three-kilometre road along the Laje-Lipakala axis in Ondo.

He said the proposed road would help address persistent traffic congestion and frequent accidents around the institution’s present entrance.

Responding, Dr Adelami commended the university management and staff for their contributions to the education sector, urging them to remain committed to excellence and the delivery of quality education.

The Deputy Governor described the institution as an important part of the state’s population and development drive, assuring the delegation that he would present its request to Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa for consideration.

He, however, advised the delegation to finalise its plans and formally present its proposal to the Governor.

The delegation expressed appreciation for the Deputy Governor’s reception and pledged to revisit its plans before presenting the request to the state government.