The change of name (Osun State University to Bola Ige University) is a political miscalculation and political misadventure.
late Chief Bola Ige was a national and international figure, So why can't we name the Proposed international airport after him? or we name Freedom Park after him?
The Governor should have consulted widely with the house of assembly, staff and students before making such a decision.
We are no longer under the military era, where the Governor can just wake-up and do whatever he likes.
A former leader of the country once made the move to rename the University of Nigeria, (UNN), Nsukka after Nnamdi Azikwe, the first President of Nigeria.
Azikiwe was alive at that time rejected the offer, emphasising that UNN has its history and it will be unfair to distort the history which the name of the institution portray.
His Excellency, Governor Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola, please we emphatically say no to Bola Ige University. Don't distort the History which Osun State University has Potrayed.
Thanks.
Updates
March 11, 2016
I have spent my week reading through your comments and the stories you shared remind me why this university must keep its identity. The silence from the state house remains heavy but we are preparing our formal request to meet with the officials responsible for this proposal.
March 11, 2016
Seeing this level of public pushback confirms that I am not the only one who values the history of our university. Our pride in this institution is clearly stronger than any political agenda.
Reached 100 supporters
March 11, 2016
175 Comments
I want my great UNIOSUN to maintain its name and my certificate to be recognised anywhere I present it without any explanation. I support UNIOSUN NOT BIU. THANKS
It's disheartening for governor aregbesola to wake up one day and used his discretion in changing the name of osun state university to bola ige university, I totally object to this acrimonious act. I say no to biu osun state university stand. Greatest uniosun students, I am proud of being part of the products uniosun produced not BIU.
This name can't be changed. He didn't inform the stakeholders before taking this ungodly step. He can name each campus after them but not the name of the institution. Please this has to be reversed
The school has worked hard to make the Osun state university known...the students especially. It isn't wise to just rename the school without the students' consent & taking advantage of the convocation ceremony in doing that.
what osun need is far from changing of universities names. salaries are there,unemployment follows,even these institutions need some amenities.if you can't help our situations why not leave us to it. #LeaveTrashForOYES.
No to BIU...
Stop the political interference with education. Osun State University is and still remain the joy of the State. you should be glad that your state have a university after its name and not trying to change the name because of unacceptable reason.
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The change of name (Osun State University to Bola Ige University) is a political miscalculation and political misadventure.
late Chief Bola Ige was a national and international figure, So why can't we name the Proposed international airport after him? or we name Freedom Park after him?
The Governor should have consulted widely with the house of assembly, staff and students before making such a decision.
We are no longer under the military era, where the Governor can just wake-up and do whatever he likes.
A former leader of the country once made the move to rename the University of Nigeria, (UNN), Nsukka after Nnamdi Azikwe, the first President of Nigeria.
Azikiwe was alive at that time rejected the offer, emphasising that UNN has its history and it will be unfair to distort the history which the name of the institution portray.
His Excellency, Governor Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola, please we emphatically say no to Bola Ige University. Don't distort the History which Osun State University has Potrayed.
Thanks.
Updates
March 11, 2016
I have spent my week reading through your comments and the stories you shared remind me why this university must keep its identity. The silence from the state house remains heavy but we are preparing our formal request to meet with the officials responsible for this proposal.
March 11, 2016
Seeing this level of public pushback confirms that I am not the only one who values the history of our university. Our pride in this institution is clearly stronger than any political agenda.
Reached 100 supporters
March 11, 2016
175 Comments
Yes.. We don't want. Even when they wanted to change unilag to maulag. It was rejected because of the heritage and recognition of university of Lagos. Say no to political illiterates
I want my great UNIOSUN to maintain its name and my certificate to be recognised anywhere I present it without any explanation. I support UNIOSUN NOT BIU. THANKS
It's disheartening for governor aregbesola to wake up one day and used his discretion in changing the name of osun state university to bola ige university, I totally object to this acrimonious act. I say no to biu osun state university stand. Greatest uniosun students, I am proud of being part of the products uniosun produced not BIU.
This name can't be changed. He didn't inform the stakeholders before taking this ungodly step. He can name each campus after them but not the name of the institution. Please this has to be reversed
The school has worked hard to make the Osun state university known...the students especially. It isn't wise to just rename the school without the students' consent & taking advantage of the convocation ceremony in doing that.
what osun need is far from changing of universities names. salaries are there,unemployment follows,even these institutions need some amenities.if you can't help our situations why not leave us to it. #LeaveTrashForOYES.
No to BIU...
Stop the political interference with education. Osun State University is and still remain the joy of the State. you should be glad that your state have a university after its name and not trying to change the name because of unacceptable reason.
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Yes.. We don't want. Even when they wanted to change unilag to maulag. It was rejected because of the heritage and recognition of university of Lagos. Say no to political illiterates