Ekiti To Establish New Model Colleges

In September 2021, Gov. Fayemi announced the construction of four model colleges in Ado-Ekiti to decongest overcrowded schools in the state capital, naming them after Ekiti icons including Ayo Fasanmi, Banji Akintoye, David Oke, and Deji Fasuan . 

This promise was later strengthened on October 5, 2022, when Governor Fayemi inaugurated three model smart secondary schools across the three senatorial districts. These were Harding College (a 36-classroom facility) in Ado Ekiti, and Senatorial Model Smart Schools in Isan and Ijan Ekiti . These schools are equipped with modern facilities including ICT laboratories, science laboratories (chemistry, biology, physics), home economics labs, sick bays, water treatment plants, and examination halls.

To cap it up, the governor also inaugurated a new SUBEB office complex alongside the schools and presented N10 million cash gifts to the best teachers in primary and secondary categories. The Executive Secretary of UBEC noted that these smart schools ensure students in rural areas are not denied access to quality basic education..