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The Olubadan of Ibadanland, Senator Lekan Baligun has urged Peter Obi, the Presidential candidate of the Labour Party to remain focused and committed.
He also asked him to ensure the creation of Ibadan State, if he wins the 2023 election.

Oba Balogun said this while playing host to the party and its presidential candidate at his Alarere residence on Saturday

Speaking through the Otun Balogun of Ibadanland, High Chief Tajudeen Ajibola, Olubadan commended Peter Obi’s delivery on the various problems confronting the country and how he would tackle them to bring about a new Nigeria that citizens would be proud of. The rating given to Ibadan by the LP Presidential candidate was also acknowledged by the Olubadan.
Obi also promised to restore the dignity of the University of Ibadan.
Meqnwhle, a statement on Sunday by his campaign council, quoted Obi to have complained that the “University of Ibadan known for quality education has become shadow of its old self.”

Obi during the visit, however, promised to restore the educational status of the institutions in Ibadan if elected president in 2023.

The statement read in part, “In the past, according to Obi, people came from all over the nation and outside Nigeria to seek quality university education in the famous citadel of learning, the University of Ibadan. Today, the university, regrettably, is now a shadow of its old self.

“He also commented on the very high reputation of the UCH as a medical centre of excellence patronised by all African nationals.

“Obi promised that as a Nigerian President, he will restore the educational status of these institutions and thereby make Ibadan City regain its lost glory.”