In the ever-evolving landscape of modern economies, knowledge is the ultimate currency of progress. It is the catalyst for innovation, the engine of prosperity, and the driving force behind sustainable development. The story of Ekiti State in Nigeria is one that resonates with this powerful truth. Four years ago, under the leadership of Governor Dr.
News of the Federal Executive Council’s approval of an $80 million AfDB loan for the EKZ has ushered in a momentous occasion for Governor Biodun Oyebanji. This significant milestone echoes the vision set by his predecessor, Dr. Kayode Fayemi, and lays the crucial foundations for nurturing knowledge talents, fostering shared prosperity, and igniting economic growth within Ekiti.
This grand vision relies on an academic foundation that nurtures highly-skilled talents and an enabling environment characterized by visionary leadership, effective policies, strategic frameworks, and robust infrastructure. Ekiti State’s competitive advantages, such as low labor costs, high skilled talents, and visionary leadership, are vital catalysts for attracting businesses and talents.
The EKZ’s positional location within this quadrangle is also strategic. Offering complementary and advanced world-class educational institutions and research facilities, the EKZ will nurture an environment where continuous learning, discovery, skill development, innovation testing, and commercialization thrive. As a nation’s true wealth lies in its human capital, EKZ aims to be the wellspring from which Nigeria draws its brightest minds.