The Authority of the Ekiti State College of Health Sciences and Technology, Ijero-Ekiti, has expressed its readiness to partner with financial institutions whose developmental goals align with the College’s vision for growth and sustainability. The assurance was given by the Provost of the College, Dr. Olufemi Olubamise, during a courtesy visit by officials of Union Bank, Ado-Ekiti branch, to his office.
Dr. Olubamise commended the bank’s officials for their visit and for showing interest in collaborating with the College’s management. He emphasized that the institution welcomes partnerships that would contribute meaningfully to infrastructural expansion, financial inclusiveness, and educational development within the College community.
According to the Provost, the College’s development agenda is anchored on innovation, accountability, and strategic collaborations that promote both staff and student welfare. He noted that institutions like Union Bank could play significant roles in supporting the College’s vision through tailored financial services, educational support programs, and social impact initiatives.
While appreciating the visiting team, Dr. Olubamise also underscored the importance of banks fulfilling their corporate social responsibilities (CSR) by supporting educational institutions. He highlighted that sustainable partnerships with the financial sector would not only enhance the College’s operational efficiency but also foster economic empowerment within the larger Ijero-Ekiti community.
Speaking earlier on behalf of the Union Bank team, the Ado-Ekiti Branch Manager, Mr. Oluwaseun Oke, explained that the visit was primarily to felicitate the newly appointed principal officers of the College and explore possible areas of mutual cooperation. He stated that Union Bank was eager to identify opportunities where it could contribute to the institution’s financial and developmental aspirations.
Mr. Oke, who was accompanied by Mrs. Ololade Ibi-Oluwatoba, the Relationship Manager, described Union Bank as a people-centered financial institution committed to providing value-driven banking services to both public and private sector clients. He further stated that the bank was interested in offering convenient financial products and digital banking solutions that would serve the needs of the College’s staff and students.
He added that the visit was part of the bank’s long-standing policy of strengthening community ties through educational engagement and social development initiatives. “Our goal is to partner with progressive institutions like this College to drive financial literacy, ease transactions, and support their long-term development plans,” he said.
In response, Dr. Olubamise reaffirmed that the College was open to productive collaborations that would enhance its academic and administrative processes. He also expressed confidence that Union Bank’s visit would mark the beginning of a beneficial partnership that could lead to innovative solutions for the College’s operational needs.
The courtesy visit, which held in the Provost’s office, was attended by other principal officers of the College, including the Deputy Provost, Mrs. Iyabo Oladapo; the Registrar, Mr. Sunday Ayodeji; the Bursar, Mr. Kolade Dada; and the College Librarian, Mr. Femi Folorunso. The meeting provided an avenue for both parties to discuss possible collaborative initiatives in areas such as staff welfare, student support, and digital finance integration.
The event concluded on a positive note, with both the College and Union Bank pledging to maintain communication channels toward formalizing a mutually beneficial partnership. The visit was widely commended by staff members as a step in the right direction toward advancing the College’s financial and developmental objectives.
