Kakalistiq.com reports that the atmosphere was celebratory, yet deeply inspiring, as the newly inaugurated affiliate annex of Eco-African College of Health Sciences and Management Technology held its maiden matriculation ceremony on Saturday, May 3, 2025. The event, which took place at the institution’s lecture centre along LASU Road in Epe, attracted dignitaries, education advocates, and proud families. The Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Epe LGA, Comrade Toyin Gbadamosi, excited about the development, pledged full support for the new academic venture.
Applauding the initiative’s impact, Gbadamosi declared, “This type of program that you have brought to Epe, despite being an affiliate, is commendable. Today, we have seen a son of the soil who has brought a registered institution of higher learning to the local government.”
He noted that he had no choice but to keep his word and attend the event despite a demanding schedule. “I am glad to honour this occasion. It shows the weight this milestone carries. I had to be here myself. Every other engagement could wait,” he stated, affirming the importance of the institution’s arrival in the educational landscape of Epe.
The chairman turned his attention to the students and parents who had enrolled in the pioneering class, praising their faith in the program’s potential. “To our new students and their parents, thank you for believing in this vision as initiated by Professor Tola. I want to assure you that by the next matriculation, this venue will be filled up. We will do everything to make sure more people in our community benefit from this opportunity.”
He acknowledged that the town had long yearned for this kind of academic investment. “This is what we’ve been hoping for, a chance for our people to gain professional qualifications without leaving their roots. Now that it’s here, we won’t let it go unsupported.”
Reflecting on the unwavering efforts behind the scenes, the APC chair praised the Provost, Professor Tola’s commitment. “I’m particularly excited about this development because Prof. Tola’s resilience has borne fruit. He clearly has the community’s best interests at heart. His push to improve access to education in our locality deserves every bit of recognition.”
The chairman concluded with a hopeful blessing: “When you educate people, you uplift your community. By God’s grace, this light will shine brighter.”
Notable attendees at the event included the Registrar, Mrs. Faith Omotayo-Tola; Rev. Tola; Epe LGA APC Publicity Secretary, Hon. Kehinde Bakre; community stakeholders; and the management team of the NBTE and Federal Ministry of Education-accredited Eco-African College. They expressed collective optimism about the institution’s future in Epe.
With a campus based in LASU-Igando Expressway, Iba, Lagos, the institution can be contacted via contact@ecoafricancollege.edu.ng or www.ecoafricancollege.edu.ng. Courses available for study include public health technology, community health, environmental health technology and health information management. Others are pharmacy technician, business administration, mass communication, computer science, computer hardware engineering, and computer software engineering.
As the students donned their gowns and recited their oaths, the ceremony was more than a formality, it was a promise of progress for a community investing in its brightest asset: its people.
