Fisayo Ajibola
Senator Gbenga Daniel, former Ogun State governor and current representative of Ogun East, has unveiled a bold proposal to expand Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED) with four new campuses following its takeover by the Federal Government.
Speaking at a midterm assessment in Ijebu North East, Daniel explained that TASUED’s current 151-hectare site in Ijagun, Ijebu Ode, falls far short of the 10,000 hectares typically required for a federal university. To bridge this gap, he has submitted a plan to establish satellite campuses within a 30-kilometre radius of the main site.
The proposed campuses include Skill Acquisition Mini-Campus in Okelugbogun, Ijebu North East, Gateway Petroleum Institute Conversion in Oni, Ogun Waterside, Artificial Intelligence & Innovation Mini-Campus in Illishan/Odogbolu, and Health Sciences Mini-Campus in Ijebu Ode.
Daniel stressed that the initiative would not only expand educational access but also drive economic growth across the region. He highlighted its symbolic significance, noting that Nigeria’s First Lady, Remi Tinubu, traces her ancestral roots to Ijebu North East.
Beyond education, the senator rolled out free medical services and distributed empowerment tools such as sewing machines, motorcycles, grinding machines, deep freezers, and knapsack sprayers to support local businesses.
However, Daniel accused the Ogun State government of hostility toward his federal project facilitation, warning that political disputes could stall development. “Our role as lawmakers is to facilitate federal projects to our constituency. What we need from the state government is cooperation, not unnecessary political disputes,” he said.
The controversy deepened over the halted rehabilitation of Paddy Arikawe Road in Sagamu GRA. Daniel insisted the road, built during his governorship two decades ago, urgently needs repairs. The state government, through Special Adviser Kayode Akinmade, denied hostility, insisting on proper documentation before projects proceed.
Daniel praised President Bola Tinubu’s leadership and urged unity among Remo and Ijebu residents to push for the creation of an Ijebu-Remo State from present-day Ogun State
