Adedoyin to establish Maye University of Medicine in Sierra Leone.

Adedoyin to establish Maye University of Medicine in Sierra Leone

 Sierra Leone Ex President His Excellency Ba Koroma with His Royal Eminence Ramon Adedoyin

It was indeed an historical visit as the Maye of Yorubaland, His Royal Eminence, Dr Ramon  Adedoyin and his wife,  Chief (Mrs) Iyabode Olufunmilayo Adedoyin last week paid a four  day working visit to the Republic of Sierra Leone where they paid courtesy calls on the immediate past President of the country, His Excellency Ba Koroma as well as the Nigerian High Commissioner to the Country, His Excellency Ambassador (Dr) Habiss Ibrahim Ugbada.

The couple and their entourage who were in the diamond rich country to solidify academic relations between Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu, Nigeria and the University of Makeni, Sierra Leone were received at the Freetown Airport by the Nigerian Embassy staff and officials of the University from where they boarded a private boat to the city of Freetown in Serrialeone.

Dr Adedoyin and his entourage used the opportunity to pay courtesy visits to Sierra Leonean officials including the Honourable Minister for Technical and Higher Education, Hon Prof Aiah Gbakima to discuss areas of mutual cooperation and benefit between the two countries.

The couple and their entourage were also hosted to a breakfast treat by the Nigerian High Commissioner to Sierra Leone, His Excellency, Ambassador (Dr.) Habiss Ibrahim Ugbada who expressed delight that Maye and his wife’s visit will go a long way to further strengthen the existing strong and cordial relationship existing between the two countries.

His Excellency Ba Koroma, Maye Adedoyin and Yeye Maye Iyabode Adedoyin during the visit

He disclosed that Nigeria and Sierra Leone shared a lot of history and are both currently having many bilateral and multilateral relations especially in the areas of military, health and education.

Dr Adedoyin also met with some members of the Sierra Leone business community to also explore other areas of business and investment in Sierra Leone aside the educational sector where he indicated his interest in establishing the Maye University of Medicine, Makeni, Sierra Leone.

At Makeni, one of the largest council areas in Sierra Leone, the team was warmly received by the Paramount Chief of Bombali Shebora Chiefdom, Chief Bai Shebora Kassanga II, the Mayor of Makeni City Council, Her Worship,Mrs Sunkarie Kamara and the entire people of the community as they trooped out in their large numbers to give them a rousing welcome.

During their stay at Makeni, the Maye of Yorubaland and His wife also paid a courtesy visit to the immediate past President of Sierra Leone, His Excellency Ba Koroma in his palatial country home.

They also had discussion on areas of mutual interests between the two countries with the Ex President showing the appreciation of the country to Nigerians and Nigerian government for their assistance to the Sierra Leone people especially during the long civil war and during the Ebola epidemic.

The Oduduwa University delegation had earlier attended the Postgraduate Congregation ceremony of the University of Makeni where the Chancellor of Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu Dr Ramon Adedoyin delivered the convocation lecture titled: Postgraduate Education and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.

The team also paid courtesy visits on the Mayor of Makeni City Council, Her Worship,Mrs Sunkarie Kamara, the Paramount Chief of Bombali Shebora Chiefdom, Chief Bai Shebora Kassanga II.

Other areas visited are the Poultry Research Facility established by the University of Makeni, the Fatima and the Yoni Campuses of the institution where they had a meeting with the staff to discuss areas of collaborations and academic relations

Dr Adedoyin, his wife with Nigerian Ambassador to Sierra Leone, his wife during a courtesy visit to the Nigerian Embassy

The members of the National Association of Nigerian Students, Sierra Leone Chapter led by their President, Comrade Prince John Ogar as well as a delegation of Nigerians living in Sierra Leone also paid the renowned industrialist visits.

He urged them to be law abiding and be good ambassadors of Nigeria in their different places of work and abode.

Speaking to journalists on their return back to Nigeria, the Chancellor, Oduduwa University, Ipetumodu and Maye of Yorubaland, His Royal Eminence Dr Ramon Adegoke Atobatele Adedoyin described the visit to Sierra Leone as enlightening, progressive and a detailed ground for a business deal. He described Sierra Leoneans as friendly, hospitable and accommodating.

He expressed his readiness to partner with others in the different spheres of business and educational life towards the development of the socio-economic life of Sierra Leone.