There is something radical about Dr. Iheduru's suggestion that TF University should be sited in Imo State. In Nigeria where top Pentecostal pastors collect offerings, tithes, and contributions from all over the country but always site universities in their own states or ethnic areas, his suggestion warns those talking about the TF University not to fall into that trap.
Not only Pentecostal pastors are guilty of this. This is also true of the mainline churches: universities are often sited in the state or ethnic regions of whoever was the denominational head at the time the decision was made. We often talk about politicians not transcending the interests of their enclaves, but citizens and intellectuals are also guilty of the same offense.
Dr. Iheduru by his suggestion or offer of land is challenging Prof Toyin Falola and his supporters to think outside the box. I think this is the "spirit" of his suggestion. Thanks.
Nimi Wariboko
Boston University
Okey Iheduru:
Haba! You sha!
Abeg how did you acquire this land - sufficient land - in land-hungry Imo State, my adopted state? Are you now a country land-owning squire? How much acerage is this sufficient land - 100 hectares, 200 ha, 1000 ha? Is this going to be given FOC to TFU?
Biko, Answer me!
And TF is Omo Ibadan proper! Suppose Biafra secedes? Or is this part of a secret plan to cement Imo State to Oyo Stste, "so that re-eventuslity becomes nigh-impossible? You sneaky angel - what a plan, which I support.
And there you have it.
Bolaji AlukoShaking his head--
On Friday, February 2, 2018, Okey Iheduru <okeyiheduru@gmail.com> wrote:
Toyin Falola University (TFU)-- fantastic idea worth supporting and bringing to fruition.
Take-off funding would be at least N2 billion or about $5,555,555.00.
We'd need at least 300 promoters, each contributing $18,519 which could be paid in 12 installments of $1,543 during the planning period.
I have land -- sufficient land -- at Mbeke, Isiala-Mbano LGA, Imo State as the future home of the university.
The TFU would be the second private university not founded by an individual, but by a "collaborative", following in the footsteps, but exceeding the accomplishments, of Achievers University, Owo, Ondo State.
I sincerely hope folks will take up this idea seriously.
Regards,
Okey--
On Thu, Feb 1, 2018 at 8:57 AM, Emeagwali, Gloria (History) <emeagwali@ccsu.edu> wrote:
--A great conference, with great scholarly discussions eminent scholars and numerous simultaneous panels.Very well organized indeed.
I enjoyed every minute of it. Thank you.
In the next birthday celebration, the cutting of a birthday cake should be accompanied by
celebratory "washing" of the foundation stone or building of the Toyin Falola University.
Funding could be arrived at from grants and donations. The university could
be self- sustainable as a private university. The TF Library complex would be installed in the institution.
Another option for funds is the investor model, whereby 1000 investors contribute
200 dollars each or thereabouts as initial funding - with the expectation of returns on
their investment at a specified time.
Or we can have a community project involving
solar energy, waste disposal, a hospital or medical equipment but the TF University sounds
best to me.
GE
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