University of Education, Ekiadolor Renamed After Tayo Akpata

The University of Education, Ekiadolor, in Edo State, formerly a college of education, has renamed Tayo Akpata University of Education. The man being honoured was the Commissioner for Education in the old Bendel State. Governor Adams Oshiomhole announced the decision at the funeral service for the deceased at Central Baptist Church, Benin.

University of Education, Ekiadolor Renamed

The Governor also explained that the College of Education, Ekiadolor, was upgraded to the status of university of education by the Edo State government in 2014.

“It is now to be known as the Tayo Akpata University of Education,” he said.

So, for those who do not know, College of Education, Ekiadolor (COEEKI) is now a University of Education and has been renamed after Tayo Akpata.