The Growth and Development of Tertiary Institutions in Oyo 1920 - 2022

Abstract

Scholars and experts of education have established the fact that tertiary institutions enhances development and advancement of the society and assist the community which hosts them in having a democratic voice in the process of globalisation. Throughout history and across various climes, the establishment of tertiary institutions have proved to be a catalyst of societal growth and development. This article, examines the history and development of tertiary institutions in Oyo town from 1920 when St.Andrews College was relocated from Lagos to Oyo till 2022 when the Government of Oyo State upgraded the Emmanuel Alayande College of Education to a University. It looks at the various tertiary institutions in the ancient town and interrogates their contributions to the socioeconomic development of the settlement. The paper also discusses the challenges confronting these institutions and argues for the setting of a new agenda for the educational development of Oyo.