Original aspirations and intentions tether us to reality. They ensure that we never disregard the happy visions of youth and the tall expectations of life. Kayode Fayemi, the former Governor of Ekiti State, is lucky to have these visions and expectations still standing erect after being through so much. Now back in his natural terrain, the accomplished statesman and academic has nothing to offer to God but thanksgiving and gratitude.
Every informed person in Nigeria knows that some of the prestige attributed to Ekiti in terms of politics traces back to the works of Fayemi. Due to the cleverness of this man, as well as the seeming superior ease with which he does things, the state has come to be known as a leading incubator of master politicians. However, those that know his history better understand that the true strength of the man is academics.
Indeed, the recent conferment of the Lagos State University brought out the academic aspect of Fayemi and revealed it to the general public. Conferring an Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters to the former governor, the tertiary institution recognized all he has done in the past in the areas of human rights, as well as national integration and security in Africa.
Fayemi remains relevant despite leaving the hotspot of political activity. Now that it looks like the ivory tower is recalling his achievements in times past, the man might once again become the giant of all things academia in Ekiti, reaching out to Lagos.
