Poly Rector Suspended Over Alleged Corruption

By Funmi Adekoya

Osun State Government has suspended the Rector, Osun State Polytechnic, Iree, Dr. Tajudeen Odetayo over alleged corruption.

Dr. Odetayo was appointed as substantive Rector of the Polytechnic on March 14, 2023, by Governor Ademola Adeleke.

In a letter of suspension dated July 11, signed by the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Education, Mr. M. K. Jimoh, it stated that he was suspended for abuse of office and misappropriation of funds.

“You are to proceed on suspension immediately, while an investigation into the allegations leveled against you commences soon”.

In another letter dated the same day signed by the Permanent Secretary, the state government appointed Dr. Alabi Kehinde as acting rector with immediate effect.

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