Education

By Adenitan Akinola

The state government has ordered the closure of Osun State Polytechnic, Iree Campus for two weeks following the return of suspended Rector, Dr. Tajudeen Odetayo.

The closure of the institution was contained in a statement signed by the commissioner for education, Mr Dipo Eluwole and made available to journalists in Osogbo, Osun State capital.

The statement read, “This to inform the general public, particularly members of staff and students of Osun State Polytechnic, Iree to proceed on two (2) weeks break, with immediate effect.

“The immediate break is a necessary action in order to maintain peace in the Institution consequent upon the forceful return of the suspended Rector, Dr. T.A. Odetayo.

“The general public should also note that School accounts have been frozen with immediate effect and it is imperative that everyone cooperates fully and adheres to these directives.

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Education

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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