Education

We are committed to qualitative education – Makinde

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By Iyabo Adebisi

Oyo State governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has inaugurated governing councils for the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso and Abiola Ajimobi Technical University.

The inauguration took place at the Executive Chamber, Governor’s Office, Secretariat, Ibadan

Governor Makinde noted that his administration has succeeded in nurturing three universities within the first five years, reaffirming his commitment to monumental progress in state education to engender more socio-economic development.

The governing councils, numbering 9 for LAUTECH and 10 for Abiola Ajimobi Technical University, were tasked with academic redirection towards fulfilling the visions of the universities.

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Lifestyle

OYHA Members Condole with Sanjo Adedoyin over Son’s Demise

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By Mosope Kehinde

Members of the Oyo State House of Assembly, OYHA, have commiserated with the leader of the House, Honourable Sanjo Adedoyin on the sudden demise of his son, Faith Adedoyin.

In a statement issued by the chairman, House Committee on Information and Public Affairs, Honourable Waheed Akintayo, the lawmakers described the news of the untimely death of the 500-level student of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomosho, as painful, a pill too heavy to swallow.

“The news of his demise was received with a deep sense of loss but in total submission to the will of the Almighty, Unquestionable and all-knowing God whose ways transcend human knowledge”. 

“On behalf of the Speaker, Right Honourable Adebo Ogundoyin and other Honourable members, we pray that the Lord comfort, grant the Leader, Hon. Sanjo Adedoyin and the entire family the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss”.

“We just want you to know that our thoughts are with you and your family. We are wishing you and your family courage and peace during this time of mourning” Mr Akintayo said.

It was reported in the early hours of Thursday that some 500-level accounting students of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, LAUTECH, Ogbomosho, were involved in a fatal accident last night while returning from an excursion to Erin-Ijesa Waterfalls in Osun State. 

The incident, which occurred around Ilobo-Okinni-Osogbo in Osun State claimed many lives of the students on board.

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Education

Makinde Announces 25% Tuition Fee Reduction For LAUTECH

By Web News 890

…commissions LAUTECHTH’s High Dependency Unit

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state has announced a 25 per cent reduction in the tuition fees payable by students of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, LAUTECH.

He made the announcement during an unscheduled visit to the institution in Ogbomoso, noting that that the reduction would cut across all students irrespective of their statuses.

Governor Makinde also stated that he was happy to fulfill the promise of securing the sole ownership of LAUTECH for Oyo State.

The governor said: “I am glad to be back among you. After the 2019 election, I should have returned to say thank you to you but I didn’t want to come until I fulfill what I promised you, which is the sole ownership of LAUTECH by Oyo State.” 

“I am still coming back to spend the night here and we will really celebrate then but I can leave you with a parting gift for today. Let me tell you, the LAUTECH fee is still the lowest in the entire South-West. Having said that, I will reduce your fee across board; whether indigenes or non-indigenes, even new students. There will be a reduction of 25 per cent across board.”

The governor explained that part of his electioneering campaign was to fix Under-G/Stadium road with street light so as to prevent students from being molested, robbed and killed by miscreants.

He added that the road has been completed and is now being used by residents and students.

The governor, who equally spoke at the commissioning of the High Dependency Unit of the LAUTECH Teaching Hospital, said that his administration would construct a befitting flyover in Ogbomoso.

He also reassured the re-engaged 170 staff of the Teaching Hospital who were relieved of their employment by the previous administration that the current government would pay their five months salary arrears.

Iyabo Adebisi

News

Ijoba Ipinle Oyo Ti Gba Lati San Owo Fun Ijoba Ipinle Osun Lori Ile Eko Giga LAUTECH

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Ijoba Ipinle Oyo ti f’owo si sisan owo to je billion mejo naira fun Ijoba Ipinle Osun, gegebi ara igbese ti won fenuko le lori, lati le je ki ile eko giga varsiti Ladoke Akintola, LAUTECH  di ti Ijoba Ipinle Oyo nikan soso.

Alakoso f’oro eto Eko ati Imo Ijinle Science, Ogbeni Olasunkanmi Olaleye lo je koro yi di mimo l’asiko to n baa won akoroyin soro, leyin ipade alase nilu’Badan.

Ogbeni Olaleye so pe owo ohun ni won yoo san l’aarin odun meta, pelu alaye pe billion kan naira, ni yo je sisan larin osu kini si ikejila odun 2021 ta wa yi.

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Education

Oyo Approves 8 Billion Naira Payment For LAUTECH

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Oyo State Government has approved the payment of 8 billion naira to its Osun State counterpart in line with assets sharing agreement on the sole ownership of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, LAUTECH.

The Commissioner for Education, Science, and Technology, Mr Olasunkanmi Olaleye stated this while briefing newsmen at the end of the State Executive Council meeting in Ibadan.

Mr Olaleye who said the payment would be spread within three years, explained that 1 billion naira each would be paid in January and December 2021.

He added that 3 billion naira would be paid in 2022 while the last 3 billion naira would be cleared in 2023.

Also, the Oyo State Commissioner for Energy, Mr Seun Ashamu disclosed that the state executive council has approved the sum of 92 million naira to provide constant electricity supply to the Rural Community Development Centre, Awe in Afijio Local Government Area of the state with the use of solar power, diesel generator, and battery storage.

He added that the state government has also approved a sum of 750 thousand naira for the procurement of 60 bicycles to convey civil servants and visitors within the state Secretariat to Ministries, Departments, and Agencies.

Mr Ashamu who noted that the bicycles would be tagged “Keke Seyi” explained that health protocols and procedures would be deployed to ensure adequate protection of all against contracting the dreaded Coronavirus while making use of the bicycles.

Iyabo Adebisi

Technology

FG Inaugurates Digital Capacity Developments Projects in Oyo

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As part of efforts towards reducing unemployment among Nigerian youths, seven digital capacity development projects have been inaugurated in Oyo State.

The event which was held through virtual conferencing saw Minister of Communication and Digital Economy, Dr Isa Ali Pantami flagging off the project at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso and ICT Innovation Hub Samonda, Ibadan.

Addressing participants during the virtual inauguration, Dr Pantami explained that the project was in line with President Muhammadu Buhari’s determination to empower youths through digital economy,

He said over 36,000 youths had so far been trained by National Information Technology Development Agency, NITDA.

In an interview, the Oyo Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde represented by his special adviser on ICT, Mr Dayo Akande said the project was strategically located, saying the project would benefit youths in the state

Coordinator of the project in Oyo State, who is also the executive director of Africa Leadership Forum, Dr Olumide Ajayi, said the project had three focus of providing training for youths on digital economy, entrepreneurship training and 3d machines that would make youths develop prototype products that meet market demands.

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Health

OYHA Summons Commissioner, CMD, Permanent Secretary, Over LAUTECH Teaching Hospital

By Web News 1002

Oyo state government has been admonished to urgently save the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Lautech, Teaching Hospital, Oyo Annex from further collapse. 

Lawmakers in the Oyo State House of Assembly, OYHA, gave the passionate appeal during a plenary presided over by the speaker of the House, Mr. Adebo Ogundoyin. 

The appeal followed a motion moved by member representing Oyo East/West constituency, Mr. Kazeem Isiaka on the urgent need to rescue the hospital Oyo annex from its deplorable state. 

Mr. Isiaka said if properly equipped, the Oyo Annex of LAUTECH Teaching Hospital should cater for health needs of both people in Oyo and Oke Ogun axis if the state which was the initial idea of its creation.

In his resolution, Speaker of the House, Mr. Adebo Ogundoyin summoned the state Commissioner for Health, the Chief Medical Director, CMD, LAUTECH Teaching Hospital, and the permanent Secretary, Hospital Management Board to appear before the House next week Thursday, 24th of October, 2019, to brief it on the matter. 

Mosope Kehinde

Education

Oyo Forum of LAUTECH Calls for End to Joint Ownership

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Oyo State Forum of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, LAUTECH Ogbomoso, have staged a peaceful protest to Governor’s office, Ibadan demanding that Oyo State Government take full ownership of the institution.

LAUTECH is jointly owned by Osun and Oyo state government.

Scores of the forum during the peaceful protest described the joint ownership of LAUTECH as an unprofitable business hindering the future of the students on a daily basis.

The protesters carried various inscriptions such as “Insincerity on the part of Osun subvention”, “Oyo has fulfilled its part till June this year”, “No more joint ownership” and “Seyi Makinde save souls”.

Speaking with newsmen, the leader of the forum, Chief Adewuyi Adediran explained that Osun State Government was not ready to fulfill its part on LAUTECH agreement which he said was affecting the payment of workers’ salaries of the institution.

Chief Adediran stated that full ownership of the institution by Oyo State Government would bring an end to the incessant strike action slowing down educational activities in the institution.

Addressing the protesters, the Commissioner for Education in Oyo State, Professor Daud Sangodoyin noted that the state government was taking necessary measures to resolve the issue of LAUTECH amicably.

Professor Sangodoyin however, appealed to the staff of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology to take caution on impending strike not to further hinder the academic calendar of the institution pointing out the government understood their predicament.

Iyabo Adebisi