Health

Rescued Oyo Pupil Diagnosed with Heart Problem

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By Amos Ogunrinde

The Chief Medical Director (CMD) of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, Professor Olawale Olakulehin, has announced that one of the rescued pupils has been diagnosed with a congenital heart defect.

Professor Olakulehin made this known to newsmen in Ogbomoso, stating that 31 of the 39 rescued pupils had been discharged after being certified medically fit to reunite with their families, while the remaining eight would continue to receive treatment at the hospital.

He revealed that comprehensive medical examinations conducted on the rescued pupils led to the discovery of the congenital heart defect in one of the children.

Professor Olakulehin explained that the discharge of the 31 pupils marks another important milestone in the rehabilitation process of the rescued victims. 

The CMD said that the remaining eight children would continue to receive specialist medical care until they are certified fit to return home.

He reassured parents and members of the public that the welfare of the rescued children remains the hospital’s top priority, stressing that medical experts would continue to monitor both their physical and psychological well-being as part of a comprehensive post-rescue recovery programme.

The pupils were among those rescued after spending 56 days in captivity following their abduction from three schools in Osiele and Yawota in Oriire Local Government Area.

Edited by Olaitan Oye-Adeitan

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Health

Freed Abductees Reunite with Families

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By Amos Ogunrinde

Some of the schoolchildren rescued from captivity in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State have reunited with their families after receiving medical treatment at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, LAUTECH Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso.

Parents tearfully embraced their children after weeks of uncertainty following 56 days in the terrorists’ den.

Officials of the hospital called out the names of the rescued children as anxious family members waited to receive them.

While some parents wept, others offered thanksgiving as they embraced their children.

One of the mothers who reunited with her child, Testimony and a rescued victim, Mrs Mary Dahunsi, who was discharged alongside her baby, expressed gratitude to God and everyone involved in the rescue operation.

Hospital personnel were seen coordinating the discharge process and assisting families as they prepared to leave with their loved ones.

Edited by Olaitan Oye-Adeitan/Olaolu Fawole

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Human Angle

6 LAUTECH Students Die in Road Accident

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By Amos Ogunrinde

The management of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, has confirmed the death of six students of the institution in a ghastly road crash along the Ilorin–Ogbomoso Road.

The Registrar of the institution,  Mrs. Olayinka Balogun confirmed the sad development in a statement made available to newsmen in Ogbomoso.

She described the incident as tragic and a monumental loss to the university community.

Mrs Balogun identified the deceased students as Shehu Nana Firdawsi Hamza, Idris Jamila, Abdulraheem Maimunah Hamza, Blessing Kevwe, Owoicho Elizabeth, and Aroke Ozavize Victoria.

THE LAUTECH Registrar stated that the students, all in their final year under the Open and Distance Learning Nursing programme, were travelling in a public bus from Suleja, Niger State to the campus in Ogbomoso for their final examinations when the accident occurred at Otte in Kwara State.

The management of LAUTECH therefore extended its condolences to the families of the deceased and urged members of the public to pray for the repose of their souls.

One of the late students was said to have been heavily pregnant.

According to the report, the university community has since been thrown into mourning over the death of the six students.

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Education

LAUTECH Students Protest Relocation of Department

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By Amos Ogunrinde 

Students of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State have vowed to continue to protest against the relocation of the Department of Anatomy and Physiology to the Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences until the management rescinds its decision.

The aggrieved students who trooped out in large numbers blocked the main entrance of the institution to press home their demands.

The students who sang solidarity songs carried placards to express their grievances over the decision of the university management expressed displeasure at the decision of the management to relocate the department to the faculty without justifying their decision.

According to an internal memo made available to newsmen, the Senate, at its meeting held last January, considered and approved that the Department of Anatomy and Physiology, as required, be moved from the College of Health Sciences to the Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences.

The memo issued by Mrs Olayinka Balogun, copied to the Vice-Chancellor, also stated that the management approved that the non-medical staff members should be deployed to the new faculty for ease of career progression.

Edited by Olaolu Fawole

Education

Makinde Approves Special Fund for LAUTECH Iseyin

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By Iyabo Adebisi

Oyo State Governor, Engineer ‘Seyi Makinde, has announced plans to establish a special intervention fund to address infrastructure and academic gaps at the College of Agriculture and Renewable Natural Resources, Iseyin, a campus of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, LAUTECH, Ogbomoso.

The Governor made this known during a stakeholders’ meeting held at the Office of the Governor, Secretariat, Agodi, Ibadan.

Governor Makinde said the intervention will cover student and staff accommodation, an Information Technology Centre, a healthcare facility and buses to improve mobility on the campus.

Responding to issues raised, he disclosed that the state government has invested about ₦15 billion in the Iseyin campus.

He assured stakeholders that the government would continue to take necessary steps to ensure the campus thrives.

The Governor, however, warned staff, students and members of the host community against indiscipline and actions capable of worsening the institution’s challenges.

He advised students to channel their demands through dialogue rather than protests, noting that protests could lead to vandalism.

Earlier, the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman, Governing Council, LAUTECH, Professor Ayodeji Omole, commended the Governor for securing Oyo State’s sole ownership of the university.

He also praised the relocation of students of the Faculty of Agriculture and Natural Sciences from Ogbomoso to the Iseyin campus.

In separate remarks, the Vice-Chancellor, LAUTECH, Professor Razak Kalilu; the President and Secretary, Global Alumni of LAUTECH, Mr. Olalekan Badmus and Professor Ige Oladiran; and the President, Iseyin Development Union, Alhaji Mubasiru Azeez, thanked the Governor for resolving the ownership dispute and establishing the college in Iseyin.

They appealed for additional facilities to support the campus.
Speaking for the students, Mr. Olaobaju Israel appreciated the governor for his recent visit, which he said had triggered positive developments.

The Aseyin of Iseyin, Oba Sefiu Oyebola, pledged the support of the Iseyin community for the success of the university.

He also cautioned students against destroying property or causing unrest while presenting their demands.

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Health

Resident Doctors Issue 10-Day Strike Ultimatum over Unmet Demands

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The Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors, NARD, has issued a fresh 10-day ultimatum to the federal government and other relevant authorities, warning of an imminent nationwide strike if its outstanding demands are not addressed.

The resolution is contained in a communiqué signed by NARD President, Dr. Tope Osundara; General Secretary, Dr. Oluwasola Odunbaku; and Publicity and Social Secretary, Dr. Omoha Amobi, following an Extraordinary National Executive Council, E-NEC meeting held virtually on Sunday.

The association recalled that, it had in July given a three-week ultimatum before extending the deadline by another three weeks to allow for further dialogue with stakeholders.

However, it expressed disappointment that the government has yet to fulfill its promises.

According to NARD, many resident doctors are still unpaid for their 2025 Medical Residency Training Fund, MRTF.

It also decried the failure to settle five months’ arrears from the 25–35 per cent Consolidated Medical Salary Structure, CONMESS, review, along with other longstanding salary arrears.

The doctors further condemned the non-payment of the 2024 Accoutrement Allowance, as well as what they described as the “unjust downgrading” of membership certificates of the West African Colleges of Physicians and Surgeons by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria, MDCN.

They also faulted the persistent delay in issuing certificates to successful candidates by the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria, NPMCN.

On state-level issues, NARD criticized the Kaduna State Government for failing to honour agreements with members at Barau Dikko Teaching Hospital, despite signed Memoranda of Understanding.

I’mIt also accused the Oyo State Government of neglecting the welfare concerns of doctors at LAUTECH Teaching Hospital, Ogbomosho, where an indefinite strike is ongoing.

While commending states that have paid the 2025 MRTF, the E-NEC demanded immediate action from the Federal Government and state governors.

Among its key demands were immediate payment of the 2025 MRTF to all eligible resident doctors; Settlement of outstanding five months’ arrears of CONMESS and other salary backlogs; Payment of the 2024 Accoutrement Allowance and commencement of specialist allowance payments to all doctors.
Others are the restoration of recognition for the West African postgraduate membership certificates by the MDCN, prompt issuance of membership certificates by the NPMCN and implementation of the 2024 CONMESS in Kaduna State and resolution of welfare concerns in Oyo State.

The communiqué emphasizes that all state governors must prioritize the welfare of doctors to curb emigration and ensure industrial harmony in the health sector.

“The E-NEC extends the ultimatum by a final 10 days to all relevant government agencies to meet these demands. Failure to do so by Wednesday, September 10, 2025, will leave us with no option but to embark on a nationwide strike,” the association warned.

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Labour

Implement upward review of pensions as directed by Makinde – Oyo NUP

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By Olubunmi Agboola

The Nigerian Union of Pensioners (NUP), Oyo State Council, wants the management of Broadcasting Corporation Oyo State, BCOS, and some tertiary institutions to implement the directive by the state government on an upward review of pensions.

National Secretary, Nigeria Union of Pensioners NUP, Mr Olusegun Abatan made the call during a press briefing held at the pensioners’ building, Agbarigo Onireke, Ibadan. 

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Mr Abatan explained that despite the five-month upward review of pensioners’ salaries by Governor Seyi Makinde, some pensioners in institutions like LAUTECH, Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, and others are yet to receive their payments due to the refusal of the affected institutions to comply with the directive of the state government.

While appreciating the state government for making Oyo State pensioners the highest paid in the country, Mr Abatan called on the government to compel the managements of these institutions to pay their pensioners without further delay, as failure to do so would force them to the streets. 

Also, in his contribution, former Labour Leader, Oyo State, Mr Waheed Olojede explained that several letters have been written to the affected managements with no response.

While reacting, the Chairman, Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Oyo State Council, Mr Kayode Martins said the harmonious atmosphere in the state would not be compromised, urging all the affected management to do the needful without delay. 

In his submission, the NUP Chairman in Oyo state, Mr James Osuntade, assured that the welfare of all pensioners in Oyo would be prioritised. 

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Health

Obstetric Fistula: Experts Warn Against Child Marriage

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By Fasilat Lawal

Medical Experts have warned against child marriage to avoid suffering from Obstetric Fistula. 

The experts gave  the warning to mark this year’s International Day to End Obstetric Fistula in Ibadan. 

A Senior Registrar at the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Dr Opeyemi Adedeji said predisposing factors of Obstetric Fistula was as a result of untimely pregnancy occasioned by child marriage.

Dr Adedeji highlighed the common cause of the condition to include pronged labour at childbirth and complicated surgical operations leading to voluntary leakage of urine or feaces between the vagina and rectum.

He advised expectant mothers irrespective of age to visit health centers for antenatal care to avoid complications.

Similarly, a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, at the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso, Dr Olufemi Aworinde while speaking on this year’s theme “Breaking the Cycle, Preventing Fistula World Wide,” advocated  reorientation against child marriage and pregnancy.

Dr Aworinde who called on government to ease the struggles of Obstetric Fistula patients through affordable healthcare, emphasized the need for recruitment of specialized healthcare personnel at the grassroots.

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Education

Over 1500 Students Set for Resumption at LAUTECH Iseyin Campus

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By Oluwakayode Banjo

One Thousand, Five Hundred and Thirty-Three 200 Level students of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso will resume at the Iseyin Campus, by the end of October, 2023.

This is in fulfilment of the promise made by Governor Seyi Makinde during the commissioning of the Iseyin campus, last month. 

In a statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Orientation, Prince Dotun Oyelade, on Tuesday, the college of Agricultural Science and Renewable Natural Resources, will begin the second semester in Iseyin on October 23, 2023.

The Commissioner recalled that his counterpart in the Ministry of Education, Science, and Technology, Prof. Saliu Adelabu has held series of meetings with the Pro- Chancellor, Prof. Deji Omole and the Ag. Vice-chancellor to ensure the realisation of the students’ resumption. 

According to him, the resumption is significant because since April, 2023 when Oyo State Government announced the movement of the Agriculture Faculty to Iseyin, commencement of lecture for the 200 level students will now formally begin.

Last week Thursday, the Ag. Vice-chancellor, Prof. Rasaq Olatunde Kalilu led the institution’s management team, to a meeting with stakeholders, where community leaders pledged their absolute support for the resumption and promised, to do all in their power to ensure comfortable stay of the coming students.

Prince Oyelade said agreement was reached on affordable accommodation, transportation and security measures in anticipation of their resumption.

Some of the lecturers, who may not secure immediate accomodation within Iseyin township, have made arrangements, to come from their Ogbomoso base on daily basis.

This is made feasible, because the newly constructed 76km Ogbomoso-Iseyin road, is 55 minutes drive.

The Commissioner recalled that the first semester officially ended on October 3, 2023.

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News

LAUTECH Mourns Students Lost in Auto Crash

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Acting Vice-Chancellor of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, LAUTECH, Ogbomoso, Professor Razaq Olatunde Rom Kalilu, has called on members of the University community to pray for God’s protection during these Ember months.

Professor Rom Kalilu who sadly said the auto crash killed some final year students of the Institution, returning from a trip to Osun state, where they had being part of self organized excursion.

’’The students were from the accounting department of the University and were reported to have traveled in two vehicles’’.

The Vice chancellor while mourning the passing of two of the students and driver of the bus commiserated with their parents, and prayed God grants them the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.

He also prayed for divine healing for those receiving medical attention from the various hospitals.

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Education

LAUTECH Gets Acting Chief Medical Director

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By Iyabo Adebisi

Governor Seyi Makinde has approved the appointment of Professor Olawale Olakulehin as Acting Chief Medical Director, LAUTECH Teaching Hospital, Ogbomoso.

This was contained in a statement signed by the Chief of Staff to Governor, Otunba Segun Ogunwuyi.

According to the statement, the appointment is with immediate effect.

The governor, while congratulating the new appointee, asked him to see his appointment as a further call to service and urged him to discharge his duty with absolute loyalty, dedication and diligence. 

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Education

LAUTECH Bars Students from Bringing Cars to Campus

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By Matthew Famakinde/Adedayo Adelowo

The management of Ladoke Akintola University, Ogbomoso in Oyo State, on Wednesday, banned students from driving or bringing cars to the campus.

The institution also banned tinted vehicles being used by staff members and students, while learner permits must be placed on the vehicles of beginner drivers.

A memo issued by the registrar of the institution, Kayode Ogunleye, said the decision was reached at a management meeting held on Wednesday.

He said, “The University management at its regular meeting held, on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, deliberated on the occurrence of traffic on the campus and decided as follows:

“Vehicles owned by students are hereby banned from entering the university campus. Vehicles with no registration numbers are no longer allowed on campus. Roadside parking of vehicles should stop forthwith.”

The registrar also said unauthorised vehicles parked at various locations in the university should be taken out with immediate effect.

“Any unauthorized vehicles parked at various positions in the university should be taken out with immediate effect, failing which the university security will take appropriate action on such vehicles.

“Tinted vehicles being used by some staff and students are hereby prohibited. Learner permits must be placed on the vehicles of beginner drivers.

“The acting vice-chancellor, bursar, Liberian, provosts and deans, directors, heads of departments/units and acting head of security unit were copied in the memo,” Ogunleye said.

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Judiciary

Late Ex-ICJ Jurists, Ajibola Exhibited Deep Love for Nigeria- Chief Ayorinde SAN

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By Dayo Adu

An Ibadan-based Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Chief Bolaji Ayorinde has said that the best way to immortalize the late former world court Jurist, Prince Bola Ajibola was for Nigerian leaders to institute good governance in the country.

Chief Ayorinde stated this while speaking with a Radio Nigeria correspondent on the life and times of the former Attorney-General of the Federation whom he described as an iconic figure that lived a selfless life.

Chief Ayorinde, a former Pro-Chancellor of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, LAUTECH, Ogbomoso, noted that the late jurist made his mark as one of the best jurists in the world and exhibited deep love for Nigeria through his mentoring initiatives to the people.

“This is one of the best jurists in the world, not only in Nigeria, he was at the world court and he made his mark, he was Attorney-General of the Federation, he was president of the Nigerian Bar Association, he was a selfless person, before his demise, he established a university, he was not selfish and gave his all to the nation.”

While setting agenda for the in-coming administration at both national and states level, the high-profile Legal luminary urged the president-elect, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu to emulate the Late Chief Bola Ajibola by sustaining the hope of Nigerians through the institution of quick interventions that would ameliorate their sufferings.

He advised him not to be distracted by the post-election cases, noting that there would always be ripples after elections, but he should stay focused when he takes up the mantle of office and ensure his policies tackle issues of power, infrastructure, security and education to make good impact in-line with his Renewed Hope mantra.

“Government is not rocket science, when you come into power don’t deceive people, if you do well, the people will appreciate you. Nothing should stop you from focusing on Education, security, and infrastructure. There’s nothing like focusing on one, if you manage government very well you will do all together, and the people will appreciate you.” He added

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Education

Returned Certificate: LAUTECH Graduate Receives Cash Cheque

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Mr Oludare Alaba, a graduate of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, LAUTECH, Ogbomoso, Oyo State has received a cheque of five hundred thousand naira (N500, 000).

Radio Nigeria had earlier reported that a source from the LAUTECH Alumni association hinted that the association was already taking a step after the certificate drama ensued on Monday the fifth of September when Oludare stormed the premises of the institution to exchange his certificate for all the tuition he paid to the school.

The cash cheque was presented to him by the LAUTECH Global Alumni and other chapters.

Expressing delight at the gesture, Mr Oludare prayed to God to bless all the hands that had blessed him.

There is hope that more help would still come his way.

Adedayo Adelowo

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Education

LAUTECH Certificate Return: Graduate Receiving Positive Calls

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On Monday this week, a video of a graduate of Ladoke Akintola University, LAUTECH, Ogbomoso who attempted to return his certificate to the school on the claim that it is useless went viral on social media and other news platforms.

Radio Nigeria correspondent Adedayo Adelowo sought out the LAUTECH graduate.

When the news went viral that one LAUTECH graduate attempted to return his certificate, many thought it was a comedy skit or a prank.

But the case was not a prank as the thirty-seven-year-old Oludare Osunleke, a 2015 graduate of Agriculture Extension at the University was hell-bent on returning the certificate.

The Oyo state-born graduate, who said that he was frustrated, explained that he wanted to exchange the certificate with all the fees he paid to the school to acquire it.

Mr Osunleke said he had realized that the certificate was of no use, hence his decision to return it to get funds to pursue his music career.

Mr Osunleke, while emphasizing that he was determined to achieve his career in music, maintained that he had a record of winning a musical talent show sponsored by a Telecommunications company during his National Youth Service in Kwara State in 2016.

Mr Osunleke dropped one of his songs of hope on Radio Nigeria.

He confirmed that he had been receiving calls since the incident.

Adedayo Adelowo

Education

Dissociate yourself from ASUU strike, Oyo Acting Gov tells LAUTECH

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Oyo State acting governor, Chief Bayo Lawal has called on the management of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, ((LAUTECH), to dissociate itself from the ongoing strike action initiated by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU for the betterment of the students.

He made the call during the stakeholders engagement forum on 2023 budget held at the International Conference Centre of the University of Ibadan.

He noted that the current administration has settled all necessary obligations.

While noting that the ongoing industrial action has affected the economy ,the acting governor said government has met 200 Million naira demand of the institution maintaining that skeletal services would not be condoned.

Earlier, the state Commissioner for Finance, Budget and Economic Planning, Professor Musbau Babatunde, noted that the overall aim of the programme was to achieve extensive budget-performance.

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Education

We are yet to resume- LAUTECH

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The Management of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, has denied issuing any statement purportedly announcing resumption of academic activities on August 18, 2022.

The statements already going viral, allegedly signed by the Institution’s Registrar, Dr. Kayode Ogunleye, did not emanate from the University Management.

Members of the public, especially parents, staff and students of LAUTECH, are therefore implored to allow leadership of the University conclude the ongoing efforts at resolving issues militating against resumption of academic activities after which authentic information will be issued.

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Education

Makinde Parleys Stakeholders on LAUTECH Issues

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Oyo State Governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde has met with critical stakeholders of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, in a bid to address major issues affecting the institution.

Those who attended the meeting, which took place at the Presidential Lodge of the Government House, Agodi, Ibadan, include representatives of the Alumni body, the LAUTECH governing council, the Ogbomoso community as well as officials of the state’s Ministry of Education.

A statement by the Chief Press Secretary to the governor, Mr Taiwo Adisa, indicates that the meeting, which lasted into the early hours of Friday, addressed major issues including the involvement of the University’s chapter of the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) in the ongoing national strike action, the multi-campus status of the institution and the proposed name change.

Addressing newsmen shortly after the meeting, the Global President of the LAUTECH Alumni Association, Mr Onilede Solomon, said that the meeting was fruitful and that the strike action and other issues related to the renaming of the institution would be addressed permanently in a matter of weeks.

He said: “We are LAUTECH Alumni and major stakeholders in LAUTECH. We have actually come to see the governor on some issues, in which deliberations are still ongoing.

“I can say that in the next couple of weeks, the issue of strike in LAUTECH will be over and other issues related to renaming of the institution will be addressed permanently.

“The issue of calling off the ASUU strike as it affects LAUTECH was part of the discussion but it would be concluded upon in a matter of days. 

“The deliberation we had was very fruitful and, just like you know, the governor loves LAUTECH so much and has invested so much in the institution.

“However, the resolution will be discussed and announced in a few days time.”

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Education

LAUTECH Management, Unions Disagree Over Resumption

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The management of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, LAUTECH, Ogbomoso has disclosed that the institution will continue its academic activities for the First Semester of the 2021/2022 Academic Session on Thursday May 26, 2022.

This is contained in a statement by the registrar Dr Kayode Ogunleye.

According to the statement, the visitor has informed  staff and  students that the amended Academic Calendar for the semester will soon be made available.

PRESS RELEASE TO STAFF AND STUDENTS

CONTINUATION OF THE FIRST SEMESTER OF THE 2021/2022 ACADEMIC SESSION

Upon the directive of the Visitor to the University, the Management hereby informs all staff and students that the University will continue its academic activities for the First Semester of the 2021/2022 Academic Session on Thursday May 26, 2022.

The amended Academic Calendar for the semester will soon be made available.

Staff and students are hereby enjoined to abide with this directive.

On behalf of the Acting Vice Chancellor, Prof M. O. Liasu, I welcome all students back to the campus and wish them a crisis-free semester” The statement reads.

JAC, SSANU, NASU, NAAT Kick Against Resumption

Meanwhile, the Joint Action Committee (JAC) comprising of SSANU, NASU and NAAT at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, LAUTECH, Ogbomoso have said they are not moved by the school management’s sudden announcement of resumption of activities on May 26,2022.

Speaking with journalists on Thursday, the Chairman of SSANU in LAUTECH, Comrade Fajoye Oyelere  disclosed that its union at the National level has just extended the ongoing strike with another one month after a meeting held in Abuja on Wednesday.

Comrade Fajoye, who doubles as the JAC chairman noted that JAC members who have also been active on campus on concessions during the ongoing strike will also be withdrawn as from next week.

According to him, it has been resolved that the ongoing strike can only be considered to be suspended after the FGN/SSANU 2009 Agreement is renegotiated and a new salary structure for the university staff is approved.

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Education

I negotiated full ownership of LAUTECH with Oyo Government – Chief Ayorinde

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A legal luminary and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, Chief Mobolaji Ayorinde says he negotiated the full ownership of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Lautech with Governor Seyi Makinde when he was the Pro-chancellor and Chairman, Governing board of the institution.

Chief Ayorinde stated this in an interview with Radio Nigeria shortly after he was conferred with an honorary doctorate degree in law at the 14th convocation ceremonies of Lautech held over the weekend.

Chief Ayorinde who could not hide his joy, said his tenure as Pro-chancellor witnessed tremendous achievements which had restored the glory of the institution.

“During our tenure, no strike, no students riot, and everything went smoothly as planned” Chief Ayorinde said.

He spoke further that the various suggestions his board made to Governor Makinde resulted to the full ownership of Lautech.

Speaking on the award of doctor of law conferred on him by the institution, the legal guru, who is also a Special counsel to Governor Makinde, expressed gratitude to God for the honour which he described as a surprise to him.

Radio Nigeria gathered that a former military Governor of Oyo state major general Oladayo Popoola was also conferred with an honorary doctorate degree in civil law by the institution.

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Yoruba

Asòfin Bèèrè Àfikún Ògbómọ̀sọ́ Nínú Orúkọ LAUTECH Tí Wọ́n Fẹ́ Yípadà

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Àbá òfin láti sàyípadà ilé ẹ̀kọ́ gíga ìmọ̀ ẹ̀rọ Ládòkè Akintọla, LAUTECH, sí ilé ẹ̀kọ́ tí wọ́n ti ńkọ́ ìmọ̀ gbogbogbò ni wọ́n ti kà fún ìgbà kejì nílé ìgbìmọ̀ asòfin Ìpínlẹ́ ọ̀yọ́.

Èyí ló jẹ́ nítorí ìwé kan tí Gómìnà Seyi Makinde fi sọwọ́ sílé ìgbìmọ̀ asòfin tí adarí ilé, ọ̀gbẹ́ni Adebọ Ogundoyin kà níbití Gómìnà ti ńbèèrè fún àyípadà ilé ẹ̀kọ́ gíga ọ̀hún.

Nígbàtí wọn ńjìròrò lórí àbá òfin náà asòfin tó ńsojú ẹkùn àríwá Ògbómọ̀sọ́, Arábìrin Ọlawunmi Ọladeji ní orúkọìlú tó gba ilé ẹ̀kọ́ náà lálejò gbódọ̀ hàn nínú orúkọ rẹ̀ bí wọ́n se fẹ sọ ilé ẹ̀kọ́ gíga náà di elékan kan.

Ó wá dába kí wọ́n sọ́ọ̀ ní ilétẹ́kọ gíga Ladoke Akintọla, Ògbómọ̀sọ́ dípò ilé ẹ̀kọ́ gíga Ladoke Akintọla lasán tí ẹ̀ka alásẹ dába.

Nígbàtí ó ńfèsì, ọ̀gbẹ́ni Adebọ Ogundoyin ní àbá òfin náà jẹ́ lára ìgbésẹ̀ ìjọba tó wà lóde báyi láti sàtúnse ẹ̀ka ètò ẹ̀kọ́ nípinlẹ̀ ọ̀yọ́.

Mosope Kehinde/Oluwayemisi Owonikoko  

Education

LAUTECH: Oyo Lawmaker Wants Renaming to Reflect Ogbomoso

By Web News 977

A bill to change the current status of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, LAUTECH Ogbomoso from a technical institution to a conventional university has scaled second reading in the Oyo State House of Assembly .

This was sequel to the reading of a letter from Governor Seyi Makinde by the Speaker, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin requesting for the changing of the status of the university.

Deliberating on the bill during plenary, Lawmaker representing Ogbomoso North State Constituency, Mrs Olawunmi Oladeji solicited the speedy passage of the bill which she said would provide necessary legal framework for the institution.

Mrs. Oladeji also noted that the name of the host town, Ogbomoso, should be retained despite making the institution a multi-campus school.

She argued that the name should be written as Ladoke Akintola University, Ogbomoso rather than Ladoke Akintola University that the executive recommended.

Mrs Oladeji cited examples of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife and Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria and University of Nigeria, Nsukka as some of the Nigerian Conventional Universities that bears their names with their host communities.

Other lawmakers including Mr Sanjo Adedoyin, Ogbomoso South, Mr Isiaka Kazeem, Oyo East/West, Mr Bamidele Adeola (Iseyin) and Mr Simeon Oyeleke (Ogo-Oluwa/Surulere) in their contributions commended Governor Seyi Makinde for the successes recorded on LAUTECH, Ogbomoso.

According to them, “it was this administration that secured full ownership of the University from Osun state and now it is also seeking to make it a conventional institution”.

Reacting, Speaker, Mr Adebo Ogundoyin said the bill was another effort by the present administration to reposition university education in Oyo State.

Mr Ogundoyin stated that Governor Seyi Makinde had continued to demonstrate his love and passion for all round quality education in the state adding that making LAUTECH a regular university will give more Oyo students and those of their colleagues outside the state the opportunity of pursuing any educational career of their choice in the institution.

“The bill has scaled second reading. We are working on it to ensure that our students and others like them have the opportunity of studying any course they like. This time around, they will not be restricted to technical education or courses alone. This shows how futuristic and forward looking our Governor is.” Oyo Speaker said.

The bill tagged Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, LAUTECH Ogbomoso (Amendment) Law, 2022 will enable the institution to offer courses in humanities and other fields of study as approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC) while it will also encourage and promote scholarship and conduct research in various fields of learning.

It further seeks to change and amend the name of the university to Ladoke Akintola University, (LAU)

The amendment will equally allow the University to make provision for the establishment of a suitable pension scheme for all its staff

Mosope Kehinde

Lifestyle

Politicians Pay Tribute to Alao Akala in Ogbomoso

By Web News 998

As parts of funeral activities lined up for the late Governor of Oyo state, Otunba Adebayo Alao Akala, hundreds of friends and families have converged on College of Health Science, LAUTECH, Ogbomoso for another day of tribute.

In attendance were dignitaries from all walks of life, groups, organizations and other individuals.

In separate tributes among others, Member representing Surulere Ogo-Oluwa federal constituency, Segun Odebunmi, Senator Fatai Buhari of Oyo North senatorial district and member Oyo state house of Assembly, Wunmi Oladeji extolled the virtues of the late politician.

They separately recalled the memorable experience with the deceased describing him as a rare gift for Ogbomoso land and his generation.

Speaking, the guest lecturer, Director General, Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria, FRIN, Professor Adesola Adepoju said mourning the late Akala was not a one-day thing, maintaining that he would be missed forever because of his spread and reach across many divides.

Professor Adepoju said Akala was a down to earth individual who related with people the same way irrespective of class and status.

The special tribute program also featured various musical renditions, traditional dance, panegyrics and cultural displays

Adedayo Adelowo

Politics

Securing LAUTECH was my campaign promise to Soun – Makinde

By Web News 694

Oyo state governor, Engineer Seyi Makinde says securing LAUTECH for Oyo state is a fruition of his campaign promises made to the late soun of Ogbomoso,Oba Jimoh Oyewumi

The governor stated this during the funeral held at First Baptist Church Oke elerin Ogbomoso.

Governor Makinde said the late monarch particularly made the demand from him saying he was glad the monarch saw the dream as a reality before his demise.

The governor also emphasised that the late monarch lived a fulfilled life .

He also used the occasion to welcome the Vice president, Professor Yemi Osinbajo to Oyo state .

Dignitaries from all walks of life were in attendance.

Dayo Adelowo

Politics

Rep Member Shina Peller Declares Senatorial Ambition, Tasks Alumni Associations

By Web News 1153

A member of the House of Representatives representing Iseyin/Itesiwaju/Kajola/Iwajowa federal constituency, Oyo State, Mr. Shina Peller, says his three years at the green chamber has been full of experiences and experiments through which he was able to know the needs of the people at the grassroot.

Peller stated this while speaking as a guest lecturer at the 2021 End of the Year Party of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, (LAUTECH) Alumni Association, in Ibadan.

Peller posited that in the last three years, he had realized that his tentacles had to go beyond his federal constituency, hence the decision to contest for the Oyo North Senatorial district seat, come 2023.

“The benefit of having an alumnus of LAUTECH representing a senatorial district where the University resides can never be overemphasized. It is on that note that I feel very safe in the midst of my people to declare my intention to contest for Oyo North Senatorial District seat come 2023.”

The Federal Lawmaker called on the Alumni associations of various institutions of learning in the country to leverage on their potentiality, influence and exposure in contributing their quota towards revamping the nation’s educational sector.

Peller observed that members of the Alumni associations were critical stakeholders of their various institutions who were key players in various sectors of the economy and whose influence, exposure and experience will be very useful in repositioning the nation’s educational sector for better.

He said, “Alumni associations are very special because their members come from various segments of the industry; and this makes them well-positioned to make positive changes in our degraded education sector. They are capable of drawing from different fields of knowledge to achieve the needed changes we need in our educational sector.”

Explaining some of the ways Alumni associations can help make positive impacts in the educational sector, Peller said, “Some members of alumni associations who are wealthy individuals can help put their financial resources together to fix the dilapidated infrastructures in their various alma mater.”

In addition, the federal legislator explained that members of alumni associations can establish scholarships, grants and endowments that will be greatly beneficial to students who have intellectual talents, but are financially handicapped. He made reference to the endowment fund he made available to the Chemical Engineering Department of LAUTECH for best graduating students, and urged others to follow suit.

In the same vein, Peller stated that alumni associations can also make positive impacts in the nation’s educational sector by mentoring the future alumni and equipping them with necessary skills.

Adewumi Faniran