Governors Isiaka Abiola Ajimobi and Rauf
Aregbesola of Oyo and Osun states have
appealed for calm over the reopening of Ladoke
Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH),
Ogbomoso.
The two governors in a statement said that the
prolonged closure of the university was
regrettable. “The prolonged closure of Ladoke
Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso is
deeply regretted.

”Academic activities have been put to a halt as
a result of the industrial action embarked upon
by the academic and non-academic staff of the
university. This is consequent upon the
challenges faced by the owner states in fulfilling
full salary obligations to categories of workers
in the institution.
“This is not due to lack of will on our part but
the dire financial headwinds in the country,
affecting all tiers of government, putting strain
in paying salaries of workers in the two states,
including the university.

“It is important to state that the State
Governments of Oyo and Osun have reaffirmed
their commitment to the joint ownership of the
institution, including its continued funding and
comprehensive review of its finances.
“It was in this regard that a Visitation Panel
headed by Chief Wole Olanipekun, SAN, was set
up in October last year. While waiting for the
report of that panel, we want to appeal to
students, parents and guardians to resist the
temptation to result to self-help and or any
action that might precipitate disruption of law
and order.

“With the steps already taken by the two owner
governments, we are confident that the
unfortunate situation in the institution will soon
be resolved, ”the statement added.