Barring any last minute alterations, the crisis ravaging the jointly-owned Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, (LAUTECH) located in Ogbomoso might have been resolved and the institution reopens, as the Governing Council of the University on Thursday announced resumption of academic activities on the institution’s campuses with effect from Friday September 15, 2017
A statement signed by the Registrar and Secretary to Council, Jacob A. Agboola, copies of which were obtained by BusinessDay in Osogbo, stated that students of the University are expected back on campus on Monday September 25, 2017, while full academic activities, the details of which Senate will announce, shall commence immediately after the Independence Anniversary holiday.
The statement reads: “Council thanked the Governors of Oyo and Osun States, Senator Isiaka Abiola Ajimobi and Ogbeni Rauf Adesoji Aregbesola respectively, for agreeing to support the University with necessary funds to enable the University to return to its normal work schedule and reinvigorate its latent capacities for accelerated and sustainable growth and development.
“Council also appreciated all stakeholders for their understanding and support.
“Council further appealed to students, staff, parents as well as the general public to demonstrate greater faith and dedication to the wellbeing of the institution, as better days lie ahead of it.
“Concerted efforts should, therefore, be geared towards ensuring that nothing is allowed to disrupt the normal work of the University again.”
Bola Bamigbola, Osogbo
