Osun health college plans students’ hostel under PPP

The Governing Council of the Osun State College of Health Technology, Ilesa, has resolved to intensify efforts to make the institution residential by constructing a students’ hostel under a Public-Private Partnership arrangement.

The Council took the decision at its quarterly meeting, chaired by Hon. Abayomi Adegoke, where members identified the hostel project as necessary to meet accreditation requirements and strengthen the institution’s capacity to provide quality health technology training.

The Council also congratulated Governor Ademola Adeleke on his victory in the August 15, 2026 governorship election, while expressing appreciation for what it described as the governor’s sustained support for the College since the commencement of his administration.

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According to the Council, Adeleke has demonstrated commitment to the growth and development of the institution through his support for initiatives aimed at improving its operations and academic standing.

The meeting, which was attended by the Provost, Dr Lateef Olarewaju Raheem, also approved the appointment of Dr Rasheed Kolawole as Deputy Provost, Academics, and Mrs Abimbola Moradeke Asiyanbola as Deputy Provost, Administration.

The two appointments are for two-year tenures, according to the decisions reached by the Council.

In another move aimed at strengthening the financial base of the College, the Council constituted a Venture Committee to identify and develop new opportunities for improving its Internally Generated Revenue.

The Council further approved the enrolment of members of the College’s ad-hoc staff in the Osun Health Insurance Scheme, in a move expected to extend health insurance coverage to the affected workers.

It also commended the College’s host community for its continued cooperation and support, particularly its efforts to promote the development and stability of the institution.

Those at the meeting included Permanent Secretaries representing the Ministries of Education, Finance and Justice, as well as officials from the Bureau of Human Resources and Bureau of Parastatals Monitoring Office, alongside the Provost, Registrar/Secretary to Council, an alumni representative and other members of the Governing Council.