Succour for students as LAUTECH resumes tomorrow

AFTER a protracted industrial, action by members of the Academic Staff Unions of Universities (ASUU), Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH). Ogbomoso reprieve came the way of the students and staffers of the institution on Thursday it’s the Governing Council approved the resumption slated for today (Friday).

This was contained in statement signed by the Public Relations Officer of the university, Mr Lekan Fadeyi, a copy of which was made available to the Tribune Online in Osogbo yesterday.

The statement indicated that, “the Governing Council of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, has approved resumption of activities on the Institution’s Campuses with effect from Friday September 15, 2017”.

Signed by the Registrar and Secretary to Council, Mr Jacob A. Agboola, “students of the University are expected to return to school on Monday September 25, 2017, while full academic activities, the details of which Senate will announce, shall commence immediately after the Independence anniversary holiday”.

It reads in part, “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 well being 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”.