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  • LAUTECH Alumni honours 35 distinguished personalities

    LAUTECH Alumni honours 35 distinguished personalities

    The Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso Alumni Association Worldwide, has honoured 35 distinguished personalities with prestigious awards, celebrating their achievements and fostering connections within the LAUTECH community. 

    The event to commemorate the 35th founders day of the institution was to strengthen bonds within the global network and recognize outstanding alumni, who have made significant contributions in various fields.

    Speaking at the presentation of the awards to the distinguished personalities, the Global President of the Alumni Association, Engr. Abdulrahman Olalekan Badmus, reiterated the association’s commitment to supporting the alma mater and its future leaders. 

    He emphasised importance of maintaining connections among graduates and supporting the university’s mission.

    The awardees included prominent figures such as the Pro Chancellor, Prof. Ayo Omole, Vice Chancellor of the institution; ROM Kalilu, Mrs. Olayinka Balogun and Mr. K. O. Olatokun.

    Read Also: LAUTECH defends awarding 94 First-Class degrees, says graduates meet global standards

    Others were Dr. (Mrs.) S. A. Ebijuwa, Engr. Olalekan Badmus, Prof. O. L. Oke, Prof. A. M. Salau (Posthumous), Prof. T. I. Raji (Posthumous), Prof. B. B. Adeleke, Prof. M. L. Nassar, Prof. A. S. Gbadegesin, Prof. M. O. Ologunde, Prof. M. O. Liasu (Posthumous), Prof. R. O. Ayeni (Posthumous), Prof. A. B. Afolabi, Prof. G. O. Oyediran, Prof. (Oba) A. J. Akintola and Revd. Julius A. Oladokun.

    They were also Prof. (Mrs.) A. R. Ayoade, Prof. S. O. Olabiyisi, Prof. S. O. Ojoawo, Prof. J. R. Aworemi, Prof. L. O. Mudashiru, Hon. Jelili B. Busari, Hon. Solomon Onilede, Prof. O. O. Abiona, Prof. R. A. Ganiyu, Prof. O. O. Okediran, Prof. O. O. Ogunleye, Prof. S. O. Adewale, Prof. A. O. Ige, Prof. T. A. Adedosu, Prof. S. O. Oladejo and Dr. A. J. Adepoju, as well as other notable alumni who have excelled in their respective fields. 

  • LAUTECH defends awarding 94 First-Class degrees, says graduates meet global standards

    LAUTECH defends awarding 94 First-Class degrees, says graduates meet global standards

    The Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, Oyo State, has defended the award of First-Class honours to 94 out of 11,528 graduating students this year, stating that the degrees were well-deserved and reflective of global academic standards.

    Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. Rasak Olatunde Rom Kalilu, made this known during a press conference marking the institution’s 17th convocation ceremony and 35th Founders’ Day anniversary.

    Kalilu emphasized that the performance of LAUTECH graduates in the labour market affirms the quality of education they received, adding that their competence in both private and public sectors proves the credibility of the institution’s academic output.

    He said, “If you have followed the trajectory of our products, they are one of the hardnut that can not be easily cracked.”

    Read Also: LAUTECH clinical lecturers begin indefinite strike over CONMESS

    The VC stated that the university continued to run academic programmes in 13 faculties, but the 11, 528 graduands of this year are products of twelve faculties.

    “Of this number, 8,102 graduands will be admitted to the bachelor’s degrees. Out of this figure, 94 graduands are in the First Class division, 2,086 graduands in the Second Class Upper division, 3,494 graduands in the Second Class Lower division, 756 graduands in the Third Class division and 12 in ordinary Pass.

    “For the Nursing Science, 7 are in Distinction, 1741 are in Upper Credit, and 145 in Lower Credit. For Medicine and Surgery, there are 133 in the Pass category, which indicates a satisfactory level of success in the discipline, unlike in non-medical disciplines.

    “It is my pleasure to inform you that Adeladun Badirat Adeduntan who is graduating with a Cumulative Grade Point Average of 4.86 from the Department of Science Laboratory Technology, Faculty of Pure and Applied Sciences is the overall best graduating student, and she will be awarded the prize during this Convocation on April 22”, he said.

    He said the week long activities for this year’s Convocation will include research fair and exhibition, as well as Convocation play and cultural performance.

    Others include convocation lecture and alumni day, church service, while award of first degrees and prizes will take place on Tuesday, 22nd of April, 2025, followed by award of postgraduate diplomas and higher degrees on 23rd of April, 2025.

    He, however, said the vision of the institution, which has been rating and ranked as the best state University is to be among the top 100 University globally.

  • LAUTECH clinical lecturers begin indefinite strike over CONMESS

    LAUTECH clinical lecturers begin indefinite strike over CONMESS

    Clinical lecturers at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) in Ogbomoso have embarked on an indefinite strike over the non-payment of their salaries under the Consolidated Medical Salary Structure (CONMESS).

    In a statement by their chairman, Dr. Ruth Ilori, and Secretary, Dr. Abraham Akinbola, the lecturers condemned the salary shortfall, describing it as unfair, discriminatory, and unjust.

    According to them, the strike followed the expiration of a 21-day ultimatum issued by the Medical and Dental Consultants Association of Nigeria (MDCAN), southwest zone.

    Read Also: LAUTECH Alumni consoles Makinde over brother’s death

    The MDCAN, South-West Zone had demanded full implementation of CONMESS for clinical lecturers.

    They lamented that only universities in the southwest have refused to comply with CONMESS, leading to brain drain and setbacks in medical education within the region.

    However, the lecturers called for the intervention of relevant stakeholders and warned that failure to address the issue could further destabilize Nigeria’s medical education system.

  • LAUTECH Alumni consoles Makinde over brother’s death

    LAUTECH Alumni consoles Makinde over brother’s death

    The Alumni Association of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso has condoled with Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde on the death of his elder brother, Sunday Makinde, who died on January 24 at the age of 65.

    A statement by the Global Public Relations Officer, Dr. O. J. Babalola and Global President, Olalekan Badmus, consoled Makinde, his family and Oyo State people, describing his death as a painful loss.

    They said the association was sad to learn of the sudden demise of Makinde, an engineer, adding that the loss of a sibling was always a painful occurrence, hard to endure.

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    Badmus said losing a loved one, especially a beloved elder brother, was sad, urging Governor Makinde ‘’to draw strength from his Christian faith, which teaches that the will of God is sovereign and that the love of God surpasses our love for family and loved ones.’’

    He stressed the concept of unity and family values, which he noted the Makinde family had always demonstrated, praying for comfort and strength for the governor and his family ‘’during this period of grief.’’

    Badmus said: “May the Good Lord comfort the wife and children of the deceased and the extended Makinde family, amen.”

  • LAUTECH Alumni condoles Makinde over brother’s demise

    LAUTECH Alumni condoles Makinde over brother’s demise

    The Alumni Association of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) Ogbomoso has condoled with Governor Seyi Makinde, over the death of his elder brother, Sunday Makinde, on Friday, January 24 at 65.

    A statement by the Association’s Global Public Relations Officer, Dr. O.J. Babalola, and the Association’s Global President, Hon. Olalekan Badmus, expressed sympathy to Makinde, his family and people of Oyo State, describing his death as a painful loss. 

    The association said it was saddened to learn of the sudden death, adding that the loss of a sibling is always a painful occurrence that is hard to endure.

    It acknowledged that losing a loved one, especially a beloved elder brother as profound sorrow, urging Governor Makinde to draw strength from his Christian faith, which teaches that the will of God is sovereign and that the love of God surpasses our love for family and loved ones.

    He stressed the concept of unity and family values, which he claimed the Makinde family has always demonstrated. 

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    While praying for comfort and strength for Makinde and his family during this period of grief, the association prayed for the peaceful repose of the deceased’s soul.

    He said: “On behalf of myself and the members of the Alumni Association of the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, LAUTECH, Ogbomoso, I commiserate with His Excellency, Engineer Seyi Abiodun Makinde, on the demise of his elder brother,  Engineer Sunday Makinde, who died in the early hours of Friday, January 24.

    “We acknowledge the anguish of losing a loved one, particularly a beloved older brother, which is a painful sorrow. We therefore implore the Governor to draw strength from his Christian faith, which holds that God’s will is supreme and that his love transcends our love for our family and loved ones. 

    “May the Good Lord comfort the wife and children of the deceased and the extended Makinde family. Amen.”

  • Alumni hail LAUTECH VC, principal officers on appointments

    Alumni hail LAUTECH VC, principal officers on appointments

    Alumni association of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso has congratulated the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Rasaq Kalilu, and other principal officers on their official resumption of office for the next five years.

    The officers include the Registrar, Mrs Yinka Balogun; Bursar, Mr Kehinde Olatokun and Librarian, Dr (Mrs) Adefunke Ebijuwa, an alumna of the institution.

    A statement by LAUTECH Alumni Global President, Olalekan Badmus, an engineer; described the officers as highly experienced academicians, who were qualified for the positions, having been vetted by the Governing Council and previously certified at the top of their professions.

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    The statement said: “On behalf of the alumni association, I extend our heartfelt congratulations as you set out to hit the ground running for the next five years, to engender a renewed agenda to develop an improved LAUTECH.

    “We hope your appointment to this prestigious position not only reflects your outstanding capabilities, but also heralds a new era of academic excellence and innovation. We are equally optimistic that your exceptional leadership, dedication and unwavering commitment to education have been evident throughout your esteemed careers.

    “We believe LAUTECH will thrive and continue to uphold its reputation as a centre of academic brilliance and progressive learning under the leadership of Prof. Kalilu. Please accept our warmest wishes for success as you embark on this new and exciting chapter. Congratulations.”

  • LAUTECH alumni congratulates VC, newly inaugurated principal officers

    LAUTECH alumni congratulates VC, newly inaugurated principal officers

    The Alumni association of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, (LAUTECH) Ogbomoso has congratulated the Vice Chancellor of the institution, Prof. Rasaq Kalilu, and other principal officers on their official resumption of office for the next five years.

    The officers include the Registrar, Mrs Yinka Balogun; Bursar Mr Kehinde Olatokun, and Librarian, Dr (Mrs) Adefunke Ebijuwa, who is an alumnus of the institution.

    A statement by LAUTECH Alumni Global President, Engr. Olalekan Badmus described the officers as highly experienced academicians who were qualified for the positions having been vetted by competent Governing Council and previously certified at the top of their respective professions.

    The Governing Council of LAUTECH last month confirmed Kalilu as the substantive Vice Chancellor of the institution as well as other principal officers, following the approval of Oyo  Governor, Seyi Makinde.

    Badmus expressed excitement at their appointment, saying he was confident in their ability to deliver excellently.

    The statement reads: “On behalf of the alumni association, I extend our heartfelt congratulations as you set out to hit the ground running for the next five years to engender a renewed agenda to develop an improved LAUTECH.

    Read Also:NUC accredits 31 LAUTECH programmes

    “We hope that your appointment to this prestigious position not only reflects your outstanding capabilities but also heralds a new era of academic excellence and innovation. 

    “We are equally optimistic that your exceptional leadership, dedication, and unwavering commitment to education have been evident throughout your esteemed careers.

    “We believe LAUTECH will thrive and continue to uphold its reputation as a center of academic brilliance and progressive learning under the leadership of ROM Kalilu. 

    “Please accept our warmest wishes for success as you embark on this new and exciting chapter. Congratulations.”

  • NUC accredits 31 LAUTECH academic programmes

    NUC accredits 31 LAUTECH academic programmes

    …as VC lauds Makinde

    The Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, has recorded a 100 percent success in the accreditation of its courses by the National Universities Commission (NUC), as the commission accredited 31 academic programmes presented by the university.

    Vice Chancellor of the university, Prof. R.O. Rom Kalilu, gave this indication in a letter addressed to the governor of Oyo state, Seyi Makinde, who is the visitor and proprietor of the institution through the institution’s pro-chancellor and chairman of the governing council, Prof. Deji Omole.

    He commended the governor for his magnanimity and strong support towards the institution, which he noted, ensured the success of the accreditation.

    According to the VC, in a letter dated 26th July 2024, the accredited programmes were presented to the NUC between October and December 2023, with the results released this month.

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    He added that 13 of the university’s new academic programmes that were granted initial approval in 2022 are also due for NUC accreditation between October and December 2024.

    The letter read in part: “The University made one hundred percent success without any denial to continue to run any of those academic programmes assessed and accredited.

    “Quality-wise, twenty-nine (29) or 93.5 percent of the programmes have full accreditation while two (2) or 6.5 percent have interim accreditation.

    “The university is very proud and grateful to you for your magnanimity through diverse support that enabled the outstanding success of the University.”

  • LAUTECH: Landowners raise alarm over 34-year delay in compensation payments

    LAUTECH: Landowners raise alarm over 34-year delay in compensation payments

    …appeal to Oyo, Osun govts

    Families whose lands were acquired for the establishment of Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH) in Ogbomoso have raised concerns over the non-payment of compensation, 34 years after the university’s establishment.

    LAUTECH, initially established as Oyo State University of Technology (OSUTECH) in 1990 by the military administration of the old Oyo state under Colonel Sasaenia Adedeji Oresanya, was later renamed in honour of the late Chief Samuel Ladoke Akintola, an indigene of Ogbomoso and the last premier of the defunct Western Region.

    The institution was co-owned by Oyo and Osun states following the creation of Osun State in 1991 until it was fully ceded to the Oyo State government in 2020.

    Despite the university’s long history, the families who originally owned the land where LAUTECH is located have sounded the alarm over the ongoing failure of the state governments involved to compensate them.

    Some of the affected families are Ile Agunbiade of Isale Afon in Ogbomoso and the Olugbon family in Orile-Igbon. The families alleged that no compensation has been paid to them since the lands were acquired in 1990.

    A spokesman for the Agunbiade family, Simon Adewole Adeshina, while speaking with journalists on Thursday, July 4, noted that all efforts made to get the compensation have been proved to be abortive.

    Adeshina maintained that about 15 families own the lands where LAUTECH is situated.

    He used the opportunity to appeal to both Oyo and Osun state governments to compensate the families.

    Agunbiade said: “My family is among the families that own the lands where LAUTECH is situated. We have been on this matter for a long and thank God that you journalist is asking us what is happening. Our lawyers have been going to Ibadan on the matter.

    “There are so many things on the lands. We have our settlements there, villages and economic resources. But, they took the lands from us without compensation. We have not been paid. We want the governments of the two states to know that we need compensation. They should compensate us.

    “My people of Ile Agunbiade of Isale Afon Ogbomoso are one of the major land owners of LAUTECH land. Since about 34 years ago or so we have not been compensated, not one kobo.

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    “Government is proving difficult. Since 20 years ago we started the request for compensation after allowing the University to take off. But funny enough Osun government has been paid the cost of their share of assets in LAUTECH, about N8 billion, while the Oyo state government retained N92 billion worth of assets.

    “Osun has no land in LAUTECH but was paid off including the value of the land of the asset shared to them sits on. So we plead with the Oyo state governor to pay compensation for the value of our land, which is an inheritance. We also appeal to the Osun state government to do the same, from the value of the assets shared with them.

    “Developers and properties’ consultants say land value in an asset is about 10-20% depending. If the total asset value in 2020 is N100 billion, then our compensation average is about N15 billion. At least to assuage the loss of d inheritance, we should be rewarded.”

    “There are about 15 families including the Olugbons. But the Agunbiade family has the 2nd largest land mass (village settlement) after the Olugbons. We want the public to be aware of this and help us appeal to the two governments of Oyo and Osun. I want to say that an uneasy comfort is brewing amongst the landowners of LAUTECH.

    “Our people cannot even eat, since we started this round of agitation. Our lawyers have been in the Ministry of Lands in Ibadan more than 6 times having meetings with them after writing letters of compensation. In fact according to the lawyer using the 1978 Land Use Act decree, vesting all lands in Nigeria as being in the governor’s purview.

    “It requires that a notice to acquire the land must be published for such intention which they never did. So by implication, we are not aware and they have simply encroached on our land. But I told the lawyer because of reality we have passed that stage and we should move to compensation rather than seek to recover the land since due process was not followed.”

  • LAUTECH: Police apprehend officers allegedly involved in killing of student in Ogbomoso

    LAUTECH: Police apprehend officers allegedly involved in killing of student in Ogbomoso

    The Oyo State Police Command said some officers involved in the alleged killing of a student, Damilola Iyanda, at a club in Ogbomoso, have been apprehended and detained.

    According to a statement by the spokesman of the command, Adewale Osifeso stated that the officers involved in the shooting have been detained at the State Criminal Investigation Department, Iyaganku.

    The deceased was allegedly killed by a policeman identified as Inspector Rasheed Saheed, while two other people were also injured during the incident.

    Osifeso noted that the commissioner of police in the state, Adebola Hamzat has ordered the Homicide Department of the State Criminal Investigation Department with the Deputy Commissioner of Police directly in charge of the investigations to take up the matter.

    The statement reads: “The Oyo State Police Command wishes to clear the air about the unfortunate shooting incident that occurred on Monday 22/4/2024 at about 0130hrs around a popular Night Club along, “Under G” Area, Owode-Ogbomoso resulting in the demise of Iyanda Damilola, ‘m’.

    “Investigation report reveals that during the early hours of the same date and time, a distress call was received by Operatives of the Command’s Monitoring Unit stationed within Ogbomoso through the Director of a popular Night Club within the axis, requesting for immediate intervention and protection from rampaging suspected student cultists who were at the time harassing guests and destroying club property.

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    “In a swift response to the call by the Club Director, A team of officers led by one Insp Rasheed Saheed arrived at the scene. The fracas worsened as deliberate efforts were made by the suspected cultists to prevent the Police from further gaining access into the crime scene while shots were allegedly fired from different angles including from the intervening officers who fired warning shots to disperse onlookers.

    “The incident recorded the death of one Iyanda Damilola, ‘m’, and the injury of his brother, one Iyanda Femi Israel who has since been discharged from the hospital after treatment. Worthy of note is that the CP has ordered that the case be taken up by the Homicide Department of the State Criminal Investigation Department with the Deputy Commissioner of Police directly in charge of the investigations.

    “All the Operatives involved in the incident including Inspr Rasheed Saheed are currently under detention at the State Criminal Investigation Department, Iyaganku. Lastly, the Oyo State Police Command assures members of the public particularly the Student Community of the swift dispensation of Justice.”