Makinde Sacks LAUECH VC

Obiajulu Joel Nwolu

Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has announced the sack of the Vice-Chancellor of the Ladoke Atintola University of Technology, LAUTECH, Ogbomoso, Professor M.O. Ologunde.

The decision was conveyed in a letter issued by the Commissioner for Education, Science, and Technology, Olasunkanmi Olaleye, on Friday.

It is reported to be informed y the dissolution of the joint ownership of the institution by Oyo and Osun states.

Governor Makinde asked the VC to hand over forthwith to the principal dean officer in order not to interrupt academic activities in the university.

The letter partly read, “His Excellency, Engr. Seyi Makinde, the governor of Oyo state and the visitor to the Ladoke Akintola University, Ogbomoso has directed that the Vice-Chancellor of the institution, Prof. M. O. Ologunde should step aside until further notice.

“Consequently, the VC has also been directed to hand over forthwith to the next principal officer in rank in order to ensure uninterrupted flow of normal activities of the institution.”

This post was written by Obiajulu Joel Nwolu.

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