To end LAUTECH crisis, Transfer ownership to Oyo government, Governor Makinde tells Osun

To end the persistent strike action by workers at Ladoke Akintola University, Ogbomoso (LAUTECH), the Oyo State governor, Engr Seyi Makinde on Tuesday said if ownership of the institution is transferred to the Oyo State Government.

Oyo State Governor spoke during a visit to LAUTECH to meet with all stakeholders of the institution.

Makinde said his visit was to resolve the current crisis which resulted in strike action by staff since Monday, November 18, 2019.

“I assured them Oyo State would intervene in the current crisis so studies can resume if the various staff unions reach an agreement on how to utilise the intervention fund,” Makinde tweeted.

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He noted that their support is needed to implement a lasting solution to the university’s challenges.

“Our proposal for sole ownership for LAUTECH is the solution the university needs.”

Makinde clarified that the proposal was not to spite Osun State whom Oyo State share ownership of the institution with, but a pragmatic solution the university needs.

The governor said Oyo State is financially prepared to shoulder the responsibility of the school if the proposal is granted.

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