Education
Group Debunks ‘False Allegation’ Against Soun Of Ogbomoso Over LAUTECH Crisis
The umbrella socio-cultural organization of Ogbomoso sons and daughters worldwide, Egbe Omo Ogbomoso Parapo Agbaaye, on Thursday debunked a report that the Soun of Ogbomosoland, Oba Jimoh Oyewumi Ajagungbade III was behind the perennial crisis assailing Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, LAUTECH, Ogbomoso.
The organization said the allegation was apparently borne out of mischief, fallacies and misinformation, describing it as a gratuitous insult. It alleged that the workers who should be conversant with the facts and address the matter accordingly are the ones propagating fallacies.
Egbe Omo Ogbomoso Parapo Agbaaye, in a statement signed by its National President, Justice Afolabi Adeniran and the General Secretary, Mr. Christopher Bolaji Ige further submitted, “Neither Soun of Ogbomoso nor his subjects are interested in the subject of who owns the institution, what is of paramount interest to us is for the university to regain its lost glory. But what Ogbomoso people are against is for a state to continually default in meeting its obligations with a sinister plot to trigger the destruction of the university in the version of ‘kaka ki ekute maje sese yio fi se awadanu ni’.
“Anyone who is familiar with the situation of LAUTECH will realize that the University is never tied to the apron spring of Oba Oladunni Oyewumi Ajagungbade III or under the control of anyone within Ogbomoso for that matter.
“Soun has never attempted to exert any influence on LAUTECH which explains why no indigene of Ogbomoso has served as the Vice Chancellor of the University even though she has many qualified persons. Ogbomoso is content with being a good host to the university. Furthermore, her indigenes have continued to initiate infrastructural developments in the institution. It is wrong to insinuate that Ogbomoso is desperate to own the university. On what basis will the community run it? People should think.
“There has never been a problem with the institution until the issue of non-payment of salaries begins. And it is crystal clear what is responsible for this, the owner states have been making accusations and counter-accusations against each other over fulfillment of financial obligations to the institution.
“ Incumbent governor of Oyo State, Engineer Seyi Makinde during the campaign period repeatedly stated his plan to revamp education in Oyo State including restoring LAUTECH to its former glory and this, his administration has been doing since coming on board. If anyone wants to take over the University for Oyo State it will be the Oyo State Government, it is beyond Ogbomoso’s people authority. As stated, what is of importance to Ogbomoso is the reinventing of the University so that students will not have their time wasted again and lecturers continue to suffer irregular payment of salaries”, the statement concluded.
The management of Emmanuel Alayande University of Education, Oyo, has scheduled the 2024/2025 matriculation ceremony for Thursday, March 27, 2025.
According to a statement by the University Registrar, Mrs. Olubunmi Siju’ Asunmo, the event will commence at 10:00 a.m. at the University Board of Trustees (BOT) Large Lecture Theatre and will be presided over by the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olanrewaju Olaniyan.
The matriculation lecture will be delivered by Prof. Olatunde O. Fawole, a former Rector of The Polytechnic, Ibadan, and former Chairman of the Committee of Provosts and Deans at LAUTECH, Ogbomoso.
The university has urged all stakeholders, including Senate members, management staff, deans, directors, heads of departments, service divisions, faculty officers, and students’ representatives, to be seated by 9:30 a.m. prompt for a smooth event.
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced that the sale of the 2025 Direct Entry (DE) forms will commence on Wednesday, March 12.
This was disclosed in a statement signed by JAMB’s spokesperson, Fabian Benjamin, on Monday. He emphasized that the registration process is essential for individuals with degrees, diplomas, or A-level certificates seeking admission into their preferred universities.
“The initiation of the DE sales follows the successful conclusion of the Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) application sales, which ended on Saturday, March 8, 2025,” the statement read.
According to JAMB, a total of 2,030,627 candidates registered for the 2025 UTME, with 200,115 participating in the Mock-UTME and 630 in the trial mock examination.
The board warned prospective Direct Entry applicants to ensure they meet all entry requirements, as any false declaration of qualifications would attract serious penalties.
“A special committee will verify all submitted advanced-level qualifications, and any fraudulent results will lead to prosecution. Additionally, institutions are encouraged to directly verify certificates before considering admissions,” the board stated.
JAMB also clarified that registration for the Direct Entry process can only be done at designated JAMB Professional Registration Centres (PRCs).
As the registration date approaches, candidates are advised to adhere to all guidelines and ensure that their credentials are properly verified to avoid disqualification.
The Federal Government has officially adopted the Tai Solarin University of Education (TASUED), Ijagun, Ogun State, as a Federal University of Education. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approved the transition on Friday, expressing gratitude to the Ogun State Government for inviting the Federal Government to take over one of the state’s most valued educational institutions.
The announcement was contained in a statement released by the Presidency on Sunday, highlighting the significance of TASUED’s transition and its alignment with national educational priorities.
“It is an opportunity for the Federal Government to honour Chief Obafemi Awolowo, who pioneered the revolutionary free education programme in Western Nigeria, and Dr Tai Solarin, who dedicated his life to educating our children and instilling patriotic and leadership values at Mayflower School in Ikenne,” President Tinubu was quoted as saying.
The President further acknowledged the Awujale of Ijebuland’s instrumental role in preventing TASUED’s closure in 2012, just seven years after its establishment. He described the transition as a strategic move aimed at strengthening teacher education and improving instructional quality nationwide.
“With a well-developed infrastructure and academic programme, the transition requires minimal federal investment,” the statement noted.
TASUED, established in 2005 by the Ogun State Government, holds the distinction of being Nigeria’s first specialised university of education. It was named in honour of Dr Tai Solarin, a renowned educationist and social reformer. The institution’s conversion into a federal university marks a historic milestone as the first federal tertiary institution in Ogun East Senatorial District, which includes Ijebu and Remo areas.
With this development, TASUED joins Alvan Ikoku Federal University of Education, Owerri, and Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo, as Nigeria’s three federally owned universities dedicated to teacher education. The takeover underscores the Federal Government’s commitment to expanding access to quality education and strengthening the foundation of Nigeria’s teaching workforce.
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